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Antique Adams Desk

Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton House Desk, Hand Painted, Angela Kauffman
By Angelica Kauffmann
Located in Stamford, CT
Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton house desk, hand painted, satinwood, An absolutely stunning Adams
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Early 1900s English Adam Style Antique Adams Desk

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Wood

Antique Mahogany Adams Style Regency Writing Table Desk, 19 Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th century Mahogany Adams Style Regency writing table desk. Additional information
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19th Century Regency Antique Adams Desk

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Mahogany

Superb English Paint Decorated Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular Adams paint decorated Carlton house desk with some of the finest paint
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1890s English Adam Style Antique Adams Desk

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Satinwood

Paint Decorated Satinwood English Adams Writing Desk with Leather Top, C1910
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic desk! Look at the amazing painted workmanship and the gorgeous wood quality
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1910s English Adam Style Antique Adams Desk

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Satinwood

Georgian Adams-Style Carlton House Marquetry Inlaid Desk by Edwards and Roberts
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This remarkable 19th century George III satinwood and marquetry "Carlton House" desk presents two
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19th Century English Adam Style Antique Adams Desk

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Brass

Antique English Adams Decorated Satinwood Drop-Front Desk, 18th-19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English Adam decorated drop-front desk offers satinwood construction with slant front
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19th Century English Adam Style Antique Adams Desk

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Wood, Satinwood

A Stunning Edwardian Desk in the Carlton House Style by Maple of London
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dublin, IE
A Stunning Edwardian, richly patinated mahogany desk in the Carlton house style by Maple of London
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Adams Desk

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Brass

Large Desk Clock, Victorian, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
LARGE DESK CLOCK Victorian, 19th Century Brass dial with Roman numerals, marked Adams, 84
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Adams Desk

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Bronze

Antique Large Desk Clock, Victorian, 19th Century
Large Desk Clock, Victorian, 19th Century
H 29.14 in W 19.3 in D 11.82 in
Early 20th century mahogany pedestal desk by Hobbs & Co
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century mahogany pedestal desk by hobbs & co circa 1900. Beautiful desk in the adams
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Adams Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Regency period mahogany end support writing table
Located in London, GB
name of Norman Adams Antiques Knightsbridge).
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Adams Desk

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Mahogany

English Satinwood Adams Inlaid Secretary Desk Vitrine Top with Inkwells
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary. This fantastic English satinwood desk
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1890s English Adam Style Antique Adams Desk

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Satinwood

Pair of Industrial Iron Bases from Late 19th Century
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century made by Adams Brothers foundries made of cast iron. These two heavy leg bases
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Adams Desk

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Iron

Large Scale Printed Kerchief of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Located in York County, PA
featured to the right of center. Led by Thomas Jefferson (Virginia), this group included John Adams
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adams Desk

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Cotton

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2010s Austrian Art Deco Antique Adams Desk

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2010s American Modern Antique Adams Desk

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Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
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1950s English Renaissance Antique Adams Desk

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Oak

Antique French Console Table or Ladies Small Writing Desk, Restored circa 1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
Petite console Table or ladies Writing Desk, made in France during the late 1800s from solid Mahogany. Beautifully restored, both structurally and cosmetically and ready for the next...
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1880s French Country Antique Adams Desk

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Wood

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
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2010s French Antique Adams Desk

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Iron

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Adams Desk

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Silk

Floral Swag, a Louis XV Style Corbeille Canned Bed by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The floral swag bed is based on the Corbeille design of rounded corners embracing the occupant within it’s curved ends. The gentle Rococo lines of the headboard and footboard are ove...
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2010s British Louis XV Antique Adams Desk

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Wood

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk by Francis & James Smith
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality, unusual, Victorian mahogany kneehole desk by Francis and James Smith, Glasgow. The top, having three leather writing surfaces, each decorated with gold an...
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19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Adams Desk

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Mahogany

Fine Quality French Directore Louis XVI Style Leather Top Faux Partners Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1960s Unknown Directoire Antique Adams Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Pair of Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Armchairs Louis
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning pair of original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère armchairs which are part of a suite These chairs come with a matchin...
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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Adams Desk

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Giltwood

French Breakfront Library or Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French bookcase with breakfront. Also to be used as cupboard for kitchen or dining spaces, our as decorative cabinet or vitrine for accessories and books in living room. Three units,...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Antique Adams Desk

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Brass

French Breakfront Library or Cupboard Cabinet
French Breakfront Library or Cupboard Cabinet
H 97.25 in W 177.25 in D 16.5 in
Queen Size Soft White Faux Sherpa Sheep Upholstered Bed
Located in Brea, CA
Faux Sherpa Queen size bed, with medium white oak base. Size: 69” W x 90” D x 59” H Footboard:32” H Rails: 13” H / inside:6-1/2” H Disassembles as a headboard, footboard and side...
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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Adams Desk

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Wood, Cotton, Foam, Polyester

Fabulous Quality Early 20th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Carlton House Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality freestanding early 20th Century mahogany and inlaid Carlton house desk, the super structure comprising of four mahogany inlaid drawers at the centre with original ...
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Adams Desk

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Mahogany

Extending Writing Table Desk, Burr Yew Wood Brown Leather Gold Leaf Embossed Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Burr yew wood writing table or desk with extending, gold leaf embossed brown leather top A good looking and well made piece, its ...
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20th Century English Victorian Antique Adams Desk

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Leather, Yew

1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthale...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Adams Desk

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Oak, Plywood

Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany and fruitwood inlaid ladies writing desk. The superstructure with central shelf flanked by sloped lidded piers, each with a single drawer. The shaped molded edge top with in...
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Early 20th Century British Antique Adams Desk

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Wood

Mahogany Writing Desk
Mahogany Writing Desk
H 36.5 in W 36 in D 21 in

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Adams Style Small Writing Desk
Located in Washington, DC
Satinwood Inlaid Small Size Writing Desk with attached tower of five small drawers and three larger
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19th Century English Antique Adams Desk

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Satinwood

Antique Adams Style Small  Writing Desk
Adams Style Small  Writing Desk
H 34.5 in W 17.5 in D 8.5 in
19th Century Adams Style Painted Slant-Front Desk
Located in Miami, FL
19th c. Adams style painted slant front desk on stand; opening to a fitted interior with four
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19th Century English Adam Style Antique Adams Desk

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Wood

George III Hepplewhite Period Double-Sided Mahogany Writing Table
By George Hepplewhite
Located in London, Middlesex
Furniture: The Norman Adams Collection. p.118. Identical handles on a sideboard, now the property of the
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Adams Desk

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Mahogany

English Adams Style Painted Mahogany and Satinwood Breakfront with Butler's Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A lovely hand-painted and pen work decorated two-part breakfront. It has a leather insert in the butler's secretary and the centre section has an elegant serpentine shape.
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Early 20th Century Adam Style Antique Adams Desk

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Adams Style Vernis Martin Paint Decorated Antique Cylinder Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Antique Adams style distressed paint decorated cylinder desk. Roll top desk containing storage, 2
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Early 20th Century Adam Style Antique Adams Desk

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Wood

English Adams Painted Decorated Satinwood Carlton House Desk, circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful hand painted satinwood early 1900s era desk. The desk is in good vintage
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Early 1900s English Adam Style Antique Adams Desk

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Satinwood

Fine Quality 1890s English Adams Paint Decorated Carlton House Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
painted scenes depict griffins and maidens and various other scenes of the times. The desk is in very good
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1890s English Adam Style Antique Adams Desk

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Satinwood

Antique 1900s Era Adams Paint Decorated Ladies Vanity or Small Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful small size Adams paint decorated vanity or desk. The piece is in its original
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Early 1900s English Adam Style Antique Adams Desk

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Satinwood

A Fine English Mahogany Partners Desk In the Adams Manner
Located in Sheffield, MA
The shaped top with a tooled leather insert over two pedestals with fitted interiors, one side with shelves the other side with three drawers. Each pedestal with carved details thro...
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19th Century English Antique Adams Desk

Antique French Style Adams Decorated Satinwood Vanity & Chair Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Early 20th Century Antique Adams Desk

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Satinwood

Early 20th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk by Hobbs & Co
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Desk by Hobbs & co. Beautiful desk in the Adams style, circa 1900. Stamped by Hobbs & co of
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Early 20th Century British Adam Style Antique Adams Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Brass and Jasperware Desk Set James Howell, 19th Century
By James Howell
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique brass and Jasperware mounted desk set, by James Howell, Regent Street
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1860s English Antique Adams Desk

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Brass

19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Partner's Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Essex, MA
Fine 19th century Mahogany Chippendale style partners desk. Carved throughout. Adams inspired from
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19th Century English Adam Style Antique Adams Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Brass and Jasperware Desk Set James Howell 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique brass and Jasperware mounted desk set, by James Howell, Regent Street
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1860s English Antique Adams Desk

Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Ink Desk Inkstand Set Sheffield, 1903
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Superb Example of an English highly ornate heavy gauge Adams Style Sterling Silver Victorian
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Adams Desk

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Large Double Inkstand Desk Set Lions, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality stylish heavy gauge gilt bronze inkstand desk set of generous
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19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Adams Desk

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Bronze, Ormolu

Early 20th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk by Hobbs & Co
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century mahogany pedestal desk by hobbs & co, circa 1900. Beautiful desk in the Adams
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Adams Desk

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Mahogany

Rare English Adams Paint Decorated Satinwood Secretary Desk circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb Adams style antique secretary desk with fantastic wood quality of the satinwood
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Early 1900s English Adam Style Antique Adams Desk

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Leather, Satinwood

William IV / Early Victorian Eight-Day Mahogany Table Clock, by Widenham, London
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
. From 1839 to 1844 he was in partnership with Thomas Adams, who was in charge of the timekeepers of
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Adams Desk

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Brass

19th-Early 20th Century Edwardian Adams Inlaid Secretary Bookcase
Located in Stamford, CT
19th-early 20th century Edwardian Adams inlaid secretary bookcase. Having a musical thyme this one
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Adams Desk

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Wood

Antique Pair English Sterling Silver Candlesticks Candelabra Adams Style 1888
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Impressive Pair of English Neo-Classical Adams Style Sterling Silver Single Light Table or Desk
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Adams Desk

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Sterling Silver

Antique Pair English Sterling Silver Candlesticks Candelabra Corinthian Columns
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish identical pair English sterling silver single light table or desk candlesticks of
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Adams Desk

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Sterling Silver

George II Irish Mahogany Secretaire Kneehole Bookcase Att. C. Hearn
By O'Hearn Furniture 1
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
moulded kneehole desk with a large fitted drawer opening to an inset retractable leather writing surface
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18th Century English George II Antique Adams Desk

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Brass

Antique Ebonised and Brass Stationary Casket Howell James & Co. 19th Century
By Howell James & Co.
Located in London, GB
period desk. Condition: In excellent original untouched condition - please see photos for
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1860s English Antique Adams Desk

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Brass

Views of Shugborough Park & Estate Signed Oil Painting on Canvas
By Julian Barrow
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
. These were followed by portraits of Auberon Waugh – wine bottle to hand – at his desk at Combe Florey
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Adams Desk

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Canvas, Oil

19th Century Adams Style Small Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Most charming antique Bonheur Adams style desk with beautiful painted accents and architectural
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19th Century English Antique Adams Desk

Carlton House Edwardian Style Adams Style Paint Decorated Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Paint decoration including wreaths, musical instruments and cherubs. Bronze gallery and green leather top.
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19th Century Antique Adams Desk

19th Century English Mahogany Adams Style 2-Drawer Table or Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Great mahogany 19th century English mahogany Adams style 2-drawer table or desk. Wonderful hand
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19th Century English Adam Style Antique Adams Desk

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Mahogany

English Adams Paint Decorated Solid Mahogany Cylinder Desk with Leather Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional paint decorated cylinder desk is in good original antique condition and features
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1920s English Adam Style Antique Adams Desk

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Mahogany

English Edwardian Paint Decorated Adams Leather Top Writing Table Desk C1930
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Edwardian 7-drawer paint decorated leather top desk with a brass gallery.
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Adams Desk

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Brass

19th Century Howell James Gilt Bronze Jeweled Strut Clock, Leather Case
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
M. B. Adams by Burmantofts. In 1884 the company became a limited company and their name changed to
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Adams Desk

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Bronze

English Satinwood Paint Decorated Adams Style Secretary Desk with Bookcase top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Adams style paint decorated secretary desk with 4 doors containing 3 shelves with a drop desk.
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Early 20th Century Adam Style Antique Adams Desk

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Wood

Fine Adams Paint Decorated Slantlid Secretary Desk in Satinwood, Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
There are secretary desks and then there are masterpiece level secretary desks! This is one of
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Early 1900s English Adam Style Antique Adams Desk

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Leather, Satinwood

Rare Satinwood English Adams Style China Cabinet Breakfront Vitrine Circa 1910
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
preserved 1910 era English satinwood breakfront with a leather top secretary desk built in. The desk is in
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1910s English Adam Style Antique Adams Desk

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Satinwood

Hepplewhite Drop Leaf Table with Timothy Pickering Salem MA Provenance
Located in Milford, NH
General (1791-1795), Secretary of War (1795), Secretary of State under George Washington and John Adams
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Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Adams Desk

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Glass, Mahogany

18th Century Small Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, London
, are present on a partners’ pedestal desk, sold Christie’s London, 10 April 2003, lot 65, and on
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Adams Desk

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Mahogany

18th Century Small Bachelors Chest of Drawers
18th Century Small Bachelors Chest of Drawers
H 30.25 in W 32.5 in D 16.25 in
Diminutive Adams style mahogany and painted roll top desk, (EG)
Located in Miami, FL
Diminutive Adams style mahogany and string inlaid and painted roll top desk, the roll top opening
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19th Century English Antique Adams Desk

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Wood

Adam Painted Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Adams style painted desk, Edwardian circa 1900-1910; the D-shape top with inset green and tooled
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Early 20th Century Antique Adams Desk

Adam Painted Desk
Adam Painted Desk
H 29.75 in W 45 in D 26 in
Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful Mahogany Adams style Writing Table, 19th c. with gold tooled green leather top with 3
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19th Century English Antique Adams Desk

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Mahogany, Leather

Mahogany Writing Table
Mahogany Writing Table
H 31 in W 61.5 in D 34.25 in
Antique English, Sterling Silver Inkstand
By John Sherwood & Sons 1
Located in New York, NY
Adams style, sterling silver, two bottle inkstand. The oval pierced gallery frame with gadroon
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Adam Style Antique Adams Desk

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Sterling Silver

Antique English, Sterling Silver Inkstand
Antique English, Sterling Silver Inkstand
H 2.8 in W 10.3 in D 4.65 in
Adams Painted Satinwood Secretary Desk
By Robert Adam
Located in Miami, FL
Nice Adams painted satinwood secretary desk, decorated in the manner of Angelica Kaufman with two
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Adams Desk

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Wood

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Find many varieties of an authentic antique adams desk available at 1stDibs. Each antique adams desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and satinwood. Your living room may not be complete without an antique adams desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique adams desk, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique adams desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Europa Antiques are consistently popular.

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Questions About Antique Adams Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.