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Style: Adam Style
19th century English Adam Style Hand Painted Satinwood Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
Satinwood desk with reticulated sides that are extraordinarily hand-painted with festooned drapery, ribbons and bows. Decorated on all sides this lovely piece can float in a room and...
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19th Century British Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Fine Quality Paint Decorated English Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Adams style desk with beautiful wood quality and incredibly paint decoration of sprays of flowers and is in good condition with a minor crack on one cubby drawer t...
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1910s English Vintage Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
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 decorated scenery we have seen in a long time. This is a superb desk, both in terms of si...
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1890s English Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
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Satinwood
1900's Vintage / Antique Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Writing Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Charming 1900's Vintage / Antique Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Writing Desk!
Desk, Writing, Adam Style, Paint Decorated, Vintage / Antique, 1900's, 20th Century!
Crafted with the ...
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Mid-20th Century European Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!
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20th Century American Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Adam Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Queens, NY
19th century English Adam style satinwood Carlton House design desk with painted floral decorative trim and green leather top.
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19th Century English Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Satinwood
Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very rare form of desk. The desk is inlaid in the Carlton House tradition and features stained veneers and a dark mahogany backdrop with a mirrored back behind spindles. th...
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Early 1900s English Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton House Desk, Hand Painted, Angela Kauffman
By Angelica Kauffmann
Located in Manhasset, NY
Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton house desk, hand painted, satinwood,
An absolutely stunning Adams Carlton House desk in the manner of Angelica Kauffman. Typical form, the superstructure fitted with four banks of two small drawers flanked by curved cupboard...
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Early 1900s English Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Exquisite Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Mahog. Adam style Bonheur du Jour
By Robert Adam
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Quite possibly one of the prettiest Antique English Edwardian period Adam style Bonheur du Jours or Ladies Writing Tables with magnificent "Adam" style marquetry inlaid urns and Welk...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Adams Style Satin Wood Hand Painted 7 Drawers Desk Vanity Table Decorative MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Adams Style Satin Wood Hand Painted 7 Drawers Desk Vanity Table Decorative MINT
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20th Century American Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Fine English 19th Century Adam Style Polychrome Painted Satinwood Vanity Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine English 19th century Adam style Polychrome painted satinwood vanity table. The ornately decorated cabinet surmounted with an easel mirror flanked by a pair of storage compartments centered with oval paintings, all above five top drawers, the front serpentine apron with a large drawer and raised on four tapering legs conjoined with an "X" stretcher centered with an oval storage...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Satinwood
Superb Late Victorian Adams Style Mahogany Desk
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4979 Superb Adams style inlaid desk of generous proportions, having black leather writing surface to figured mahogany and string inlaid top above three frieze drawers with reeded f...
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19th Century British Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
After RJ Horner Gold Giltwood Griffon Hardwood Double Sided Desk Writing Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely ornate very solid writing table desk with drawers on both sides and ornately gold giltwood carved Griffons
A very well made and d...
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20th Century English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Giltwood
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 structures separated by a large molding, the lower section with three frieze drawers...
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19th Century English Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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Gorgeous Satinwood Baker Furniture Carlton House Desk with Leather Top
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Located in Elkton, MD
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Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk
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USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.
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H 43.5 in W 30.25 in D 13.5 in
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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H 30.5 in W 56 in D 24 in
French Marquetry Inlay Walnut Burl Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant French secretary desk, writing table, with slant drop front and bottom drawers, with the beautiful inlay decors in classic figures all around the piece. When opened we f...
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H 34.26 in W 34.26 in D 14.57 in
Gorgeous Antique English Inlaid Walnut Carlton House Desk Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
W.F Greenwood & Sons. Inlaid. 2 drawers bottom. 41 1/2" h x 47 3/4" w x 25 1/2" d.
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Finish loss. Scratches. Inlay missing. Veneer missing, Dents along edges. No key.
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19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive size 19th century French provincial writing table or desk. The table is constructed from fruitwood with a warm patina and lovely wood grain patterns. Fronted by a single s...
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(note to Tom who has been asking for years- this one's for you!!)
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H 31.25 in W 75 in D 34 in
Attractive Victorian Writing or Side Table This is a very attractive table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
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Fine Quality English Satinwood Carlton House Desk with Cherubs and Musical Theme
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular hand-paint decorated satinwood Carlton House desk with beautifully painted cherubs and musical instruments, flowers and figures. The desk is in its original fin...
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H 27.75 in W 50.75 in D 27.75 in
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Located in Houston, TX
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Located in Big Flats, NY
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Fine Quality 1890s English Adams Paint Decorated Carlton House Desk
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19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Partner's Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Fine 19th century Mahogany Chippendale style partners desk. Carved throughout. Adams inspired from The Directory. Green tooled leather ...
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19th Century English Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
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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. The desk measures 40 wide x 42 inches tall x 25 deep. The desk dates to the 1910 era ...
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1910s English Vintage Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
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20th Century English Edwardian Flame Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A good quality Edwardian flame mahogany writing table. Having a shaped green leather top, decorated with gold tooling, above three drawers...
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Early 20th Century English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
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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 the most beautiful painting, and the leather desk surface is embossed and gold toole...
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1920s English Vintage Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
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Adam Style desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Adam Style desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Adam Style desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include and Hobbs & Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,225 and tops out at $27,500 while the average work can sell for $4,750.