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Rare Satinwood Paint Decorated Adams Style Ladies Vanity circa 1890

$5,750
£4,463.08
€5,084.96
CA$8,217.38
A$8,949.34
CHF 4,718.67
MX$108,849.80
NOK 59,337.14
SEK 55,653.38
DKK 37,970.87

About the Item

Rare English Adams Style Paint-Decorated Vanity with Mirror, Circa 1900–1920 This exquisite satinwood English Adams style ladies’ vanity dates from the late 19th century (circa 1890) and represents one of the finest examples of neoclassical craftsmanship. Beautifully hand-painted and inlaid, the piece is adorned with floral garlands, classical motifs, and figural medallions depicting allegorical maidens — a hallmark of the Robert Adam neoclassical revival. The shield-shaped beveled mirror is framed by delicately painted floral swags and flanked by two storage cabinets with oval portrait panels on book-matched mahogany veneers. The serpentine-shaped writing surface features finely detailed paintwork and marquetry, while the elegant tapered legs are joined by a shaped stretcher centered with a painted medallion. Every inch of this vanity reflects meticulous artistry and refined taste. One door is locked and won't open and may need a locksmith. The Adams style, originating in 18th-century England through the work of Robert and James Adam, emphasized architectural harmony, symmetry, and classical ornamentation inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. This early 20th-century revival captures that timeless grace with a uniquely feminine elegance, ideal for collectors, designers, or connoisseurs of antique English furniture. Measures 66.25 tall x 50.25 wide x 25.5 deep Keywords: Adams style vanity, English neoclassical furniture, antique dressing table, paint decorated vanity, early 1900s English furniture, hand-painted mahogany vanity, Adams revival furniture.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 66.25 in (168.28 cm)Width: 50.25 in (127.64 cm)Depth: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)
  • Style:
    Adam Style (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition and minor sigsn of age and use. One drawer does not unlock and may need a locksmith.
  • Seller Location:
    Swedesboro, NJ

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