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Style: Adam Style
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
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
Materials
Satinwood
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
Antique Adam Decorated Satinwood Ladies Cylinder Desk, Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Adam decorated ladies desk offers satinwood construction with roll top opening to interior with storage compartments and pull-out writing surface, over three drawers, rais...
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Early 20th Century Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Vintage Inlay and Hand Painted Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Inlay and Hand Painted Desk with a fold front desk and superstructure with cabinets doors and concealed drawers. The painted detail is typica...
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20th Century English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 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
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 Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, 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. 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
Materials
Satinwood
19th Century English Adam Style Vanity
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Superb quality, embellished with fine classic paintings.
Very nicely detailed with elaborate twin cross stretches and appointed
with a lather top. The drawer is finished with dust ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
After RJ Horner Gold Giltwood Griffon Hardwood Double Sided Desk Writing Table
Located in GB
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
Italian Walnut, Formica and Brass Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian walnut, Formica and brass writing desk, 1960s. Beautiful writing desk, with top in white Formica and three drawers; equipped brass handles and glove compartments, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Adam Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Located in New York, 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
20th Century English Adams Style Hand Painted Double Bonnet Top Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early 20th century English Adams style hand painted double bonnet top secretary desk. Item features double bonnet top, hand painted figural scenes...
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20th Century North American Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
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
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
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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1890s English Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Fine Quality 1890s English Adams Paint Decorated Carlton House 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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1890s English Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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 drawers and a pull out writing surface over 1 drawer and 2 doors containing 1 shelf.
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Early 20th Century Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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Located in Delray Beach, FL
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Carlton House Writing Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
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Solid Walnut Writing Desk with Brass Inlay "Library Writing Desk"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
The library writing desk is made of solid walnut with brass inlays. The desk drawer is split into two separate sections with a convenient divider ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
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Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Secretary Slant Front Desk & Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
An antique English Edwardian slant front writing desk, a true embodiment of the refined craftsmanship of the early 1900s. Crafted from rich mahogany, the focal point of this masterpi...
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H 37.5 in W 28.5 in D 16 in
Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Child's or Ladies Diminutive Writing Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare antique English inlaid rosewood child's or ladies writing desk with lift-up sloped lid with handsome gilt and tooled leather writing surface; fitted interior. The ink bottles ap...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Antique English Victorian Carlton House Painted Library Writing Desk Vinyl Top
Located in Dayton, OH
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H 31.25 in W 75 in D 34 in
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Fine Quality English Satinwood Carlton House Desk with Cherubs and Musical Theme
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H 27.75 in W 50.75 in D 27.75 in
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Antique 1900s Era Adams Paint Decorated Ladies Vanity or Small Writing Desk
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Fine Adams Paint Decorated Slantlid Secretary Desk in Satinwood, Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Partner's Desk
Located in Essex, MA
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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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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 drawers and a pull out writing surface over 1 drawer and 2 doors containing 1 shelf.
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Early 20th Century 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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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 antique condition. The desk measures: 42 wide x 37 tall x 22 deep.
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Early 1900s English Antique Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables
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Satinwood
English Adams Style Petite Writing Table Desk with Brass Gallery and Drawer
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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H 33 in W 32.5 in D 18.25 in
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.
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