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Style: Adam Style
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 having neoclassical reserve of woman and cherub in co...
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19th Century English Antique Adam Style Desks

Materials

Wood, Satinwood

Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter A very neat Front of House Reception Greeter, the front of the desk is very attractive, it is panelled with decorative carved and gilded leaf decoration , at the receptionist side there are 2 large storage shelves and a concealed desk...
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1870s Antique Adam Style Desks

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Gold Leaf

Victorian Adjustable Writing Table This is a rare piece and a very useful desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Adjustable Writing Table This is a rare piece and a very useful desk, the table is set on a heavily Carved 3 footed leg, set on this there is a leather top desk with a dra...
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1860s Antique Adam Style Desks

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Leather

Mid Century Mazor Masterpiece Red Leather Top Black & Floral Painted Ladies Desk
By Mazor Furniture Company
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a sweet desk with both stenciled and hand painted geometric and floral designs on a factory finish black and green background and a lovely cranberry red leather desk surface,...
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Mid-20th Century American Adam Style Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique English Geo.III Inlaid Red Walnut Chipp. style "Adam" Slant Front Bureau
Located in Charleston, SC
In our 101 years of being in the Georgian Antiques business, this bureau, quite frankly, may be the finest that has graced our premises. Apparently made from Red Walnut (though it c...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Adam Style Desks

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Leather, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut

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

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Satinwood

Antique George III Edwardian Adam Style Satinwood Painted Desk Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Edwardian George III Adam Style Satinwood and marquetry paint decorated Bonheur du Jour, desk, attributed to Edwards & Roberts, circa 1890. The desk with a shaped gal...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Adam Style Desks

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Satinwood

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

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Wood

English Satinwood Adams Inlaid Secretary Desk Vitrine Top with Inkwells
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 delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary. This fantastic English satinwood desk is in very good antique condition with fantastic beveled glass, superb satinwood, mixed woods inlay and a great antique denim...
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1890s English Antique Adam Style Desks

Materials

Satinwood

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

Materials

Hardwood, Giltwood

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

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Satinwood

Fine 19th Century Adam Style Lady's Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite detail and exceptionally fine hand paintings adorn this sweet and compact desk. Fine quality satinwood. A rare example.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Adam Style Desks

Materials

Brass

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English Satinwood & Leather Top Brass Mounted Six Drawer Partners Desk, C 1780
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English satinwood and leather top brass mounted partners desk with six flanking drawers, four carved inset corners, and resting on the original squared tapered molded edge legs. Late...
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Peter Lovig Mid Century Danish Teak Flip Top Desk
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Peter Lovig Mid Century Danish Teak Flip Top Desk This desk measures: 63.75 wide x 28.75 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 23.5 inches When the flip shelf is down the dep...
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Located in Oakville, CT
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Early 20th Century American Adam Style Desks

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Located in GB
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1860s English Antique Adam Style Desks

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English Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Victorian gilt-bronze mounted marquetry inlaid Bureau De Dame. This richly decorated bureau de dame is of bombe shape beautifully inlaid overa...
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19th Century English Antique Adam Style Desks

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English Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame
English Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame
H 40.56 in W 31.5 in D 22.45 in
English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
English Mahogany secretary desk, 19th century Three pieces: Crown, upper drawers and lower cabinet. Lowest draw pulls out as a secretary desk. Measures: 21" deep x 46.5" wide x 80....
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19th Century British Antique Adam Style Desks

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Mahogany

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Located in GB
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French 19th Century Inlay Lady’s Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a darling petite lady’s writing desk from France circa 1850. Sleek and uncluttered design, typical of its Louis XVI style. A wonderful white marble top is encircled by an ele...
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19th Century French Antique Adam Style Desks

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

French 19th Century Inlay Lady’s Desk
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H 52.13 in W 31.5 in D 17.25 in
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Located in Countryside, IL
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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20th Century Adam Style Desks

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Adams Style Inlaid Carlton House Desk
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Teak Writer's Desk with Sliding Top by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig Dansk, 1960
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts function and artistry this sleek writers desk, designed by influential Peter Løvig Nielsen, features a cleverly designed sliding top that reveals hidden compartments on b...
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1960s Danish Vintage Adam Style Desks

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Teak

19th Century English Painted Satinwood Drop-Front Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very finely hand painted. 19th Century. English. Satinwood. On original casters. Letter cubbies and drawers. Purchased in London in 1990 for 18,000 British Pounds...
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Satinwood

19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Partner's Desk
Located in Essex, MA
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19th Century English Antique Adam Style Desks

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20th Century English Edwardian Flame Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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Fine 19th Century Adam Style Lady's Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Late 19th Century English Antique Adam Style Desks

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Fine 19th Century Adam Style Lady's Desk
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Fine Satinwood Adams Style Carlton House Desk by Maitland-Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine satinwood Adams style Carlton house desk by Maitland-Smith. Finely crafted and well designed desk in the Kaufman style with tapering legs on bronze casters supporting an upper...
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Late 20th Century Adam Style Desks

Antique Adam Style Painted Decorated Mahogany Drop-Front Secretary, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Adam style mahogany drop-front secretary features bookmatched panels with hand-painted garland, ribbon and urn decoration; upper and lower with double doors opening to shelve...
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20th Century English Adam Style Desks

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Mahogany

Edwardian Hand-Painted Carlton Desk in Satinwood with Leather Insert
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular custom-made Edwardian style hand-painted Carlton desk in satinwood and mahogany with fitted leather writing insert, compartmentalized surrou...
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Early 20th Century English Adam Style Desks

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Mahogany, Satinwood

English Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Fabulous quality antique English marquetry inlaid rosewood davenport or ship captain's desk. Please note superb "Adam" style neoclassical urn inlays...
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19th Century English Antique Adam Style Desks

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Rosewood

Adam Style desks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Adam Style desks 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 created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Adam Style desks 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, popular names associated with this style include Lovig Dansk, Mazor Furniture Company, and Peter Løvig Nielsen. 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 differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,151 and tops out at $18,000 while the average work can sell for $4,197.

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