Robert Adam was a Scottish neoclassical architect, interior designer, and furniture designer who was active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is considered one of the most important figures in the history of architecture, and his work had a significant influence on the development of neoclassical architecture and design.

Adam was born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland in 1728 and trained as a carpenter and joiner before studying architecture. He traveled widely in Europe, studying the works of classical architects such as Vitruvius and Palladio, and he was particularly influenced by the architecture of ancient Rome. Robert Adam spent time in Italy studying and his designs are influenced by the finds made during the excavation of Pompei.

When he returned to England he became the Court Architect to George III (1738-1820). Adam is best known for his work on country houses and public buildings in England, including the more...

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A painted leather four-fold room screen, panels of vases…

A painted leather four-fold room screen, panels of vases issuing foliage and enclosed by delicate arches and ornaments in the Adam style, in maroon colours on a deep gold ground, each panel 185 cm high, 54 cm deep

A Victorian marble topped burr walnut credenza, 19th century,…

Victorian Burr Walnut Marble Top Credenza

A Victorian marble topped burr walnut credenza, 19th century, the fine Carrara marble shaped demi-lune top above a decorative skirt and two central mirror panelled cupboards, with relief carved and knopped decorative pillars, and two side cupboards,…

Pair of Regency Adam style giltwood mirrors, early 20th century,…

Regency Adam Giltwood Mirrors (Pair)

Pair of Regency Adam style giltwood mirrors, early 20th century, each with a rectangular moulded frame surmounted by an urn flanked by scrolling leaves and garlands (2), 120 x 60 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

An Adam style carved mahogany side cabinet, late 19th century…

Adam Style Carved Mahogany Side Cabinet, Late 19th Century

An Adam style carved mahogany side cabinet, late 19th century 97.5 cm high, 83.5 cm wide, 45 cm deep

A pair of late Victorian Adam style giltwood torcheres, each…

Victorian giltwood torcheres from Dame Nellie Melba's collection

A pair of late Victorian Adam style giltwood torcheres, each with a circular top on three slender ram's head supports with leaf and hairy hoof feet on a triform base, height 113 cm. Provenance: Dame Nellie Melba. Smith & Singer (formerly Sotheby's…

Set of ten Adam style mahogany dining chairs, c. 1880, probably…

Adam Style Mahogany Dining Chairs Set (16)

Set of ten Adam style mahogany dining chairs, c. 1880, probably by Cooper & Holt, London, shield backs with raised arch carved foliate decoration, blue suede upholstered saddle seats, raised on finely detailed moulded splayed legs, together with six…

Adam style mahogany cabinet, late 19th century, the rectangular…

Adam Style Mahogany Cabinet with Ram Head Medallions

Adam style mahogany cabinet, late 19th century, the rectangular moulded top above a two drawer frieze above a pair of panelled doors with ram head medallions flanked by garlands of laurel, raised on fluted tapering legs, height 95 cm, width 122 cm, depth…

A fine George III Adam style mahogany side table, of stepped…

Georgian Mahogany Side Table with Neoclassical Carvings

A fine George III Adam style mahogany side table, of stepped form, the eight tapered legs and frieze elegantly carved with fluting and neoclassical medallions. English circa 1780. 86 x 177 x 65 cm. Provenance: Paul Kenny, Dingley, Hindhead, Surrey

A late Victorian walnut davenport, 19th century, with an arched…

Walnut Davenport with Inlaid Decoration and Trestle Base

A late Victorian walnut davenport, 19th century, with an arched gallery, hinged stationery compartment and two ink bottles, a red leather writing surface and opening to a compartment with a small drawer, four drawers to one side, faux to the reverse and…

An Edwardian mahogany Sheraton style vitrine on stand, the…

Sheraton Style Mahogany Vitrine with Adam Style Inlays

An Edwardian mahogany Sheraton style vitrine on stand, the astragal glazed doors within painted and inlay borders in the Adam style, with lower stretcher shelf, with four glass shelves, once in the dining room of Barford, from 1954, 110 cm wide, 34 cm…

Antique neoclassical Adam style overmantle mirror decorated…

Neoclassical Adam-style overmantle mirror with garlands and masks

Antique neoclassical Adam style overmantle mirror decorated with columns, garlands and masks, 207 cm high, 148 cm wide

A late Victorian walnut davenport, 19th century, with an arched…

Victorian Walnut Davenport with Inlaid Decoration

A late Victorian walnut davenport, 19th century, with an arched gallery, hinged stationery compartment and two ink bottles, a red leather writing surface and opening to a compartment with a small drawer, four drawers to one side, faux to the reverse and…

Fine & superb antique George III bureau bookcase, with Adam…

Antique George III Bureau Bookcase with Adam Style Pediment

Fine & superb antique George III bureau bookcase, with Adam style pediment, 237 cm high, 106 cm wide, 53 cm deep

Edwardian mahogany and oak kidney shaped desk, c. 1905, the top…

Edwardian Mahogany & Oak Kidney Shaped Desk with Gilt Leather

Edwardian mahogany and oak kidney shaped desk, c. 1905, the top inset with gilt tooled brown leather, the frieze with three drawers over six pedestal drawers all with Robert Adam style gilt metal pierced handles, height 76 cm width 114 cm depth 66 cm.…

Vintage Adam style oval wall mirror, approx 89 cm x 103 cm

Adam Style Oval Wall Mirror - 89x103cm

Vintage Adam style oval wall mirror, approx 89 cm x 103 cm

George III two height bureau bookcase, with Adam style pediment,…

George III Bureau Bookcase with Adam Style Pediment

George III two height bureau bookcase, with Adam style pediment, approx 239 cm high, 106 cm wide, 53 cm deep

A replica Adam style mahogany serving table, makers label.…

Robert Brown Mahogany Serving Table with Gadrooned Frieze

A replica Adam style mahogany serving table, makers label. Robert brown traditionally hand crafted furniture. 497 Malvern road Toorak breakfront with gadrooned frieze on fluted tapering legs. 83 cm high, 240 cm wide, 60 cm deep.

An Edwardian burr walnut drawing room cabinet, the arched top,…

Burr Walnut Drawing Room Cabinet with Neo-Classical Inlay

An Edwardian burr walnut drawing room cabinet, the arched top, above a mirror flanked by arched small mirrors and shelves, the lower section with a pair of doors with Adam style neo classical inlay flanked by curved open shelves on turned legs. 202 cm…