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Design for lock furniture in the Etruscan style for the Duke of Cumberland at Cumberland House

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TitleDesign for lock furniture in the Etruscan style for the Duke of Cumberland at Cumberland House
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1780–1781
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen, wash and colored washes including black and yellow ochre on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http:/­/­collections.soane.org/­OBJECT2737
Accession numberSM Adam volume 25/75
SubjectsFurniture designDrawing, BritishDecoration and ornament--Neoclassicism
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Introduction
Eileen Harris
Description: The Genius of Robert Adam: His Interiors
The Genius of Robert Adam: His Interiors
A few months in the stimulating atmosphere of Rome in 1755 brought this truth home to Robert Adam and made him decide, then and there, to aim for an ‘English establishment’, a practice in London, when he returned from abroad. The importance of this decision cannot be overestimated. It put quite a different complexion on Adam’s three years in Rome: it drove and directed his...
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Eileen Harris
PublisherPaul Mellon Centre
Copyright© 2001 Eileen Harris
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Chapter subject tags:Adam, Robert, 1728-1792Architecture, RomanArt patronsDecoration and ornament--NeoclassicismFurniture design

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Description: Sketches for neo-classical tables and accompanying mirror frames, Kedleston
Sketches for neo-classical tables and accompanying mirror frames, Kedleston
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1763
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES92542
Accession numberSM Adam Volume 54 Series I/93
Sketches for neo-classical tables and...
Sketches for neo-classical tables and accompanying mirror frames, Kedleston
Description: Design for the organ case, Kedleston
Design for the organ case, Kedleston
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1761–1762
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and wash on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/ARC2226
Accession numberSM Adam volume 25/2
Design for the organ case, Kedleston
Design for the organ case, Kedleston
Description: Design for a bed, Croome Court
Design for a bed, Croome Court
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1763
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES87368
Accession numberSM Adam Volume 17/152
Design for a bed, Croome Court
Design for a bed, Croome Court
Description: Sketch for Lord Coventry of a Tripod altered from a French design for a Water Stand,...
Sketch for Lord Coventry of a Tripod altered from a French design for a Water Stand, Croome Court
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1767
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES85475
Accession numberSM Adam Volume 6/177
Sketch for Lord Coventry of a Tripod...
Sketch for Lord Coventry of a Tripod altered from a French design for a Water Stand, Croome Court
Description: Sketch of a Hall Chair for The Rt. Honble The Earl of Coventry, Coventry House
Sketch of a Hall Chair for The Rt. Honble The Earl of Coventry, Coventry House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1767
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and wash on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/OBJECT3188
Accession numberSM Adam volume 17/92
Sketch of a Hall Chair for The Rt....
Sketch of a Hall Chair for The Rt. Honble The Earl of Coventry, Coventry House
Description: Design for a concave mirror and girandoles for the ante-room, Coventry House
Design for a concave mirror and girandoles for the ante-room, Coventry House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1768
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen, wash and colored washes including Indian yellow on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/OBJECT5860
Accession numberSM Adam volume 20/59
Design for a concave mirror and...
Design for a concave mirror and girandoles for the ante-room, Coventry House
Description: Design for hall stools for Bowood and Shelburne House (later Lansdowne House),...
Design for hall stools for Bowood and Shelburne House (later Lansdowne House), Berkeley Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1764 and 1768 respectively
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES87291
Accession numberSM Adam Volume 17/76
Design for hall stools for Bowood and...
Design for hall stools for Bowood and Shelburne House (later Lansdowne House), Berkeley Square
Description: Design for a pier-glass and table for the ante-room, Lansdowne House
Design for a pier-glass and table for the ante-room, Lansdowne House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1768
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
Design for a pier-glass and table for...
Design for a pier-glass and table for the ante-room, Lansdowne House
Description: Design for a pier-glass and table frame for the drawing-room, Lansdowne House
Design for a pier-glass and table frame for the drawing-room, Lansdowne House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1768
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES87749
Accession numberSM Adam Volume 20/24
Design for a pier-glass and table frame...
Design for a pier-glass and table frame for the drawing-room, Lansdowne House
Description: Design for Cabinets for the Room over the Anti Room, Lansdowne House
Design for Cabinets for the Room over the Anti Room, Lansdowne House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1770
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES87434
Accession numberSM Adam Volume 17/216
Design for Cabinets for the Room over...
Design for Cabinets for the Room over the Anti Room, Lansdowne House
Description: Design for a table frame, Lansdowne House
Design for a table frame, Lansdowne House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1768
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
Design for a table frame, Lansdowne...
Design for a table frame, Lansdowne House
Description: Sketch of a ram's-head stool, Osterley Park
Sketch of a ram's-head stool, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1767–1779
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and pencil on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/OBJECT7154
Accession numberSM Adam volume 54/1/66
Sketch of a ram's-head stool, Osterley...
Sketch of a ram's-head stool, Osterley Park
Description: A Design of a Chair for the Etruscan Dressing Room at Osterly, Osterley Park
A Design of a Chair for the Etruscan Dressing Room at Osterly, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1776
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen, wash and sepia wash within a single ruled border on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/ARC4364
Accession numberSM Adam volume 17/96
A Design of a Chair for the Etruscan...
A Design of a Chair for the Etruscan Dressing Room at Osterly, Osterley Park
Description: Design for a tripod firescreen in the Etruscan style for Mrs. Child, Osterley Park
Design for a tripod firescreen in the Etruscan style for Mrs. Child, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1779
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen, pencil and colored washes including yellow ochre and black on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/ARC4373
Accession numberSM Adam volume 17/148
Design for a tripod firescreen in the...
Design for a tripod firescreen in the Etruscan style for Mrs. Child, Osterley Park
Description: Design for an épergne for Lord Mansfield, Kenwood House
Design for an épergne for Lord Mansfield, Kenwood House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1781
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen, pencil and colored washes including Indian yellow, terre verte and pink on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES100547
Accession numberSM Adam volume 49/29
Design for an épergne for Lord...
Design for an épergne for Lord Mansfield, Kenwood House
Description: Design for a Plateau for Lord Mansfield, Kenwood House
Design for a Plateau for Lord Mansfield, Kenwood House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1781
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen, pencil and colored washes including Indian yellow, red, and Prussian blue on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/OBJECT3673
Accession numberSM Adam volume 49/30
Design for a Plateau for Lord Mansfield,...
Design for a Plateau for Lord Mansfield, Kenwood House
Description: Design of a Sideboard Table for the Dining room at Newby for William Weddell Esqr.
Design of a Sideboard Table for the Dining room at Newby for William Weddell Esqr.
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1783
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen, pencil and colored washes including black, Indian yellow and cerulean blue on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES96971
Accession numberSM Adam volume 6/140
Design of a Sideboard Table for the...
Design of a Sideboard Table for the Dining room at Newby for William Weddell Esqr.
Description: Design for a griffon pedestal and alabaster vase for lights in the dining-room,...
Design for a griffon pedestal and alabaster vase for lights in the dining-room, Newby Hall
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1783
Object typeDrawing
LocationWest Yorkshire Archive Service, Leeds, United Kingdom
Accession numberNH/1/7/10
Design for a griffon pedestal and...
Design for a griffon pedestal and alabaster vase for lights in the dining-room, Newby Hall
Description: Design of a Plate warmer for William Weddell Esqr. The ornaments to be gilt upon a...
Design of a Plate warmer for William Weddell Esqr. The ornaments to be gilt upon a Bronze ground, Newby Hall
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1784
Object typeDrawing
LocationWest Yorkshire Archive Service, Leeds, United Kingdom
Accession numberNH/1/7/9
Design of a Plate warmer for William...
Design of a Plate warmer for William Weddell Esqr. The ornaments to be gilt upon a Bronze ground, Newby Hall
Description: Design of a Table Frame for His Grace the Archbishop of York
Design of a Table Frame for His Grace the Archbishop of York
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1768
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/ARC1732
Accession numberSM Adam volume 17/11
Design of a Table Frame for His Grace...
Design of a Table Frame for His Grace the Archbishop of York
Description: Design for armorial table frames with alabaster slabs in the saloon, Luton Hoo
Design for armorial table frames with alabaster slabs in the saloon, Luton Hoo
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1772
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES87234
Accession numberSM Adam Volume 17/19
Design for armorial table frames with...
Design for armorial table frames with alabaster slabs in the saloon, Luton Hoo
Description: Design of a cabinet for the Earl of Bute
Design of a cabinet for the Earl of Bute
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1763
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES89069
Accession numberSM Adam Volume 25/5
Design of a cabinet for the Earl of Bute
Design of a cabinet for the Earl of Bute
Description: Design for an organ case for Bute House (later Lansdowne House)
Design for an organ case for Bute House (later Lansdowne House)
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1763
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES89068
Accession numberSM Adam Volume 25/4
Design for an organ case for Bute House...
Design for an organ case for Bute House (later Lansdowne House)
Description: Preliminary design (unexecuted) for the drawing-room mirror with a mosaic table...
Preliminary design (unexecuted) for the drawing-room mirror with a mosaic table indicated below, Luton Hoo
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1772
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES87837
Accession numberSM Adam Volume 20/112
Preliminary design (unexecuted) for the...
Preliminary design (unexecuted) for the drawing-room mirror with a mosaic table indicated below, Luton Hoo
Description: Design for a pair of painted bookcases for Lady Wynn's dressing-room, 20 St James's...
Design for a pair of painted bookcases for Lady Wynn's dressing-room, 20 St James's Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1776
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES87440
Accession numberSM Adam Volume 17/222
Design for a pair of painted bookcases...
Design for a pair of painted bookcases for Lady Wynn's dressing-room, 20 St James's Square
Description: Design for a combined pier-glass and girandole for the ante-room, Derby House
Design for a combined pier-glass and girandole for the ante-room, Derby House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1774
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen, wash and verdigris wash on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/OBJECT6303
Accession numberSM Adam volume 20/133
Design for a combined pier-glass and...
Design for a combined pier-glass and girandole for the ante-room, Derby House
Description: Design for the glass frame over the chimney-piece in the Buffet Room, Culzean...
Design for the glass frame over the chimney-piece in the Buffet Room, Culzean Castle
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1782
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES87956
Accession numberSM Adam Volume 20/231
Design for the glass frame over the...
Design for the glass frame over the chimney-piece in the Buffet Room, Culzean Castle
Description: Design for the commode in the Countess of Derby's dressing-room, Derby House
Design for the commode in the Countess of Derby's dressing-room, Derby House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1774
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
Accession numbervol. 17:27
Design for the commode in the Countess...
Design for the commode in the Countess of Derby's dressing-room, Derby House
Description: Design for an Etruscan-style armchair for the Earl of Derby's bedroom on the ground...
Design for an Etruscan-style armchair for the Earl of Derby's bedroom on the ground floor of Derby House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1775
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen, pencil, wash and colored washes including olive green within a single ruled pencil border on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/OBJECT6164
Accession numberSM Adam volume 17/94
Design for an Etruscan-style armchair...
Design for an Etruscan-style armchair for the Earl of Derby's bedroom on the ground floor of Derby House
Description: Design for a bed for the Earl of Derby, Derby House
Design for a bed for the Earl of Derby, Derby House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1774
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen, wash and colored washes including yellow ochre on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES94822
Accession numberSM Adam volume 17/154
Design for a bed for the Earl of Derby,...
Design for a bed for the Earl of Derby, Derby House
Description: Design of the Organ Case for Lady Home (and) Plan of the Organ, Home House
Design of the Organ Case for Lady Home (and) Plan of the Organ, Home House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1775
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES89079
Accession numberSM Adam Volume 25/15
Design of the Organ Case for Lady Home...
Design of the Organ Case for Lady Home (and) Plan of the Organ, Home House
Description: Design for the eating-room pier-glass, Culzean Castle
Design for the eating-room pier-glass, Culzean Castle
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1782
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES87953
Accession numberSM Adam Volume 20/228
Design for the eating-room pier-glass,...
Design for the eating-room pier-glass, Culzean Castle
Description: Design for the girandoles for the eating-room, Culzean Castle
Design for the girandoles for the eating-room, Culzean Castle
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1782
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES87961
Accession numberSM Adam Volume 20/236
Design for the girandoles for the...
Design for the girandoles for the eating-room, Culzean Castle
Description: Design of a Frame for the Duke of Cumberland's Picture for the Countess of Home,...
Design of a Frame for the Duke of Cumberland's Picture for the Countess of Home, Home House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1777
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES87887
Accession numberSM Adam Volume 20/162
Design of a Frame for the Duke of...
Design of a Frame for the Duke of Cumberland's Picture for the Countess of Home, Home House
Description: Furniture and furnishing for Derby House (great drawing-room, left, and Etruscan...
Furniture and furnishing for Derby House (great drawing-room, left, and Etruscan dressing-room, right and center)
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation date1774
Object typePrint
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/b7165
Accession number4000
Furniture and furnishing for Derby House...
Furniture and furnishing for Derby House (great drawing-room, left, and Etruscan dressing-room, right and center)
Description: Design for a glass lantern, Derby House
Design for a glass lantern, Derby House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1774
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen, pencil and colored washes including Indian yellow, cerulean blue, and verdigris on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/OBJECT6519
Accession numberSM Adam volume 25/41
Design for a glass lantern, Derby House
Design for a glass lantern, Derby House
Description: Design for door-furniture for Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn at 20 St James's Square
Design for door-furniture for Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn at 20 St James's Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1774
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES89121
Accession numberSM Adam Volume 25/57
Design for door-furniture for Sir Watkin...
Design for door-furniture for Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn at 20 St James's Square
Description: Design for a more ornate grate for the music-room, 20 St James's Square, detail
Design for a more ornate grate for the music-room, 20 St James's Square, detail
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1774
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES87341
Accession numberSM Adam Volume 17/126
Design for a more ornate grate for the...
Design for a more ornate grate for the music-room, 20 St James's Square, detail
Description: Design for a ram's head candelabrum, 20 St James's Square
Design for a ram's head candelabrum, 20 St James's Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1773
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES89189
Accession numberSM Adam Volume 25/125
Design for a ram's head candelabrum, 20...
Design for a ram's head candelabrum, 20 St James's Square
Description: Miscellaneous furniture for Luton Hoo
Miscellaneous furniture for Luton Hoo
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation date1778
Object typePrint
LocationAdam, Robert, The Works in architecture of Robert and James Adam, vol. I (1778), pt. III, pl. VIII
Miscellaneous furniture for Luton Hoo
Miscellaneous furniture for Luton Hoo
Description: Pier-glass, table and torchères for the drawing-room at Luton Hoo
Pier-glass, table and torchères for the drawing-room at Luton Hoo
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation date1772
Object typePrint
LocationAdam, Robert, The Works in architecture of Robert and James Adam, vol. III (1882), pl. VIII
Pier-glass, table and torchères...
Pier-glass, table and torchères for the drawing-room at Luton Hoo
Description: Design for the tapestry drawing-room ceiling, Newby Hall
Design for the tapestry drawing-room ceiling, Newby Hall
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1769
Object typeDrawing
LocationCumbria Archive Service, Carlyle, United Kingdom
Design for the tapestry drawing-room...
Design for the tapestry drawing-room ceiling, Newby Hall
Description: Plan and elevation of two tables for the Salon the tops to be of Scagliola, Nostell...
Plan and elevation of two tables for the Salon the tops to be of Scagliola, Nostell Priory
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1775
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen, pencil and colored washes including pink, verdigris, and Indian yellow on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/ARC421
Accession numberSM Adam volume 17/28
Plan and elevation of two tables for the...
Plan and elevation of two tables for the Salon the tops to be of Scagliola, Nostell Priory
Description: Designs of miscellaneous furniture for Kenwood House
Designs of miscellaneous furniture for Kenwood House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation date1778
Object typePrint
LocationAdam, Robert, The Works in architecture of Robert and James Adam, vol. 1 (1778), pt. II, pl. VIII
Designs of miscellaneous furniture for...
Designs of miscellaneous furniture for Kenwood House
Description: Design for the counterpane for the state bed, Osterley Park
Design for the counterpane for the state bed, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1776
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen, pencil and colored washes including terre verte on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/OBJECT4905
Accession numberSM Adam volume 17/159
Design for the counterpane for the state...
Design for the counterpane for the state bed, Osterley Park
Description: Design for the canopy for George III's box at the Italian Theatre, Haymarket
Design for the canopy for George III's box at the Italian Theatre, Haymarket
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1775
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES89601
Accession numberSM Adam Volume 27/83
Design for the canopy for George III's...
Design for the canopy for George III's box at the Italian Theatre, Haymarket
Description: Design for the painted decoration of the east wall of the Etruscan dressing-room,...
Design for the painted decoration of the east wall of the Etruscan dressing-room, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1775
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and colored washes including black and yellow ochre on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/ARC4350
Accession numberSM Adam volume 14/131
Design for the painted decoration of the...
Design for the painted decoration of the east wall of the Etruscan dressing-room, Osterley Park
Description: Furniture at Osterley
Furniture at Osterley
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation date1767–c. 1772
Object typePrint
LocationAdam, Robert, The Works in architecture of Robert and James Adam, vol. III (1822), pl. VIII
Furniture at Osterley
Furniture at Osterley
Description: Design for a chimney-glass for the circular dressing-room, Harewood House
Design for a chimney-glass for the circular dressing-room, Harewood House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1769
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen, pencil, wash and cerulean blue wash on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/ARC1613
Accession numberSM Adam volume 20/71
Design for a chimney-glass for the...
Design for a chimney-glass for the circular dressing-room, Harewood House
Description: Design for a tripartite mirror for the wall opposite the chimney-piece in the...
Design for a tripartite mirror for the wall opposite the chimney-piece in the circular dressing-room, Harewood House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1769
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen, pencil, wash and cerulean blue wash on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/ARC1614
Accession numberSM Adam volume 20/72
Design for a tripartite mirror for the...
Design for a tripartite mirror for the wall opposite the chimney-piece in the circular dressing-room, Harewood House
Description: Design for a Glass frame for Lady Coventry's Dressing room, Coventry House
Design for a Glass frame for Lady Coventry's Dressing room, Coventry House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1768
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and colored washes including Indian yellow and cerulean blue on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/OBJECT2898
Accession numberSM Adam volume 20/62
Design for a Glass frame for Lady...
Design for a Glass frame for Lady Coventry's Dressing room, Coventry House
Description: Miscellaneous designs of various pieces of Furniture, done for different persons
Miscellaneous designs of various pieces of Furniture, done for different persons
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation datec. 1767
Object typePrint
LocationAdam, Robert, The Works in architecture of Robert and James Adam, vol. 1 (1778), pt. 1, pl. VIII
Miscellaneous designs of various pieces...
Miscellaneous designs of various pieces of Furniture, done for different persons
Description: Design for the Mosaic scagliola table top, Coventry House
Design for the Mosaic scagliola table top, Coventry House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1767
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen, pencil and colored washes including Indian yellow, terre verte, and red on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/OBJECT5859
Accession numberSM Adam volume 5/78
Design for the Mosaic scagliola table...
Design for the Mosaic scagliola table top, Coventry House
Description: Footpost of the Coventry bed, Croome Court, detail
Footpost of the Coventry bed, Croome Court, detail
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator name (description)Executed by William France and John Bradburn
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1764
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsMahogany
LocationCroome Court, Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Footpost of the Coventry bed, Croome...
Footpost of the Coventry bed, Croome Court, detail
Description: The pier-glass from the dining-room at Coventry House, detail
The pier-glass from the dining-room at Coventry House, detail
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator name (description)carved by Sefferin Alken
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1770; 1772
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsCarved and gilded wood frame, with mirror glass
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O7996/mirror-adam-robert/
Accession numberW.6-1991
The pier-glass from the dining-room at...
The pier-glass from the dining-room at Coventry House, detail
Description: Side-table from the gallery with part of the en suite mirror above, Croome Court
Side-table from the gallery with part of the en suite mirror above, Croome Court
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator name (description)made by Sefferin Alken
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1765
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsCarved and painted pine; marble top
LocationPhiladelphia Museum of Art
https://philamuseum.org/collection/object/50552
Accession number1948-79-1
Side-table from the gallery with part of...
Side-table from the gallery with part of the en suite mirror above, Croome Court
Description: Scroll stool from the gallery, one of ten, Croome Court
Scroll stool from the gallery, one of ten, Croome Court
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator name (description)made by John Bradburn and Sefferin Alken
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1765
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsMahogany
LocationCroome Estate Trust, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Scroll stool from the gallery, one of...
Scroll stool from the gallery, one of ten, Croome Court
Description: Arm-chair from the gallery, one of a suite of eight, Croome Court
Arm-chair from the gallery, one of a suite of eight, Croome Court
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator name (description)made by William Vile with specialist carving by Sefferin Alken
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1765
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsMahogany
LocationCroome Estate Trust, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Arm-chair from the gallery, one of a...
Arm-chair from the gallery, one of a suite of eight, Croome Court
Description: One of the caryatids on the drawing-room chimney-piece, Kedleston
One of the caryatids on the drawing-room chimney-piece, Kedleston
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleSculptor
Object typeSculpture
LocationNational Trust, Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
One of the caryatids on the drawing-room...
One of the caryatids on the drawing-room chimney-piece, Kedleston
Description: Design of a Sopha for Lord Scarsdale & also executed for Mrs. Montagu in Hill...
Design of a Sopha for Lord Scarsdale & also executed for Mrs. Montagu in Hill Street
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1762
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and colored washes including verdigris within a single ruled border on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/ARC2163
Accession numberSM Adam volume 17/69
Design of a Sopha for Lord Scarsdale...
Design of a Sopha for Lord Scarsdale & also executed for Mrs. Montagu in Hill Street
Description: A figure of Bacchus with a cup and thyrsus, Kedleston
A figure of Bacchus with a cup and thyrsus, Kedleston
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator name (description)carved by Michael Henry Spang
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleSculptor
Creation datec. 1761–1762
Object typeSculpture
LocationNational Trust, Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
A figure of Bacchus with a cup and...
A figure of Bacchus with a cup and thyrsus, Kedleston
Description: A pair of torchères and candelabra
A pair of torchères and candelabra
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1778
Object typeLighting Device
MaterialsCarved and gilt-wood
LocationApsley House, London
A pair of torchères and...
A pair of torchères and candelabra
Description: Design for painting the east window of the chapel, Alnwick Castle
Design for painting the east window of the chapel, Alnwick Castle
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1777–1779
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen, pencil and colored washes including pink and cerulean blue on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/ARC234
Accession numberSM Adam volume 39/18
Design for painting the east window of...
Design for painting the east window of the chapel, Alnwick Castle
Description: Clothes-press
Clothes-press
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator name (description)made by John Cobb with specialist carving by Sefferin Alen
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1764–1767
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsCarved and veneered mahogany, on a carcase of mahogany and softwood; drawers of oak with mahogany fronts
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O8221/cupboard-adam-robert/
Accession numberW.20:1 to 24-1978
Clothes-press
Clothes-press
Description: Clothes-press, detail
Clothes-press, detail
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator name (description)made by John Cobb with specialist carving by Sefferin Alen
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1764–1767
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsCarved and veneered mahogany, on a carcase of mahogany and softwood; drawers of oak with mahogany fronts
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O8221/cupboard-adam-robert/
Accession numberW.20:1 to 24-1978
Clothes-press, detail
Clothes-press, detail
Description: The ram's-head capitals on the drawing-room pier-tables, Syon House, detail
The ram's-head capitals on the drawing-room pier-tables, Syon House, detail
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation datec. 1765
Object typeFurniture
LocationSyon House, London
The ram's-head capitals on the...
The ram's-head capitals on the drawing-room pier-tables, Syon House, detail
Description: Design for a caryatid table
Design for a caryatid table
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameChippendale, Thomas
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation datec. 1760
Object typePrint
LocationChippendale, Thomas, The gentleman & Cabinet maker's director, 3rd ed. (1762), pl. CLXXVI
Design for a caryatid table
Design for a caryatid table
Description: Design of an inlaid slab for a pair of pier-tables in the drawing-room,...
Design of an inlaid slab for a pair of pier-tables in the drawing-room, Northumberland House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1774
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen, pencil, wash and colored washes including pink and orange on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/ARC1397
Accession numberSM Adam volume 39/8
Design of an inlaid slab for a pair of...
Design of an inlaid slab for a pair of pier-tables in the drawing-room, Northumberland House
Description: Armchair
Armchair
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator name (description)made by James Lawson
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1764
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsCarved and gilt-wood
LocationMoor Park, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Armchair
Armchair
Description: One of a set of four hall stools at Osterley
One of a set of four hall stools at Osterley
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator name (description)Attributed to Robert Adam
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation datec. 1768–1770
Object typeFurniture
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
One of a set of four hall stools at...
One of a set of four hall stools at Osterley
Description: One of a suite of twelve lyre-back chairs for the dining-room, Osterley Park
One of a suite of twelve lyre-back chairs for the dining-room, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator name (description)made by John Linnell
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation datec. 1767
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsMahogany
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
One of a suite of twelve lyre-back...
One of a suite of twelve lyre-back chairs for the dining-room, Osterley Park
Description: One of a pair of bow-fronted commodes and pier-glasses in the drawing-rooom,...
One of a pair of bow-fronted commodes and pier-glasses in the drawing-rooom, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1773
Object typeArchitecture
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
One of a pair of bow-fronted commodes...
One of a pair of bow-fronted commodes and pier-glasses in the drawing-rooom, Osterley Park
Description: One of the commodes with a medallion, Osterley Park, detail
One of the commodes with a medallion, Osterley Park, detail
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1773
Object typeFurniture
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
One of the commodes with a medallion,...
One of the commodes with a medallion, Osterley Park, detail
Description: Design for an embroidered firescreen in the Etruscan style, Osterley Park
Design for an embroidered firescreen in the Etruscan style, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1776
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and colored washes including yellow ochre, black and cerulean blue on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/ARC4371
Accession numberSM Adam volume 17/141
Design for an embroidered firescreen in...
Design for an embroidered firescreen in the Etruscan style, Osterley Park
Description: Arm-chair painted in the Etruscan style, Osterley Park
Arm-chair painted in the Etruscan style, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1776
Object typeFurniture
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
Arm-chair painted in the Etruscan style,...
Arm-chair painted in the Etruscan style, Osterley Park
Description: One of six girandoles on the alternate piers between the windows in the gallery,...
One of six girandoles on the alternate piers between the windows in the gallery, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator name (description)carving attributed to John Linnell
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1770
Object typeLighting Device
MaterialsCarved and gilt-wood
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
One of six girandoles on the alternate...
One of six girandoles on the alternate piers between the windows in the gallery, Osterley Park
Description: The south-east corner of the tapestry room, Osterley Park
The south-east corner of the tapestry room, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1775
Object typeFurniture
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
The south-east corner of the tapestry...
The south-east corner of the tapestry room, Osterley Park
Description: The crest of the pier-glass, Osterley Park, detail
The crest of the pier-glass, Osterley Park, detail
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1775
Object typeFurniture
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
The crest of the pier-glass, Osterley...
The crest of the pier-glass, Osterley Park, detail
Description: Tripod pedestal with painted medallions, Osterley Park
Tripod pedestal with painted medallions, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArtist
Creation date1776
Object typeOther
MaterialsCarved and gilt-wood
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
Tripod pedestal with painted medallions,...
Tripod pedestal with painted medallions, Osterley Park
Description: The state bed, Osterley Park
The state bed, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1776 (bed); 1778 (carpet)
Object typeFurniture
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
The state bed, Osterley Park
The state bed, Osterley Park
Description: One of the four winged sphinxes on the projecting cornices of the entablature of the...
One of the four winged sphinxes on the projecting cornices of the entablature of the state bed, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1776
Object typeFurniture
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
One of the four winged sphinxes on the...
One of the four winged sphinxes on the projecting cornices of the entablature of the state bed, Osterley Park
Description: Arm-chair with winged sphinxes, Osterley Park
Arm-chair with winged sphinxes, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1777
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsGilt-wood
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
Arm-chair with winged sphinxes, Osterley...
Arm-chair with winged sphinxes, Osterley Park
Description: The gib door with sham books, neatly Gilt and letterd, and an oval mirror in a...
The gib door with sham books, neatly Gilt and letterd, and an oval mirror in a stucco frame, Nostell Priory
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert; Chippendale, Thomas
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern); British (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1767
Object typeArchitecture
LocationChristopher Gilbert collection, Temple Newsam, Leeds, United Kingdom
The gib door with sham books, neatly...
The gib door with sham books, neatly Gilt and letterd, and an oval mirror in a stucco frame, Nostell Priory
Description: The Kimbolton Cabinet, Kenwood House
The Kimbolton Cabinet, Kenwood House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator name (description)made by Baccio Capelli
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1771–1776
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsMahogany and oak, with marquetry in satinwood and rosewood, pietra dura plaques and ormolu (gilt-bronze) mounts
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O55045/the-kimbolton-cabinet-cabinet-on-stand-adam-robert/
Accession numberW.43:1to2-1949
The Kimbolton Cabinet, Kenwood House
The Kimbolton Cabinet, Kenwood House
Description: The wall frieze and one of the curtain cornices, Nostell Priory, detail
The wall frieze and one of the curtain cornices, Nostell Priory, detail
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1772
Object typeArchitecture
LocationChristopher Gilbert collection, Temple Newsam, Leeds, United Kingdom
The wall frieze and one of the curtain...
The wall frieze and one of the curtain cornices, Nostell Priory, detail
Description: One of a pair of pier-tables supported by male terms, Nostell Priory
One of a pair of pier-tables supported by male terms, Nostell Priory
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator name (description)probably made by Thomas Chippendale
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1775
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsLimewood, softwood, scagliola, paint
LocationNational Trust, Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
https://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/object/959703
Accession numberNT 959703
One of a pair of pier-tables supported...
One of a pair of pier-tables supported by male terms, Nostell Priory
Description: Commode table, Newby Hall
Commode table, Newby Hall
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation datec. 1783
Object typeFurniture
LocationNewby Hall, Skelton-on-Ure, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Commode table, Newby Hall
Commode table, Newby Hall
Description: Antique marble tripod
Antique marble tripod
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator namePiranesi, Giovanni Battista
Creator nationality/cultureItalian
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation date1773
Object typePrint
MaterialsEngraving
LocationPiranesi, Giovanni Battista, Vasi, candelabri, cippi sarcophogi, 1775, pl. 28a, Wilton-Ely no. 980
Antique marble tripod
Antique marble tripod
Description: One of a pair of mirrors and console-tables in the Red Velvet Room, Saltram
One of a pair of mirrors and console-tables in the Red Velvet Room, Saltram
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation datec. 1772
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsCarved and gilt-wood
LocationNational Trust, Saltram House, Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom
One of a pair of mirrors and...
One of a pair of mirrors and console-tables in the Red Velvet Room, Saltram
Description: Candlestand painted white on a pale blue ground, 20 St James's Square
Candlestand painted white on a pale blue ground, 20 St James's Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation datec. 1777
Object typeLighting Device
MaterialsCarved wood
Location20 St James's Square, London
Candlestand painted white on a pale blue...
Candlestand painted white on a pale blue ground, 20 St James's Square
Description: One of four pier-glasses for the window wall of the drawing-room, Saltram
One of four pier-glasses for the window wall of the drawing-room, Saltram
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1771
Object typeFurniture
LocationNational Trust, Saltram House, Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom
One of four pier-glasses for the window...
One of four pier-glasses for the window wall of the drawing-room, Saltram
Description: Torchères from the drawing room at Luton Hoo
Torchères from the drawing room at Luton Hoo
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation datec. 1772
Object typeLighting Device
MaterialsCarved and gilt-wood
LocationPrivate collection
Torchères from the drawing room...
Torchères from the drawing room at Luton Hoo
Description: Pier-table from the first drawing-room, 20 St James's Square
Pier-table from the first drawing-room, 20 St James's Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1773
Object typeFurniture
Pier-table from the first drawing-room,...
Pier-table from the first drawing-room, 20 St James's Square
Description: A pair of pedestals from the second drawing-room, 20 St James's Square
A pair of pedestals from the second drawing-room, 20 St James's Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1773
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsCarved and gilt-wood
LocationPrivate collection
A pair of pedestals from the second...
A pair of pedestals from the second drawing-room, 20 St James's Square
Description: The organ from 20 St James's
The organ from 20 St James's
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleInstrument Maker
Creation date1774–1775
Object typeMusical Instrument
MaterialsPine, mahogany, oak, bronze, pipe metal, and gesso
LocationNational Museum of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
https://museum.wales/collections/online/object/02e90ed3-c5ed-3b11-abd5-3f2f237dc029/Organ/
Accession numberNMW A 51193
The organ from 20 St James's
The organ from 20 St James's
Description: The frieze of the Williams-Wynn organ from 20 St James's, detail
The frieze of the Williams-Wynn organ from 20 St James's, detail
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleInstrument Maker
Creation date1774–1775
Object typeMusical Instrument
MaterialsPine, mahogany, oak, bronze, pipe metal, and gesso
LocationNational Museum of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
https://museum.wales/collections/online/object/02e90ed3-c5ed-3b11-abd5-3f2f237dc029/Organ/
Accession numberNMW A 51193
The frieze of the Williams-Wynn organ...
The frieze of the Williams-Wynn organ from 20 St James's, detail
Description: Figure of the muse Euterpe with her horn on the right side of the organ from 20 St...
Figure of the muse Euterpe with her horn on the right side of the organ from 20 St James's
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleInstrument Maker
Creation date1774–1775
Object typeMusical Instrument
MaterialsPine, mahogany, oak, bronze, pipe metal, and gesso
LocationNational Museum of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
https://museum.wales/collections/online/object/02e90ed3-c5ed-3b11-abd5-3f2f237dc029/Organ/
Accession numberNMW A 51193
Figure of the muse Euterpe with her horn...
Figure of the muse Euterpe with her horn on the right side of the organ from 20 St James's
Description: Side Chair
Side Chair
Posted by:John Carlson
May 24
Creator nameProetz, Victor
Creator name (description)Victor Proetz, designer; Angelo Piano, maker
Creator nationality/cultureAmerican
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1939–1941
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsProbably ash with beech, bronze mounts, and silk upholstery
Dimensions32 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 15 9/16 in. (982.5 x 47 x 39.5 cm)
LocationYale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut
http://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/64091
Accession number2010.51.6
Side Chair
Side Chair
Description: Door furniture in the principal rooms at Home House
Door furniture in the principal rooms at Home House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Object typeFurniture
LocationHome House, London
Door furniture in the principal rooms at...
Door furniture in the principal rooms at Home House

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