Guide to Furniture Styles from Connected Lines

This style is named for architect Robert Adam who studied ancient architecture in Italy. While in England, he designed furniture with classical details that would fit the character of his classically designed homes. The Adam style was limitedly reproduced by cabinetmakers in the United States. Adam interior millwork and woodwork was reproduced in South Carolina.

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Appearance: Graceful and refined.

Chair Arms: Slightly curved.

Chair Back Material: Upholstered; Wood

Chair Back Shape: Oval shaped chair back often with central splat.

Chair Leg: Curule - X-shaped curved legs.; Straight legs.; Tapered straight legs; Turned leg

Chair Seat Material: Upholstered

Chair Seat Shape: Horseshoe with a rounded or serpentine front.; Square.

Drawer Pull: Oval back plate with conforming handle of stamped brass.

Fabric: Brocade; Damask; Satin

Finish: Oil varnish; Paint

Foot: Block - flat-surface.; Continuation of leg.; Spade - flat or rounded foot, wider than leg then tapering

Hardware Material

Brass

Iron

Silver

Joint: Dovetail

Line: Straight lines

Motif: Drapery swag; Honeysuckle; Lyre; Medallion; Ram head; Urn; Wheat ear or husk

Ornamentation: Carving - cutting or chipping shapes or design.; Fluting - carved or molded vertical channels.; Gilding; Inlay

Proportion: Moderate dimensions

Resembles: Ancient Greco-Roman; Chippendale; Hepplewhite; Sheraton

Underbracing: Limited usage.

Upholstery: Most seating pieces are upholstered.

Wood: Amboyna; Goncalo Alves; Mahogany; Maple; Rosewood; Satinwood; Sycamore; Tulipwood

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