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Height adjustable Industrial Working Sewing Chairs from Singer, England 1940
By Singer
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
success, Singer took the initiative in 1910 and brought specially adapted furniture onto the market: a
Category

Vintage 1940s English Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Antique Victorian Claw Foot Cast Iron Singer Sewing Stool
By Singer
Located in Sale, GB
adapted furniture: a stool with cast iron base and original timber seat launched the range. Years later
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Antique Late 19th Century British Stools

Materials

Iron

Set 6 Vintage Industrial Original Singer Sewing Spring Back Factory Chairs Stool
By Singer
Located in Sale, GB
. Buoyed by its success, Singer took the initiative in 1910 by marketing specially adapted furniture: a
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Early 20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Iron

Joaquim Tenreiro Curva chairs set of 8 Brazil 1961
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
adapt furniture to a tropical climate; however, the aesthetic became popular in the mid-century all over
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

19th Century English Bureau Plat in the Manner of Edward Holmes Baldock
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Dublin, IE
and adapted furniture, often 18th century pieces, but he also designed furniture in an impressive
Category

Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Victorian Marquetry Tip-Top Center Table Attributed to Edward Holmes Baldock
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
repaired, re-modelled and adapted furniture, often 18th century pieces, but he also designed furniture both
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza by Nathan Furniture
By Nathan Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Mid-Century Modern teak credenza designed and manufactured for Natham Furniture in England
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Glass Barrel Adapted to Lamp, Portugal, 20th Century
Located in Lisboa, PT
Glass barrel adapted to lamp. Portugal 20th century.
Category

20th Century Portuguese Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Quebec Pricket Candlesticks Adapted as Lamps
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Quebec turned and carved maple pricket candlesticks, on tripodal bases, later adapted to
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Antique Late 18th Century Canadian Table Lamps

Materials

Pine, Parchment Paper

Two Japanese Imari Palace Vases Adapted as Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large Japanese porcelain vases with colorful bird and flower designs (varied on each piece) that have been converted into lamps. 4829
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Capitol Fragments Adapted as Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century pair of capitol fragments adapted as lamps.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Pewter Figurines Adapted as Lamps
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of 19th century pewter figurines adapted as lamps with custom painted shades and hi-lo
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Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Coastal Three Seat Rattan Sofa by Lane Furniture
By Ficks Reed, Lane Furniture
Located in Trenton, NJ
Lane Furniture. This sofa pays tribute to the golden age of design when style and comfort merged
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Wood

19th Century Architectural Fragment Adapted into a Zinc Lamp
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century zinc fragment converted into a decorative lamp. This piece has been rewired and PAT tested to UK standards.
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Antique 19th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Zinc

Italian Giltwood Foliate Ornament Adapted as a Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Italian giltwood foliate ornament adapted as a lamp, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Bronze Pricket or Candlestick Adapted as a Lamp, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
18th century bronze pricket or candlestick adapted as a lamp with a custom-made silk shade
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Silver Plate Hot Water Urn Adapted as a Lamp, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Silver plate hot water urn adapted as a lamp, 20th century. 20.25" is the heigh without a harp.
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Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Chinese Ceramic Pots in, Adapted for Lamps, 2oth Century
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of Chinese ceramic pots, adapted for lamps. Polychrome decoration with fruits, flowers, birds
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20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Corbels or Architectural Fragments Adapted as Lamps
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of 19th century corbels or architectural fragments adapted as lamps on wood bases. Linen
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Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Terracotta Oil Jars Adapted as Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of Italian terracotta oil jars with single handles and adapted as lamps, 19th century. Fitted
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Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Emerson Armchair, made to order in England. Adapted from a 1930s original.
Located in London, GB
Inspired and adapted from a 1930s original in our English workshop. The construction is of the best
Category

2010s English Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Feathers

Pair of Porcelain Floral Vases with Handles Adapted as Lamps, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of porcelain floral and gold trim vases with handles adapted as lamps, 20th Century.
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Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Iron Silver Leaf Architectural Elements Adapted as Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of iron silver leaf architectural elements adapted as lamps, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Provence Two Handle Oil Jar Adapted as a Lamp, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Provence two handle oil jar adapted as a lamp, early 20th century. Fitted with a burlap lampshade.
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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

19th C. Pair of Heavy Brass Ecclesiastical Candlesticks Adapted to Table Lamps
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c. Dutch large ecclesiastical brass candlesticks converted to table lamps. They are heavy and substantial, each with a single sconce on a turned column culminating on a triform ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Gilt and Painted Wood Scroll Fragment Adapted as a Lamp, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Italian gilt and painted wood scroll fragment adapted as a lamp, 18th century.  
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Antique 18th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Baroque Style Carved Giltwood Cherub or Putti Adapted as a Lamp, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
violin and adapted as a lamp.
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20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

English Leather Suitcase Adapted as a Coffee Table on Later Stand, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English leather suitcase adapted as a coffee table on later stand, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

English Leather Suitcase Adapted as a Coffee Table on Stand, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English leather suitcase adapted as a coffee table on a later stand, 19th century.  
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Antique 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Antique Pair of English Black and Gold Tole Tea Canisters Adapted to Table Lamps
Located in Morristown, NJ
A pair of late 19th c. tea canisters adapted to table lamps each with 3 bulb sockets. With gold
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Table model 200 by Alain Richard, TV furniture edition
By Alain Richard
Located in PARIS, FR
furnishing textiles. Rigorously functional, his first pieces of furniture were first published by Lavrilleux
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Concrete Garden Furniture Attributed to Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
-Functionalism. From a carpenter father, he follows a furniture maker formation in the Kunstgewerbeschule of
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Cement

Modular French Wall Furniture Orange Made in the 60s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
shelving system that offers an infinite number of combinations that can be adapted to the needs of the
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Vintage 1960s French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Modular French Wall Furniture Orange Made in the 60s
Modular French Wall Furniture Orange Made in the 60s
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H 73.23 in W 75.99 in D 11.82 in
Rietveld Zigzag Chair - Classic Design Furniture in American Pine 1950
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
: Deeper seat for extra comfort, specially adapted for all body types. Authentic dovetail and miter
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Handwoven Tule Lounge Chair Made in Mexico from LUTECA
By Luteca Furniture
Located in New York, NY
back as far as the Mayans. As well as fostering and adapting historical values and crafts, some of
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2010s Mexican Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Seagrass

Hidde's Dining Chair- 10 "ten" - Solid Oak, dark and light tinted oak
By Hidde Furniture
Located in Pazin, HR
minimalistic 21st century Japanese furniture design, we proudly present the epitome of understated beauty - the
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Anglo-Japanese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Postmodern Mauve Pink Serpentine Cloud Sofas, c1990s
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Chino Hills, CA
they adapt and flourish within various dÈcors, making them not just a purchase, but an investment in
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1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Set 4 mid century 1960’s chairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana after Eero Saarinen
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in London, GB
some research, they confirmed that they were a Maurice Burke design especially adapted with four legs
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

A Pair of XL Mod. 'Polluce' Table Lamps by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper
By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
main intent of these lamps. Each lamp holds a single E14 socket-type, adapted for the US. We recommend
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Opaline Glass

GUFRAM Mozza Stool & Chair by Giuseppe Raimondi
By Gufram Furniture, Giuseppe Raimondi
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
ability to adapt to countless living needs. Rendered in its present edition in a sexier and slimmer form
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Resin

Pair Black Leather & Brass Plated Steel Lounge Chairs Style of Saporiti by Lane
By Giorgio Saporiti, Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
adapted to any interior, and, with their supreme comfort, will be a standout feature of your home. Very
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Reading Lounge Chair Upholstered in Leather with Headrest, Cream & Beach Gray
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
can seamlessly adapt the height of the headrest to fit your personal comfort level. As shown
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Reading Lounge Chair with Lamp and Headrest, Cream & Beach Gray
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
where you need it. Seamlessly adapt the height of the headrest to fit your personal comfort level and
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

McIntosh Sideboard (Dunbar Collection)
By Tom Robertson, A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Buxton, GB
storage capacity, with four central drawers, the first of which is adapted for cutlery. In addition, it
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

McIntosh Sideboard (Dunbar Collection)
McIntosh Sideboard (Dunbar Collection)
H 29.53 in W 83.86 in D 17.72 in
Gufram Pratone Sofa Designed by Ceretti/ Derossi & Rosso
By Gufram Furniture, Riccardo Rosso, Piero Derossi and Giorgio Ceretti
Located in New York, NY
“An icon is forever, but to be still contemporary it has to adapt to the present times” Perfect for
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Gufram Pratone Forever Greenest Chaise Lounge by Ceretti / Derossi / Rosso
By Gufram Furniture, Riccardo Rosso, Piero Derossi and Giorgio Ceretti
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
can be more flexibly adapted to contemporary homes and various spaces. The PRATONE® FOREVER base is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Gufram Pratone Forever Green Chaise Lounge By Ceretti / Derossi / Rosso
By Gufram Furniture, Riccardo Rosso, Piero Derossi and Giorgio Ceretti
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
can be more flexibly adapted to contemporary homes and various spaces. The PRATONE® FOREVER base is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Gufram Pratone Forever Greener Chaise Lounge by Ceretti / Derossi / Rosso
By Gufram Furniture, Riccardo Rosso, Piero Derossi and Giorgio Ceretti
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
can be more flexibly adapted to contemporary homes and various spaces. The PRATONE® FOREVER base is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Arco Set of Two Oak Dew Coffee Tables Designed by Sabine Marcelis
By Arco, Sabine Marcelis
Located in New York, NY
the dining table, the Dew coffee table is made to adapt to a variety of spaces–thanks to its organic
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2010s Dutch Tables

Materials

Oak

Arco Set of Two Walnut Dew Coffee Tables Designed by Sabine Marcelis
By Arco, Sabine Marcelis
Located in New York, NY
dining table. Like the dining table, the Dew coffee table is made to adapt to a variety of spaces–thanks
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2010s Dutch Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Table mod. Locus Solus
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Turin, Turin
Gae Aulenti was an Italian designer and architect who was active in furniture design, graphic
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Rare modular table by Fabio Lenci
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
can be easily adapted and combined according to the needs of the space and the user. This versatility
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Plastic

Brutalist Oak Coffee Table Danish - Mid Century
Located in Santa Monica, CA
representation of the Brutalist movement, adapted into the warm, inviting medium of oak. Measuring 37 inches in
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20th Century Danish Brutalist Tables

Materials

Oak

TV TABLE Travertine Marble & Crystals Wheels Contemporary Made in Spain In Stock
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
color that blends perfectly with all interiors and adapts perfectly to different decorative styles
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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Tables

Materials

Crystal, Travertine, Marble

Alumina Square Wooden Table
By Studio Gameiro
Located in Lisboa, PT
example of adapting to circumstances. Easy to carry, easy to move. And certainly easy to get some of your
Category

2010s Portuguese Tables

Materials

Wood

Alumina Square Wooden Table
Alumina Square Wooden Table
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Balance Contemporary Marble Dining Round Table by Dovain Studio & Sergio Prieto
By Sergio Prieto
Located in Lisbon, PT
structures fit together. As they are pieces made exclusively for each client, we can adapt the measurements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin & Brass Occasional Table, c. 1960's
By Aldo Tura
Located in Norwalk, CT
this exquisite table, crafted by Tura's Lombardy-based furniture firm in the 1950's or 1960's. With its
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Mid-20th Century Italian Tables

Materials

Brass

17th C Style Italian Walnut Refectory Dining Table Dark shellac finish In Stock
Located in Encinitas, CA
Bellini’s Old World Collection styles are adapted from Renaissance designs from the 15th to 19th centuries
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Tables

Materials

Iron

De Sede HE-116 Table in Beola Marble by Hans Eichenberger
By Hans Eichenberger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Furniture like the HE-116 has its origin in the Bauhaus workshops in Weimar, which were founded by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Tables

Materials

Marble

antique English mahogany reading table.
Located in Eindhoven, NL
table is not just a piece of furniture, but rather a timeless symbol of elegance, intellect and original
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Antique 1870s English Tables

Materials

Mahogany

antique English mahogany reading table.
antique English mahogany reading table.
H 40.95 in W 33.08 in D 19.69 in
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Adaptive Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of adaptive furniture available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. There are 113 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of adaptive furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 32 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of adaptive furniture made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. D'Armes, François Moreau and Tennessee Williams each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of adaptive furniture that is worth considering.

How Much is a Adaptive Furniture?

A piece of adaptive furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $22,750.