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Metamorphic Desk

Antique 19th Century Campaign Metamorphic Desk, Ca. 1850-1875
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique metamorphic table to desk, circa 1850-1875. Beautifully constructed in Campaign style in
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Antique 19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique 19th Century Campaign Metamorphic Desk, Ca. 1850-1875
Antique 19th Century Campaign Metamorphic Desk, Ca. 1850-1875

Antique 19th Century Campaign Metamorphic Desk, Ca. 1850-1875

$2,450
H 31 in W 29 in D 17 in
Signed Escalier De Cristal of Paris Metamorphic French Louis XVI Desk Table
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an incredible signed L Escalier De Cristal of Paris metamorphic desk or ladies vanity. The
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Signed Escalier De Cristal of Paris Metamorphic French Louis XVI Desk Table
Signed Escalier De Cristal of Paris Metamorphic French Louis XVI Desk Table

Signed Escalier De Cristal of Paris Metamorphic French Louis XVI Desk Table

$6,396 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.75 in W 30 in D 21.75 in
Chippendale Metamorphic Chest with Pull Out Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
A Regal English Chippendale Metamorphic Chest having a Pull Out Writing Desk made in the Late 18th
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Ivory

Chippendale Metamorphic Chest with Pull Out Writing Desk, 18th Century
Chippendale Metamorphic Chest with Pull Out Writing Desk, 18th Century

Chippendale Metamorphic Chest with Pull Out Writing Desk, 18th Century

$12,500
H 32.5 in W 42.25 in D 23.75 in
Queen Ann Walnut Metamorphic Chest with Pull Out Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
unusual Georgian writing chest of drawers has a metamorphic desk that pulls out with the top drawer that
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Walnut

Queen Ann Walnut Metamorphic Chest with Pull Out Writing Desk, 18th Century
Queen Ann Walnut Metamorphic Chest with Pull Out Writing Desk, 18th Century

Queen Ann Walnut Metamorphic Chest with Pull Out Writing Desk, 18th Century

$22,700
H 30.75 in W 33.75 in D 22.5 in
19th Century English Metamorphic Writing Desk by William Richardson
Located in Essex, MA
A Signed 19th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by William Richardson of Leeds and Bradford
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century English Metamorphic Writing Desk by William Richardson
19th Century English Metamorphic Writing Desk by William Richardson

19th Century English Metamorphic Writing Desk by William Richardson

$8,900
H 30.5 in W 54.5 in D 37.5 in
Early 20th Century Metamorphic Oak Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th century metamorphic oak desk, the moulded edge square top which lifts up and the front
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Metamorphic Oak Desk
Early 20th Century Metamorphic Oak Desk

Early 20th Century Metamorphic Oak Desk

$1,948 Sale Price
28% Off
H 30.5 in W 32 in D 24 in
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality Chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

$2,435
H 10.5 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Rare and Unusual Regency Period Metamorphic Leather top Desk and Games Table
Located in Richmond, VA
Rare and Unusual Regency Period Metamorphic Leather Top Architects Desk and Games Table made of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rare and Unusual Regency Period Metamorphic Leather top Desk and Games Table
Rare and Unusual Regency Period Metamorphic Leather top Desk and Games Table

Rare and Unusual Regency Period Metamorphic Leather top Desk and Games Table

$8,800
H 28 in W 42.75 in D 25 in
Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
metamorphic library desk / writing table which converts into a library bookcase ladder Please note the
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Antique 1820s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder
Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder

Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder

$12,176 Sale Price
30% Off
H 25.6 in W 44.1 in D 23.82 in
Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th century mahogany metamorphic writing table by J.C Vickery of Regent St, London, the
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Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London
Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London

Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London

$2,504 Sale Price
29% Off
H 31 in W 22 in D 21 in
19th Century Metamorphic Syrian Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century metamorphic Syrian writing table, the duel hinged top lifting up and folding over to
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Antique 1860s Syrian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Metamorphic Syrian Writing Table
19th Century Metamorphic Syrian Writing Table

19th Century Metamorphic Syrian Writing Table

$3,061 Sale Price
32% Off
H 29 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table
Located in Hudson, NY
slide for the raising of the table's top. Metamorphic tables are especially interesting as they served
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table
Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table

Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table

$5,150
H 27.75 in W 26.5 in D 17.75 in
Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A rare English Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Chest with a slide out drawer that reveals a drafting
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Antique 18th Century English George III Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Chest
Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Chest

Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Chest

$12,500
H 34 in W 40 in D 26 in
19th Century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century metamorphic camphor writing slope circa 1890. Here we have a fine quality campaign
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope
19th Century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope

19th Century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope

$2,080
H 8.5 in W 17.25 in D 14.75 in
Period George III Chippendale Mahogany Architect's Table or Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Period Georgian architect's table or desk --Metamorphic --Cuban mahogany --Writing surfaces and
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Period George III Chippendale Mahogany Architect's Table or Desk
Period George III Chippendale Mahogany Architect's Table or Desk

Period George III Chippendale Mahogany Architect's Table or Desk

$7,800
H 30 in W 35 in D 24 in
English Regency Metamorphic Book Case -Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
This finely made English regency period metamorphic bookcase-desk is also of an interesting and
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

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Brass

English Regency Metamorphic Book Case -Desk
English Regency Metamorphic Book Case -Desk

English Regency Metamorphic Book Case -Desk

$4,550
H 55.5 in W 46.5 in D 13.25 in
Scarce Metamorphic Edwardian Period Mahogany Antique Desk Side Table
Located in Forney, TX
Edwardian era metamorphic ladies correspondence table / sewing work stand. circa 1905 England, early 20th
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Scarce Metamorphic Edwardian Period Mahogany Antique Desk Side Table
Scarce Metamorphic Edwardian Period Mahogany Antique Desk Side Table

Scarce Metamorphic Edwardian Period Mahogany Antique Desk Side Table

$1,250
H 28.5 in W 19 in D 19 in

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Rosewood Metamorphic Wooton Style Desk
By Frank Wootton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cabinet form with two hinged doors that open to expose a full desk that slides out with a drawer
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Rosewood Metamorphic Wooton Style Desk
Rosewood Metamorphic Wooton Style Desk

Rosewood Metamorphic Wooton Style Desk

H 42 in W 32 in D 21.25 in
18th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Metamorphic Table
Located in Louisville, KY
This rare form features a removable top with a leather inset writing surface on one side and a cloth surface for cards on the reverse; revealing a stone inset panel for mixing drinks...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone

18th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Metamorphic Table
18th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Metamorphic Table

18th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Metamorphic Table

H 27 in W 32 in D 18 in
Walnut, fruit wood and bone metamorphic writing table
Located in New York, NY
. “Much More Than Meets The Eye,” The New York Times. January 8, 1999. This metamorphic
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Fruitwood, Bone

Walnut, fruit wood and bone metamorphic writing table

Walnut, fruit wood and bone metamorphic writing table

H 29.25 in W 33.25 in D 24.75 in
Regency Walnut Metamorphic Library Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
A development of the Morgan and Sanders chair this is of slightly later provincial manufacture. A good quality piece retaining the original felt lining to the four steps.
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Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Regency Walnut Metamorphic Library Side Chair
Regency Walnut Metamorphic Library Side Chair

Regency Walnut Metamorphic Library Side Chair

H 33 in W 18 in D 20 in
Metamorphic Rosewood Desk And Table By Hvidt And Molgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An exceptional, refined and rare metamorphic desk hand crafted in beautifully figured rosewood
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Metamorphic Rosewood Desk And Table By Hvidt And Molgaard
Metamorphic Rosewood Desk And Table By Hvidt And Molgaard

Metamorphic Rosewood Desk And Table By Hvidt And Molgaard

H 29 in W 82.5 in D 35.5 in
Queen Anne Style Metamorphic Table Desk
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Astoria, NY
Queen Anne style metamorphic dining table or desk with single drawer, marked to interior
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Queen Anne Style Metamorphic Table Desk
Queen Anne Style Metamorphic Table Desk

Queen Anne Style Metamorphic Table Desk

H 28.5 in W 66 in D 66 in
Metamorphic 1900s British Desk with Drawers
Located in London, GB
This ingenious desk was made in Britain around 1900. We love the secret drawer for stationary and
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

Metamorphic 1900s British Desk with Drawers
Metamorphic 1900s British Desk with Drawers

Metamorphic 1900s British Desk with Drawers

H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 24.02 in
Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Architects Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning Georgian period mahogany architects desk, circa 1790. Quality piece of Georgian furniture
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Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Architects Desk
Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Architects Desk

Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Architects Desk

H 32 in W 35.25 in D 23.5 in
Louis XV Style Walnut Metamorphic Side Table - Desk.
Located in Winter Park, FL
A very unusual Louis XV Style walnut table with many functions. Side table, Desk, Fire screen and
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Louis XV Style Walnut Metamorphic Side Table - Desk.
Louis XV Style Walnut Metamorphic Side Table - Desk.

Louis XV Style Walnut Metamorphic Side Table - Desk.

H 28 in W 28 in D 16 in
19th Century Chinese Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality Chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1820. Brass bound around
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks

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Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
19th Century Chinese Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk

19th Century Chinese Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk

H 10.5 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality Campaign camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around the outer
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

H 10.5 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk

Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk

H 10.5 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
METAMORPHIC MAHOGANY LIBRARY CHAIR
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
EXCELLENT QUALITY METAMORPHIC MAHOGANY LIBRARY CHAIR WITH LEATHER STEPS AND SEAT.
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20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Mahogany

METAMORPHIC MAHOGANY LIBRARY CHAIR
METAMORPHIC MAHOGANY LIBRARY CHAIR

METAMORPHIC MAHOGANY LIBRARY CHAIR

H 37 in W 22 in D 22 in
George III Metamorphic Elm and Satinwood Tambour Writing Desk, circa 1790
Located in Milford, NH
A fine George III metamorphic elm and satinwood tambour writing desk, circa 1790. The tambour top
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Antique 18th Century English George III Desks

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Elm, Satinwood

George III Metamorphic Elm and Satinwood Tambour Writing Desk, circa 1790
George III Metamorphic Elm and Satinwood Tambour Writing Desk, circa 1790

George III Metamorphic Elm and Satinwood Tambour Writing Desk, circa 1790

H 34 in W 30.25 in D 24.5 in
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Architect's Table
Located in Richmond, VA
Great 18th century Georgian mahogany metamorphic architect's table. Drop-leaf form top over
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Architect's Table
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Architect's Table

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Architect's Table

H 28.75 in W 25.25 in L 28.75 in
William IV Metamorphic Bureau in Rosewood
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3969 A superb quality and truly impressive, William IV rosewood metamorphic writing desk, having
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Antique 1830s English William IV Desks

Materials

Rosewood

William IV Metamorphic Bureau in Rosewood
William IV Metamorphic Bureau in Rosewood

William IV Metamorphic Bureau in Rosewood

H 48.43 in W 44.1 in D 21.26 in
French Louis XVI Period Walnut Metamorphic Drafting Table, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rectangular hinged top raising to accommodate two adjustable iron rods which alter pitch, a wrought iron button on one corner raises two posts with steel teeth which in turn rais...
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

French Louis XVI Period Walnut Metamorphic Drafting Table, 18th Century
French Louis XVI Period Walnut Metamorphic Drafting Table, 18th Century

French Louis XVI Period Walnut Metamorphic Drafting Table, 18th Century

H 31.25 in W 35.5 in D 23 in
Antique 20th Century Metamorphic Oak Library Chair, England, C.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very unusual oak “metamorphic“ library chairs dating to the late 19th / early 20th century. With
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20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak

Antique 20th Century Metamorphic Oak Library Chair, England, C.1900
Antique 20th Century Metamorphic Oak Library Chair, England, C.1900

Antique 20th Century Metamorphic Oak Library Chair, England, C.1900

H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Quality 19th Century Military Campaign Camphor Wood Roll Top Writing Slope
Located in Benington, Herts
quality Chinese export camphor wood metamorphic writing slope / lap desk dating to circa 1850 was made for
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Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Quality 19th Century Military Campaign Camphor Wood Roll Top Writing Slope
Quality 19th Century Military Campaign Camphor Wood Roll Top Writing Slope

Quality 19th Century Military Campaign Camphor Wood Roll Top Writing Slope

H 11.23 in W 21.07 in D 16.74 in
Early 20th Century Mahogany Metamorphic Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th century mahogany metamorphic writing table, the square and inlaid top lifting up and
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Mahogany Metamorphic Writing Table
Early 20th Century Mahogany Metamorphic Writing Table

Early 20th Century Mahogany Metamorphic Writing Table

H 28 in W 19 in D 19 in
George III Mahogany Metamorphic Side Table with Fitted Writing
Located in Essex, MA
Period Georgian writing table and side table --Sheraton form --Top opens to reveal original leather writing surface --Interior with secondary tilted writing area and ink wells.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Metamorphic Side Table with Fitted Writing
George III Mahogany Metamorphic Side Table with Fitted Writing

George III Mahogany Metamorphic Side Table with Fitted Writing

H 30.5 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Metamorphic Drafting-cum-Reading Mahogany Table
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
elegant reading table into a standing desk. With ebonized inlay details and one undertier. To the right
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Abalone

Early 19th Century Neoclassical Metamorphic Drafting-cum-Reading Mahogany Table
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Metamorphic Drafting-cum-Reading Mahogany Table

Early 19th Century Neoclassical Metamorphic Drafting-cum-Reading Mahogany Table

H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Metamorphic Side Table Oak Desk, Midcentury Writing Table, circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an metamorphic side table come oak desk, a midcentury writing table dating to circa 1960
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

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Oak

Metamorphic Side Table Oak Desk, Midcentury Writing Table, circa 1960
Metamorphic Side Table Oak Desk, Midcentury Writing Table, circa 1960

Metamorphic Side Table Oak Desk, Midcentury Writing Table, circa 1960

H 29.93 in W 33.86 in D 20.87 in
Metamorphic Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Medium-sized metamorphic desk. Desk top folds out to form dining table which would seat 8. In
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20th Century Danish Desks

Metamorphic Desk
Metamorphic Desk

Metamorphic Desk

H 29.5 in W 59 in D 32.5 in
Danish Modern Metamorphic Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish modern teakwood desk with metamorphic top - leaves which pull out to form dining table
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

Danish Modern Metamorphic Desk
Danish Modern Metamorphic Desk

Danish Modern Metamorphic Desk

H 29.5 in W 59 in D 33 in
Metamorphic Walnut Architects Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fantastic baroque revival walnut architects desk with makers plaque on side. Made in
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Metamorphic Walnut Architects Desk
Metamorphic Walnut Architects Desk

Metamorphic Walnut Architects Desk

H 44.5 in W 35.25 in D 21.5 in
Metamorphic Library Desk
Located in New York, NY
What a magnificent and unusual piece. This desk is one of the finest we have had the privilege of
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Early 20th Century English Desks

Materials

Wood

Metamorphic Library Desk
Metamorphic Library Desk

Metamorphic Library Desk

H 33 in W 70 in D 27 in
Vintage Metamorphic Architects Mahogany Desk
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
have it completely flat. The desk has three drawers The metamorphic device will allow the top surface
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Mid-20th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Metamorphic Architects Mahogany Desk
Vintage Metamorphic Architects Mahogany Desk

Vintage Metamorphic Architects Mahogany Desk

H 28.75 in W 31.11 in D 19.3 in
George III Period Metamorphic Satinwood Tambour-Top Desk
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A George III period metamorphic satinwood Tambour-Top Desk with fine marquetry and parquetry inlays
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Antique 18th Century British George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

George III Period Metamorphic Satinwood Tambour-Top Desk
George III Period Metamorphic Satinwood Tambour-Top Desk

George III Period Metamorphic Satinwood Tambour-Top Desk

H 34 in W 30 in D 22 in
Georgian Metamorphic Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
table; an adjustable architects desk; and a writing table or simple console. Circa 1780.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Georgian Metamorphic Table
Georgian Metamorphic Table

Georgian Metamorphic Table

H 29 in W 40 in D 24 in
19th Century Metamorphic Table or Library Steps
Located in Antwerp, BE
An original 19th century oak metamorphic library steps or writing table. This example was made in
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Antique 1870s English Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

19th Century Metamorphic Table or Library Steps
19th Century Metamorphic Table or Library Steps

19th Century Metamorphic Table or Library Steps

H 29.73 in W 41.74 in D 26.78 in
Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair
Located in New York, NY
After a design published by Morgan and Sanders in July 1811. Reeded overall with tablet toprail and scrolled arms flanking a caned seat opening with a replaced catch to reveal a lib...
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Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair
Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair

Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair

H 34.1 in W 21 in D 23 in
Regency Metamorphic Arm Chair, C 1815
Located in New York, NY
A Regency mahogany metamorphic library arm chair / folding steps. Metamorphic furniture was
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20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Regency Metamorphic Arm Chair, C 1815
Regency Metamorphic Arm Chair, C 1815

Regency Metamorphic Arm Chair, C 1815

H 36 in W 21 in D 24 in
English Regency Metamorphic Mahogany Writing Table C. 1820
Located in London, GB
The writing surface rises to give a sloped surface. Replaced green leather with gilt tooling. Original brass handles and locks with key. Five drawers at the front with dummy drawers ...
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Regency Metamorphic Mahogany Writing Table C. 1820
English Regency Metamorphic Mahogany Writing Table C. 1820

English Regency Metamorphic Mahogany Writing Table C. 1820

H 31.89 in W 50.6 in D 26.58 in
George IV Late Regency 19th Century Mahogany Metamorphic Writing Table
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The rectangular green leather top is cross banded and fitted with a ratcheted mechanism so that the writing surface can be elevated and sits above two full length drawers to the fron...
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Antique 1820s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

George IV Late Regency 19th Century Mahogany Metamorphic Writing Table
George IV Late Regency 19th Century Mahogany Metamorphic Writing Table

George IV Late Regency 19th Century Mahogany Metamorphic Writing Table

H 28.75 in W 37.21 in D 23.23 in
19th Century French Mahogany Sideboard and Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
amazing rich mahogany server, which converts into a writing desk, its called a metamorphic desk or server
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Antique 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Mahogany Sideboard and Secretaire
19th Century French Mahogany Sideboard and Secretaire

19th Century French Mahogany Sideboard and Secretaire

H 40 in W 62 in D 22 in
Rare Neoclassical Mahogany Metamorphic Architect's Desk, Early 19th Century
Located in Louisville, KY
three drawer desk rises from within. Brass mechanism keeps desk locked until released. For a related
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Antique Early 1800s English Neoclassical Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Neoclassical Mahogany Metamorphic Architect's Desk, Early 19th Century
Rare Neoclassical Mahogany Metamorphic Architect's Desk, Early 19th Century

Rare Neoclassical Mahogany Metamorphic Architect's Desk, Early 19th Century

H 28.5 in W 34 in D 16.75 in
A Borge Mogensen Metamorphic Sideboard/Table/Benches, Denmark
Located in Hollywood, FL
benches fitted under the case, the long drawer opening to reveal a metamorphic folding table/desk
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Vintage 1950s Danish Sideboards

A Borge Mogensen Metamorphic Sideboard/Table/Benches, Denmark
A Borge Mogensen Metamorphic Sideboard/Table/Benches, Denmark

A Borge Mogensen Metamorphic Sideboard/Table/Benches, Denmark

H 47 in W 84.5 in D 19 in
1970s French Chrome Desk
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
1970s French desk with metamorphic pedestals and chrome fitments, the pedestals in black steel.
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Vintage 1970s French Desks and Writing Tables

1970s French Chrome Desk
1970s French Chrome Desk

1970s French Chrome Desk

H 30 in W 74 in D 39 in

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This is a beautiful French antique mahogany inlaid ladies writing desk, circa 1870 in date. The fall front opens to reveal an interior of writing surface, and bank of two drawers. Th...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk with Vitrine
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H 52.37 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library wall-unit, walnut, Italy, 1960s Rooted in Italy’s mid-century design tradition, this substantial bookcase highlights the makers architectural sensibility and refined taste f...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut

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H 102.76 in W 130.71 in D 13 in
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
Faithful copy of the writing service by the silversmith Pietro Rubini, Milan c.1775 The inkstand is composed of a shaped tray supported by 4 rocailles feet, modeled along the entire ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival

$18,133
H 9.45 in W 16.54 in D 13.39 in
Signed Japanese Meiji Period Table Top Screen, circa 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
Meiji period Japanese lacquered and hand painted folding table top screen. The bas relief (heavily textured) sculptural painting of a serene quiet nature setting in an intricately ca...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Signed Japanese Meiji Period Table Top Screen, circa 1890
Signed Japanese Meiji Period Table Top Screen, circa 1890

Signed Japanese Meiji Period Table Top Screen, circa 1890

$2,450
H 41.25 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
Matteo Lovatti 19th Century Oil on Panel Young Prince's Visit
By Matteo Lovatti 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matteo Lovatti (Italian, b. 1861) a fine 19th century oil on panel "The Young Prince's Visit" Depicting an interior tavern scene with a jester introducing and welcoming a young Princ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Paintings

Materials

Wood

Matteo Lovatti 19th Century Oil on Panel Young Prince's Visit
Matteo Lovatti 19th Century Oil on Panel Young Prince's Visit

Matteo Lovatti 19th Century Oil on Panel Young Prince's Visit

$24,500
H 25.5 in W 30.5 in D 1.75 in
Oak Court Cupboard Circa 1727
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An Early 18th Century Oak Court Cupboard A lovely piece of Georgian furniture with exceptional coloring, the Initialed ‘AM’ and dated ‘1727’ Adams Antiques sold this item on 5th ...
Category

Antique 1720s English Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Oak Court Cupboard Circa 1727
Oak Court Cupboard Circa 1727

Oak Court Cupboard Circa 1727

$1,700
H 71 in W 57 in D 20 in
French Art Deco Vanity or Dressing Table, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco vanity or dressing table. Design in the style of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. Striking French design from the 1930s. Black lacquered walnut and burl base wit...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Granite, Marble, Brass

French Art Deco Vanity or Dressing Table, 1930s
French Art Deco Vanity or Dressing Table, 1930s

French Art Deco Vanity or Dressing Table, 1930s

$3,928
H 67.72 in W 51.19 in D 21.66 in
Hekman Cherry Bookmatched Faux-Bamboo Round Candle Stand with Protective Glass
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Hekman Cherry BookmatchedFaux-Bamboo Round Candle Stand with Protective Glass Top Measures 11" in width, 11" in depth, 26" in height.
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Candle Stands

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Glass, Cherry

Hekman Cherry Bookmatched Faux-Bamboo Round Candle Stand with Protective Glass
Hekman Cherry Bookmatched Faux-Bamboo Round Candle Stand with Protective Glass

Hekman Cherry Bookmatched Faux-Bamboo Round Candle Stand with Protective Glass

$995
H 26 in W 11 in D 11 in
19th C Louis XV Style Coiffeuse or Table de Toilette
Located in Hanover, MA
BG NEW YEAR SALE French nineteenth century Louis XV vanity dressing table, poudreuse or coiffeuse standing on four slender tapering cabriole legs. The top is divided into three parq...
Category

Antique 1850s French Louis XV Vanities

Materials

Kingwood, Tulipwood

19th C Louis XV Style Coiffeuse or Table de Toilette
19th C Louis XV Style Coiffeuse or Table de Toilette

19th C Louis XV Style Coiffeuse or Table de Toilette

$2,900 Sale Price
50% Off
H 28.75 in W 29.5 in D 17.75 in
Louis XVI French Side Table
Located in Austin, TX
Side table in the Louis XVI style from France. This table is ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. The table has three dovetailed drawers and is topp...
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Louis XVI French Side Table
Louis XVI French Side Table

Louis XVI French Side Table

$1,650
H 28 in W 10.5 in D 10 in
French Napoleon III Period Settee
Located in Sheffield, MA
A classic small-scale French 19th Century Napoleon III Period loveseat, sofa or settee, circa 1860-1879. The settee offers both comfort and style with graceful and elegant lines exe...
Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Napoleon III Period Settee
French Napoleon III Period Settee

French Napoleon III Period Settee

$3,900
H 29 in W 55 in D 30 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959 Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum

$22,000
H 100.4 in W 231.5 in D 19.3 in
Paolo Buffa grissinato wood desk with four drawers, Italy 1940s
By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid and essential Paolo Buffa Desk in grissinato wood with four drawers and saber legs. Iconic Paolo Buffa design manufactured by Galdino Maspero, Italy 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Paolo Buffa grissinato wood desk with four drawers, Italy 1940s
Paolo Buffa grissinato wood desk with four drawers, Italy 1940s

Paolo Buffa grissinato wood desk with four drawers, Italy 1940s

$30,222
H 31.7 in W 66.15 in D 30.71 in
Vanity Dressing Table w/ Mirror & Drawer
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century Vanity dressing table w/ mirror & drawer.
Category

Antique 19th Century Vanities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vanity Dressing Table w/ Mirror & Drawer
Vanity Dressing Table w/ Mirror & Drawer

Vanity Dressing Table w/ Mirror & Drawer

$1,250
H 31 in W 16 in D 12.5 in
French Louis XV Style Vanity or Poudreuse, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Louis XV style vanity or "poudreuse" dates back to the mid 19th century and comes from France. The woman's dressing table has a very pretty walnut veneer pattern. The m...
Category

Antique 1850s French Louis XV Vanities

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Style Vanity or Poudreuse, 19th Century
French Louis XV Style Vanity or Poudreuse, 19th Century

French Louis XV Style Vanity or Poudreuse, 19th Century

$5,000
H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 29.93 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style Accent Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A mid 19th century French Louis XVI style marble top marquetry circular side table with a dovetailed drawer and lower shelf. Made of veneer of mahogany and various exotic wood veneer...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Style Accent Table
19th Century Louis XVI Style Accent Table

19th Century Louis XVI Style Accent Table

$1,250
H 28.5 in Dm 14 in
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