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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

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

$6,396Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.75 in W 30 in D 21.75 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

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Brass

Dutch 18th Century Metamorphic Architect’s Desk
Dutch 18th Century Metamorphic Architect’s Desk

Dutch 18th Century Metamorphic Architect’s Desk

$7,500

H 44.25 in W 35.25 in D 23.25 in

Dutch 18th Century Metamorphic Architect’s Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A versatile Dutch architect’s desk from the late 1700s. This mahogany desk has an adjustable tilt

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fantastic 19th century Regency period mahogany metamorphic dressing desk
Fantastic 19th century Regency period mahogany metamorphic dressing desk

Fantastic 19th century Regency period mahogany metamorphic dressing desk

$7,200

H 32 in W 48.5 in D 21.75 in

Fantastic 19th century Regency period mahogany metamorphic dressing desk

Located in Richmond, VA

Fantastic early 19th century Regency period metamorphic dressing desk. The solid mahogany writing

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Tall Antique Architect's Riser Desk, English, Metamorphic, Cartographer, Regency
Tall Antique Architect's Riser Desk, English, Metamorphic, Cartographer, Regency

Tall Antique Architect's Riser Desk, English, Metamorphic, Cartographer, Regency

$9,164

H 29.53 in W 36.62 in D 24.81 in

Tall Antique Architect's Riser Desk, English, Metamorphic, Cartographer, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique lead architect's riser desk. An English, mahogany draughtsman or cartographer's

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Antique 1820s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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

Early 20th Century Metamorphic Oak Desk

$1,913Sale Price|28% Off

H 30.5 in W 32 in D 24 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

Italian, Tuscany, Neoclassic Walnut Metamorphic Writing Desk, ca. 1780
Italian, Tuscany, Neoclassic Walnut Metamorphic Writing Desk, ca. 1780

Italian, Tuscany, Neoclassic Walnut Metamorphic Writing Desk, ca. 1780

$8,900 / item

H 30 in W 39.25 in D 25.5 in

Italian, Tuscany, Neoclassic Walnut Metamorphic Writing Desk, ca. 1780

Located in Atlanta, GA

having a hinged rectangular top opening to reveal a number of drawers and storage wells, some internal and secret, with a flip down front allowing ease of writing, raised on carved c...

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Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

$2,391

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 the

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

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

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

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Rosewood

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

$17,083

H 25.6 in W 44.1 in D 23.82 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

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

$2,459Sale Price|29% Off

H 31 in W 22 in D 21 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

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Burl Wood Leather Top Metamorphic Wooton Desk, Circa 1860
English Regency Burl Wood Leather Top Metamorphic Wooton Desk, Circa 1860

English Regency Burl Wood Leather Top Metamorphic Wooton Desk, Circa 1860

$6,500

H 31.5 in W 49 in D 31.5 in

English Regency Burl Wood Leather Top Metamorphic Wooton Desk, Circa 1860

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique English Regency metamorphic executive desk In the manner of Wooton Desk Co

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Antique 1860s English Regency Desks

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

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

Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Chest
Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Chest

Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Chest

$12,500

H 34 in W 40 in D 26 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

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

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

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

Materials

Brass

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Rosewood Metamorphic Wooton Style Desk
Rosewood Metamorphic Wooton Style Desk

Rosewood Metamorphic Wooton Style Desk

Unavailable

H 42 in W 32 in D 21.25 in

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

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

18th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Metamorphic Table

Unavailable

H 27 in W 32 in D 18 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

Walnut, fruit wood and bone metamorphic writing table

Walnut, fruit wood and bone metamorphic writing table

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H 29.25 in W 33.25 in D 24.75 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

Materials

Walnut, Fruitwood, Bone

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

Regency Walnut Metamorphic Library Side Chair

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H 33 in W 18 in D 20 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

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

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H 32.5 in W 42.25 in D 23.75 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

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Mahogany, Ivory

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

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H 30.75 in W 33.75 in D 22.5 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

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

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H 29 in W 82.5 in D 35.5 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

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

Queen Anne Style Metamorphic Table Desk

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H 28.5 in W 66 in D 66 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

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

Metamorphic 1900s British Desk with Drawers

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H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 24.02 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

Materials

Leather, Oak

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

Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Architects Desk

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H 32 in W 35.25 in D 23.5 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 ...

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Mahogany

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

Louis XV Style Walnut Metamorphic Side Table - Desk.

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H 28 in W 28 in D 16 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

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

19th Century Chinese Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk

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H 10.5 in W 21 in D 16.5 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

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

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

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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

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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

METAMORPHIC MAHOGANY LIBRARY CHAIR
METAMORPHIC MAHOGANY LIBRARY CHAIR

METAMORPHIC MAHOGANY LIBRARY CHAIR

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H 37 in W 22 in D 22 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

Materials

Mahogany

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

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H 34 in W 30.25 in D 24.5 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

Materials

Elm, Satinwood

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

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Architect's Table

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H 28.75 in W 25.25 in L 28.75 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

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

19th Century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope

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H 8.5 in W 17.25 in D 14.75 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

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

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H 31.25 in W 35.5 in D 23 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

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

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H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 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

Materials

Oak

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

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H 11.23 in W 21.07 in D 16.74 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

Edwardian Period Metamorphic Mahogany Pop-up Rise & Fall Writing Desk Work Table
Edwardian Period Metamorphic Mahogany Pop-up Rise & Fall Writing Desk Work Table

Edwardian Period Metamorphic Mahogany Pop-up Rise & Fall Writing Desk Work Table

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H 28.5 in W 19 in D 19 in

Edwardian Period Metamorphic Mahogany Pop-up Rise & Fall Writing Desk Work Table

Located in Forney, TX

Add a touch of charming refined elegance and sophistication with this scarce English metamorphic

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

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H 30.5 in W 54.5 in D 37.5 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

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Leather, Oak

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

Early 20th Century Mahogany Metamorphic Writing Table

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H 28 in W 19 in D 19 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

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

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H 30.5 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 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

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

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H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 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

Materials

Oak, Abalone

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

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H 29.93 in W 33.86 in D 20.87 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

Materials

Oak

Metamorphic Desk
Metamorphic Desk

Metamorphic Desk

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H 29.5 in W 59 in D 32.5 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

Danish Modern Metamorphic Desk
Danish Modern Metamorphic Desk

Danish Modern Metamorphic Desk

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H 29.5 in W 59 in D 33 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

Metamorphic Walnut Architects Desk
Metamorphic Walnut Architects Desk

Metamorphic Walnut Architects Desk

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H 44.5 in W 35.25 in D 21.5 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 Library Desk
Metamorphic Library Desk

Metamorphic Library Desk

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H 33 in W 70 in D 27 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

Vintage Metamorphic Architects Mahogany Desk
Vintage Metamorphic Architects Mahogany Desk

Vintage Metamorphic Architects Mahogany Desk

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H 28.75 in W 31.11 in D 19.3 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

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

George III Period Metamorphic Satinwood Tambour-Top Desk

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H 34 in W 30 in D 22 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

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Satinwood

Georgian Metamorphic Table
Georgian Metamorphic Table

Georgian Metamorphic Table

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H 29 in W 40 in D 24 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

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

19th Century Metamorphic Table or Library Steps

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H 29.73 in W 41.74 in D 26.78 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

Materials

Leather, Oak

Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair
Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair

Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair

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H 34.1 in W 21 in D 23 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 Metamorphic Arm Chair, C 1815
Regency Metamorphic Arm Chair, C 1815

Regency Metamorphic Arm Chair, C 1815

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H 36 in W 21 in D 24 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

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

English Regency Metamorphic Mahogany Writing Table C. 1820

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H 31.89 in W 50.6 in D 26.58 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

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

William IV Metamorphic Bureau in Rosewood

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H 48.43 in W 44.1 in D 21.26 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

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

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H 28.75 in W 37.21 in D 23.23 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

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

19th Century French Mahogany Sideboard and Secretaire

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H 40 in W 62 in D 22 in

19th Century French Mahogany Sideboard and Secretaire

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Metamorphic Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the metamorphic desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and hardwood, every metamorphic desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect metamorphic desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A metamorphic desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Regency and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Metamorphic Desk?

The average selling price for a metamorphic desk at 1stDibs is $4,675, while they’re typically $1,412 on the low end and $23,638 for the highest priced.

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