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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

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

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
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

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

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Oak

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

Rare and Unusual Regency Period Metamorphic Leather top Desk and Games Table
Located in Charleston, SC
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

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

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Brass

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

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Leather, Hardwood

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

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

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Hardwood

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

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Brass

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

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Brass, Iron

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

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Brass

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

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
H 55.5 in W 46.5 in D 13.25 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
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

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Stone

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

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

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

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Brass

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

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Mahogany

Vintage Metamorphic Architects Mahogany Desk
Vintage Metamorphic Architects Mahogany Desk
H 28.75 in W 31.11 in D 19.3 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
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
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 ...

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Mahogany

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
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
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

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Brass

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
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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Satinwood, Elm

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Architect's Table
Located in Charleston, SC
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

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Mahogany

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

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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

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

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

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Brass

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

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Mahogany

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

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Mahogany

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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Abalone, Oak

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 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
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
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

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Wood

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

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Wood

Metamorphic Library Desk
Metamorphic Library Desk
H 33 in W 70 in D 27 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
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

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Brass

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
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 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
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

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Brass

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
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

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Mahogany

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

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Mahogany

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

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
H 30 in W 74 in D 39 in

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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.