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Shape Shifter Desk

Shape Shifting Desk
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This desk is made from three walnut panels connected by two wooden hinges allowing the desk to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Shape Shifting Desk
Shape Shifting Desk
H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in
Macassar Ebony Desk With Gold Leaf And Brass Hardware
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Shape Shifter Desk is beautifully handcrafted in an Art Deco contemporary style. Brass knobs
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Mid Century Danish Drop Leaf Expanding Desk Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This rare most attractive original Danish Modern drop
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Desk Console, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama
By Okurayama Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Desk console, unique Daté Kan stone sculptural design by Okurayama Materiel: Oak and Daté Kan
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2010s Japanese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
, whose wings shift in flight, the desk has parts that slide open and unfold, including a secret
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Concrete Island Counter Table by OPIARY (L117.5", W55", H30")
Located in Brooklyn, NY
production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

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Dining Table, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama
By Okurayama Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
unique process of shaping the stone’s appearance leverages the experience and aesthetic sense that
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2010s Japanese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Midcentury Studio Pottery Vase by Jasba Keramik, 1960s
By Jasba
Located in Tilburg, NL
Germany Studio Pottery vase by Jasba Keramik. Great deep colors, shifting from blue to red with a very
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Pottery

Midcentury Studio Pottery Vase by Jasba Keramik, 1960s
Midcentury Studio Pottery Vase by Jasba Keramik, 1960s
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H 5.91 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
transformable table by francois arnal
By Atelier A, François Arnal
Located in Medesano, IT
together – this François Arnal creation can seamlessly adapt. The supports allow for easy shape shifting
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transformable table by francois arnal
transformable table by francois arnal
H 28.35 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Iridescent Art Deco Glass Vase, 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
iridescent pressed glass from the Art Deco period. This octagonal glass vase has a wonderful base shape, but
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vases

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Iridescent Art Deco Glass Vase, 1930s
Iridescent Art Deco Glass Vase, 1930s
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H 4.73 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Buquet Table Lamp EB 28 by Édouard-Wilfrid Buquet for Tecnolumen
By Tecnolumen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, the shape of the EB 27 table lamp perfectly reflects his feel for aesthetics and functionality, which
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Expressionist Glazed Pottery Vase 1920s
Located in Tilburg, NL
pottery vase with a very colorful and expressionist glaze. Amazing shifting colors which make this vase a
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Expressionist Glazed Pottery Vase 1920s
Expressionist Glazed Pottery Vase 1920s
H 8.27 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
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Located in New York, NY
to support hinged leaves. It can do triple duty as a dining table, comfortably seating six, a desk
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Large Shape-Shifting French Baroque Table
Large Shape-Shifting French Baroque Table
H 28.25 in W 62 in D 41.5 in

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Located in New York, NY
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. The legends also claim that barite aids in shape shifting and provides a portal from
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Shape Shifter Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic shape shifter desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and stone, every shape shifter desk was constructed with great care. There are 3 variations of the antique or vintage shape shifter desk you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the shape shifter desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A shape shifter desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, Art Deco and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made shape shifter desk over the years, but those crafted by Glas Italia, Ken Petersen and Troy Smith Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Shape Shifter Desk?

A shape shifter desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $11,500, while the lowest priced sells for $890 and the highest can go for as much as $20,000.
Questions About Shape Shifter Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best L-shaped desk depends on how well it will fit into your office. Factors such as office aesthetic, the space required, the material of the desk, the size, the computer type and other pieces of equipment should be prioritized. Ergonomics, storage and durability need to be considered, too. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.