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George III Period Set of Metamorphic Mahogany Library Steps
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The unusual set of 18th century metamorphic library steps is concealed in the form of a library
Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

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
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Fruitwood, Bone

Hunzinger American Oak Metamorphic Games Table, Late 19th Century
By George Hunzinger
Located in Louisville, KY
, Prosperity Through Patents, The Furniture of George Hunzinger and Sons, Victorian Furniture, Essays from a
Category

Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Center Tables

Materials

Oak

Metamorphic Encaustic Wax Painting by Contemporary Artist Lonney White
By Lonney White
Located in Chicago, IL
'Metamorphic' Encaustic wax painting by contemporary Artist Lonney White available from LMD/studio
Category

2010s American Other Contemporary Art

Metamorphic Encaustic wax Painting by Contemporary Artist Lonney White
By Lonney White
Located in Chicago, IL
21st Century 'Metamorphic' wax painting by contemporary Artist Lonney White available from LMD
Category

2010s American Other Contemporary Art

Empire Period Metamorphic Cabinet with Concealed Pop-Up Shelf
Located in Vancouver, BC
Empire period metamorphic cabinet/bookcase. Country: France. Period: circa 1815. Price: $ 4900
Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Large and Rare Danish Modern Metamorphic Console Table, Ejner Larsen
By Ejner Larsen
Located in Hollywood, FL
Measures: top is 126" x 21.50" W x 2" thick, height is 31", this is a metamorphic table and can go
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

Arched Crest: Catch All Tray in Metamorphic by Anastasio Home
By Gabriela Anastasio Holloway
Located in Torrington, CT
A limited production, functional object d'art exclusively produced by Anastasio Home. The Crest is a catch all cut from a single piece of solid marble or stone, hand-finished by art...
Category

2010s Indian Organic Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Stone, Marble

Early 19th Century Mahogany Metamorphic Rising Three-Tier Buffet, circa 1830
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a wonderful example of an English early 19th Century, three tier rising Buffet of superb color, standing on its original brass castors, a lovely original piece, circa 1830.
Category

Antique 1830s English Serving Pieces

Materials

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

Materials

Mahogany, Ivory

Queen Ann Walnut Metamorphic Chest with Pull Out Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
An extraordinarily rare English Queen Ann Walnut metamorphic chest of drawers with pull out writing
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Regency Metamorphic Music Stand
Located in Essex, MA
standing duet height. Remarkable for those collecting regency metamorphic furniture as well as for the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Music Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage French Foldable Step Stool Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Pragmatic yet whimsical, this delightful set of chair steps is a unique piece of metamorphic
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Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Ladders

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Centre Table from Clumber Park, Seat of the 7th Duke of Newcastle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
was best known for the design and manufacture of metamorphic furniture most notably the ‘Jupe Dining
Category

Antique 1840s English Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Centre Table from Clumber Park, Seat of the 7th Duke of Newcastle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
was best known for the design and manufacture of metamorphic furniture most notably the ‘Jupe Dining
Category

Antique 1840s English Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Tilt Top Table byJean Francois Leleu
Located in Hudson, NY
life for his talent with mechanical fittings,locks and metamorphic furniture.This table shows the
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Harrods London R.E.H Kennedy Military Campaign Record Player Cabinet
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
well made and decorative piece of metamorphic furniture, the top rises to reveal a space to hold a
Category

20th Century English Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Burr Yew Wood Record Player Cabinet Cupboard Hidden as Regency Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
style chest of drawers A very well made and decorative piece of metamorphic furniture, the top rises
Category

20th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Yew

Harlow Productions Ltd Vintage Flamed Hardwood Record Player Cabinet Cupboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
hidden as a Victorian style cupboard A very well made and decorative piece of metamorphic furniture
Category

20th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Stunning Record Player Cabinet Cupboard Hidden as Regency Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
style chest of drawers in solid flamed mahogany A very well made and decorative piece of metamorphic
Category

20th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Irish Mahogany Dining and Games Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
, inkwells, nib pens and ashtrays to ensure that a relaxing time is had by all. Metamorphic furniture
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Irish Georgian Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Irish Mahogany Dining and Games Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
, inkwells, nib pens and ashtrays to ensure that a relaxing time is had by all. Metamorphic
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Game Tables

Irish Mahogany Dining and Games Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
ashtrays, to ensure that a relaxing time is had by all. Metamorphic furniture has a diverse and well
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Game Tables

Photo holder of the 70s attributed to Gabriella Crespi
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Catania, IT
"Plurimi" series, metamorphic furniture pieces co-designed with her daughter Elisabetta. From 1970 to 1974
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

English Globe Desk by Morgan Sanders
Located in New Orleans, LA
, Strand, 1810 London” Specialists in the manufacture of “metamorphic” furniture
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

19th Century Victorian Pedestal, Johnstone Jupe Co
Located in London, GB
for the design and manufacture of metamorphic furniture most notably the ‘Jupe Dining Table’. The
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Antique 1830s English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Alabaster Sculpture Wistfulness Young Lady on Bench on Pedestal, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
after 1842. The Company were best known for the design and manufacture of metamorphic furniture most
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Antique 1880s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Rare Georgian Irish Mahogany circa 1760 George III Architects Writing Desk Table
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
metamorphic furniture that peaked in popularity during the Regency period. Dimensions: Height 75.75cm
Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Metamorphic Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Metamorphic ottoman, UK, circa 1850.
Category

Antique 19th Century British Ottomans and Poufs

Mid-Century Modern Metamorphic Cabinet by Turnidge of London
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous British Danish designed Mid-Century Modern teak liquor cabinet dry bar by Turnidge of London. Circa 1960 This signed, highly coveted morphing cocktail cabinet is a gorg...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Teak

Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century Regency cane metamorphic library chair.
Category

Antique 1820s Chairs

Materials

Cane

Metamorphic Library Bench
Located in New York, NY
Metamorphic Library Bench which goes from bench to steps.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Benches

Oak Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century oak metamorphic chair, in the Gothic Revival style, the back with octafoil-pierced top
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Metamorphic Ladder
By Old Company Label Present
Located in Rochester, NY
Early folding collapsible ladder. Remnant of original paper label on top step. Beautifully aged patina and color to wood and metal from many years of use. Structurally strong and sta...
Category

Early 20th Century American Ladders

Regency Metamorphic Armchair
By Robert Daws
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine and stylish Regency period metamorphic armchair by Robert Daws, London, and stamped several
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Metamorphic Soapstone Sculpture
Located in London, GB
'Tenderness', and carved metamorphic sculpture in Soapstone by Nanny Nussbaum.
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Metamorphic Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Country painted metamorphic dining table - console table. In a rustic driftwood finish with
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Metamorphic Sofa Table
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusual octagonal table with folding down sides
Category

Early 20th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Oak metamorphic chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century oak metamorphic chair, with spindle back above solid seat the chair opens into a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Oak

Walnut Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century walnut metamorphic chair, with pierced back above solid seat the chair opens into a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century walnut metamorphic chair, the shaped back with central circular carved detail. Above
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Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Walnut

English Regency Metamorphic Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style mahogany metamorphic library armchair and ladder after the design of 1811 by
Category

20th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

English Regency Metamorphic Armchair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English Regency mahogany metamorphic armchair, early 19th century. This chair transforms from a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Oak Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak metamorphic library steps/chair, the carved centre rail inscribed with initials K.J with a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Chairs

Materials

Oak

Metamorphic What-Not
Located in New York, NY
UK circa 1810 ADJUSTABLE IN HEIGHT
Category

Antique 19th Century British Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Metamorphic Table
Located in Culver City, CA
Metamorphic table that adjusts up and down, originally from the Whepstead Chapel
Category

Antique 19th Century English Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

William IV Metamorphic Table
Located in Conwy, GB
The well figured mahogany three tier serving buffet raised on brass castor below architecturally carved feet, central stretcher joining graduated end supports. The well weighted a...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Serving Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Well formed chair converting into library steps. Faded mahogany, England, circa 1820. Measurements as steps: Height 69 cm Width 101 cm Depth 54 cm.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Napoleon III Metamorphic Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
If you would like this sofa upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. This would require 8 metres of material. You can supply your own or please get in touch and...
Category

Antique 19th Century Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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

Irish metamorphic library steps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of Irish metamorphic library steps, made and signed by The Woodworkers, Ltd. Kilkenny. Circa
Category

Early 20th Century Irish Stairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Victorian Mahogany Metamorphic Buffet
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian antique mahogany metamorphic buffet in good condition having been recently polished by
Category

Antique 1880s European Victorian Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Early Metamorphic Draftsman Sawhorses
Located in Rochester, NY
A rare pair of antique woodworker draftsman sawhorses with early pegged construction and top hinged boards mounted with toothed wood planks that lock into a concealed metal bar to ch...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

19th Century Oak Metamorphic Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Distinctive English 19th century metamorphic library step ladder/armchair constructed from oak
Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Metamorphic Cocktail Drinks Bar
Located in Cheshire, GB
Metamorphic Cocktail Drinks Bar, the large rectangular walnut top with spring-driven pop-up bar
Category

Early 20th Century British Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

Metamorphic Mahogany Library Steps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Traditional mahogany and tooled leather steps that fold into a small side table.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Stairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

1920s Metamorphic Mahogany Occasional Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Practical piece of multi purpose furniture, circa 1920. Near circular top and half moon lower
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Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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Metamorphic Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of metamorphic furniture on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and oak, every piece of metamorphic furniture was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of metamorphic furniture, we have 230 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of metamorphic furniture, those designed in Regency, Victorian and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of metamorphic furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dyrlund, George Betjeman Sons and Guillerme et Chambron produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Metamorphic Furniture?

Prices for a piece of metamorphic furniture start at $418 and top out at $106,012 with the average selling for $3,500.
Questions About Metamorphic Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Metamorphic furniture is anything that transforms to perform more than one purpose. Historic examples include shepherd's chairs that turn into step stools and end tables that become music stands. You'll find a range of antique and vintage metamorphic furniture on 1stDibs.