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A Wonderful Britisher Patent Walnut Framed Space Saving Metamorphic Desk or Writing Table.
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A Wonderful Britisher Patent Walnut Framed Space Saving Metamorphic Desk or Writing Table.

1900 - 1920
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An Edwardian design classic! A wonderful Britisher patent walnut framed space saving metamorphic desk or writing table. The neat design of this piece incorporates a lifting centre section with writing surface and letter racking. The side sections have hinged lids which open to further storage compartments. The table is supported on elegant turned legs. This is a great space saving piece that will suit a traditional home. Please see our other listings for more antique, vintage and retro furniture.

Dimensions- closed height 77cm, full open height 85cm, working height 66cm, width 93cm, closed depth 46cm, open depth 54cm and open working depth 66cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
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Designer Antiques4u has dated this Walnut Metamorphic Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

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SA1133303
Dealers Internal Reference
HF1463
Description
An Edwardian design classic! A wonderful Britisher patent walnut framed space saving metamorphic desk or writing table.
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The neat design of this piece incorporates a lifting centre section with writing surface and letter racking.
Designer Antiques4u

The side sections have hinged lids which open to further storage compartments. The table is supported on elegant turned legs. This is a great space saving piece that will suit a traditional home. Please see our other listings for more antique, vintage and retro furniture.

Dimensions- closed height 77cm, full open height 85cm, working height 66cm, width 93cm, closed depth 46cm, open depth 54cm and open working depth 66cm

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Designer Antiques4u has dated this Walnut Metamorphic Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

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SA1133303
Dealers Internal Ref
HF1463
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A brown walnut metamorphic writing desk featuring turned legs, side flaps, and an open top section exposing internal stationery compartments.
A wonderful Britisher patent walnut framed space saving metamorphic desk or writing table.
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FAQs

A metamorphic desk is a piece of mechanical furniture designed to transform or open up, revealing hidden compartments, writing slopes, or stationery stores while preserving floor space.

These tables were typically crafted from solid woods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, featuring brass hinges, internal mechanisms, and hand-dovetailed drawer joinery.

Look for stamped maker marks or patent plates, hand-cut dovetails, smooth mechanical action on original hinges, and age-consistent wear around handles and lids.

Position the table along a hallway or study wall to function as a compact console, opening the lid when required for writing or display.

Clean the timber surfaces with beeswax polish along the grain and ensure internal hinges or metal stays are kept free of moisture to maintain functional operation.
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