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Regency metamorphic furniture, library globe that turns into a writing desk
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Regency metamorphic furniture, library globe that turns into a writing desk
6339957 Regency metamorphic furniture, library globe that turns into a writing desk by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency metamorphic furniture, library globe that turns into a writing desk. Pitts cabinett globe writing table. Globe 1, open to reveal circular writing desk with quill-pen stand 2 and drawers for papers 3. Ordered by Augusta, Princess of Wales. Named for the statesman, William Pitt, adapted from a George Remington patent and made by Thomas Morgan and Joseph Sanders of Catherine Street, Strand, London, 1810. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from The Upholsterers and Cabinet-Makers Repository consisting of seventy-six designs of modern and fashionable furniture, Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1830.); © Florilegius
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of Regency metamorphic furniture - a library globe that ingeniously transforms into a writing desk. Crafted by the British School in the 18th-19th century, this exquisite creation is known as Pitt's Cabinett Globe Writing Table. Upon opening the globe, it reveals a circular writing desk adorned with an elegant quill-pen stand and drawers for storing papers. This exceptional design was commissioned by Augusta, Princess of Wales, and named after the renowned statesman William Pitt. It was expertly adapted from a patent by George Remington and brought to life by skilled artisans Thomas Morgan and Joseph Sanders of Catherine Street in Strand, London in 1810. The handcoloured copperplate engraving featured here is taken from "The Upholsterers and Cabinet-Makers Repository" published in 1830 by Rudolph Ackermann. This esteemed publication showcased seventy-six modern and fashionable furniture designs of its time. With its intricate details and functional versatility, this Regency-era masterpiece epitomizes both elegance and practicality. Its presence would undoubtedly elevate any interior space with its timeless charm. As we admire this fine example of metamorphic furniture, we are reminded of the rich history behind such creations that seamlessly blend artistry with functionality.
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