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What is metamorphic furniture?

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What is metamorphic furniture?
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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Metamorphic Library Chair on 1stDibs
English Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This chair converts to a stepladder for accessing your library books or to use a display area.      
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Metamorphic Library Chair with Steps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
decorative library armchair which metamorphosises into a library steps. The chair has the original patinated
Category

20th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Metamorphic Bench
Located in Kittery Point, ME
emrgence of innovative ideas such as our bench. Enter the Regency era metamorphic library chair/bench
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches

Materials

Brass

Metamorphic Chair Regency Shield Back Library Ladder
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely unique Regency style shield back arm chair library step combo - a metamorphic chair Wow
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Folding Ladder Chair, Vienna, 1900s
Located in Vienna, AT
A metamorphic Arts & Crafts multi-functional convertible natural wood chair, dated around 1900
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Brass

Metamorphic Ladder Table Set Mahogany Library Steps
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Metamorphic table which converts to library steps Very practical piece of furniture - two pieces
Category

Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood

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