Antique Metamorphic Chair

A good metamorphic English library chair or steps, after patented design by Morgan & Sanders.

Edwardian oak child's high chair of metamorphic design, simply converts to table, high chair or an unusual Abacus learning table.

American Colonial metamorphic table chair in pine. This 48 inch round table was a practical answer to making two things for the price of one and making a small room more flexible.

Great looking worn leather and mahogany chair that turns into steps with leather. This most likely had a rush or cane seat and the worn leather cushion is later

For a through examination of this type of chair, see “ The Regency Period Metamorphic Library Chair” by Clive Taylor

19th century oak metamorphic chair, in the Gothic Revival style, the back with octafoil-pierced top rail and quatrefoil-pierced mid rail above solid seat the chair opens into a sturd...

Arts & Crafts Metamorphic chair / library steps with a pierced motif to the back, opens when the locking rod to the side is lifted into a sturdy well constructed set steps.

19th century walnut metamorphic chair, with pierced back above solid seat the chair opens into a sturdy set of library steps.

19th Century oak metamorphic chair, with spindle back above solid seat the chair opens into a sturdy set of Library steps.

19th century walnut metamorphic chair, the shaped back with central circular carved detail.

Early 19th century metamorphic chair table or bordstol, a fine example of vernacular Swedish furniture.

19th Century oak metamorphic chair, with spindle back above solid seat the chair opens into a sturdy set of Library steps.

19th Century oak metamorphic chair, with pierced back above solid seat the chair opens into a sturdy set of Library steps with unusual leather treads.

A handsome and rare Swedish neoclassical walnut upholstered metamorphic chair transitioning into a chaise lounge; the arching back above a serpentine seat flanked by padded arms; rai...

A rare and large-scaled French Louis XV fruitwood metamorphic chair transitioning into a chaise lounge; the cartouche back above a serpentine seat flanked by padded arms; raised on c...

A charming and beautifully designed antique Victorian oak metamorphic chair / library steps. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period.

19th Century, large ccale Swedish Pine Metamorphic Chair / Table or Bordstol. Hand carved detail and original iron hinges.

Primitive love token metamorphic chair table or Bordstol, naive love heart carved into the back splat.

A singular piece of early 20th Century furniture. Diminutive metamorphic English oak chair table. A very unusual version of a rarely seen item.

Pair 19th century chairs, one is metamorphic folding into library steps, both have nice carved back slats, with carved edge to the seats and have bobbin turned front legs.

Rustic wooden farmhouse adaptable occasional chair/steps A one-off handmade piece, rustic yet elegant. Ingeniously converts into a handy set of steps. In good vintage order with...

This gracefully carved walnut armchair was probably a prie-dieu: the back is hinged, and lifts up, allowing one to kneel upon it and pray. An effort no doubt aided by the addition of...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Gothic circa 1850 metamorphic library steps chair in hand carved oak with original carpet upholstered steps A very charming ...

19th Century Provencal French wine tasting table of painted pine on a scalloped trestle base. The tilt top can be opened by releasing wooden dowels to convert the table into a chair ...

Impressive and unusual 19th Century Metamorphic Table armchair or Boardstol. Scraped back to the original finish with extraordinary wear to the stretchers. Fully functioning and so...

Swedish Bordstol or metamorphic chair, four tapered legs, and simple backrest.

This metamorphic chair is operated by a brass lever at its side and converts from an upright seated position to a full reclined position with the front section following upward, cons...

A 19th century Regency cane metamorphic library chair.

Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern France circa 1890, the antique metamorphic chair features four carved ladders in the...

Oak metamorphic library steps/chair, the carved centre rail inscribed with initials K.J with a solid oak seat above pierced scroll supports with foliate decoration.

Well formed chair converting into library steps. Faded mahogany, England, circa 1820. Measurements as steps: Height 69 cm Width 101 cm Depth 54 cm.

George III mahogany oversized metamorphic library chair / steps.

Metamorphic Georgian Style Chair which Becomes Library Steps --Well Carved and Selected Cuban Mahogany --Flips Over and Opens to Transform into Usable, Study Leather Covered Libr...

Closed: 32 ½” high x 16” wide x 17 ½” deep (seat height 17”) Open: 31 ¼” high x 16” wide x 29 ½” deep A beautifully restored work of folk furniture with a planar austerity that D...

This is a set of antique metamorphic library steps. An English, oak folding chair, dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1820.

The ingenuity of the Campaign furniture is so compelling, unusual and practical - but as heavily used and functional objects, few of these metamorphic chairs remain and even fewer in...

We are delighted to offer for this lovely hand carved metamorphic library steps into a side chair with matching footstool I have bought maybe 2-3 sets of these in my time, I’ve se...

Antique Gothic Revival Arts & Crafts metamorphic oak library steps/chair, A.W. Pugin, circa 1860.

A good and unusual Regency metamorphic mahogany armchair in the manner of Morgan & Saunders: finely carved dolphin arm supports and sabre legs.

Extending English arts and crafts metamorphic salon smokers chair in the manner of William Morris retailed by Liberty's of London with pull out foot rest creating a sumptuous lounger.

Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern France circa 1880, the metamorphic chair features two carved ladders in the back wit...

Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern France circa 1880, the metamorphic chair features two carved ladders in the back wit...

Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern France circa 1920, the metamorphic chair features two carved ladders in the back; th...

Decorate a library with this artisan-made fruitwood folding step ladder chair; crafted in Southern France circa 1900, the metamorphic chair with three carved ladders in the back, is ...

The chair having an arched backrest upholstered in button tufted brown leather, the armrests also with leather cushions and turned supports, the seat of tightly upholstered in leathe...

When the slide lock on the bottom back of the chair is released, the hinged chair unfolds into steps with tooled leather treads to reach the higher bookshelves in the library.

This unadorned yet very attractive metamorphic oak Arts & Craft library step/chair features a simple floral corner design and brass trim and hardware.

Quarter sawn oak with beautiful grain, oval top table the folds back and locks in place with a side wooden pin to function as a chair. Early 20th c interpretation of an 18th c form....

Arts & Crafts metamorphic kitchen chair and library steps A very useful piece, this handy little chair can be flipped over and turned into a small 4 step ladder, originally this ...

Decorate a library, study, or reading nook with this ingenious 19th-century French metamorphic ladder chair. Crafted in Southern France circa 1880, the multi functional piece seamles...

The matching set of fourteen vintage dining chairs comprises twelve side chairs and two armchairs They are made from solid flame mahogany and feature inlaid satinwood crossbanded dec...

The superb set of twelve William IV dining chairs, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, are circa 1820 in date.

A superb dining suite that comprises a fine antique English Regency Metamorphic dining table in the manner of Gillows, Circa 1830 in date, and a set of twelve barback dining chairs..

20th Century English leather library step or stairs / stepladder, Victorian. Solid wood mahogany stained. English library manager / stepladder 20th century, Victorian. Four step w...

Lovely Antique English Victorian Library stairs made from carved walnut with dark finish during the 1920s in England. This library step has exactly the right classic antique feel t...

A beautiful Regency style solid Mahogany Library chair/steps . Just folding the Chair open and there are the steps . Green Leather on the steps .The seat is made of Wicker . Good stu...

With horizontal tablet crestrail with scrolled ends over down scrolled arms raised on saber legs, chair folds forward to form a ladder.

The Solid Mahogany Library Chair, also known as a metamorphic chair as created by Niagara Furniture. This style of Solid Mahogany Library Chair was originally fashioned for use in th...

Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut 3 step library ladder with carved branch design. (late 19th cent.)

Absolutely unique Regency style shield back arm chair library step combo - a metamorphic chair Wow - have you seen any thing like this? Great space saving piece with double purpose P...

Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports A Great set of beech Library Steps, the 3 steps are in a spiral formation, they are in good condition, very sturdy and useful An attractiv...