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English Metamorphic Chair

English Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair
English Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair

English Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair

$3,960

H 34 in W 22.5 in D 23 in

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
English Metamorphic Library Chair with Steps

English Metamorphic Library Chair with Steps

$5,421

H 34.85 in W 21.46 in D 26.38 in

English Metamorphic Library Chair with Steps

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are is delighted to offer for sale this large and collectable vintage metamorphic armchair which

Category

20th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery
Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery

Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery

By William Morris (English)

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library

Category

Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

ANTIQUE HAND CARVED ENGLISH 1880 VICTORiAN COCK FIGHTING METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR
ANTIQUE HAND CARVED ENGLISH 1880 VICTORiAN COCK FIGHTING METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR

ANTIQUE HAND CARVED ENGLISH 1880 VICTORiAN COCK FIGHTING METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

made in England, circa 1860-1880 Victorian ornately hand carved English Oak Cockfighting armchair with

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

English Victorian Period Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair w/ Footrest, 1865
English Victorian Period Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair w/ Footrest, 1865

English Victorian Period Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair w/ Footrest, 1865

Located in Atlanta, GA

trimmed in brass nailheads, the chair with detailed carving, two buttons on the tops of the hand rests

Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bergere Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Metamorphic Mahogany Library Armchair Chair, English Regency, circa 1810
Antique Metamorphic Mahogany Library Armchair Chair, English Regency, circa 1810

Antique Metamorphic Mahogany Library Armchair Chair, English Regency, circa 1810

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Antique metamorphic mahogany library chair, English Regency circa 1810, after a patented design by

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench
Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench

Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench

Located in Forney, TX

A fascinating metamorphic table / chair English oak monk's bench from the early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Oak

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Early 19th C English Regency Metamorphic Arm Chair
Early 19th C English Regency Metamorphic Arm Chair

Early 19th C English Regency Metamorphic Arm Chair

Unavailable

H 36 in W 22 in D 22 in

Early 19th C English Regency Metamorphic Arm Chair

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Great looking worn leather and mahogany chair that turns into steps with leather. This most likely

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair or Steps
Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair or Steps

Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair or Steps

Unavailable

H 35.83 in W 17.72 in D 25.6 in

Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair or Steps

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

English arts and crafts metamorphic Liberty's of London salon smokers chair
English arts and crafts metamorphic Liberty's of London salon smokers chair

English arts and crafts metamorphic Liberty's of London salon smokers chair

By William Morris (English)

Located in Alton, GB

Extending English arts and crafts metamorphic salon smokers chair in the manner of William Morris

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Early 20thC English Oak Metamorphic Chair Table
Early 20thC English Oak Metamorphic Chair Table

Early 20thC English Oak Metamorphic Chair Table

Located in London, GB

A singular piece of early 20th Century furniture. Diminutive metamorphic English oak chair table. A

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Ornately Carved Gothic English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair Carpet Steps
Ornately Carved Gothic English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair Carpet Steps

Ornately Carved Gothic English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair Carpet Steps

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Gothic circa 1850 metamorphic library steps

Category

Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid 20th Century English Leather Reading Chair with a Metamorphic Armrest
Mid 20th Century English Leather Reading Chair with a Metamorphic Armrest

Mid 20th Century English Leather Reading Chair with a Metamorphic Armrest

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A very unusual reading chair upholstered in beige leather. What sets this particular chair apart

Category

Late 20th Century British Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Metamorphic English Regency Library Steps & Chair
Metamorphic English Regency Library Steps & Chair

Metamorphic English Regency Library Steps & Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

When the slide lock on the bottom back of the chair is released, the hinged chair unfolds into

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

English Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Chair
English Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Chair

English Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Chair

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Distinctive English Regency style metamorphic library step ladder chair constructed from mahogany

Category

20th Century Italian Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Mahogany

English Mahogany and Leather Reclining Metamorphic Campaign Chair, 19th Century
English Mahogany and Leather Reclining Metamorphic Campaign Chair, 19th Century

English Mahogany and Leather Reclining Metamorphic Campaign Chair, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

as heavily used and functional objects, few of these metamorphic chairs remain and even fewer in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair, English, Late 19th Century
Arts & Crafts Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair, English, Late 19th Century

Arts & Crafts Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair, English, Late 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The side chair with turned back rails and legs converting to library steps.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts & Crafts Handmade
English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts & Crafts Handmade

English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts & Crafts Handmade

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Arts & Crafts circa 1890 English oak metamorphic

Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Stairs

Materials

Oak

English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts & Crafts Carpet Line
English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts & Crafts Carpet Line

English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts & Crafts Carpet Line

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Arts & Crafts circa 1890 English oak metamorphic

Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

English Solid Oak Folding Table, Chair
English Solid Oak Folding Table, Chair

English Solid Oak Folding Table, Chair

Sold

H 52 in W 36 in D 36 in

English Solid Oak Folding Table, Chair

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An English, carved, metamorphic Monks Table-Chair in solid oak. The round top folding up to become

Category

Early 20th Century English Jacobean Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Stunning Antique Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair
Stunning Antique Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair

Stunning Antique Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely antique Victorian pine metamorphic library steps chair in oak

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Period Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Bookcase Steps into Metamorphic Chair
Period Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Bookcase Steps into Metamorphic Chair

Period Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Bookcase Steps into Metamorphic Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Monk's Bench Metamorphic Table Chair English Oak, 18th Century and Later
Antique Monk's Bench Metamorphic Table Chair English Oak, 18th Century and Later

Antique Monk's Bench Metamorphic Table Chair English Oak, 18th Century and Later

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique monk's bench. A metamorphic table / chair in English oak dating from the 18th

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Oak

English Regency Metamorphic Library Step Chair
English Regency Metamorphic Library Step Chair

English Regency Metamorphic Library Step Chair

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare and unique metamorphic library step chair featuring hand-carved dolphin arm supports in a

Category

20th Century Indian Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Ornately Carved Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair
Ornately Carved Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair

Ornately Carved Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely antique Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in hand

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair
19th Century Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair

19th Century Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair

Located in Savannah, GA

Metamorphic English Regency mahogany library chair attributed to Morgan and Sanders. Four stair

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Reed

English 19th Century Regency Mahogany Library Steps Ladder Metamorphic Armchair
English 19th Century Regency Mahogany Library Steps Ladder Metamorphic Armchair

English 19th Century Regency Mahogany Library Steps Ladder Metamorphic Armchair

By Morgan & Sanders

Located in Firenze, IT

throughout compatible with age and use. The English mahogany metamorphic chair now in our collection is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Petite English Metamorphic Slipper Chair
Petite English Metamorphic Slipper Chair

Petite English Metamorphic Slipper Chair

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H 22.5 in W 18.13 in D 22.13 in

Petite English Metamorphic Slipper Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Late 19th century armless chair in flat-weave upholstery. Hinged in two places, allowing the seat

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs

1840s Metamorphic English Campaign Officer's Chair/Bed
1840s Metamorphic English Campaign Officer's Chair/Bed

1840s Metamorphic English Campaign Officer's Chair/Bed

Located in Charleston, SC

A magnificent English metamorphic goose neck officer's chair which will reline, and features an

Category

Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Metamorphic Chair/Ladder
Metamorphic Chair/Ladder

Metamorphic Chair/Ladder

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H 34.5 in W 24 in D 17 in

Metamorphic Chair/Ladder

Located in Tacoma, WA

Rare and very unusual metamorphic English chair that turns into a ladder. Steps are leather when

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Vintage English Oak Metamorphic Chairs
Pair of Vintage English Oak Metamorphic Chairs

Pair of Vintage English Oak Metamorphic Chairs

Located in Port Chester, NY

and all over sensibility are a fine example of early 20th Century English furniture. The chairs, when

Category

Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Early 19th Century Metamorphic Regency Child's Chair
Early 19th Century Metamorphic Regency Child's Chair

Early 19th Century Metamorphic Regency Child's Chair

Located in Charleston, SC

Early 19th century metamorphic English Regency child's chair. Wonderful hand caned mahogany

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Children's Furniture

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

19th Century English Oak Metamorphic Library Chair Arts & Crafts Ladder Steps
19th Century English Oak Metamorphic Library Chair Arts & Crafts Ladder Steps

19th Century English Oak Metamorphic Library Chair Arts & Crafts Ladder Steps

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive 19th century Arts & Crafts well carved oak metamorphic library chair, England

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

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By Maison Baguès

Located in Paris, FR

Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.

Category

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$1,395 / item

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$1,441 / set

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Located in London, GB

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$3,230 / set

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Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

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$233,319Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Located in Dallas, TX

Use this charming vintage fruitwood spiral staircase to organize books or display decorative objects in an office or library. Crafted in France circa 1970, the circular three-step la...

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Located in Vulpellac, Girona

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$690 / item

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By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Casteren, NL

On offer here is a beautiful Italian turned painted walnut wood circular step ladder. The staircase offers four stairs, each with a gold leaf decorated inlay of cognac-coloured shee...

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$1,615

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Located in Madrid, ES

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$15,062

H 98.04 in W 48.82 in D 2.37 in

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Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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English Metamorphic Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the English metamorphic chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An English metamorphic chair — often made from wood, oak and mahogany — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer English metamorphic chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An English metamorphic chair, designed in the Regency, Victorian or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is an English Metamorphic Chair?

Prices for an English metamorphic chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $795 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,320.

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