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.
21st Century and Contemporary English Chairs
Mahogany
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.
Mahogany
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 converts into Library steps with Berger seat and leather upholstered steps A go...
Hardwood
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 steps chair in oak with William Morris Carpet steps A very charming and highly ...
Upholstery, Oak
ANTIQUE 1880 METAMORPHIC ARTS & CRAFTS LiBRARY STEPS IN TIGER ENGLISH OAK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite English Oak Metamorphic Library steps chair of the Arts & Crafts Victorian Era Circa 1880...
Oak
ANTIQUE HAND CARVED ENGLISH 1880 VICTORiAN COCK FIGHTING METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important, handmade made in England, circa 1860-1880 Victorian ornately hand carved English Oak Cockfig...
Leather, Oak
English Victorian Period Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair w/ Footrest, 1865
Located in Atlanta, GA
In amazing condition with no tears or punctures to the original leather, the leather tufted and trimmed in brass nailheads, the chair with detailed carving, two buttons on the tops o...
Leather, Mahogany
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 Morgan and Sanders, Catherine St, London - a chair that converts into library steps.
Mahogany
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.
Oak
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 had a rush or cane seat and the worn leather cushion is later
Mahogany
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.
Mahogany
Sold
H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 22.84 in
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 retailed by Liberty's of London with pull out foot rest creating a sumptuous lounger.
Brass
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 very unusual version of a rarely seen item.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 37.21 in W 17.92 in D 14.38 in
Set of Antique Metamorphic Library Steps, English, Oak, Folding Chair, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of antique metamorphic library steps. An English, oak folding chair, dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1820.
Oak
Sold
H 34.65 in W 16.74 in D 17.92 in
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 chair in hand carved oak with original carpet upholstered steps A very charming ...
Oak
Sold
H 38.19 in W 33.86 in D 34.26 in
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 from the rest is a very unusual mechanism hidden within the left armrest of the chair...
Leather
Sold
H 44 in W 27.25 in D 33.5 in
English William IV Mahogany & Leather Metamorphic Reclining Armchair, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
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 steps with tooled leather treads to reach the higher bookshelves in the library.
Mahogany, Leather
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.
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Sold
H 37 in W 26 in D 40 in
English Mahogany and Leather Reclining Metamorphic Campaign Chair, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A rare and exceptional selection of British Campaign seating furniture, this gorgeous reclining chair entirely disassembles for safe and convenient transport and storage. It has been...
Brass
Sold
H 32.5 in W 16.5 in D 16 in
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.
Mahogany
Sold
H 33.47 in W 16.54 in D 20.67 in
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 library steps chair A very good looking and well made piece, this is an early ver...
Oak
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H 34.45 in W 17.52 in L 34.45 in
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 library steps chair with carpet upholstery to the step side A very good looking a...
Oak
English Solid Oak Folding Table, Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An English, carved, metamorphic Monks Table-Chair in solid oak.
Oak
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H 36.03 in W 18.12 in D 24.02 in
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 A very charming and highly collectable piece, designed as an at home library st...
Oak
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H 33.86 in W 15.95 in D 18.9 in
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 hand carved oak A very charming and highly collectable piece, designed as an at...
Oak
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H 30.91 in W 36.42 in D 33.08 in
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 century and later.
Oak
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 neoclassical taste. This solid colonial chair opens to four steps with a 30" height and...
Wood
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H 37.8 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
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 carved oak A very charming and highly collectable piece, designed as an at home lib...
Oak
Sold
H 39 in W 16 in D 18 in
Early 20th Century English Country House Oak Metamorphic Step Ladder Chair
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century oak metamorphic chair We are proud to offer a wonderful example of an early 20th century metamorphic chair.
Oak
19th Century Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
Metamorphic English Regency mahogany library chair attributed to Morgan and Sanders.
Mahogany, Reed
Sold
H 34.26 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
English 19th Century Regency Mahogany Library Steps Ladder Metamorphic Armchair
By Morgan & Sanders
Located in Firenze, IT
Seat and backrest are firm stable and sturdy, desirable original patina and charming aging wears throughout compatible with age and use. The English mahogany metamorphic chair now ...
Metal
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 to raise and lower dramatically.
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 extendable food rest.
Brass
Metamorphic Chair/Ladder
Located in Tacoma, WA
Rare and very unusual metamorphic English chair that turns into a ladder.
Wood, Leather
Pair of Vintage English Oak Metamorphic Chairs
Located in Port Chester, NY
A very unique pair of chairs, surprising and delightful, with new leather seats. The craved backs and all over sensibility are a fine example of early 20th Century English furniture....
Leather, Oak
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 campaign style chair can separate from the table to form two useful pieces of furniture.
Cane, Mahogany
Sold
H 35.24 in W 16.82 in D 14.81 in
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, circa 1890.
Oak
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
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.
Crystal, Iron
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
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...
Gold Leaf
$30,740 / set
H 108 in W 62.2 in D 2 in
An exceptional period pair of Arts & Crafts hand hammered & wrought iron gates
By Charles Robert Ashbee
Located in London, GB
An exceptional pair of Arts and Crafts hand-hammered and hand-wrought iron gates with scrolling floral decoration to the top with some of the widest tight scroll work decoration I ha...
Wrought Iron
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Located in London, GB
The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...
Ormolu
$5,200
H 71.25 in W 80.25 in D 3 in
Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This exquisite antique Venetian-style king bed is a true showstopper, featuring an intricately hand-carved and gilded frame with a soft, distressed celadon green finish. The elaborat...
Wood
$696 / item
H 7.4 in W 1.8 in D 7.7 in
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo
By Gae Aulenti, Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' table lamp in green for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the M...
Metal
$10,929
H 35.04 in W 23.63 in D 22.64 in
Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of large and collectable Regency style metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by G...
Leather, Walnut
$13,476 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Double Doors with stained glass windows, 1st Half 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Wooden double doors with tripartite glass windows and three panels in the lower section as well as coloured glazed panes with rose decorations.
Glass, Wood
$16,185 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...
Wood
A Regency style Mahogany library chair /steps. England
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Den Haag, NL
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...
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$14,624Sale Price|20% Off
H 88.59 in W 55.52 in D 80.71 in
Wrought Iron Canopy Bed with Upholstered Wood, Italian Design, 1800s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Wrought iron canopy bed with footboard and headboard made of wood shaped to be upholstered. The wrought iron uprights like the feet have turned bronze inserts. The celino features a ...
Wrought Iron
$128,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 124 in W 105 in D 20 in
Grand 17th C. Viennese Baroque Archway Wood Door Surround Architectural Element
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Grand 17th C. Viennese Baroque Archway Wood Door Surround Architectural Element . Outstanding workmanship of the Masters of the Craft. Large Carved wood black, tone down red and Gilt...
Wood, Giltwood
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
$17,733 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...
Wood
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