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Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps a Very Useful Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps A very useful piece, this handy little
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps a Very Useful Piece
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps a Very Useful Piece

Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps a Very Useful Piece

H 29 in W 15 in D 30 in
Vintage Metamorphic Indian Wooden Step Ladder Folding Side Chair
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indian metamorphic wooden ladder chair from the mid-20th century. Created in India during
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Mid-20th Century Indian Ladders

Materials

Wood

Vintage Metamorphic Indian Wooden Step Ladder Folding Side Chair
Vintage Metamorphic Indian Wooden Step Ladder Folding Side Chair

Vintage Metamorphic Indian Wooden Step Ladder Folding Side Chair

H 35 in W 16.5 in D 13.5 in
19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Beech

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder

H 35.5 in W 15 in D 12 in
French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps a Very Useful Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps A very useful piece, this handy little
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Antique Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps a Very Useful Piece
French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps a Very Useful Piece

French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps a Very Useful Piece

H 39 in W 14 in D 22 in
20th Century French Hand Carved Oak Folding Chair Convertible to a Ladder
Located in Sofia, BG
functional as seating or as a library and kitchen ladder. The chair easily converts into a ladder with four
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Early 20th Century French Ladders

Materials

Oak

20th Century French Hand Carved Oak Folding Chair Convertible to a Ladder
20th Century French Hand Carved Oak Folding Chair Convertible to a Ladder

20th Century French Hand Carved Oak Folding Chair Convertible to a Ladder

H 37.41 in W 22.05 in D 13.78 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.
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Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

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

H 32.5 in W 16.5 in D 16 in
Victorian Walnut Library Step
Located in Garnerville, NY
Elegant Victorian walnut fold out library step. The compact way of getting to those hard to reach
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Ladders

Materials

Steel, Iron

Victorian Walnut Library Step
Victorian Walnut Library Step

Victorian Walnut Library Step

H 38.5 in W 15.38 in D 22 in
Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in GB
, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to
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Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery

Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery

H 34.45 in W 16.54 in D 16.74 in
Oak metamorphic chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century oak metamorphic chair, with spindle back above solid seat the chair opens into a
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Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Oak

Oak metamorphic chair
Oak metamorphic chair

Oak metamorphic chair

H 34.5 in W 17 in D 16.5 in
Walnut Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century walnut metamorphic chair, with pierced back above solid seat the chair opens into a
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Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Metamorphic Chair
Walnut Metamorphic Chair

Walnut Metamorphic Chair

H 35 in W 18 in D 17 in
Oak Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak metamorphic chair, in Jacobean style the panelled back with pierced decoration with scrolling
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Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Oak

Oak Metamorphic Chair
Oak Metamorphic Chair

Oak Metamorphic Chair

H 37 in W 17 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Oak Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century oak metamorphic chair, with spindle back above solid seat the chair opens into a
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Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Metamorphic Chair
19th Century Oak Metamorphic Chair

19th Century Oak Metamorphic Chair

H 35 in W 17 in D 20 in
Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Annville, PA
The Mahogany Library Chair, also known as a metamorphic chair as created by Niagara Furniture. This
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2010s Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Mahogany Library Chair
Mahogany Library Chair

Mahogany Library Chair

H 34 in W 23 in D 21 in
Solid Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Annville, PA
The Solid Mahogany Library Chair, also known as a metamorphic chair as created by Niagara Furniture
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2010s Renaissance Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Solid Mahogany Library Chair
Solid Mahogany Library Chair

Solid Mahogany Library Chair

H 35 in W 26 in D 17 in
Set of Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
libraries and ‘step’ or metamorphic chairs’ in Vol. II pp106-108. Plate 654 shows the design for a step
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Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps
Set of Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps

Set of Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps

H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 42.92 in
Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original
Located in GB
as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to a
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Antique 1850s English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original
Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original

Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original

H 32.49 in W 16.15 in D 18.31 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Side Table Brass Tread
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library
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Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Side Table Brass Tread
Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Side Table Brass Tread

Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Side Table Brass Tread

H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 14.57 in
"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica Library" is a shelving bookcase unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Nickel

"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'

"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'

H 112 in W 170 in D 13.77 in
Metamorphic Chairs
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
library step ladders with inset leather treads. We are currently working to a 30-36 week lead time.
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21st Century and Contemporary English George I Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Metamorphic Chairs
Metamorphic Chairs

Metamorphic Chairs

H 35.5 in W 24.5 in D 26.75 in
Free-Form Desk Set, 1960
Located in Catonvielle, FR
. Library dimensions: H 139.5 cm / W 135 cm / D 53 cm Chair dimensions: H 75.5 cm / Ha 46.6 cm / W 44 cm / D
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Free-Form Desk Set, 1960
Free-Form Desk Set, 1960

Free-Form Desk Set, 1960

H 29.69 in W 60.24 in D 20.87 in
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
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches

Materials

Brass

Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Metamorphic Bench
Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Metamorphic Bench

Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Metamorphic Bench

H 18 in W 34.5 in D 16.5 in

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1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
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H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
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A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silk

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition

H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
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H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
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Brass

Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp

Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp

H 7 in Dm 18 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires

Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires

H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Little Old Library Ladder in "Wabi-Sabi" Conditions.
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1626 - Little library ladder (I don't know if Italian or French ) from the 19th century, in chestnut wood. It's a perfect example of "wabi-sabi": simplicity and beauty born of the ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Adirondack Ladders

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Fruitwood

Little Old Library Ladder in "Wabi-Sabi" Conditions.
Little Old Library Ladder in "Wabi-Sabi" Conditions.

Little Old Library Ladder in "Wabi-Sabi" Conditions.

H 30.32 in W 13.98 in D 19.69 in
Antique Library Ladder with Great Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. Primitive library ladder. Most of the original paint has worn off but it has a great patina.
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20th Century Unknown Primitive Ladders

Materials

Iron

Antique Library Ladder with Great Patina
Antique Library Ladder with Great Patina

Antique Library Ladder with Great Patina

H 99 in W 26 in D 9 in
French, 19th Century, Library Steps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century library step ladder is the perfect functional antique to elevate any space. The semi-circular ladder features four stairs rolled around a turned central post...
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Antique 19th Century French Other Stairs

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Brass

French, 19th Century, Library Steps
French, 19th Century, Library Steps

French, 19th Century, Library Steps

H 71 in W 20 in D 21 in
Industrial iron bookcase with wooden shelves and drawers complete with ladder
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Iron bookcase, composed of industrially derived iron pieces, with shelves and drawers in light poplar wood, complete with ladder and bar on which to move it, in excellent condition a...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Bookcases

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Iron

Industrial iron bookcase with wooden shelves and drawers complete with ladder
Industrial iron bookcase with wooden shelves and drawers complete with ladder

Industrial iron bookcase with wooden shelves and drawers complete with ladder

H 96.46 in W 63 in D 17.72 in
David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs

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Rattan, Maple

David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating

David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating

H 83 in W 28 in D 40 in
Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
Very nice library ladder with brass top handle. Rare and fun. Very cool.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Ladders

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Brass

Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle
Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle

Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle

H 65.75 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
19thC English Prep Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880 19thC English prep table with bleached scrubbed top and two drawers Original hardware Measures: W 215 x D 70 x H 76 cm.
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Antique Late 19th Century British Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

19thC English Prep Table
19thC English Prep Table

19thC English Prep Table

H 29.93 in W 84.65 in D 27.56 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery
By William Morris (English)
Located in GB
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 ...
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Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

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

H 34.26 in W 16.93 in D 17.13 in
Spanish Library Ladder
Located in Houston, TX
Industrial stairs made of wood with great painted patina. Can be used as a library stair or would be a great display piece for a succulent collection or in a. bathroom with towels an...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Ladders

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Wood, Paint

Spanish Library Ladder
Spanish Library Ladder

Spanish Library Ladder

H 38 in W 24 in D 36 in
Stunning Antique circa 1810 George III Elm & Leather Library Steps Georgian Home
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite circa 1810 George III elm & green leather library steps What a thing of beauty, nothing screams Georgian decadence li...
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Antique 1810s English George III Ladders

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Leather, Elm

Stunning Antique circa 1810 George III Elm & Leather Library Steps Georgian Home
Stunning Antique circa 1810 George III Elm & Leather Library Steps Georgian Home

Stunning Antique circa 1810 George III Elm & Leather Library Steps Georgian Home

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Metamorphic Regency Style Dining Chair Library Steps Ladder
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
. Absolutely unique Regency Harp Back style arm chair library step combo. Wow - have you seen any thing like
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2010s Regency Armchairs

Metamorphic Regency Style Dining Chair Library Steps Ladder
Metamorphic Regency Style Dining Chair Library Steps Ladder

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H 34 in W 23 in D 21 in
Mid-Century French Carved Beech Wood Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this elegant antique folding step ladder. Crafted in France circa
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Located in London, GB
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Antique Late 19th Century English Ladders

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Oak

Metamorphic Oak Arts & Craft Library Step/Chair
Metamorphic Oak Arts & Craft Library Step/Chair

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H 35 in W 16 in D 18 in
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Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
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Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps

Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps

H 33 in W 16 in D 15 in
19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

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19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder

H 35 in W 15 in D 12 in
Early 20th Century French Carved Chestnut Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern
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Early 20th Century French Country Ladders

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Chestnut

Early 20th Century French Carved Chestnut Chair Folding Step Ladder
Early 20th Century French Carved Chestnut Chair Folding Step Ladder

Early 20th Century French Carved Chestnut Chair Folding Step Ladder

H 33.5 in W 17 in L 33.5 in
19th Century French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

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Oak

19th Century French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder
19th Century French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder

19th Century French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder

H 34 in W 17.75 in D 17 in
Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Ladder Chair from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
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Early 20th Century French Country Ladders

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Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Ladder Chair from Provence

Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Ladder Chair from Provence

H 36 in W 15 in L 36 in
Metamorphic Vintage Dutch Colonial Teak Wood Step Ladder Folding Side Chair
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indonesian teak wood Dutch Colonial metamorphic ladder chair from the midcentury period
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Ladders

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Teak

Metamorphic Vintage Dutch Colonial Teak Wood Step Ladder Folding Side Chair
Metamorphic Vintage Dutch Colonial Teak Wood Step Ladder Folding Side Chair

Metamorphic Vintage Dutch Colonial Teak Wood Step Ladder Folding Side Chair

H 34 in W 17.5 in L 34 in
English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts & Crafts Carpet Line
Located in GB
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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Ladders

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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

H 34.45 in W 17.52 in L 34.45 in
French Artisan-Made Walnut Folding Ladder Chair Library Ladder, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
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Antique Early 1900s French Chairs

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Walnut

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French Artisan-Made Walnut Folding Ladder Chair Library Ladder, circa 1900

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Located in Dallas, TX
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Ladders

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Brass

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Period Regency Metamorphic Library Steps and Writing Table

Period Regency Metamorphic Library Steps and Writing Table

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Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
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Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair
Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair

Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair

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Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps for Large Bookcases
Located in GB
chair in oak A very charming and highly collectable piece, designed as an at home library steps and
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Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Ladders

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Oak

Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps for Large Bookcases
Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps for Large Bookcases

Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps for Large Bookcases

H 35.44 in W 17.52 in D 16.34 in
Ottakringer Ladder Chair Library Steps by Katharina Noever, Austria, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful black wooden so called "Ottakringer" step ladder chair, to be used as a chair and as
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Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Ottakringer Ladder Chair Library Steps by Katharina Noever, Austria, 1970s
Ottakringer Ladder Chair Library Steps by Katharina Noever, Austria, 1970s

Ottakringer Ladder Chair Library Steps by Katharina Noever, Austria, 1970s

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Walnut Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century walnut metamorphic chair, the shaped back with central circular carved detail. Above
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Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

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Walnut

Walnut Metamorphic Chair
Walnut Metamorphic Chair

Walnut Metamorphic Chair

H 34 in W 15 in D 19 in
Gothic Revival Oak Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century oak metamorphic chair, with pierced back above solid seat the chair opens into a
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Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

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Oak

Gothic Revival Oak Metamorphic Chair
Gothic Revival Oak Metamorphic Chair

Gothic Revival Oak Metamorphic Chair

H 32.5 in W 17 in D 18 in
Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Annville, PA
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2010s Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Mahogany Library Chair
Mahogany Library Chair

Mahogany Library Chair

H 34 in W 23 in D 21 in
Contemporary, Grey Lacquered, Beechwood, Ladder Chair by Promemoria
By Promemoria
Located in Glasgow, GB
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2010s Italian Other Chairs

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Nickel

Contemporary, Grey Lacquered, Beechwood, Ladder Chair by Promemoria
Contemporary, Grey Lacquered, Beechwood, Ladder Chair by Promemoria

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Italian modern steel and white laminate chair convertible into a ladder, 1970s
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Italian modern steel and white laminate chair convertible into a ladder, 1970s

Italian modern steel and white laminate chair convertible into a ladder, 1970s

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Theodore Alexander Regency Mahogany Arm Chair Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
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Late 20th Century Regency Armchairs

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Theodore Alexander Regency Mahogany Arm Chair Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder
Theodore Alexander Regency Mahogany Arm Chair Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder

Theodore Alexander Regency Mahogany Arm Chair Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder

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Library Chair
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage library chair that folds into step ladder.
Category

20th Century Stools

Materials

Metal

Library Chair
Library Chair

Library Chair

H 36 in W 17 in D 18 in
Set of Twelve Red Painted Maison Jansen Dining Chairs.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare set of Twelve (ten side and a pair of arm) dining room chairs by Maison Jansen. The curved
Category

Vintage 1960s Argentine Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Set of Twelve Red Painted Maison Jansen Dining Chairs.
Set of Twelve Red Painted Maison Jansen Dining Chairs.

Set of Twelve Red Painted Maison Jansen Dining Chairs.

H 32 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
Rare Rosewood Metamorphic Library Chair by Charlotte Horstmann
By Charlotte Horstmann
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous Hong Kong colonial rosewood library chair copied from a 19th century piece by noted custom
Category

20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Rosewood Metamorphic Library Chair by Charlotte Horstmann
Rare Rosewood Metamorphic Library Chair by Charlotte Horstmann

Rare Rosewood Metamorphic Library Chair by Charlotte Horstmann

H 35 in W 21.5 in D 23 in
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 Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Chair
English Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Chair

English Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Chair

H 35.5 in W 25.5 in D 27.5 in
Very Fine Vintage Hardwood Green Leather Side Table Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime Regency style metamorphic library steps into a side
Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Very Fine Vintage Hardwood Green Leather Side Table Metamorphic Library Steps
Very Fine Vintage Hardwood Green Leather Side Table Metamorphic Library Steps

Very Fine Vintage Hardwood Green Leather Side Table Metamorphic Library Steps

H 17.52 in W 15.95 in D 26.78 in
19th Century Oak Metamorphic Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Distinctive English 19th century metamorphic library step ladder/armchair constructed from oak
Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

19th Century Oak Metamorphic Armchair
19th Century Oak Metamorphic Armchair

19th Century Oak Metamorphic Armchair

H 35.04 in W 20.87 in D 29.14 in
Biomorphic Library Chair Ladder
Located in Houston, TX
Measures: As chair: 15.25" W x 18" D x 36.5" H, seat height 18.5" As ladder: 15.25" W x 24.5" D x
Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

Biomorphic Library Chair Ladder
Biomorphic Library Chair Ladder

Biomorphic Library Chair Ladder

H 36.5 in W 15.25 in D 18 in
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Edwardian metamorphic library chair or library steps A very useful piece, this handy little
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Ladders

Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps

Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps

H 35 in W 17 in D 24 in
Mid-Century French Beech and Leather Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this elegant vintage chair/folding step ladder. Crafted in France
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis Philippe Ladders

Materials

Beech, Leather

Mid-Century French Beech and Leather Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder
Mid-Century French Beech and Leather Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder

Mid-Century French Beech and Leather Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder

H 36.75 in W 17.75 in D 22 in
Danish Folding Library-Steps Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian library chair that folds into library steps.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Ladders

Materials

Wood

Danish Folding Library-Steps Chair
Danish Folding Library-Steps Chair

Danish Folding Library-Steps Chair

H 38.5 in W 15 in D 24 in
20th Century French Carved Cherry Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern
Category

Mid-20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Cherry

20th Century French Carved Cherry Chair Folding Step Ladder
20th Century French Carved Cherry Chair Folding Step Ladder

20th Century French Carved Cherry Chair Folding Step Ladder

H 39 in W 16 in D 13 in
19th Century French Carved Walnut Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Carved Walnut Chair Folding Step Ladder
19th Century French Carved Walnut Chair Folding Step Ladder

19th Century French Carved Walnut Chair Folding Step Ladder

H 37.5 in W 15.75 in D 14 in
19th Century French Carved Walnut Step Ladder Folding Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Carved Walnut Step Ladder Folding Chair
19th Century French Carved Walnut Step Ladder Folding Chair

19th Century French Carved Walnut Step Ladder Folding Chair

H 42 in W 15.5 in D 15 in
Metamorphic Library Chair and Steps 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A wonderfully quirky metamorphic natural wood library chair, well made and incredibly practical
Category

Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Brass

Metamorphic Library Chair and Steps 19th Century
Metamorphic Library Chair and Steps 19th Century

Metamorphic Library Chair and Steps 19th Century

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H 32.88 in W 15.16 in D 14.18 in
Vintage French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern
Category

Late 20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Cherry

Vintage French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder
Vintage French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder

Vintage French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder

H 34.5 in W 18 in D 19 in
19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Beech

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder

H 35 in W 15 in D 12 in
Early 20th Century French Carved Beech Folding Ladder Chair from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern
Category

Early 20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Beech

Early 20th Century French Carved Beech Folding Ladder Chair from Provence
Early 20th Century French Carved Beech Folding Ladder Chair from Provence

Early 20th Century French Carved Beech Folding Ladder Chair from Provence

H 43 in W 16 in D 14 in
Metamorphic Eastlake Oak Chair Library Steps, American, circa 1870
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nice and sturdy Eastlake style metamorphic chair and step ladder with carved flowers on the side
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Ladders

Materials

Oak

Metamorphic Eastlake Oak Chair Library Steps, American, circa 1870
Metamorphic Eastlake Oak Chair Library Steps, American, circa 1870

Metamorphic Eastlake Oak Chair Library Steps, American, circa 1870

H 36 in W 16.5 in D 12.5 in
Library Chair Or Stepladder In The Taste Of Pugin
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Library chair or stepladder in the taste of Pugin made in oak wood with a metal bar to be use as
Category

Antique 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

Library Chair Or Stepladder In The Taste Of Pugin
Library Chair Or Stepladder In The Taste Of Pugin

Library Chair Or Stepladder In The Taste Of Pugin

H 51.58 in W 18.12 in D 26.38 in
Antique & Sturdy Wooden Arts & Crafts Library Chair / Bookcase Steps by Naether
By Naether
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and great quality, folding library chair and steps. The design of this Arts & Crafts library
Category

Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Metal

Antique & Sturdy Wooden Arts & Crafts Library Chair / Bookcase Steps by Naether
Antique & Sturdy Wooden Arts & Crafts Library Chair / Bookcase Steps by Naether

Antique & Sturdy Wooden Arts & Crafts Library Chair / Bookcase Steps by Naether

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H 34.3 in W 15.75 in D 17 in
Antique Gothic Revival English Library Stairs / Chair Bookcase Steps by Hewetson
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, good condition and highly practical library stairs. These rare Neo-Gothic library stairs are
Category

Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Ladders

Materials

Oak

Antique Gothic Revival English Library Stairs / Chair Bookcase Steps by Hewetson
Antique Gothic Revival English Library Stairs / Chair Bookcase Steps by Hewetson

Antique Gothic Revival English Library Stairs / Chair Bookcase Steps by Hewetson

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H 35 in W 18 in D 19.6 in
French Artisan-Made Oak Folding Ladder Chair or Library Ladder, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
place both as a chair or ladder. When used as a seat, the rungs meet together below to provide a shelf
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Artisan-Made Oak Folding Ladder Chair or Library Ladder, circa 1900
French Artisan-Made Oak Folding Ladder Chair or Library Ladder, circa 1900

French Artisan-Made Oak Folding Ladder Chair or Library Ladder, circa 1900

H 35.25 in W 15.25 in D 15 in
Gothic Oak Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Gothic oak metamorphic chair, with carved back above solid oak seat the chair opens into a sturdy
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Ladders

Gothic Oak Metamorphic Chair
Gothic Oak Metamorphic Chair

Gothic Oak Metamorphic Chair

H 34.5 in W 16.5 in D 16 in
Antique Victorian Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Ornately Carved Side Panels
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Victorian metamorphic library steps side
Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Victorian Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Ornately Carved Side Panels
Antique Victorian Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Ornately Carved Side Panels

Antique Victorian Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Ornately Carved Side Panels

H 22.84 in W 16.15 in D 11.82 in
Vintage French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder
Located in Miami, FL
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder
Vintage French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder

Vintage French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder

H 33.47 in W 17.13 in D 16.54 in
Late 19th Century Regency Style Metamorphic Armchair or Library Ladder
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a classical mahogany library chair that transforms into a very sturdy ladder for those
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Late 19th Century Regency Style Metamorphic Armchair or Library Ladder
Late 19th Century Regency Style Metamorphic Armchair or Library Ladder

Late 19th Century Regency Style Metamorphic Armchair or Library Ladder

H 35 in W 21.5 in D 25.5 in
English 19th Century Regency Mahogany Library Steps Ladder Metamorphic Armchair
By Morgan & Sanders
Located in Firenze, IT
as ladder) Tables, chairs and stools containing Library Steps were patented in Great Britain by
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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

H 34.26 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Large Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Metamorphic library chair or library steps A superb and useful piece, this roomy and
Category

Antique 19th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Large Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps
Large Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps

Large Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps

H 35 in W 23 in D 25 in
English Armchair or Library Stairs, 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
English armchair or library stairs, 20th century Solid mahogany body. Extraordinary armchair
Category

20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Armchair or Library Stairs, 20th Century
English Armchair or Library Stairs, 20th Century

English Armchair or Library Stairs, 20th Century

H 34.26 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
19th Century Metamorphic Chair, Library Steps
Located in Culver City, CA
a hinged seat that flips over to form the steps of a library ladder with three steps. Chair
Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Metal

19th Century Metamorphic Chair, Library Steps
19th Century Metamorphic Chair, Library Steps

19th Century Metamorphic Chair, Library Steps

H 35.5 in W 16.75 in D 15.13 in
20th Century Teak Library Step Chair
Located in Raalte, NL
Teak wooden library step chair two in one after antique examples, it is in good condition and made
Category

Late 20th Century Ladders

Materials

Teak

20th Century Teak Library Step Chair
20th Century Teak Library Step Chair

20th Century Teak Library Step Chair

H 35 in W 16.7 in D 14.1 in
Oak Unfolding Library Ladder Chair
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
With a shaped inspired by the sloping back splat and yoke of Ming furniture, this oak library chair
Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Oak Unfolding Library Ladder Chair
Oak Unfolding Library Ladder Chair

Oak Unfolding Library Ladder Chair

H 42.5 in W 27 in D 14.5 in
Late 19th Century French Elm Wooden Metamorphic Library Chair Step
Located in Raalte, NL
Antique French elm wooden library steps that can be folded as a chair and reinforced with metal
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Elm

Late 19th Century French Elm Wooden Metamorphic Library Chair Step
Late 19th Century French Elm Wooden Metamorphic Library Chair Step

Late 19th Century French Elm Wooden Metamorphic Library Chair Step

H 37 in W 15.7 in D 12.2 in
Custom Mahogany Library Steps
Located in North Egremont, MA
Hand-carved library steps modeled after a set of chairs owned by Robert Morris, Philadelphia
Category

Early 20th Century American Ladders

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Custom Mahogany Library Steps
Custom Mahogany Library Steps

Custom Mahogany Library Steps

H 43 in W 23 in D 20 in
19th Century Belgian Metamorphic Library Step Chair
Located in New York, NY
have admired. This multipurpose seat also serves as a side table or step ladder.  
Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Belgian Metamorphic Library Step Chair
19th Century Belgian Metamorphic Library Step Chair

19th Century Belgian Metamorphic Library Step Chair

H 32.5 in W 16 in D 17.5 in
Turn of the Century Dutch Colonial Library Stairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn of the century Dutch Colonial convertible chair or library step ladder.
Category

Antique 1890s Indonesian Chairs

Materials

Teak

Turn of the Century Dutch Colonial Library Stairs
Turn of the Century Dutch Colonial Library Stairs

Turn of the Century Dutch Colonial Library Stairs

H 35 in W 16 in D 16.5 in
Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair
Located in New York, NY
and scrolled arms flanking a caned seat opening with a replaced catch to reveal a library ladder of
Category

Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair
Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair

Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair

H 34.1 in W 21 in D 23 in
Library Steps
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn-of-the-century Indonesian Dutch colonial metamorphosis chair converted into library steps.
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Ladders

Materials

Bone, Mahogany

Library Steps
Library Steps

Library Steps

H 37 in W 16 in D 14.5 in
Old French Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps, circa 1900
Located in Raalte, NL
Old French painted pine metamorphic kitchen chair and library steps, from circa 1900. The
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Pine

Old French Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps, circa 1900
Old French Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps, circa 1900

Old French Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps, circa 1900

H 36.2 in W 14.9 in D 15.7 in
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A library chair ladder can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,224, while the lowest priced sells for $695 and the highest can go for as much as $2,149.
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  • What are library ladders called?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Library ladders can also be called elephant ladders or the No. 70 ladder. They are typically made with rungs and not steps, which can be somewhat difficult to climb. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique library ladders from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    The ladder in a library is sometimes called a rolling or leaning ladder. However, you will most often see it referred to simply as a library ladder. Shop a variety of library ladders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.

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