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Metamorphic Ladder Table Set Mahogany Library Steps
Metamorphic Ladder Table Set Mahogany Library Steps

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

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

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps A very useful piece, this handy little

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

Georgian Metamorphic Library Steps/Stool
Georgian Metamorphic Library Steps/Stool

Georgian Metamorphic Library Steps/Stool

$6,900

H 18.5 in W 25 in D 17 in

Georgian Metamorphic Library Steps/Stool

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare George III mahogany metamorphic library steps/stool having nicely patinated olive leather seat

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Armchair
Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Armchair

Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Armchair

$7,500

H 36 in W 21.5 in D 24 in

Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Armchair

Located in Essex, MA

, chair folds forward to form a ladder.

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Ladders

Materials

Other

Antique Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair
Antique Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair

Antique Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair

$1,994

H 35.5 in W 18 in D 17 in

Antique Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

This beautifully crafted metamorphic library chair is made from solid walnut, prized for its rich

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Metamorphic Library Bench Steps, Leather & Wood, 20th Century Design
Metamorphic Library Bench Steps, Leather & Wood, 20th Century Design

Metamorphic Library Bench Steps, Leather & Wood, 20th Century Design

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Very unique and unusual metamorphic bench / library steps with cabriole legs.. It appears to be a

Category

20th Century English Ladders

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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 Ladders

Materials

Oak

Petite Antique French Gothic Revival Wood Hall Bench Child Settle Library Steps
Petite Antique French Gothic Revival Wood Hall Bench Child Settle Library Steps

Petite Antique French Gothic Revival Wood Hall Bench Child Settle Library Steps

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Ladder, Metamorphic Library steps, 1880s This unique petite antique Gothic revival bench / metamorphic

Category

Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Ladders

Materials

Fabric, Wood

English Regency Metamorphic Library Ladder
English Regency Metamorphic Library Ladder

English Regency Metamorphic Library Ladder

$48,000

H 29 in W 51 in D 27 in

English Regency Metamorphic Library Ladder

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency mahogany metamorphic library table/steps with hinged top & lion finial on a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Metamorphic Library Table/Ladder
19th Century Metamorphic Library Table/Ladder

19th Century Metamorphic Library Table/Ladder

$6,400

H 30.5 in W 36.5 in D 18.75 in

19th Century Metamorphic Library Table/Ladder

Located in East Hampton, NY

Metamorphic library table......measurements of unfolded library: 83" in height, 59" in width, 18.75

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Game Tables

Materials

Oak

Metamorphic Chair Regency Shield Back Library Ladder
Metamorphic Chair Regency Shield Back Library Ladder

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

Regency Metamorphic Chair in Mahogany - Libary Steps Ladder
Regency Metamorphic Chair in Mahogany - Libary Steps Ladder

Regency Metamorphic Chair in Mahogany - Libary Steps Ladder

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Absolutely unique Regency style arm chair library step combo - a metamorphic chair Wow - have you

Category

Vintage 1980s Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Folding Ladder Chair, Vienna, 1900s
Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Folding Ladder Chair, Vienna, 1900s

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

Antique Regency Library Metamorphic Library Steps Table Oxblood Leather Ladder
Antique Regency Library Metamorphic Library Steps Table Oxblood Leather Ladder

Antique Regency Library Metamorphic Library Steps Table Oxblood Leather Ladder

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

metamorphic library steps table with oxblood leather steps This is an important and sophisticated piece of

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder
Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder

Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

metamorphic library desk / writing table which converts into a library bookcase ladder Please note the

Category

Antique 1820s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Painted Folk Art Chair-Ladder with Bird Motif, Dated 1830
Painted Folk Art Chair-Ladder with Bird Motif, Dated 1830

Painted Folk Art Chair-Ladder with Bird Motif, Dated 1830

Located in New York, NY

convertible chairs—often referred to as chair-ladders or metamorphic furniture—were valued for their dual

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Metamorphic Regency Style Dining Chair Library Steps Ladder

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Please come and view in our Herfordshire antiques warehouse just 20 mins north of London. Absolutely unique Regency Harp Back style arm chair library step combo. Wow - have you see...

Category

2010s Regency Armchairs

Metamorphic Ladder
Metamorphic Ladder

Metamorphic Ladder

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H 50 in W 23 in D 34 in

Metamorphic Ladder

By Old Company Label Present

Located in Rochester, NY

Early folding collapsible ladder. Remnant of original paper label on top step. Beautifully aged

Category

Early 20th Century American Ladders

Antique American Wood and Iron Architectonic Metamorphic Ladder
Antique American Wood and Iron Architectonic Metamorphic Ladder

Antique American Wood and Iron Architectonic Metamorphic Ladder

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique American patent metamorphic ladder with oak framework, maple steps, iron hinges, rods

Category

20th Century American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Iron

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Indonesian teak wood Dutch Colonial metamorphic ladder chair from the midcentury period

Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Ladders

Materials

Teak

19th Century French Metamorphic Beech Ladder Chair with Four Steps
19th Century French Metamorphic Beech Ladder Chair with Four Steps

19th Century French Metamorphic Beech Ladder Chair with Four Steps

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a library, study, or reading nook with this ingenious 19th-century French metamorphic

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Beech

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

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Indian metamorphic wooden ladder chair from the mid-20th century. Created in India during

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Ladders

Materials

Wood

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

Located in Dallas, TX

France circa 1890, the antique metamorphic chair features four carved ladders in the back; the double

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century French Carved Beech Wood Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder
Mid-Century French Carved Beech Wood Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder

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

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders

Materials

Beech

19th Century French Oak Metamorphic Folding Library Ladder or Step Stool
19th Century French Oak Metamorphic Folding Library Ladder or Step Stool

19th Century French Oak Metamorphic Folding Library Ladder or Step Stool

Located in Doylestown, PA

19th century French oak metamorphic library ladder or step stool, France, c. 1890's. This

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Walnut Metamorphic Chair
Walnut Metamorphic Chair

Walnut Metamorphic Chair

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H 35 in W 18 in D 17 in

Walnut Metamorphic Chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th century walnut metamorphic chair, with pierced back above solid seat the chair opens into a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Oak metamorphic chair
Oak metamorphic chair

Oak metamorphic chair

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H 34.5 in W 17 in D 16.5 in

Oak metamorphic chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th Century oak metamorphic chair, with spindle back above solid seat the chair opens into a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Oak

Walnut Metamorphic Chair
Walnut Metamorphic Chair

Walnut Metamorphic Chair

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H 34 in W 15 in D 19 in

Walnut Metamorphic Chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Walnut

19th century oak metamorphic chair
19th century oak metamorphic chair

19th century oak metamorphic chair

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H 35 in W 17 in D 20 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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Oak

Gothic Revival Oak Metamorphic Chair
Gothic Revival Oak Metamorphic Chair

Gothic Revival Oak Metamorphic Chair

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H 32.5 in W 17 in D 18 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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Oak

18th Century Metamorphic Table and Steps
18th Century Metamorphic Table and Steps

18th Century Metamorphic Table and Steps

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H 46.5 in W 29 in D 18.9 in

18th Century Metamorphic Table and Steps

Located in The Cotswolds, The Cotswolds

Mahogany throughout, raised on its original leather castor, heavily worn, the table open to seven individual treads with bronze supports. Original with minor historic repairs. ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Metamorphic Stool Steps
19th Century English Mahogany Metamorphic Stool Steps

19th Century English Mahogany Metamorphic Stool Steps

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A very attractive set of 19th century mahogany Metamorphic library steps in the form of a Stool

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

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

Metamorphic Oak Arts & Craft Library Step/Chair

Located in London, GB

This unadorned yet very attractive metamorphic oak Arts & Craft library step/chair features a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Ladders

Materials

Oak

Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps
Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps

Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts & Crafts metamorphic kitchen chair and library steps A very useful piece, this handy

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Period Regency Metamorphic Library Steps and Writing Table
Period Regency Metamorphic Library Steps and Writing Table

Period Regency Metamorphic Library Steps and Writing Table

Located in Dallas, TX

A period Regency Metamorphic library steps, a type of archaic dual-use furniture, which consists of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Ladders

Materials

Brass

Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool  A very useful piece
Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool  A very useful piece

Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool A very useful piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool A very useful piece, this handy little stool can be

Category

Antique 1880s Adam Style Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Metamorphic Library Steps
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Metamorphic Library Steps

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Metamorphic Library Steps

Located in Dallas, TX

. Built of walnut with a warm, hand-rubbed patina, the metamorphic stool features a rectangular molded top

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders

Materials

Walnut

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

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

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

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps A very useful piece, this handy little

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian Turned Wood Metamorphic Library Steps, 20th Century
Pair of Italian Turned Wood Metamorphic Library Steps, 20th Century

Pair of Italian Turned Wood Metamorphic Library Steps, 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

The steps folding over to be concealed within the framework, turned legs and stretchers, the steps with molded edges. When folded the depth of the steps is 14 inches.

Category

20th Century Italian Louis XIII Ladders

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 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 Regency Mahogany Antique Library Ladder, circa 19th Century
English Regency Mahogany Antique Library Ladder, circa 19th Century

English Regency Mahogany Antique Library Ladder, circa 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A fine solid mahogany molded metamorphic library ladder with brass fittings, this form is crafted

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Ladders

Materials

Brass

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

Located in Dallas, TX

France circa 1880, the metamorphic chair features two carved ladders in the back with a handle for easy

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

Located in Dallas, TX

France circa 1880, the metamorphic chair features two carved ladders in the back with a handle for easy

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Beech

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

Located in Dallas, TX

France circa 1920, the metamorphic chair features two carved ladders in the back; the double-function

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Chestnut

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

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

Located in Dallas, TX

France circa 1900, the metamorphic chair with three carved ladders in the back, is hinged so that it can

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Metamorphic Table/Library Ladder
19th Century Metamorphic Table/Library Ladder

19th Century Metamorphic Table/Library Ladder

Located in East Hampton, NY

Handsome walnut console table that opens and unfolds into a magnificient and sturdy library ladder

Category

Antique 19th Century British Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

English George III Mahogany Metamorphic Library Table Ladder
English George III Mahogany Metamorphic Library Table Ladder

English George III Mahogany Metamorphic Library Table Ladder

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A rare and ingenious George III period metamorphic table that converts into a library ladder

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century George III English Mahogany Metamorphic Step Ladder
19th Century George III English Mahogany Metamorphic Step Ladder

19th Century George III English Mahogany Metamorphic Step Ladder

Located in Forney, TX

A rare George III English mahogany metamorphic library step ladder from the 19th century that

Category

Antique 19th Century George III Benches

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Dayton, OH

An exceptional English Regency inspired metamorphic library step ladder by Theodore Alexander

Category

Late 20th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Tables

Materials

Brass

English Regency Metamorphic Armchair
English Regency Metamorphic Armchair

English Regency Metamorphic Armchair

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H 36 in W 22 in D 22 in

English Regency Metamorphic Armchair

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency style mahogany metamorphic library armchair and ladder after the design of 1811 by

Category

20th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

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

19th Century Oak Metamorphic Armchair

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H 35.04 in W 20.87 in D 29.14 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

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

Antique American Patented Metamorphic Folding Ladder
Antique American Patented Metamorphic Folding Ladder

Antique American Patented Metamorphic Folding Ladder

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique American maple and steel metal patented metamorphic style folding collapsible ladder with

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Steel

Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Bench Step Ladder
Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Bench Step Ladder

Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Bench Step Ladder

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H 21 in W 24.25 in D 18.5 in

Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Bench Step Ladder

Located in Essex, MA

Hinged rectangular wool needlepoint seat opening to create a ladder.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ladders

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

Located in Dallas, TX

France circa 1980, the metamorphic chair features three carved ladders in the back; the double-function

Category

Late 20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Cherry

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

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

Early 20th Century English Country House Oak Metamorphic Step Ladder Chair
Early 20th Century English Country House Oak Metamorphic Step Ladder Chair

Early 20th Century English Country House Oak Metamorphic Step Ladder Chair

Located in London, GB

20th century metamorphic chair. This chairs metaphorically changes into a 3-step ladder as shown in the

Category

Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Ladders

Materials

Oak

Oak Metamorphic Chair
Oak Metamorphic Chair

Oak Metamorphic Chair

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H 37 in W 17 in D 19.5 in

Oak Metamorphic Chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

Oak metamorphic chair, in Jacobean style the panelled back with pierced decoration with scrolling

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Oak

Gothic Oak Metamorphic Chair
Gothic Oak Metamorphic Chair

Gothic Oak Metamorphic Chair

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H 34.5 in W 16.5 in D 16 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

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

Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Edwardian metamorphic library chair or library steps A very useful piece, this handy little

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Ladders

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Table
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Table

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Table

Located in Norwalk, CT

These metamorphic library steps sit at the intersection of ingenious design and superior

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

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 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

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 Library Step and High Stool  A very useful piece
Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool  A very useful piece

Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool A very useful piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool A very useful piece, this handy little stool can be

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Ladders

Materials

Walnut

English Regency Style Metamorphic Library Table with Leather Lined Steps
English Regency Style Metamorphic Library Table with Leather Lined Steps

English Regency Style Metamorphic Library Table with Leather Lined Steps

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English mahogany Regency style metamorphic library table with a brown tooled leather top opening

Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of English Mahogany Metamorphic Table Steps in Regency Style
Pair of English Mahogany Metamorphic Table Steps in Regency Style

Pair of English Mahogany Metamorphic Table Steps in Regency Style

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of English mahogany metamorphic table steps in the Regency style, circa 1960. Each table

Category

Mid-20th Century English Regency Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Metamorphic Library Steps And End Table With Gilt Incised Leather
Metamorphic Library Steps And End Table With Gilt Incised Leather

Metamorphic Library Steps And End Table With Gilt Incised Leather

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

1930's library steps and or side table with decorative gilt incised leather top and leathered steps The steps measures 27.5 in height when it is opened to steps.

Category

Early 20th Century English George III Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

Located in Dallas, TX

France circa 1960, the metamorphic chair features two carved ladders in the back; the double-function

Category

Mid-20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Cherry

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

Located in Dallas, TX

France circa 1880, the metamorphic chair features two carved ladders in the back; the double-function

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Walnut

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Italian Double swing door entirely in white wood, early 1900s Double swing door entirely in white painted wood. The two doors decorated with geometric patterns feature a pair of fin...

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By Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond

Located in Nyack, NY

As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favourite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect...

Category

2010s American Modern Music Stands

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Coffee Table, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Swedish Designer, Coffee Table, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Swedish Designer, Coffee Table, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Sold|$8,900

H 17 in W 43.25 in D 43.25 in

Swedish Designer, Coffee Table, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A large pine coffee table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.0"H x 43.25"W x 43.25"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Yamaha Baby Grand Quality Mahogany Piano Model C2
Yamaha Baby Grand Quality Mahogany Piano Model C2

Yamaha Baby Grand Quality Mahogany Piano Model C2

$19,088

H 39.77 in W 58.67 in D 67.33 in

Yamaha Baby Grand Quality Mahogany Piano Model C2

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality Yamaha baby grand piano with an overstrung iron frame, frame and sound board in perfect condition, mahogany case standing on square tapering legs with spade feet brass castor...

Category

Late 20th Century English Musical Instruments

Materials

Other

Antique Asian Wood Bucket
Antique Asian Wood Bucket

Antique Asian Wood Bucket

$450

H 14.75 in Dm 13.5 in

Antique Asian Wood Bucket

Located in Sheffield, MA

A classically shaped antique Chinese cypress water bucket with original cast iron handles and straps with lovely old wood patina. The rustic country style bucket has many practical u...

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Iron

Late Victorian Handmade Wood Doll House
Late Victorian Handmade Wood Doll House

Late Victorian Handmade Wood Doll House

$1,225

H 15.5 in W 24.25 in D 13.75 in

Late Victorian Handmade Wood Doll House

Located in New Windsor, NY

Handmade and decorated Late Victorian wood dollhouse. The attention to details are what make this house especially fine: dentil molding, turned porch posts, scalloped porch fascia bo...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Paint

A Regency style Mahogany library chair /steps.  England
A Regency style Mahogany library chair /steps.  England

A Regency style Mahogany library chair /steps. England

$1,980

H 34.26 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in

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...

Category

Vintage 1970s English Regency Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Andre Dubreuil style wood and metal dressing table
Andre Dubreuil style wood and metal dressing table

Andre Dubreuil style wood and metal dressing table

$6,800

H 57.09 in W 42.13 in D 23.63 in

Andre Dubreuil style wood and metal dressing table

By André Dubreuil

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Andre Dubreuil style wood and metal dressing table

Category

Vintage 1980s French Vanities

Materials

Metal

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Spiral Staircase Plant Stand
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Spiral Staircase Plant Stand

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Spiral Staircase Plant Stand

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Lutz, FL

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard spiral staircase plant/decor stand. Wrought Iron with wood steps, 20” x 20” x 42”H. The perfect accent piece for your plants, books, and ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.
Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.

Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.

$52,000

H 129.73 in W 17.72 in D 7.49 in

Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.

By Nikon

Located in Aspen, CO

One pair of WWII Naval Binoculars with a magnification of 20 x 120. Mounted on a period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese...

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Other Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Trumpet Torchiere, 1930
Trumpet Torchiere, 1930

Trumpet Torchiere, 1930

$2,650

H 67 in W 10 in D 11.5 in

Trumpet Torchiere, 1930

Located in Soquel, CA

Solid brass up-light made in America, circa 1930s. Solid brass up-light made in USA. Art Deco era Trumpet Torchiere in the classic style. New wiring and New porcelain Mogul base for ...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Console Record Player attributed to Ico Parisi design
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Console Record Player attributed to Ico Parisi design

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Console Record Player attributed to Ico Parisi design

By Ico Parisi

Located in Vigonza, Padua

This rare 1940s record player cabinet by LESA (Laboratori Elettrotecnici Società Anonima), Milan, represents a refined fusion of Italian craftsmanship and early modernist design. Th...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Industrial Wall Mounted Flameproof Led Aluminum Striplight with Cage
Vintage Industrial Wall Mounted Flameproof Led Aluminum Striplight with Cage

Vintage Industrial Wall Mounted Flameproof Led Aluminum Striplight with Cage

By Industrial Production

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

A retro Industrial aluminum wall-mounted flameproof striplight with protective cage by Wittenberg. Reclaimed from supertankers and military vessels then professionally stripped, rest...

Category

Late 20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Spanish 19th Century Leather Folding Screen
Spanish 19th Century Leather Folding Screen

Spanish 19th Century Leather Folding Screen

On Hold|$9,500

H 77.88 in W 98 in D 1 in

Spanish 19th Century Leather Folding Screen

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A mesmerizing, Spanish 19th century tooled leather folding screen–over six feet tall–embossed with floral & foliate motifs that cover the surface to expansive effect. The four connec...

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

One Antique Wood Iron Industrial Rolling Cart
One Antique Wood Iron Industrial Rolling Cart

One Antique Wood Iron Industrial Rolling Cart

$720Sale Price / item|55% Off

H 15 in W 48 in D 28 in

One Antique Wood Iron Industrial Rolling Cart

Located in Pasadena, TX

Cast iron wheels for mobility. Posts can be removed to use as a coffee table. See additional photos. Measure: 48" length x 28" depth x 45" height Very good original vintage. A...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Industrial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

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Metamorphic Ladder For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the metamorphic ladder you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A metamorphic ladder — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the metamorphic ladder you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each metamorphic ladder bearing Regency, Arts and Crafts or Georgian hallmarks is very popular.

Finding the Right Ladders for You

Vintage, new and antique ladders are not only a must-have structure designed to safely reach higher places in your kitchen and the rest of your space. A ladder can also be repurposed as a decorative home accent for use in nearly any room in your home.

While the exact date that ladders were invented is unclear, a painting of a crude ladder that is believed to be more than 10,000 years old was uncovered in a cave in Spain.

Ladders have taken on all forms over the years to meet certain needs. Rope ladders have come into use for emergency rescues by air and sea, extendable ladders are still pivotal to the dangerous work that firefighters do daily, and stepladders are a big part of getting you where you need to go at home.

Antique ladders can be found in a variety of styles and materials. You can occasionally find a modest-sized antique stepladder, perhaps designed in the neoclassical style, that may have been for library use and resembles a short staircase with small drawers built into the front and the sides of the steps. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of wood ladders and metal ladders that were crafted in the modern, Georgian, Victorian and other styles.

Decorating with an old farmhouse ladder can give it a new purpose and also breathe a bit of life into a dining room, living room or mudroom. For those drawn to the warmth and coziness that farmhouse-style furniture and decor can bring into a space — which usually refers to an amalgam of other rustically rooted styles, such as cottage, French country and industrial — an antique farmhouse ladder can serve a functional purpose as well as meet your needs to dress up a space with creative flourishes.

Lean your wood ladder up against a wall and use its rungs to display your treasured mid-century modern textiles, rare books or potted plants. Drape your patterned dish towels over the ladder steps for easy access as well as to make sure your towels are clean and dry for the next round of dishes. Get some help to properly suspend your farmhouse ladder from the ceiling above your rustic farm dining table and hang your antique lanterns from its rungs and sides for a welcome experience at mealtime.

On 1stDibs, find an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage ladders today.

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