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
Brass
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
Leather, Wood
19th C. Regency Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully hand crafted Olive leather tufted Bench with a Mahogany frame. The Top tilts up
Brass
$3,202Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 17.33 in W 108.27 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Gothic Chapel Bench, circa 1860
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful pair of Victorian gothic metamorphic chapel benches or school benches. This particular
Iron
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
$9,994
H 25.99 in W 23.82 in D 13.98 in
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
Fabric, Wood
Multi-Functional Oak Monks Bench
Located in Newark, GB
A lovely, compact 'metamorphic' monks bench in well grained oak with restrained carved detail
Oak
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H 21 in W 30 in D 18 in
English Mahogany Metamorphic Bench to Form of Library Steps Late 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany metamorphic bench to form of library steps late 18th century.
Mahogany
English Jacobean Style Monks Bench
Located in Calgary, Alberta
18th century English Jacobean style oak monks metamorphic bench that drops down to a table. The top
Oak
Metamorphic Library Bench
Located in New York, NY
Metamorphic Library Bench which goes from bench to steps.
Metamorphic 19th Century Swedish Pine Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
The metamorphic Swedish pine armed bench with lift compartment that converts in to a bed.
Pine
Early 18th Century Oak and Elm ‘Metamorphic’ Monk’s Bench
Located in London, GB
162 cm Depth 90 cm Seat dimensions, when used as a bench, in ‘settle’ form: Height 135 cm Seat
Elm, Oak
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H 38 in W 62.75 in D 22 in
English 1800s Metamorphic Carved Oak Bench Transforming into a Console Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period metamorphic oak bench from the early 19th century, with carved
Oak
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
Leather, Mahogany
Metamorphic Painted Settee or Bed from Naples, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a shaped backrest and arms in the Baroque style, the lower section having raised lozenge panels, the upper seating section folding forward to create a bed, the interior storag...
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H 32 in W 112 in D 83 in
Antique French Country Farmhouse Extension Table & Bench Seating, 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
hidden leaves that pullout on each long side as well as two metamorphic benches that have chair backs
Walnut
Vintage English Oak Monk's Bench
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
English solid oak ‘monk’s bench’ the metamorphic paneled back rotating up to become a table top
Oak
Golden Oak Monks Bench, Settle Metamorphic Hall Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Golden Oak Monks bench, settle/hall table This unusual piece is known as a Monks Bench, it is
Oak
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H 39.38 in W 35.83 in L 39.38 in
Rare Metamorphic Solid English Oak Monks Bench with Tilt-Top Table and Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare metamorphic solid English Oak Monks hall bench with
Oak
Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Bench Step Ladder
Located in Essex, MA
Hinged rectangular wool needlepoint seat opening to create a ladder.
Sold
H 32 in W 21.75 in D 22 in
19th Century French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Prayer Kneeler Bench or Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
. The unique, antique chair is easily transformed and can open up to a tall prayer bench. The Louis
Velvet, Walnut
Sold
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
Oak
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H 31.75 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
19th Century French Walnut and Tapestry Armchair Convertible to Prayer Kneeler
Located in Dallas, TX
metamorphic chair to kneeling bench, is in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina; use it in a bedroom
Velvet, Walnut
French Metamorphic Piano Bench, Stool, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
As seen in the photos, this metamorphic bench is upholstered in two sections & could easily be re
Walnut
Pair of Metarmorphic Sidebotham Bench Tables
Located in Alton, GB
A charming metamorphic pair of benches that go together to form a single table typical of the
Iron
Irish Country Pine Metamorphic Table or Bench
Located in High Point, NC
Beautiful weathered Irish country pine table that converts to a bench with three lower drawers.
Pine
A Borge Mogensen Metamorphic Sideboard/Table/Benches, Denmark
Located in Hollywood, FL
benches fitted under the case, the long drawer opening to reveal a metamorphic folding table/desk
$234,960Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Antique Rustic Library Ladder, Iron & Wood with Distressed Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully sculptural 19th century wooden ladder featuring its original timeworn painted surface and beautifully aged patina. The ladder displays a naturally curved silhouette wit...
Iron
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$6,386 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$16,266
H 109 in W 52.6 in D 8 in
Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...
Iron
Industrial Swing-Out-Seat Outdoor Dining Table
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
The get back outdoor industrial dining table. Taking our swing out seats a step beyond their usual bar and kitchen counter duties, Tim Byrne, founder of Get Back, Inc. combined them ...
Steel, Iron
Leather Bed Steps
Located in Annville, PA
These leather bed steps feature sturdy construction, genuine full grain leather steps as well as a simple design to help it fit in with any style bed. Ideal for use as an aid in gett...
Leather, Mahogany
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.5 in W 34 in D 78 in
18th Century LouisXV Duchesse Chaise with New Upholstery
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century LouisXV Duchesse Chaise with New Upholstery. Gorgeous piece. See detailed pics.
Hardwood
19th Century French Normandy Farm Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Country farm table or work table from Normandy. Made of solid cherry wood with two sliding doors along the front and one deep dovetailed drawer at the end, each...
Brass
$35,545
H 177.17 in W 212.6 in D 192.92 in
Exclusive Oak Staircase with Carving and Balustrade 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
This is a very beautiful unique stairs. It is hand carved and comes out of a mansion Near Paris, France.
Oak
$16,411 / 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
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
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
Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
This Sofa by Wharton Esherick exemplifies his pioneering role in the American Craft Movement. This is his first sofa design, one of Four ever made. Known for his dedication to organ...
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase
Located in Huntington, NY
This exceptional George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase with Glazed Doors, has wonderful flame & crotch grain Mahogany. Comprised of a large central cabinet, flanked by 2 sma...
Brass
$166,239
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
$14,061 / 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
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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