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Metamorphic Bench

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

Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Metamorphic Bench

$14,000

H 18 in W 34.5 in D 16.5 in

Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Metamorphic Bench

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Hence, the emrgence of innovative ideas such as our bench. Enter the Regency era metamorphic library chair/bench (chairs are more common than benches)!

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches

Materials

Brass

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..

Category

20th Century English Ladders

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th C. Regency Metamorphic Library Steps
19th C. Regency Metamorphic Library Steps

19th C. Regency Metamorphic Library Steps

$9,575

H 53 in W 36 in D 18.5 in

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 revealing a set of 5 Library Stairs.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches

Materials

Brass

Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Gothic Chapel Bench, circa 1860
Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Gothic Chapel Bench, circa 1860

Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Gothic Chapel Bench, circa 1860

$3,146Sale 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 pair had been in situ since 1860 until recently being discovered in a school in the...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Benches

Materials

Iron

Metamorphic Table Bench, England circa 1890
Metamorphic Table Bench, England circa 1890

Metamorphic Table Bench, England circa 1890

$17,000

H 27.5 in W 84 in D 38.5 in

Metamorphic Table Bench, England circa 1890

Located in Culver City, CA

England, 1890 Constructed in oak with turned supports. Converts from table to bench. 84”w x 38.5”d x 27.5”h ( table ) / 84”w x 33.5”d x 50.75”h x 13.5”seat ( bench ) Ref. TABLE1589 $...

Category

Antique 1890s Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

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

Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench

Located in Forney, TX

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

Category

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

Materials

Oak

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

Rare antique wood hand carved gothic revival child settle / small hall bench / foldable Library Ladder, Metamorphic Library steps, 1880s This unique petite antique Gothic revival ...

Category

Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Ladders

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Multi-Functional Oak Monks Bench
Multi-Functional Oak Monks Bench

Multi-Functional Oak Monks Bench

Unavailable

H 40.16 in W 35.83 in D 17.72 in

Multi-Functional Oak Monks Bench

Located in Newark, GB

A lovely, compact 'metamorphic' monks bench in well grained oak with restrained carved detail.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Oak

English Jacobean Style Monks Bench
English Jacobean Style Monks Bench

English Jacobean Style Monks Bench

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H 28.5 in W 44 in D 30 in

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 is made from two substantial planks of oak, with a wonderful patina.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Great Britain (UK) Jacobean Benches

Materials

Oak

Metamorphic Library Bench
Metamorphic Library Bench

Metamorphic Library Bench

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H 20 in W 27 in D 19.75 in

Metamorphic Library Bench

Located in New York, NY

Metamorphic Library Bench which goes from bench to steps.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Benches

Metamorphic 19th Century Swedish Pine Bench
Metamorphic 19th Century Swedish Pine Bench

Metamorphic 19th Century Swedish Pine Bench

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H 35 in W 35.5 in D 21 in

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Pine

English 1800s Metamorphic Carved Oak Bench Transforming into a Console Table
English 1800s Metamorphic Carved Oak Bench Transforming into a Console Table

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 scrollwork and transforming into a table with lower shelf.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Benches

Materials

Oak

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 converts into a bench (also ideal for use as a side table, cocktail table).

Category

Antique 19th Century George III Benches

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Metamorphic Painted Settee or Bed from Naples, Italy
Metamorphic Painted Settee or Bed from Naples, Italy

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...

Category

Antique 1840s Italian Baroque Benches

Antique French Country Farmhouse Extension Table & Bench Seating, 18th Century
Antique French Country Farmhouse Extension Table & Bench Seating, 18th Century

Antique French Country Farmhouse Extension Table & Bench Seating, 18th Century

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique 18th century French Country farmhouse extension table & bench seating. It features two hidden leaves that pullout on each long side as well as two metamorphic benches that ha...

Category

Antique 18th Century Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage English Oak Monk's Bench
Vintage English Oak Monk's Bench

Vintage English Oak Monk's Bench

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H 40 in W 35.5 in L 40 in

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.

Category

Early 20th Century English Jacobean Benches

Materials

Oak

Golden Oak Monks Bench, Settle Metamorphic Hall Table
Golden Oak Monks Bench, Settle Metamorphic Hall Table

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 a metamorphic piece which is a settle with storage and a flip over top which turns ...

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Rare Metamorphic Solid English Oak Monks Bench with Tilt-Top Table and Storage
Rare Metamorphic Solid English Oak Monks Bench with Tilt-Top Table and Storage

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 tilt top table conversion A nicely carved original Victorian piece made in the Jac...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tables

Materials

Oak

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

19th Century French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Prayer Kneeler Bench or Chair
19th Century French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Prayer Kneeler Bench or Chair

19th Century French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Prayer Kneeler Bench or Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

The convertible metamorphic chair to kneeling bench, is in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

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

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Walnut and Tapestry Armchair Convertible to Prayer Kneeler
19th Century French Walnut and Tapestry Armchair Convertible to Prayer Kneeler

19th Century French Walnut and Tapestry Armchair Convertible to Prayer Kneeler

Located in Dallas, TX

The convertible metamorphic chair to kneeling bench, is in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina; use it in a bedroom for daily devotions!

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

French Metamorphic Piano Bench, Stool, 19th Century
French Metamorphic Piano Bench, Stool, 19th Century

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-covered.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century Oak and Elm ‘Metamorphic’ Monk’s Bench
Early 18th Century Oak and Elm ‘Metamorphic’ Monk’s Bench

Early 18th Century Oak and Elm ‘Metamorphic’ Monk’s Bench

Located in London, GB

With lifting lid to the seat, the plank top folding over to make a tavern table, and extensive marks, blacksmith and notches to the arms and overall surface. Table dimensions: He...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Benches

Materials

Elm, Oak

Pair of Metarmorphic Sidebotham Bench Tables
Pair of Metarmorphic Sidebotham Bench Tables

Pair of Metarmorphic Sidebotham Bench Tables

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H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 59.06 in

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 Victorian era.

Category

Antique 1860s Benches

Materials

Iron

Irish Country Pine Metamorphic Table or Bench
Irish Country Pine Metamorphic Table or Bench

Irish Country Pine Metamorphic Table or Bench

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H 30.25 in W 77.75 in D 28.75 in

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.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Sideboards

Materials

Pine

A Borge Mogensen Metamorphic Sideboard/Table/Benches, Denmark
A Borge Mogensen Metamorphic Sideboard/Table/Benches, Denmark

A Borge Mogensen Metamorphic Sideboard/Table/Benches, Denmark

Located in Hollywood, FL

The rectangular case with slides and drawers on a plinth joined by a cross stretcher, with 5 benches fitted under the case, the long drawer opening to reveal a metamorphic folding ta...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Sideboards

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Materials

Hardwood

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Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

$3,163 / item

H 14.97 in W 46.46 in D 14.97 in

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...

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Materials

Mohair, Oak

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The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

$4,935 / item

H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 43.31 in

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Located in Jesteburg, DE

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Antique Rustic Library Ladder, Iron & Wood with Distressed Patina
Antique Rustic Library Ladder, Iron & Wood with Distressed Patina

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Materials

Iron

Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps

Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of large and collectable Regency style metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by G...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Industrial Swing-Out-Seat Outdoor Dining Table
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Industrial Swing-Out-Seat Outdoor Dining Table

$6,500 / item

H 30 in W 72 in D 29 in

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 ...

Category

2010s American Industrial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
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By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass...

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Leather Bed Steps
Leather Bed Steps

Leather Bed Steps

$395 / item

H 18 in W 19 in D 18 in

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...

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Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
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Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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19th Century French Carved Walnut and Red Leather Three-Step Library Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique library stairs was created in France, circa 1880. The three-step ladder with supportive backrest handle at the top, stands on small front turned legs. Each step is uphol...

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Materials

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George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase
George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase

George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase

$25,875Sale Price|25% Off

H 93 in W 71 in D 21 in

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...

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

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...

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Wood

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Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

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)

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958
Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958

Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958

$180,000

H 34 in W 96 in D 53 in

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

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Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut

Late 19th Century Sculptors or Library Steps
Late 19th Century Sculptors or Library Steps

Late 19th Century Sculptors or Library Steps

$2,953

H 43.31 in W 28.35 in D 44.89 in

Late 19th Century Sculptors or Library Steps

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Large Scale Sculptors or Library Steps. Original castors Late 19th Century Robust and strong. France, Circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Oak

Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports  A Great set of Library Steps
Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports  A Great set of Library Steps

Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports A Great set of Library Steps

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports A Great set of Library Steps, the 4 steps are in a spiral formation, they have tooled leather treads and are in good condition, very sturdy...

Category

Vintage 1920s Regency Ladders

Materials

Beech

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Metamorphic Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic metamorphic bench available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and brass, every metamorphic bench was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the metamorphic bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right metamorphic bench, those designed in Georgian, Baroque and Regency styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Metamorphic Bench?

Prices for a metamorphic bench can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $486 and can go as high as $16,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,800.