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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

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Walnut

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Oak

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Metamorphic Chair
19th Century Oak Metamorphic Chair
H 35 in W 17 in D 20 in
Metamorphic Chairs
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A pair of George II design metamorphic library steps armchairs with shaped solid backs centered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English George I Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Metamorphic Chairs
Metamorphic Chairs
H 35.5 in W 24.5 in D 26.75 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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

Ornately Carved Gothic English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair Carpet Steps
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Gothic circa 1850 metamorphic library steps
Category

Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

A Very Rare Regence Walnut Metamorphic Chair/ Prie Dieu
Located in Sheffield, MA
The chair folds in the upright postition Height 27 ½ in. Width 26 in. Depth 22 in
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

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
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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
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
Category

2010s Renaissance Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Solid Mahogany Library Chair
Solid Mahogany Library Chair
H 35 in W 26 in D 17 in
English Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This chair converts to a stepladder for accessing your library books or to use a display area.      
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Ltd Edition Stewart Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic Library Steps Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
/150 Steward Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic library steps armchair made from Historic Oak and
Category

20th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Stunning Vintage Hardwood Bergere Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
Located in GB
We are is delighted to offer for sale this large and collectable vintage metamorphic armchair which
Category

20th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original
Located in GB
We are is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Mid Victorian metamorphic library steps
Category

Antique 1850s English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
listing. The period 1800-1825 was a great one for ‘patent’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture This chair, which
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Antique 1830s English William IV Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library
Category

Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

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
Category

Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Fine Vintage Hardwood Green Leather Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this large and collectable vintage metamorphic armchair which
Category

20th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Pair of Hardwood Gilt Metal Empire Revival Metamorphic Library Steps Armchairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture. This chair, which transforms into a short set of steps for use with
Category

20th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
‘patent’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture This chair, which transforms into a short set of steps for use with
Category

Antique 18th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

Large Scale 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Metamorphic Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
A french 19th century carved walnut metamorphic bergere, armchair that easily folds out to a bed
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Iron

English Victorian Period Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair w/ Footrest, 1865
Located in Atlanta, GA
trimmed in brass nailheads, the chair with detailed carving, two buttons on the tops of the hand rests
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bergere Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Chapel Chair by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
process collides with wax’s subtle and metamorphic matter, which is blended and diffused with the wood and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chapel Chair by Rafael Triboli
Chapel Chair by Rafael Triboli
H 91 in W 33 in D 31.2 in
Chapel Chair by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
process collides with wax’s subtle and metamorphic matter, which is blended and diffused with the wood and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chapel Chair by Rafael Triboli
Chapel Chair by Rafael Triboli
H 34.8 in W 11.4 in D 13.4 in
Chapel Chair by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
process collides with wax’s subtle and metamorphic matter, which is blended and diffused with the wood and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chapel Chair by Rafael Triboli
Chapel Chair by Rafael Triboli
H 34.4 in W 10.5 in D 12.5 in
Chapel Chair by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
process collides with wax’s subtle and metamorphic matter, which is blended and diffused with the wood and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chapel Chair by Rafael Triboli
Chapel Chair by Rafael Triboli
H 35.8 in W 13 in D 12.3 in
Labeled 19th Century London Made Reclining Mechanical Library Chair on Castors
Located in Charleston, SC
Fantastic piece of labeled 19th century London made metamorphic furniture in recently tufted
Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Club Chairs

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Set Six Dining Chairs Stamped 'Johnstone & Jeanes'
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century set of six dining chairs with X-shaped mahogany frames and padded backs. Central
Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

American Early 19th Century Metamorphic Country Table Chair
Located in Wells, ME
American Colonial metamorphic table chair in pine. This 48 inch round table was a practical answer
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Farm Tables

Materials

Pine

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

British Campaign Mahogany “Knock-Down" Antique Armchair Johnstone & Jeanes
By Johnstone, Jeanes & Co.
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A RARE VICTORIAN CAMPAIGN MAHOGANY AND LEATHER METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR England, circa 1840-60; seat
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
, chair folds forward to form a ladder.
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Ladders

Materials

Other

Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Armchair
Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Armchair
H 36 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
Antique Metamorphic Mahogany Library Armchair Chair, English Regency, circa 1810
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Antique metamorphic mahogany library chair, English Regency circa 1810, after a patented design by
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

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
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Walnut

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

English Labeled Late 19th c. Metamorphic Mahogany Foot Stool
By J. Sinclair, Liverpool 1
Located in Hudson, NY
for full reclining in a chair. The piece is strong and stable and works well with easy and comfort
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Revival Footstools

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Antique 1810 Attributed to Gillows Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
-1820 metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Restored Metamorphic Antique Regency Armchair to Library Steps Gillows Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
-1825 was a great one for ‘patent’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture This chair, which transforms into a short
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in GB
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

20th Century Metamorphic Games Table / Dining Table, Romeo Rega For Metalarte
By Metalarte, Romeo Rega
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb metamorphic games table and dining table attributed to the esteemed Romeo Rega for
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Antique Carved Oak 1890 Attributed to Gillows Metamorphic Library Armchair Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
metamorphic armchair which converts into a side table attributed to Gillow's of Lancaster and London. This
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Snooker / Dining Table C1900 & 8 Chairs
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Edwardian metamorphic snooker billiards table /dining table by E.J.Riley Circa
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Convertible Pair of Monk's Chair or End Table, Foldable Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
19th century convertible monk's chair is cleverly engineered to provide two uses. Seat back down
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

19th Century Convertible Pair of Monk's Chair or End Table, Foldable Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
19th century convertible monk's chair is cleverly engineered to provide two uses. Seat back down
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Studio Kastilia Silvi, Italian Brown Vanity Table with Yellow Seat, 1970s
By Studio Kastilia 1
Located in Roma, IT
with yellow velvet chair and mirror. This iconic object was designed in Italy during the 1970s and is
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Glass, Mirror, Plastic

1970s ''Silvi'' Atomic Orange Vanity by Fanini Fain S.P.A and Studio Kastilia
By Silvi Fanini Fain S.P.A
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s rare atomic orange “Silvi” vanity mounted on wheels with pull-out chair and adjustable mirror
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Vanities

Materials

Fabric, Mirror, Plastic

1970s ''Silvi'' Atomic Orange Vanity by Fanini Fain S.P.A and Studio Kastilia
By Silvi Fanini Fain S.P.A
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s rare atomic orange “Silvi” vanity mounted on wheels with pull-out chair and adjustable mirror
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Vanities

Materials

Plastic, Mirror, Fabric

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
Category

Antique 18th Century Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

A Regency extending dining table by Morgan & Sanders, suppliers to Lord Nelson
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
’ and the ‘Trafalgar Chair’ a metamorphic library chair. After the autumn of 1805, Morgan & Sanders
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Arts & Craft Style Mahogany Metamorphic Chair Library Steps
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Totally unique Arts & crafts style metamorphic chair that turns into a set of library steps
Category

2010s Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
A 20th century mahogany metamorphic library chair, in the Regency style. The chair consists of a
Category

Vintage 1950s British Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Chair
Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Chair
H 32.75 in W 22.5 in D 43 in
Provincial Metamorphic Chair or "Bordstol"
Located in London, GB
Opening to form a low circular table Pine with traces of historic painted surface Swedish, circa 1820 Measures: Open 17.75" high x 27.5" wide x 27" deep Closed 35.5" high x 27.25...
Category

Antique 1820s Swedish More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Provincial Metamorphic Chair or "Bordstol"
H 17.75 in W 27.5 in D 27 in
Early 20th Century Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps or Chair
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
An early 20th century mahogany metamorphic library steps or chair in the Georgian. The cane work
Category

Antique Early 1900s European George III Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Walnut Metamorphic Library Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
A development of the Morgan and Sanders chair this is of slightly later provincial manufacture. A
Category

Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

19th Century, Unusual Austrian Biedermeier Metamorphic Reclining Armchair
Located in Wels, AT
Rare Austrian Biedermeier high back wing chair, metamorphic Reclining Armchair. The foot Extension
Category

Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Wingback Chairs

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Metamorphic Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of metamorphic chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique metamorphic chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and mahogany. There are all kinds of metamorphic chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Regency, Arts and Crafts and Victorian metamorphic chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made metamorphic chairs over the years, but those made by Henry Dreyfuss are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Metamorphic Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,600, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $28,047 highest priced.