Metamorphic Chairs

Absolutely unique Regency style shield back arm chair library step combo - a metamorphic chair Wow - have you seen any thing like this?

A George II design metamorphic library steps armchair with shaped solid back centred with painted scallop shell crest above a hinged seat resting on cabriole legs, opening into four ...

A charming and highly functional antique metamorphic library chair, crafted in solid wood and designed with both practicality and character in mind.

Absolutely unique Regency style arm chair library step combo - a metamorphic chair Wow - have you seen any thing like this?

This metamorphic antique from the Netherlands (19th century) is a rather primitive-looking chair that flips over into a table by use of hand-forged iron hinges transforming the chair...

English round top oak table with undershelf that doubles as chair seat when top is folded back, metamorphically speaking.

French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps A very useful piece, this handy little chair can be flipped over and turned into a small 4 step ladder, originally this ty...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in hand Walnut that converts with a hand rail ...

The chair folds in the upright postition

Height 27 ½ in. Width 26 in. Depth 22 in.
Height open 39 ½ in

Susan Stuart (ibid.), discusses ‘ladders for libraries and ‘step’ or metamorphic chairs’ in Vol. II pp106-108. Plate 654 shows the design for a step chair made for Ferguson & Co. in ...

The Mahogany Library Chair, also known as a metamorphic chair as created by Niagara Furniture.

The Solid Mahogany Library Chair, also known as a metamorphic chair as created by Niagara Furniture.

This is a Pine Metamorphic chair, it can be used either as a normal chair or when the top is flipped over it transforms into a step ladder.

This chair converts to a stepladder for accessing your library books or to use a display area.      

The chair has the original patinated bergere seat and the steps have leather upholstery which has been upholstered very flat so you have a good even tread.

Handsome solid mahogany metamorphic library chair that converts into a step ladder made in the English Arts and Crafts style.

A metamorphic Arts & Crafts multi-functional convertible natural wood chair, dated around 1900.

19th Century, French Metamorphic Prayer Chair. Lovely original gilt paint frame, reupholstered in calico When the arms flip up it turns into a kneeling position hence why so called ...

An Interesting & Rare Upholstery 19th Century Metamorphic Prayer Chair, Sometimes Also Known as ‘Prie-dieu‘.

The period 1800-1825 was a great one for ‘patent’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture This chair, which transforms into a short set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a design for...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with period upholstered Carpet steps.

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 ...

The chair has the original patinated seat and the steps have leather upholstery which has been upholstered very flat so you have a good even tread.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important, handmade made in England, circa 1860-1880 Victorian ornately hand carved English Oak Cockfig...

The leather steps are heritage leather so they have a nice patina The original period for this design was 1800-1825 it was listed as the great one for ‘patent’ or ‘metamorphic’ f...

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...

A french 19th century carved walnut metamorphic bergere, armchair that easily folds out to a bed.

In amazing condition with no tears or punctures to the original leather, the leather tufted and trimmed in brass nailheads, the chair with detailed carving, two buttons on the tops o...

Likely produced for a rural or alpine interior, such convertible chairs—often referred to as chair-ladders or metamorphic furniture—were valued for their dual purpose in modest house...

Antique American Folk Art pyrogrpahy/poker work metamorphic Monk's bench table chair, by The Flemish Art Company of New York, Circa 1900.

This beautifully crafted metamorphic library chair is made from solid walnut, prized for its rich color and fine grain.

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

Antique metamorphic mahogany library chair, English Regency circa 1810, after a patented design by Morgan and Sanders, Catherine St, London - a chair that converts into library steps.

A rare and multifunctional French metamorphic high chair in the Louis Philippe style, crafted circa 1860 from solid fruitwood and walnut, both displaying a warm, timeworn patina.

A rare and multi functional French metamorphic high chair in the Louis Philippe style, crafted circa 1860 from solid walnut with a warm, timeworn patina.

Enter the Regency era metamorphic library chair/bench (chairs are more common than benches)!

The period 1800-1825 was a great one for ‘patent’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture This chair, which transforms into a short set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a design for...

The period 1800-1825 was a great one for ‘patent’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture This chair, which transforms into a short set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a design for...

We are  delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with period upholstered Carpet steps A very charming and hi...

Two of their best sellers were the ‘Nelson Sideboard’ and the ‘Trafalgar Chair’ a metamorphic library chair. After the autumn of 1805, Morgan & Sanders renamed their premises Trafa...