Metamorphic Furniture

This table reflects the George II French style and fascination for metamorphic furniture as favored in the 1730s for fashionable London parlors and reception rooms.

Dating from the mid 18th century, this piece is a fine example of the "neat and plain" style with its straight Marlborough legs and restrained molding and decoration yet features the...

Fantastic piece of labeled 19th century London made metamorphic furniture in recently tufted leather by J.

The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree. Metamorphic Furniture When it comes to m...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super piece of early 20th century metamorphic furniture, the BCM Adapt Table cab be used as either a bo...

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...

A rare surviving example of Georgian metamorphic furniture with exceptional originality, elegant proportions and outstanding practicality.

In 1970, Gabriella’s daughter, Elisabetta, began her collaboration in the famous "Plurimi" series, the name of which is a tribute to Emilio Vedova. These "metamorphic" furniture piec...

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 ...

Metamorphic coffee table in mahogany with leather inset steps. U.K circa 1960. H 45cm/71cm x W 69cm x D 42cm

Fabulous metamorphic coffee/dining table in teak. Extended dimensions - H 70cm x W 141cm x D 112cm. U.K circa 1960. H 57cm x W 141cm x D 60cm

A George III design, mahogany four-step metamorphic library coffee table, with decorative gilt incised leather top and leathered steps opening to form library steps on square brass c...

English round top oak table with undershelf that doubles as chair seat when top is folded back, metamorphically speaking. Wonderful sunbleached surface to top and patinated dark bog...

An exceptional antique English Regency metamorphic executive desk In the manner of Wooton Desk Co. England, Circa 1860s Gorgeous book-matched burl wood, with embossed leather top,...

An early English Carolean metamorphic table from the reign of Charles II in desirable bog oak having a boarded top over an undertier on sturdy turned legs joined by lower square sect...

This is a metamorphic oak bar/ cabinet, with a rise and fall mechanism lifting the table top fitted with assorted glassware. circa 1920. All original.

English Regency mahogany metamorphic library table/steps with hinged top & lion finial on a scrolled base. (with registry tag for J. Brodey, Bristol, dated March 12, 1851)

Very rare metamorphic table made of wood and glass and bronze circa 1900-1920. All original. Beautiful in details, working perfect.

A rare English Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Chest with a slide out drawer that reveals a drafting slope. Chest has the original cast iron handles.. The chest is constructed from bea...

Metamorphic nightstand by Studio Christinekalia Dimensions: W 45 x D 50 x H 36 cm.

Rare English early 19th century mahogany campaign pembroke/writing table, having top and two drop leaves with thumb molded edge, with hinged top revealing a writing and dressing tabl...

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

With horizontal tablet crestrail with scrolled ends over down scrolled arms raised on saber legs, chair folds forward to form a ladder.

Rare George III mahogany metamorphic library steps/stool having nicely patinated olive leather seat, the mahogany frame of well constructed form, the leather seat lifting to reveal a...

Pair of English adjustable brass lamps.... very unique..... the shade moves with the neck of the lamp..... newly rewired with silk covered cord and new sockets

This beautifully crafted metamorphic library chair is made from solid walnut, prized for its rich color and fine grain. Designed to combine elegance with utility, the piece transform...

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

The first image, by Rudolph Ackermann in 1811, showed a Morgan and Sanders chair, while the second was of a Gillows chair in 1834. What does metamorphic mean, in this context? The w...

Metamorphic Side Table by Alexander Lotersztain Limited Edition. Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 50 cm. Materials: Grigio Carnico Marble, Red Pilbara Marble, Verdi Alpi Marble, Nero Marq...

A beautifully hand crafted Olive leather tufted Bench with a Mahogany frame. The Top tilts up revealing a set of 5 Library Stairs. The stairs lock into place and a lower pull out s...

Metamorphic Embroidered Fire Screen Occasional Table A Superb expertly hand embroidered tabletop which tilts and can be turned into a very attractive fire screen The top has a prote...

Early 19th Century English desk or dining table by renowned cabinet maker J Kendell & Co of Yorkshire.  In figured mahogany with a rich patina the table is in desk form with two fit...

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 $...

We are is delighted to offer for sale this large and collectable vintage metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps with Berger seat and leather upholstered steps A go...

A versatile Dutch architect’s desk from the late 1700s. This mahogany desk has an adjustable tilt-top drafting surface with six distinct height options. The writing surface is 32 ¼”H...

Early 20th century metamorphic mahogany occasional table circa 1920. Well designed piece of furniture from the 1920's that has multiple uses around the home. 

A stylish and extremely well made vintage Swedish walnut metamorphic console / dining table. This was made in Sweden in the 1950’s for the Nordiska Kompaniet retail store. It is of ...

A very rare and rather ingenious compact metamorphic table by designer Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold. The table can be either a coffee, center table (H53cm) or dining table at 7...

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...

An Anglo-Chinese padouk metamorphic architect’s table, this apparently simple table is an infinitely versatile desk. The rectangular top has a moulded edge. It opens to create a la...

This is a fascinating piece of folk furniture. With the chair atop the table, it performs as a high chair. Flip the seat down on its hinges, and it is transformed into a table and ch...

19th century victorian walnut metamorphic dumb waiter circa 1880. Rectangular top with shaped decorative edging.  Top rises up to form 3 serving surfaces.  Carved trestle ends, unit...

Antique French metamorphic baker’s table/ shelf. Table H 33” W 57.5” D 32.75”base 40.5”. Each panel 11.25” by 31.5”

Absolutely unique Regency style shield back arm chair library step combo - a metamorphic chair Wow - have you seen any thing like this? Great space saving piece with double purpose P...

A set of Regency mahogany metamorphic library steps, this sturdy armchair unfolds to reveal four leather-inset steps which rest on the cresting rail. It has a generous seat with a fi...

19th century metamorphic camphor writing slope circa 1890. Here we have a fine quality campaign tambour table top desk made in camphor wood. Many features to this brass bound desk....

This fine classical regency table shows all the signs of a London cabinet making firm. The proportions are great being not overly large but it carries weight and looks masculine and ...

Beautifully constructed in Campaign style in honeyed light brown wood, the table features a hinged flip top that opens to a desk with a light brown leather writing surface and slotte...

Silver-Mounted Rosewood Metamorphic Flute Gentlemens Walking Stick. Appears unmarked. The spherical pommel chased with spiral reeds, the upper portion a flute with silvered fitting...

Early 20th century metamorphic oak desk, the moulded edge square top which lifts up and the front drops down, to reveal a nice fitted interior with various drawers and compartments, ...

An unusual metamorphic centre table in Walnut satinwood and various exotic timbers. The table reduces to a coffee or low table by splitting in the middle of the base and rotating, al...

A charming and beautifully designed antique metamorphic coffee table / library steps. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s period. It is of fine quality and has...