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Metamorphic Ladder Chair

19th Century French Metamorphic Beech Ladder Chair with Four Steps
Located in Dallas, TX
ladder chair. Crafted in Southern France circa 1880, the multi functional piece seamlessly transitions
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

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Beech

French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps a Very Useful Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps A very useful piece, this handy little
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Antique Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Ladders

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Oak

Walnut Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century walnut metamorphic chair, with pierced back above solid seat the chair opens into a
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Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Metamorphic Chair
Walnut Metamorphic Chair
$1,098 Sale Price / item
45% Off
H 35 in W 18 in D 17 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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Oak

19th century oak metamorphic chair
19th century oak metamorphic chair
$1,935
H 35 in W 17 in D 20 in
Early 20th Century German French Metamorphic Library Steps Farmhouse Chair 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a Pine Metamorphic chair, it can be used either as a normal chair or when the top is
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Wood

Metamorphic Chair Regency Shield Back Library Ladder
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely unique Regency style shield back arm chair library step combo - a metamorphic chair Wow
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Vintage 1980s Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Folding Ladder Chair, Vienna, 1900s
Located in Vienna, AT
A metamorphic Arts & Crafts multi-functional convertible natural wood chair, dated around 1900
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Brass

Metamorphic Ladder Table Set Mahogany Library Steps
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Metamorphic table which converts to library steps Very practical piece of furniture - two pieces
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Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Regency Metamorphic Chair in Mahogany - Libary Steps Ladder
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely unique Regency style arm chair library step combo - a metamorphic chair Wow - have you
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Vintage 1980s Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

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Metamorphic Regency Style Dining Chair Library Steps Ladder
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
. Absolutely unique Regency Harp Back style arm chair library step combo. Wow - have you seen any thing like
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2010s Regency Armchairs

Metamorphic Vintage Dutch Colonial Teak Wood Step Ladder Folding Side Chair
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indonesian teak wood Dutch Colonial metamorphic ladder chair from the midcentury period
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Ladders

Materials

Teak

Metamorphic Chair and Ladder
Located in Essex, MA
A metamorphic walnut chair which converts into a step ladder. The hinged ladder back flips over to
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Antique 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Metamorphic Chair and Ladder
Metamorphic Chair and Ladder
H 35.25 in W 15 in D 14.25 in
19th Century Painted Metamorphic Chair and Ladder
Located in Essex, MA
A late 19th century metamorphic chair land adder, in old white and green paint, the square back
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Antique 19th Century American Ladders

Materials

Wood

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
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Mid-20th Century Indian Ladders

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
France circa 1890, the antique metamorphic chair features four carved ladders in the back; the double
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Oak

Oak metamorphic chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century oak metamorphic chair, with spindle back above solid seat the chair opens into a
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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, the shaped back with central circular carved detail. Above
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Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Metamorphic Chair
Walnut Metamorphic Chair
H 34 in W 15 in D 19 in
Gothic Revival Oak Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century oak metamorphic chair, with pierced back above solid seat the chair opens into a
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Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Oak

Gothic Revival Oak Metamorphic Chair
Gothic Revival Oak Metamorphic Chair
H 32.5 in W 17 in D 18 in
Metamorphic Oak Arts & Craft Library Step/Chair
Located in London, GB
This unadorned yet very attractive metamorphic oak Arts & Craft library step/chair features a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Ladders

Materials

Oak

Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts metamorphic kitchen chair and library steps A very useful piece, this handy
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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps a Very Useful Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps A very useful piece, this handy little
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Walnut

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.
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Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Gothic Revival Metamorphic Chair and Step Ladder
Located in Essex, MA
A well made and detailed Gothic Revival metamorphic combination chair and step ladder in carved oak
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Antique 1870s American Gothic Revival Chairs

Materials

Metal

English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts & Crafts Carpet Line
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Arts & Crafts circa 1890 English oak metamorphic
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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
folding wooden library chair, a rare vintage item found in the "lagu selection," stands out with its
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Theodore Alexander Regency Mahogany Arm Chair Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional English Regency inspired metamorphic library step ladder by Theodore Alexander
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Late 20th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive English Regency style metamorphic library step ladder chair constructed from mahogany
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20th Century Italian Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Mahogany

Vintage French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
France circa 1980, the metamorphic chair features three carved ladders in the back; the double-function
Category

Late 20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Cherry

Early 20th Century English Country House Oak Metamorphic Step Ladder Chair
Located in London, GB
20th century metamorphic chair. This chairs metaphorically changes into a 3-step ladder as shown in the
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Ladders

Materials

Oak

Oak Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak metamorphic chair, in Jacobean style the panelled back with pierced decoration with scrolling
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Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Oak

Oak Metamorphic Chair
Oak Metamorphic Chair
H 37 in W 17 in D 19.5 in
Gothic Oak Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Gothic oak metamorphic chair, with carved back above solid oak seat the chair opens into a sturdy
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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Ladders

Gothic Oak Metamorphic Chair
Gothic Oak Metamorphic Chair
H 34.5 in W 16.5 in D 16 in
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edwardian metamorphic library chair or library steps A very useful piece, this handy little
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Ladders

Metamorphic Library Chair and Steps 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A wonderfully quirky metamorphic natural wood library chair, well made and incredibly practical
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Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Brass

Metamorphic Library Chair and Steps 19th Century
Metamorphic Library Chair and Steps 19th Century
H 32.88 in W 15.16 in D 14.18 in
Metamorphic Eastlake Oak Chair Library Steps, American, circa 1870
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nice and sturdy Eastlake style metamorphic chair and step ladder with carved flowers on the side
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Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Ladders

Materials

Oak

Vintage French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder
Located in Miami, FL
France circa 1950, the metamorphic chair features three carved ladders in the back; the double-function
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Indian Vintage Metamorphic Step Ladder Carved Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian vintage metamorphic carved side chair from the mid-20th century, with mother of pearl
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Mid-20th Century Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Ornately Carved Side Panels
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Victorian metamorphic library steps side
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs

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Hardwood

Metamorphic Chair/Ladder
Located in Tacoma, WA
Rare and very unusual metamorphic English chair that turns into a ladder. Steps are leather when
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Metamorphic Chair/Ladder
Metamorphic Chair/Ladder
H 34.5 in W 24 in D 17 in
19th Century Metamorphic Chair, Library Steps
Located in Culver City, CA
This Arts and Crafts carved oak metamorphic chair with pierced decoration on the back supports has
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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Metal

19th Century Metamorphic Chair, Library Steps
19th Century Metamorphic Chair, Library Steps
H 35.5 in W 16.75 in D 15.13 in
Late 19th Century French Elm Wooden Metamorphic Library Chair Step
Located in Raalte, NL
Antique French elm wooden library steps that can be folded as a chair and reinforced with metal
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Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Elm

Old French Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps, circa 1900
Located in Raalte, NL
Old French painted pine metamorphic kitchen chair and library steps, from circa 1900. The
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Antique Early 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Oak Metamorphic Library Chair Arts & Crafts Ladder Steps
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive 19th century Arts & Crafts well carved oak metamorphic library chair, England
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Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

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Materials

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VINTAGE ART NOUVEAU STYLE 166 CM TALL BRASS TOPPED HARDWOOD LIBRARY STEPs
$1,921 Sale Price
20% Off
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Located in Round Top, TX
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Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle
$1,600
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Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
$1,440 / set
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$4,268
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Oak Art Deco Modernist Magazine Rack by Frits Spanjaard, 1920s
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20% Off
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Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
$79,658 / item
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Metamorphic Ladder Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic metamorphic ladder chair available at 1stDibs. A metamorphic ladder chair — often made from wood, oak and hardwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a metamorphic ladder chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A metamorphic ladder chair, designed in the Arts and Crafts, Folk Art or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Metamorphic Ladder Chair?

Prices for a metamorphic ladder chair start at $394 and top out at $4,311 with the average selling for $1,455.
Questions About Metamorphic Ladder Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.

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