Early 20th Century Metamorphic Library Step Ladder w/ Exposed Brass Hardware
Located in Memphis, TN
A well-considered metamorphic library ladder, designed to fold into a compact, sculptural form when not in use.
Brass
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 chair can be flipped over and turned into a small 4 step ladder, originally this ty...
Oak
Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With horizontal tablet crestrail with scrolled ends over down scrolled arms raised on saber legs, chair folds forward to form a ladder.
Other
Georgian Metamorphic Library Steps/Stool
Located in Greenwich, CT
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...
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
This beautifully crafted metamorphic library chair is made from solid walnut, prized for its rich color and fine grain.
Walnut
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..
Leather, Wood
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 flipped over it transforms into a step ladder.
Wood
Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Oak
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 ...
Fabric, Wood
English Regency Metamorphic Library Ladder
Located in Queens, NY
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)
Bronze
19th Century Metamorphic Library Table/Ladder
Located in East Hampton, NY
Metamorphic library table......measurements of unfolded library: 83" in height, 59" in width, 18.75" in depth
Oak
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 - have you seen any thing like this? Great space saving piece with double purpose P...
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 seen any thing like this? Great space saving piece with double purpose Perfect for t...
Wood, Mahogany
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.
Brass
Antique Regency Library Metamorphic Library Steps Table Oxblood Leather Ladder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime original Regency circa 1810-1820 fully restored metamorphic library steps table with oxblood leather steps This is an important an...
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Metamorphic Chair Ladder in Solid Pine, Northern Europe, circa 1900
Located in Helsinki, FI
A charming and highly functional antique metamorphic library chair, crafted in solid wood and designed with both practicality and character in mind. This versatile piece effortlessly...
Pine
Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime original George III circa 1820 lightly restored metamorphic library desk / writing table which converts into a library bookcase ladder...
Leather, Hardwood
Painted Folk Art Chair-Ladder with Bird Motif, Dated 1830
Located in New York, NY
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...
Wood
Metamorphic Regency Style Dining Chair Library Steps Ladder
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Please come and view in our Herfordshire antiques warehouse just 20 mins north of London. Absolutely unique Regency Harp Back style arm chair library step combo. Wow - have you see...
Metamorphic Ladder
By Old Company Label Present
Located in Rochester, NY
Early folding collapsible ladder. Remnant of original paper label on top step. Beautifully aged patina and color to wood and metal from many years of use. Structurally strong and sta...
Antique American Wood and Iron Architectonic Metamorphic Ladder
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American patent metamorphic ladder with oak framework, maple steps, iron hinges, rods, straps and rivets.
Iron
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 for the price of one Great for a library Top off table and library steps finished in ...
Wood
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H 34 in W 17.5 in L 34 in
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.
Teak
19th Century French Metamorphic Beech Ladder Chair with Four Steps
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library, study, or reading nook with this ingenious 19th-century French metamorphic ladder chair. Crafted in Southern France circa 1880, the multi functional piece seamles...
Beech
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.
Wood
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H 34 in W 17.75 in D 17 in
19th Century French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern France circa 1890, the antique metamorphic chair features four carved ladders in the...
Oak
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H 30 in W 20.75 in D 13 in
Mid-Century French Carved Beech Wood Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this elegant antique folding step ladder. Crafted in France circa 1970, the metamorphic folding library steps stands on turned stretcher-joined legs ...
Beech
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H 36.25 in W 17.5 in D 22 in
19th Century French Oak Metamorphic Folding Library Ladder or Step Stool
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century French oak metamorphic library ladder or step stool, France, c. 1890's.
Mahogany, Oak
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H 35.4 in W 17.3 in D 15.7 in
Arts and Crafts Metamorphic Library Chair Steps Ladder Moycor Art Design
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Function and Form: The Metamorphic Library Chair in the arts and crafts style A clever, dual-purpose Metamorphic Library Step Chair (likely 20th century) Converts easily from a chair...
Hardwood
Walnut Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century walnut metamorphic chair, with pierced back above solid seat the chair opens into a sturdy set of library steps. Dimensions: Height 35 inches height to seat 17.5 inc...
Walnut
Oak metamorphic chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century oak metamorphic chair, with spindle back above solid seat the chair opens into a sturdy set of Library steps. Dimensions Height 34.5 Inches height to seat 17.5 Inches Wi...
Oak
Walnut Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century walnut metamorphic chair, the shaped back with central circular carved detail. Above the solid seat, raised up on square supports united by stretchers. The chair opens i...
Walnut
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 sturdy set of Library steps. Dimensions Height 35 Inches height to seat 17.5 Inches Widt...
Oak
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 sturdy set of Library steps with unusual leather treads. Dimensions Height 32.5 Inches...
Oak
18th Century Metamorphic Table and Steps
Located in Tetbury, England
Mahogany throughout, raised on its original leather castor, heavily worn, the table open to seven individual treads with bronze supports. Original with minor historic repairs. ...
Mahogany
19th Century English Mahogany Metamorphic Stool Steps
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive set of 19th century mahogany Metamorphic library steps in the form of a Stool raised on square legs and stretchers Measure: (Depth Of Top - 11.5in).
Mahogany
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 simple floral corner design and brass trim and hardware. This useful and well-proportion...
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 little chair can be flipped over and turned into a small 4 step ladder, originally this ...
Period Regency Metamorphic Library Steps and Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A period Regency Metamorphic library steps, a type of archaic dual-use furniture, which consists of a small folding staircase that can be transformed into chair or (in this instance)...
Brass
Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool A very useful piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool A very useful piece, this handy little stool can be flipped over and turned into a small 3 step ladder, originally this type of stool was use...
Walnut
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1960, this clever piece combines form and function in the Louis XIII style. Built of walnut with a warm, hand-rubbed patina, the metamorphic stool features a ...
Walnut
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H 35.44 in W 17.52 in D 16.34 in
Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps for Large Bookcases
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak A very charming and highly collectable piece, designed as an at home ...
Oak
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 chair can be flipped over and turned into a small 4 step ladder, originally this type ...
Walnut
Pair of Italian Turned Wood Metamorphic Library Steps, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The steps folding over to be concealed within the framework, turned legs and stretchers, the steps with molded edges. When folded the depth of the steps is 14 inches.
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H 32.5 in W 16.5 in D 16 in
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.
Mahogany
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H 34.45 in W 17.52 in L 34.45 in
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 library steps chair with carpet upholstery to the step side A very good looking a...
Oak
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