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Metamorphic Library Chair

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.      
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Metamorphic Library Chair with Steps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
decorative library armchair which metamorphosises into a library steps. The chair has the original patinated
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20th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

English Metamorphic Library Chair with Steps
English Metamorphic Library Chair with Steps
H 34.85 in W 21.46 in D 26.38 in
Rare German Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair, Circa 1920's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Designed to enhance one's private library or study, this unique model of chair cleverly
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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

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
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Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fine Antique 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
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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 West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library
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Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Fine Vintage Hardwood Green Leather Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
library armchair which metamorphosizes into a library steps. The chair has the original patinated seat and
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20th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1830 Flamed Mahogany, metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps attributed to Gillows of
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Antique 1830s English William IV Chairs

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Hardwood

Pair of Hardwood Gilt Metal Empire Revival Metamorphic Library Steps Armchairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture. This chair, which transforms into a short set of steps for use with
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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 West Sussex, Pulborough
‘patent’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture This chair, which transforms into a short set of steps for use with
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Antique 18th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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 Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Mahogany Library Chair
Mahogany Library Chair
H 34 in W 23 in D 21 in
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
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bergere Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Solid Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Annville, PA
The Solid Mahogany Library Chair, also known as a metamorphic chair as created by Niagara Furniture
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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
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
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Club Chairs

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Bronze

Metamorphic Chairs
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A pair of George II design metamorphic library steps armchairs with shaped solid backs centered
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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
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
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Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

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
H 35 in W 18 in D 17 in
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
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Antique 1810s English Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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
H 35 in W 17 in D 20 in
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
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Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

Antique 1810 Attributed to Gillows Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
-1820 metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and
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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 West Sussex, Pulborough
metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by Gillows of
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Carved Oak 1890 Attributed to Gillows Metamorphic Library Armchair Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
metamorphic armchair which converts into a side table attributed to Gillow's of Lancaster and London. This
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century English Carved Walnut Coffee Table and Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
and practical antique ladder is functional as a chair, bench, or as a library ladder. Measures: 27.5
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Early 20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Brass

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Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
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20th Century English Leather Library Step or Stairs / Stepladder, Victorian
Located in Berlin, DE
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Antique English Victorian Library Stairs / Steps Carved Wood Foldable 1920s
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
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Library Stepladder in Wood, Leather and Brass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice library stepladder is made of wood and brass, the steps are trimmed in leather. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Ladders

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Brass

Library Stepladder in Wood, Leather and Brass
Library Stepladder in Wood, Leather and Brass
H 45.48 in W 17.33 in D 23.23 in
Antique Victorian Open Breakfront Open Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian oak open breakfront bookcase, Circa 1870 in date. The breakfront top above a frieze, the solid oak superbly carved with rosettes, above thre...
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases

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Antique Leather Brass Library Steps
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
The 19th-century French library step ladder is an ideal antique to enhance any space. With a semi-circular design and four stairs surrounding a central post, it exudes elegance. Thi...
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Antique Leather Brass Library Steps
Antique Leather Brass Library Steps
H 73.63 in W 17.72 in D 22.05 in
16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A George III design, mahogany four-step metamorphic library coffee table, with decorative gilt incised leather top and leathered steps opening to form a library step ladder on square...
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Metamorphic Library Steps
Metamorphic Library Steps
H 21.25 in W 35.25 in D 18 in
Black Forest Walnut Library Ladder
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut 3 step library ladder with carved branch design. (late 19th cent.)
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Black Forest Walnut Library Ladder
Black Forest Walnut Library Ladder
H 32.75 in W 19.5 in D 23 in
English Regency Metamorphic Library Ladder
Located in New York, 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)
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Tables

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Bronze

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.
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Antique 1810s English Regency Ladders

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Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Armchair
Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Armchair
H 36 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room or "boiseries" from the...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Panelling

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Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair or Steps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A good metamorphic English library chair or steps, after patented design by Morgan & Sanders. With
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

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Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair or Steps
Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair or Steps
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H 35.83 in W 17.72 in D 25.6 in
Regency Metamorphic Library Armchair, England, circa  1815
Located in Alexandria, VA
A  REGENCY  MAHOGANY  METAMORPHIC  LIBRARY  CHAIR CIRCA  1815 in  the  manner  of  Morgan
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Antique 1810s English Neoclassical Armchairs

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Mahogany

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
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Vintage 1950s British Armchairs

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Mahogany

Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Chair
Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Chair
H 32.75 in W 22.5 in D 43 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
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Antique Early 1900s European George III Chairs

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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
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Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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
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2010s Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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 Library Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century Regency cane metamorphic library chair.
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Antique 1820s Chairs

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Metamorphic Library Chair
Metamorphic Library Chair
H 34 in W 26.5 in D 25 in
Oak Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak metamorphic library steps/chair, the carved centre rail inscribed with initials K.J with a
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Antique Late 19th Century British Chairs

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Oak Metamorphic Library Chair
Oak Metamorphic Library Chair
H 35.5 in W 16.5 in L 35.5 in
Regency Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Well formed chair converting into library steps. Faded mahogany, England, circa 1820
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chairs

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Regency Metamorphic Library Chair
Regency Metamorphic Library Chair
H 30.91 in W 22.25 in D 24.81 in
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps a Very Useful Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
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Located in Darlington, GB
A highly elegant and unusual pair of simulated rosewood metamorphic armchairs, in George II style
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21st Century and Contemporary European George II Armchairs

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Rare Rosewood Metamorphic Library Chair by Charlotte Horstmann
By Charlotte Horstmann
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair with the label of Lady Diana Cooper
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
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George III mahogany oversized metamorphic library steps chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
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Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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METAMORPHIC MAHOGANY LIBRARY CHAIR
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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METAMORPHIC MAHOGANY LIBRARY CHAIR
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H 37 in W 22 in D 22 in
Antique Victorian Oak Metamorphic Chair / Library Steps
Located in London, GB
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Georgian Style Metamorphic Chippendale Chair and Library Steps
Located in Essex, MA
Metamorphic Georgian Style Chair which Becomes Library Steps --Well Carved and Selected Cuban
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Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Chairs

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Regency Metamorphic Chair Set Library Steps Armchair Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
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By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
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Located in Bristol, GB
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Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Located in Cheshire, GB
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H 32 in W 15 in D 16.5 in
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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Ornately Carved Gothic English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair Carpet Steps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Gothic circa 1850 metamorphic library steps
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Antique Gothic Revival Metamorphic Oak Library Chair, A.W. Pugin, circa 1860
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Gothic Revival Arts & Crafts metamorphic oak library steps/chair, A.W. Pugin, circa 1860
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Arts & Crafts Oak Metamorphic Chair/steps
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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Arts & Crafts Oak Metamorphic Chair/steps
Arts & Crafts Oak Metamorphic Chair/steps
H 33.86 in W 15.36 in L 33.86 in
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Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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Located in Annville, PA
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Mahogany Library Chair
H 34 in W 23 in D 21 in
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Located in Annville, PA
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Mahogany Library Chair
Mahogany Library Chair
H 34 in W 23 in D 21 in
Metamorphic English Regency Library Steps & Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
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Metamorphic Oak Arts & Craft Library Step/Chair
Located in London, GB
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Located in Essex, MA
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Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
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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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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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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

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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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Walnut Metamorphic Chair
Walnut Metamorphic Chair
H 34 in W 15 in D 19 in
English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts & Crafts Handmade
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
library steps chair A very good looking and well made piece, this is an early version of this chair, it
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Period Regency Metamorphic Library Steps and Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
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English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts & Crafts Carpet Line
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Located in Cheshire, GB
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Gothic Revival Oak Metamorphic Chair
Gothic Revival Oak Metamorphic Chair
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English Globe Desk by Morgan & Sanders
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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Mid-Century French Carved Beech Wood Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
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Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Side Table Brass Tread
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Very Fine Vintage Hardwood Green Leather Side Table Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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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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English Regency Metamorphic Armchair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English Regency mahogany metamorphic armchair, early 19th century. This chair transforms from a
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Brass

English Regency Metamorphic Armchair
English Regency Metamorphic Armchair
H 34.25 in W 21.75 in D 24 in
19th Century Oak Metamorphic Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Distinctive English 19th century metamorphic library step ladder/armchair constructed from oak
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19th Century Oak Metamorphic Armchair
19th Century Oak Metamorphic Armchair
H 35.04 in W 20.87 in D 29.14 in
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Located in London, GB
A superb dining suite that comprises a fine antique English Regency Metamorphic dining table in the
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Antique 1830s English Regency Dining Room Sets

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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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19th Century French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
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Oak

19th Century Victorian Pollard Oak Metamorphic Buffet Table
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rectangular Pollard Oak metamorphic buffet table of light rich colour. This charming buffet
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Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Console Tables

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Oak

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

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Beech

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

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Beech

Early 20th Century French Carved Chestnut Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern
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Early 20th Century French Country Ladders

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Chestnut

Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Ladder Chair from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library with this artisan-made fruitwood folding step ladder chair; crafted in Southern
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Early 20th Century French Country Ladders

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Walnut

Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps
Located in Chillerton, 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

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Metamorphic Library Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic metamorphic library chair available at 1stDibs. A metamorphic library chair — often made from wood, oak and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the metamorphic library chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A metamorphic library chair made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular.

How Much is a Metamorphic Library Chair?

A metamorphic library chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,600, while the lowest priced sells for $725 and the highest can go for as much as $19,929.

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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Metamorphic Library Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Metamorphic furniture is anything that transforms to perform more than one purpose. Historic examples include shepherd's chairs that turn into step stools and end tables that become music stands. You'll find a range of antique and vintage metamorphic furniture on 1stDibs.