Arts and Crafts Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome solid mahogany metamorphic library chair that converts into a step ladder made in the English Arts and Crafts style.
Brass
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
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.
Mahogany
English Metamorphic Library Chair with Steps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Hardwood
Walnut Library Steps Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
A well-crafted and versatile Victorian walnut metamorphic library chair, dating to the late 19th century.
Walnut
Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Metamorphic Bench
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Enter the Regency era metamorphic library chair/bench (chairs are more common than benches)!
Brass
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?
Wood
$1,600
H 39 in W 15 in D 15 in
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
$2,670
H 37.6 in W 17.56 in D 30.4 in
VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 HARDWOOD, LEATHER & BRASS METAMORPHIC CHAiR LIBRARY STEPS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 ...
Brass
Set of Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Susan Stuart (ibid.), discusses ‘ladders for libraries and ‘step’ or metamorphic chairs’ in Vol.
Leather, Mahogany
$5,409
H 33.86 in W 17.92 in D 18.51 in
LOVELY SUPER RARE ANTiQUE 1882 DATED OWL CARVED METAMORPHIC LIBRARY STEPS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning set of Metamorphic Library which have been hand carved with Owl's and dated 1882 P...
Hardwood
$1,185
H 35.75 in W 21 in D 21 in
Regency Style Metamorphic Cane Seat Library Chair, Steps, by Bittner, Louisville
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous c. early 20th Century Regency style metamorphic chair with cane seat, made by Bitter of Louisville, KY.
Wood
$2,259
H 34.45 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
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 steps chair in oak with period upholstered Carpet steps.
Hardwood
$2,533
H 34.26 in W 16.93 in D 17.13 in
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 steps chair in oak with William Morris Carpet steps A very charming and highly ...
Upholstery, Oak
$5,272
H 34.45 in W 23.43 in D 23.63 in
Fine Vintage Hardwood Green Leather Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this large and collectable vintage metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps with leather upholstered steps A good looking well mad...
Leather, Hardwood
$15,065
H 36.23 in W 21.46 in D 23.63 in
Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Hardwood
$8,902 / set
H 35.63 in W 25.6 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Hardwood Gilt Metal Empire Revival Metamorphic Library Steps Armchairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Hardwood
$10,956
H 35.04 in W 23.63 in D 22.64 in
Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Leather, Walnut
$14,400
H 44 in W 26.5 in D 32 in
English Victorian Period Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair w/ Footrest, 1865
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
Leather, Mahogany
$7,550
H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 41.74 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 Morgan and Sanders, Catherine St, London - a chair that converts into library steps.
Mahogany
$960
H 34 in W 16.75 in D 17 in
Early 20th Century German French Metamorphic Library Steps Farmhouse Chair 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
See also the folding process in the video. The Metamorphic Chair can also be found in Libraries so perhaps you could use this in your office or Library, it is in used but good condi...
Wood
$73,489
H 159.85 in W 59.45 in D 74.02 in
A Regency extending dining table by Morgan & Sanders, suppliers to Lord Nelson
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
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...
Mahogany
$2,259
H 34.45 in W 16.54 in D 16.74 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 steps chair in oak with period upholstered Carpet steps A very charming and hi...
Oak
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.
Mahogany
Regency Metamorphic Library Armchair, England, circa 1815
Located in Alexandria, VA
For a through examination of this type of chair, see “ The Regency Period Metamorphic Library Chair” by Clive Taylor
Mahogany
Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
A 20th century mahogany metamorphic library chair, in the Regency style.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 34.26 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 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.
Mahogany
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 good quality piece retaining the original felt lining to the four steps.
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.
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 Library Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century Regency cane metamorphic library chair.
Cane
Oak Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak metamorphic library steps/chair, the carved centre rail inscribed with initials K.J with a solid oak seat above pierced scroll supports with foliate decoration.
Oak
Regency Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Well formed chair converting into library steps. Faded mahogany, England, circa 1820. Measurements as steps: Height 69 cm Width 101 cm Depth 54 cm.
Mahogany
Sold
H 35 in W 24 in D 24 in
Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair with Four Leather Lined Steps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Regency style mahogany metamorphic library chair after an English model by Morgan and Sanders.
Mahogany, Cane
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
Sold
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
Rare Rosewood Metamorphic Library Chair by Charlotte Horstmann
By Charlotte Horstmann
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous Hong Kong colonial rosewood library chair copied from a 19th century piece by noted custom antique dealer Charlotte Horstmann. Exceptional quality piece made for a discernin...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 35 in W 23 in D 24 in
Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair with the label of Lady Diana Cooper
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
The measurements of the chair in its library steps form: width 23" 58cm, depth 38" 96cm, height 28.5" 72cm.
Mahogany
Sold
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
George III mahogany oversized metamorphic library steps chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
George III mahogany oversized metamorphic library chair / steps.
Sold
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Antique 20th Century Metamorphic Oak Library Chair, England, C.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very unusual oak “metamorphic“ library chairs dating to the late 19th / early 20th century.
Oak
METAMORPHIC MAHOGANY LIBRARY CHAIR
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
EXCELLENT QUALITY METAMORPHIC MAHOGANY LIBRARY CHAIR WITH LEATHER STEPS AND SEAT.
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Oak Metamorphic Chair / Library Steps
Located in London, GB
A charming and beautifully designed antique Victorian oak metamorphic chair / library steps. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period.
Oak
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 Mahogany --Flips Over and Opens to Transform into Usable, Study Leather Covered Libr...
Mahogany
Regency Metamorphic Chair Set Library Steps Armchair Mahogany
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?
Mahogany
Antique French Country Made Metamorphic Chair / Library Steps
Located in Bristol, GB
Rustic wooden farmhouse adaptable occasional chair/steps A one-off handmade piece, rustic yet elegant. Ingeniously converts into a handy set of steps. In good vintage order with...
Wood
19th Century Belgian Metamorphic Library Step Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
Closed: 32 ½” high x 16” wide x 17 ½” deep (seat height 17”) Open: 31 ¼” high x 16” wide x 29 ½” deep A beautifully restored work of folk furniture with a planar austerity that D...
Oak
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
Sold
H 37.21 in W 17.92 in D 14.38 in
Set of Antique Metamorphic Library Steps, English, Oak, Folding Chair, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of antique metamorphic library steps. An English, oak folding chair, dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1820.
Oak
Sold
H 44.1 in W 19.69 in D 21.07 in
Sublime Hand Carved Restored Metamorphic Library Steps into Chair with Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for this lovely hand carved metamorphic library steps into a side chair with matching footstool I have bought maybe 2-3 sets of these in my time, I’ve se...
Teak
Sold
H 34.65 in W 16.74 in D 17.92 in
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 chair in hand carved oak with original carpet upholstered steps A very charming ...
Oak
Sold
H 34 in W 24 in D 19 in
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.
Oak
Arts & Crafts Oak Metamorphic Chair/steps
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Arts & Crafts Metamorphic chair / library steps with a pierced motif to the back, opens when the locking rod to the side is lifted into a sturdy well constructed set steps.
Oak
Metamorphic English Regency Library Steps & Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
When the slide lock on the bottom back of the chair is released, the hinged chair unfolds into steps with tooled leather treads to reach the higher bookshelves in the library.
Mahogany, Leather
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.
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 ...
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.
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Sold
H 34.5 in W 34 in D 21.5 in
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.
Mahogany
Sold
H 33.47 in W 16.54 in D 20.67 in
English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts & Crafts Handmade
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Arts & Crafts circa 1890 English oak metamorphic library steps chair A very good looking and well made piece, this is an early ver...
Oak
Sold
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
English Globe Desk by Morgan & Sanders
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sanders was a highly innovative designer, patenting designs and improvements to “The Metamorphic Library Chair,” “The Imperial Dining Table” and “Merlin’s Mechanical Chair.”
Sold
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
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 o...
Large Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Metamorphic library chair or library steps A superb and useful piece, this roomy and comfortable Regency style chair can be flipped over and turned into a 4 step ladder The...
Leather
19th Century Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
Metamorphic English Regency mahogany library chair attributed to Morgan and Sanders.
Mahogany, Reed
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.
Brass
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 incorporates two pieces of furniture into one fascinating piece. This chair is easily able to...
Leather, Wood
19th Century Oak Metamorphic Library Step Chair
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century oak metamorphic library step chair in the Victorian Gothic style, the chair having a well carved back incorporating a coat of arms and at the centre of the shaped back p...
Oak
Sold
H 36.03 in W 18.12 in D 24.02 in
Stunning Antique Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely antique Victorian pine metamorphic library steps chair in oak A very charming and highly collectable piece, designed as an at home library st...
Oak
Sold
H 38.82 in W 24.22 in D 23.04 in
Ltd Edition Stewart Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic Library Steps Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, highly collectable, Limited Edition 52/150 Steward Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic library steps armchair made fr...
Oak
Sold
H 33.86 in W 15.95 in D 18.9 in
Period Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Bookcase Steps into Metamorphic Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in hand carved oak A very charming and highly collectable piece, designed as an at...
Oak
Sold
H 32.88 in W 15.95 in D 18.12 in
Sublime Hand Carved Victorian Restored Metamorphic Library Steps into Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved late Victorian circa 1880-1890 metamorphic library steps into a side chair I have bought maybe 2-3 sets of these in my t...
Oak
Regency Style Metamorphic Armchair and Library Step Stair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely Regency style armchair... or is it? Sit and read your latest recipe, or flip the back, creating a step to reach the best recipes on the highest shelf! Clever and stately...
Sold
H 34.26 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
English 19th Century Regency Mahogany Library Steps Ladder Metamorphic Armchair
By Morgan & Sanders
Located in Firenze, IT
The English mahogany metamorphic chair now in our collection is nearly identical to the original Morgan & Saunders one that is part of old library furnishings at the Trinity College ...
Metal
Sold
H 32.49 in W 16.15 in D 18.31 in
Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Mid Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with period carvings to the back A very charming and highly collecta...
Oak
Sold
H 22.84 in W 16.15 in D 11.82 in
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 table in mahogany with period ornately carved side panels and original carpet steps ...
Hardwood
English Regency Metamorphic Library Step Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and unique metamorphic library step chair featuring hand-carved dolphin arm supports in a neoclassical taste.
Wood
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 supports, the sweeping back support turning down to block shape feet, American, circa...
Oak
Sold
H 37.8 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Ornately Carved Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely antique Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in hand carved oak A very charming and highly collectable piece, designed as an at home lib...
Oak
19th Century Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A 19th century oak gothic revival metamorphic library chair which fold into a set of steps with family crest on back shield in good condition.
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.
Crystal, Iron
$911Sale Price / item|26% Off
H 37.01 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Art Nouveau Chair, Walnut Wood, Restored Upholstery, Germany, 1900
Located in Hannover, DE
An Art Nouveau chair whose shape and design perfectly reflect this art period. Finely crafted walnut wood covered with a dark, fine glaze. This chair has been artfully restored and r...
Wood, Nutwood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Safe box. Iron. XIX century. Rectangular safe made of iron, with a rectangular base, two handles on the sides and classicist-influenced molding decorations on the fronts and top. It...
Other, Iron
Victorian Internal Door with Stained Glass
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
You can imagine this Victorian internal door with stained glass situated in a period kitchen or in the entrance hall of a traditional Victorian townhouse. This mahogany door is over ...
Lead
$2,300
H 4.7 in W 7.4 in D 4.3 in
Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in North Miami, FL
1900s Jugendstil golden and silver brass jewelry casket with blue velvet-lined interior by Erhard & Söhne, Germany By: Erhard & Söhne Material: brass, copper, metal, velvet, zinc Te...
Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
Lovely Louis XIV Style Chaise Lounge
By Coco Chanel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Louis XIV-style chaise lounge, circa 60's. This piece retains its original baby blue wide wale corduroy fabric in presentable condition-some light spots on one side of the dou...
Upholstery, Walnut
$857
H 57.09 in Dm 22.84 in
20th Century English Leather Library Step or Stairs / Stepladder, Victorian
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century English leather library step or stairs / stepladder, Victorian. Solid wood mahogany stained. English library manager / stepladder 20th century, Victorian. Four step w...
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench
Located in Forney, TX
A fascinating metamorphic table / chair English oak monk's bench from the early 20th century. Having a circular tabletop with molded edge and decorative carvings to the reverse, ...
Oak
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$10,425Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 118.12 in Dm 61.03 in
20th Century Art Nouveau Style Iron Spiral Staircase
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th Century Art Nouveau style spiral staircase from Spain in good condition and easy to assemble. This stair belonged to an old Factory in Spain, that closed at the end of the 2...
Iron
Italian Art Deco Black velvet Convertible Chaise Longue
Located in Miami, FL
Particular and unique chaise lounge from the 1940s in Art Deco style in precious black velvet . The feet are in turned solid wood and black lacquered with working wheels. You can ope...
Velvet, Wood
$479,345
H 16.15 in W 28.35 in D 20.48 in
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket
Located in London, GB
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket English, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 72cm, depth 52cm Exceptionally fine and richly adorned, this beau...
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
French 19th Century Silver Plated Casket
Located in London, GB
The whole casket is richly decorated. Standing on lions paw feet adorned with baroque motifs the scene on top depicts cupid stood beside two lovers (possibly) Daphne and Apollo. The ...
Silver Plate
$61,605Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
Rose Tarlow Walnut Dayton Hall Library Step Ladder
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large rustic walnut library step ladder designed by Rose Tarlow Melrose House, Beverly Hills, California The step ladder features a sturdy walnut frame with thick patinated forged ir...
Iron
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The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.