Metamorphic Library Chair

A good metamorphic English library chair or steps, after patented design by Morgan & Sanders.

For a through examination of this type of chair, see “ The Regency Period Metamorphic Library Chair” by Clive Taylor

A 20th century mahogany metamorphic library chair, in the Regency style.

An early 20th century mahogany metamorphic library steps or chair in the Georgian.

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.

Totally unique Arts & crafts style metamorphic chair that turns into a set of library steps.

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...

A 19th century Regency cane metamorphic library chair.

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.

Well formed chair converting into library steps. Faded mahogany, England, circa 1820. Measurements as steps: Height 69 cm Width 101 cm Depth 54 cm.

A Regency style mahogany metamorphic library chair after an English model by Morgan and Sanders.

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 ...

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...

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...

The measurements of the chair in its library steps form: width 23" 58cm, depth 38" 96cm, height 28.5" 72cm.  

The side chair with turned back rails and legs converting to library steps.

George III mahogany oversized metamorphic library chair / steps.

A very unusual oak “metamorphic“ library chairs dating to the late 19th / early 20th century.

A well-crafted and versatile Victorian walnut metamorphic library chair, dating to the late 19th century.

EXCELLENT QUALITY METAMORPHIC MAHOGANY LIBRARY CHAIR WITH LEATHER STEPS AND SEAT.

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.

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...

Absolutely unique Regency style arm chair library step combo - a metamorphic chair Wow - have you seen any thing like this?

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...

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...

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 ...

This is a set of antique metamorphic library steps. An English, oak folding chair, dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1820.

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...

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 ...

Antique Gothic Revival Arts & Crafts metamorphic oak library steps/chair, A.W. Pugin, circa 1860.

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.

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.

This unadorned yet very attractive metamorphic oak Arts & Craft library step/chair features a simple floral corner design and brass trim and hardware.

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 ...

Distinctive English Regency style metamorphic library step ladder chair constructed from mahogany.

An exceptional English Regency inspired metamorphic library step ladder by Theodore Alexander.

Edwardian Metamorphic Library Steps or Chair Ladder A very useful piece, this handy little chair can be flipped over and turned into a small 4 step ladder, originally this typ...

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...

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...

Sanders was a highly innovative designer, patenting designs and improvements to “The Metamorphic Library Chair,” “The Imperial Dining Table” and “Merlin’s Mechanical Chair.”

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 ...

This beautifully crafted metamorphic library chair is made from solid walnut, prized for its rich color and fine grain.

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 A superb and useful piece, this roomy and comfortable Regency style chair can be flipped over and turned into a 4 step ladder The...

Metamorphic English Regency mahogany library chair attributed to Morgan and Sanders.

A wonderfully quirky metamorphic natural wood library chair, well made and incredibly practical.

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...

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...

With a simple folding mechanism, the chair easily transforms into a compact library ladder or step chair.

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

Rare and unique metamorphic library step chair featuring hand-carved dolphin arm supports in a neoclassical taste.

Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...

'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 “...

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a splendid focal point in classic or eclectic decors. The indented frame in golden cryst...

Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...

An exceptional pair of Arts and Crafts hand-hammered and hand-wrought iron gates with scrolling floral decoration to the top with some of the widest tight scroll work decoration I ha...

Italian Murano glass monumental multi-tier chandelier crafted during the nineteen sixties showcases theatrical, festive Venetian Baroque revival lighting design by Giovanni Dalla Fin...

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.

Created by one of the great masters of bas relief sculpture in America, John Flanagan, this profile depiction of the goddess Aphrodite was used as the model for the famous "Aphrodite...

Wooden double doors with tripartite glass windows and three panels in the lower section as well as coloured glazed panes with rose decorations.

This elegant Edwardian Neoclassical knockdown armoire is masterfully crafted from rich mahogany wood and adorned with exquisite fruitwood inlaid detailing. The striking facade featur...

A fabulous example of a French fruitwood box carved beautifully carved into the form of a trunk. Look closely at the amazing detail, the side handles, the leather stitching, the l...

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 ...

Grand 17th C. Viennese Baroque Archway Wood Door Surround Architectural Element . Outstanding workmanship of the Masters of the Craft. Large Carved wood black, tone down red and Gilt...

Oversized Moroccan candle glass lantern from Marrakesh, clear and multicolored glass adorned with filigree Moorish designs. High end traditional Moroccan hurricane candle lantern han...

Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...