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Metamorphic Vintage Design Chair

Ltd Edition Stewart Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic Library Steps Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
best-looking chair I have ever seen and certainly the most decorative library steps. The design is
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20th Century English Victorian Chairs

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Oak

Ornately Carved Gothic English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair Carpet Steps
Located in GB
collectable piece, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of
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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original
Located in GB
chair in oak with period carvings to the back A very charming and highly collectable piece, designed
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Antique 1850s English High Victorian Chairs

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Oak

Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
listing. The period 1800-1825 was a great one for ‘patent’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture This chair, which
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Antique 1830s English William IV Chairs

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Hardwood

Fine Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in GB
, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to
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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 GB
, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to
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Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Hardwood Gilt Metal Empire Revival Metamorphic Library Steps Armchairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
’ 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

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Hardwood

Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
‘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

English Labeled Late 19th c. Metamorphic Mahogany Foot Stool
By J. Sinclair, Liverpool 1
Located in Hudson, NY
and cane. Designed to change its profile from a low gout stool with a foot rest to a larger ottoman
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Revival Footstools

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Antique 1810 Attributed to Gillows Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of the Arts in July 1811, which
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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 GB
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 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in GB
, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to
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Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

20th Century Metamorphic Games Table / Dining Table, Romeo Rega For Metalarte
By Metalarte, Romeo Rega
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
lost, with the arrival of his designs to vintage and collector’s auctions. Rega’s furniture is
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Side Table Brass Tread
Located in GB
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 Tables

Materials

Brass

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Set of 6 Original Gothic Revival Chairs of the 19th Century
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of six neo-Gothic chairs was made in the 1890s. The dark stained oak frame is intricately shaped and has typical neo-Gothic features. The various ornaments and decorative el...
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Gothic Revival Chairs

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Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

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Stunning Antique circa 1810 George III Elm & Leather Library Steps Georgian Home
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite circa 1810 George III elm & green leather library steps What a thing of beauty, nothing screams Georgian decadence li...
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Antique 1810s English George III Ladders

Materials

Leather, Elm

Antique French Provincial Country Oak Wood Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Provincial country oak wood folding library step ladder. Item features remarkable patina, fold out steps, exposed joinery, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grai...
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Antique 19th Century French Provincial Ladders

Materials

Wood, Oak

Stunning 19th Century Art Nouveau Cast Iron French Daybed
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely gorgeous cast iron day bed, made in France circa 1890, the deeply cast floral design with acanthus leaves and scrolls, it exudes early French Nouveau influences. The w...
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds

Materials

Iron

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 the midcentury period, this convenient chair features a slanted slatted back flowi...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Ladders

Materials

Wood

Pair of Late Victorian Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Porters Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of late Victorian, fully restored Chesterfield cigar brown leather porters armchairs These are a real statement piece and lo...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

ANTiQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III CIRCA 1850 HARDWOOD & LEATHER LIBRARY STEPS LADDER
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique French Napoleon III circa 1850 Mahogany folding library steps with green leather tread...
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Ladders

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Fine Antique Show Framed Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare fully restored circa 1860 Show framed Chesterfield tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading chair. This chair is really quite ex...
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Early 20th Century French Painted Library Ladder with Platform
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French library ladder features an iron rod hinge that allows it to be folded flat for storing. Painted white, this ladder is fitted with three rungs and ...
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Early 20th Century French Ladders

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Regency Library Steps in Mahogany with Embossed Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Regency Library Steps in Mahogany with Embossed Leather
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Antique 19th Century English Stairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fully Restored Recliner Chaise Lounge CIR 1860 Victorian Brown Leather Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored Victorian reclining chaise lounge armchair A very good looking well made and exceptionally comfortable piece. This ch...
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Antique 1860s English Early Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

Luxury Pair of Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Wingback Armchairs
By Wade Furniture Co., Chesterfield
Located in GB
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs

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Leather

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...
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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
Large and Very Richly Carved 19th Century French Walnut Gothic Revival Armoire
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A large and very richly carved 19th century French walnut Gothic Revival armoire. This stunning cabinet has the most amazing carved details. The extensively carved decorations wi...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

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Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
artisanal production and user-friendly design. Blending vintage style with modern living, this chair is an
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair
Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair
No Reserve
H 34.26 in W 14.97 in D 13.39 in
Pair of Vintage Italian Metamorphic Armchairs / Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and highly unusual pair of metamorphic armchairs that can convert from lounge chair
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Birch

Pair of Vintage Italian Metamorphic Armchairs / Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and highly unusual pair of metamorphic armchairs that can convert from lounge chair
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Birch

Antique Regency Metamorphic Dining Table 19th Century and 14 Chairs
Located in London, GB
late 19th century, with a matching set of fourteen vintage dining chairs. The dining table is crafted
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Antique 1890s Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Metamorphic Mahogany Jupe Dining Table & 12 Chairs, 19th C
Located in London, GB
delightful Vintage set of twelve swag back dining chairs date from the second half of the 20th Century and
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Dining Room Sets

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Mahogany

English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts & Crafts Carpet Line
Located in GB
simpler by design The chair has one large locking rod, remove said catch and you simply tilt the top
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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps for Large Bookcases
Located in GB
chair in oak A very charming and highly collectable piece, designed as an at home library steps and
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Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Ladders

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Oak

Antique Regency Dining Table 19th Century & 10 Vintage Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
metamorphic triple pillar dining table Circa 1820 in date and a set of ten Regency Revival dining chairs
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Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Sets

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Mahogany

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

Stunning Antique Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely antique Victorian pine metamorphic library steps chair in oak
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Period Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Bookcase Steps into Metamorphic Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Heavily Carved Metamorphic Cock Fighting Chair circa 1850 Brown Leather Drawers
Located in GB
upholstery and castors. This chair was designed to watch cock fights, the IDEA being you sat on the chair
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Oak

Antique Victorian Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Ornately Carved Side Panels
Located in GB
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

Materials

Hardwood

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
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Late 20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Cherry

Metamorphic Shepherd's Crook Reading Armchair to Library Steps Gillows Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
Crook metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Lacquered Wood Games Table & Chairs by Pierluigi Molinari for Pozzi, Milan
By Pozzi, Pierluigi Molinari
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A gorgeous games table and chairs designed by Pierluigi Molinari and produced by Pozzi in Milan
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20th Century Italian Game Tables

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Studio Kastilia Silvi, Italian Cream Vanity Table with Blue Velvet Seat, 1970s
By Studio Kastilia 1
Located in Roma, IT
designed in Italy during the 1970s and is signed by Studio Kastilia. This unique piece can be used as a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

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Metamorphic Vintage Design Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal metamorphic vintage design chair for your home. Each metamorphic vintage design chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer metamorphic vintage design chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each metamorphic vintage design chair bearing Victorian, Arts and Crafts or Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one metamorphic vintage design chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but J. Sinclair, Liverpool, LAGU and Pierluigi Molinari produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Metamorphic Vintage Design Chair?

Prices for a metamorphic vintage design chair start at $690 and top out at $17,265 with the average selling for $2,366.