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?
Wood, Mahogany
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
Set of Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A set of Regency mahogany metamorphic library steps, this sturdy armchair unfolds to reveal four leather-inset steps which rest on the cresting rail.
Leather, Mahogany
$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
$10,760
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
$8,774 / 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
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of large and collectable Regency style metamorphic armchairs which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by ...
Hardwood
Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Metamorphic Bench
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Hence, the emrgence of innovative ideas such as our bench. Enter the Regency era metamorphic library chair/bench (chairs are more common than benches)!
Brass
$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
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.
Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
A 20th century mahogany metamorphic library chair, in the Regency style.
Mahogany
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 four stair steps, three inlaid with green leather Canned reed seat Scrolled arms...
Mahogany
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...
Early 19th C English Regency Metamorphic Arm Chair
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking worn leather and mahogany chair that turns into steps with leather. This most likely had a rush or cane seat and the worn leather cushion is later
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 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
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
Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century Regency cane metamorphic library chair.
Cane
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
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
A good and unusual Regency metamorphic mahogany armchair in the manner of Morgan & Saunders: finely carved dolphin arm supports and sabre legs.
Mahogany
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
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 29.14 in W 162.6 in D 48.43 in
Antique Regency Metamorphic Dining Table and 12 Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb dining set comprising a 14ft antique Regency Revival dining table, dating from the late 19th century, with a superb set of twelve Regency Period dining chairs dating...
Mahogany
Sold
H 29.14 in W 162.6 in D 48.43 in
Antique Regency Metamorphic Dining Table 19th Century and 14 Chairs
Located in London, GB
This is a superb dining set comprising a 14ft antique Regency Revival dining table, dating from the late 19th century, with a matching set of fourteen vintage dining chairs.
Mahogany
Sold
H 29.53 in W 106.7 in D 44.1 in
Antique Metamorphic Victorian Mahogany Dining Table & 12 Chairs 19th C
Located in London, GB
A superb dining suite that comprises a fine antique English Regency Metamorphic dining table in the manner of Gillows, Circa 1830 in date, and a set of twelve barback dining chairs..
Mahogany
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...
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
19th Century Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
Metamorphic English Regency mahogany library chair attributed to Morgan and Sanders.
Mahogany, Reed
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
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
Cane seat and arched back for plenty of comfort, four steps covered with ocher yellow leather inserts turn this stable and sturdy solid 19th century mahogany armchair into a library ...
Metal
Regency Metamorphic Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Regency carved mahogany metamorphic library arm chair, having concave crest with applied boss decoration, above a conforming horizontal splat, with shaped sloping arms with curved ha...
Mahogany, Cane
Regency Period Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A good example of a Regency period metamorphic sabre legged library chair.
Mahogany
Rare Regency Metamorphic Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
This chair was believed to have been in the family of Decimus Burton (1800 - 1881) since its date of manufacture. His father, James Haliburton was one of the most significant builder...
Mahogany
Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Chair Library Steps
Located in Louisville, KY
carved crest, with an upholstered seat and opening to four steps.
Mahogany
Regency Metamorphic Arm Chair, C 1815
Located in New York, NY
A Regency mahogany metamorphic library arm chair / folding steps.
Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair
Located in New York, NY
After a design published by Morgan and Sanders in July 1811. Reeded overall with tablet toprail and scrolled arms flanking a caned seat opening with a replaced catch to reveal a lib...
Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Chair, England, circa 1810
Located in Alexandria, VA
This chair opens out to transform into library steps. There are latches that hold the chair secure when upright. The seat and step treads are black leather; the treads are embossed w...
Early 19th Century Metamorphic Regency Child's Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 19th century metamorphic English Regency child's chair. Wonderful hand caned mahogany campaign style chair can separate from the table to form two useful pieces of furniture.
Cane, Mahogany
Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Arm Chair Library Steps
Located in Louisville, KY
caned seat opening to embossed leather steps.
Mahogany
Metamorphic Chinese Export Chair and Library Steps
Located in Essex, MA
A beautifully made chair which converts into library steps, also known as a metamorphic chair, in solid teak with a tufted leather seat.
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
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
Purple / Blue Fluorite Mineral Specimen – Xiayang Town, China
Located in Edison, NJ
This breathtaking specimen comes from a distinctive group of fluorites that have affectionately been nicknamed, “tanzanite fluorite” for their gemlike aesthetics and color-shifting a...
Stone, Multi-gemstone
Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Boat" bed in carved mahogany wood, 19th century. Head and feet of the same height, are decorated with a circular molding, while the rear, by harmony, follows the lines of the front...
Wood, Mahogany
$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
$1,600
H 36 in W 15 in D 13.5 in
19th Century French Carved Walnut and Red Leather Three-Step Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique library stairs was created in France, circa 1880. The three-step ladder with supportive backrest handle at the top, stands on small front turned legs. Each step is uphol...
Leather, Walnut
$13,463Sale Price|27% Off
H 21.66 in Dm 11.03 in
Müller Frères, Lunéville, "Anémones" Art Nouveau Glass Lamp circa 1910
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Muller Frères, Lunéville, “Anémones” Lamp Mushroom lamp in multi-layered glass with acid-etched and wheel-carved decoration of red and mauve magnolias in bloom on an opalescent backg...
Wrought Iron
19th Century Italian Venetian Grotto Settee by Pauly et Cie
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
$1,393
H 46.46 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
20th Century Antique Round Library Step Ladder in Mahogany made in England
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century antique round library ladder hand made in mahogany wood. Solid wood covered with beige leather at the four-stage with a long turned handle. Very stable and robust. Rare ...
Mahogany
$33,746
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique handcarved Venetian rocking chair in grotto design. Seat and backrest in the shape of sea shells, backrest supported by a sea horse. The base features fish heads and sea s...
Wood
$500,000
H 144 in W 228 in D 199 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...
Marble
19th Century Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished with elaborate carvings on the headboard and sides. The stunning wood grain enha...
Silk, Wood
$161,984
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
$33,746
H 83.47 in W 74.81 in D 88.19 in
Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...
Paint
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