Werner Neumann Apothecary Cabinets

We are delighted to offer for sale this large and collectable fully restored Regency circa 1810-1820 metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London This wonderful piece of English history has been on a journey of restoration, the frame has been washed back and French polished by a Victorian trained polisher, the leather upholstery is all new, it is Italian cattle hide, upholstered plain then hand dyed six times, antiqued and sealed, it has a lovely rich reddish brown colour to it. This chair is larger than any other of its type you would have seen, it is an important and extremely expensive looking thing that commands attention in any setting. You can see the same model made by Gillows currently viewed in the Victorian & Albert Museum, below is an extra from their listing. 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 a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of the Arts in July 1811, which was made by the London firm of Morgan and Saunders, of Catherine Street, Strand. They were well known for their ingenious furniture, including reading chairs with writing surfaces attached and a great variety of travelling beds...

Original 1960s teak bookcase, Vittorio Dassi design, composed of three wooden uprights (not metal!), 3 closed elements of which 2 with sliding doors and one with folding doors, and 6...

Beautiful ash library staircase, with many details. The steps are very stable in use due to the construction and the long handle. Perfectly suited for everyday use and multiple purpo...

Pair of bookcase cabinets. Made with walnut. Very decorative piece with elephants carved in the wood. Three shelves made with glass. Very...

Early 20th century French "pitch pine" wood bibliotheque in three parts removable. Four ornaments at the top which can be removable. (You can see only two ornaments on the picture b...

Add a touch of timeless charm to your bathroom with this exquisite antique white medicine cabinet. Boasting a classic design, this piece offers both style and functionality.

Good late 19th C Irish painted bookcase with a sliding middle door on the top and base section. 1880 This bookcase is part of a near pair of bookcases that came out of a country esta...

Amazing cabinet circa 1960s came from Plainsboro New Jersey Library was acquired by the librarian.Please look at pictures for overall condition, which is great. Any questions feel fr...

Harmonious proportions and gentle curves characterise10 this sophisticated bookcase, its wide four shelves sustained by the combination of a central vertical panel and two cylindrica...

An elegant spiral library staircase, a functional and decorative piece ideal for interiors with character. Made of solid wood, this staircase stands out for its fan-shaped steps cove...

Low free-form bookcase in French Elm, France 2024. The four shelves, joined by Sipo spacers, are decorated with corks. The original shape of the tree has been respected, polished and...

We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculpted counter and two smaller counters...