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Period: Mid-19th Century
Library Steps
Located in Greenwich, CT
A set of 19th century mahogany library steps having six levels with a top vertical holding pole, the set resting on two turned long front legs tied with a box stretcher and ending in...
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English Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Library Steps
Library Steps

Library Steps

Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A large set of Japanese Edo period paper-lined steps used for the storage of tea. Heavily patinated cedar with many age old repairs. Likely used in a grocers.
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Japanese Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

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Cedar

Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi
Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi

Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi

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Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original
Located in GB
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 collectable piece, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to a standard bookcase...
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English High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Oak

Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original
Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original

Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original

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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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

ANTiQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III CIRCA 1850 HARDWOOD & LEATHER LIBRARY STEPS LADDER
ANTiQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III CIRCA 1850 HARDWOOD & LEATHER LIBRARY STEPS LADDER

ANTiQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III CIRCA 1850 HARDWOOD & LEATHER LIBRARY STEPS LADDER

19Thc Mortised Textile /Quilt or Rug Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early & hand crafted quilt or textile rack.It folds up as its hinged.It has early mortised & pegged construction .It is in very good condition.
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American Adirondack Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Wood

19Thc Mortised Textile /Quilt or Rug Rack
19Thc Mortised Textile /Quilt or Rug Rack

19Thc Mortised Textile /Quilt or Rug Rack

French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps a Very Useful Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps A very useful piece, this handy little chair can be flipped over and turned into a small 4 step ladder...
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Arts and Crafts Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Oak

French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps a Very Useful Piece
French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps a Very Useful Piece

French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps a Very Useful Piece

Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this large and collectable lightly restored William IV circa 1830 Flamed Mahogany, metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London. This is a wonderful piece of English history, I have never seen another with such elegant turned front legs, usually they are plainer and straight timber. The seat pad has been upholstered with a grey linen, the steps and raw flamed mahogany and look amazing. This chair 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...
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English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

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Hardwood

Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps
Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps

Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps

Large Library Step Ladder Attributed to London Film School by Stephens & Carter
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An imposing 1970 film prop ladder by maker Stephens & Carter, stamped L.F.S (London Film School). In good solid condition with nice wear and paint. Original...
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British Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Wood

Large Library Step Ladder Attributed to London Film School by Stephens & Carter
Large Library Step Ladder Attributed to London Film School by Stephens & Carter

Large Library Step Ladder Attributed to London Film School by Stephens & Carter

19th Century Italian Handcrafted Wood Folding Library Stairs, Tuscany circa 1860
Located in Encinitas, CA
19th century Italian handcrafted rustic wood folding library stair ladder, Tuscany, circa 1860. Measures extended: 52” H x 29” W x 53” D Closed 64” H x 29” W x 9” D.  
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Italian Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Handcrafted Wood Folding Library Stairs, Tuscany circa 1860
19th Century Italian Handcrafted Wood Folding Library Stairs, Tuscany circa 1860

19th Century Italian Handcrafted Wood Folding Library Stairs, Tuscany circa 1860

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Located in Martlesham, GB
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