Metamorphic English Regency Library Steps & Chair

19th century bird's-eye maple sturdy and handsome library steps having antique wooden nailheads and two fully functional steps.

Stunning chunky pair of antique heavy cast brass English bookends having a cylindrical shape and lids that open for storage inside.

A superb British set of six brass inlaid Regency Revival dining chairs, of well-shaped Klismos outline, dating from the early 20th century. These chairs have been masterfully hand cr...

British 17th century bible box - early oak with beautiful carvings. Six solid wood slab sides. Bought in the north of England. #5329.

A wonderful set of Asian foo dog bookends constructed of hand carved antique sculptures mounted on Lucite forms. A stylish combination of old and modern.

Black and gold chinoiserie style painted trunk on stand having marvelous Greek key design, birds and foliage with handsome brass hardware.    

A George III design, mahogany four-step metamorphic library coffee table, with decorative gilt incised leather top and leathered steps opening to f...

English Regency mahogany metamorphic library table/steps with hinged top & lion finial on a scrolled base. (with registry tag for J. Brodey, Bristo...

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 Gillows of Lancaster with Burr Walnut panels A very good looking and well made pair, I have never seen a Regency style piece with Burr Walnut panels before, the leather seat pads have been restored by my leather polishers, they have been hand dyed six times, antiqued and sealed 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...

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...

Typical form with green leather treads and turned tapered legs.

Regency style solid wood library steps. Beautifully carved, three steps are supported by tapered legs and a reeded column back. Finish is a medium brown walnut stain, with patina sho...