Metamorphic Chairs

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.

Rare Austrian Biedermeier high back wing chair, metamorphic Reclining Armchair. The foot Extension fits under the seat, the back reclines to varying degrees against a removable bar.

A good metamorphic English library chair or steps, after patented design by Morgan & Sanders.

American Colonial metamorphic table chair in pine. This 48 inch round table was a practical answer to making two things for the price of one and making a small room more flexible.

Edwardian oak child's high chair of metamorphic design, simply converts to table, high chair or an unusual Abacus learning table.

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

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...

For a through examination of this type of chair, see “ The Regency Period Metamorphic Library Chair” by Clive Taylor

19th century oak metamorphic chair, in the Gothic Revival style, the back with octafoil-pierced top rail and quatrefoil-pierced mid rail above solid seat the chair opens into a sturd...

Arts & Crafts Metamorphic chair / library steps with a pierced motif to the back, opens when the locking rod to the side is lifted into a sturdy well constructed set steps.

19th Century oak metamorphic chair, with spindle back above solid seat the chair opens into a sturdy set of Library steps.

19th century walnut metamorphic chair, with pierced back above solid seat the chair opens into a sturdy set of library steps.

19th century walnut metamorphic chair, the shaped back with central circular carved detail.

Early 19th century metamorphic chair table or bordstol, a fine example of vernacular Swedish furniture.

19th Century oak metamorphic chair, with spindle back above solid seat the chair opens into a sturdy set of Library steps.

19th Century oak metamorphic chair, with pierced back above solid seat the chair opens into a sturdy set of Library steps with unusual leather treads.

A handsome and rare Swedish neoclassical walnut upholstered metamorphic chair transitioning into a chaise lounge; the arching back above a serpentine seat flanked by padded arms; rai...

A rare and large-scaled French Louis XV fruitwood metamorphic chair transitioning into a chaise lounge; the cartouche back above a serpentine seat flanked by padded arms; raised on c...

A charming and beautifully designed antique Victorian oak metamorphic chair / library steps. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period.

Absolutely unique Regency style arm chair library step combo - a metamorphic chair Wow - have you seen any thing like this?

Industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss American Art Deco Machine Age metamorphic chair / table made for the Twentieth Century Limited Railroad of 1938.

19th Century, large ccale Swedish Pine Metamorphic Chair / Table or Bordstol. Hand carved detail and original iron hinges.

Primitive love token metamorphic chair table or Bordstol, naive love heart carved into the back splat.

A singular piece of early 20th Century furniture. Diminutive metamorphic English oak chair table. A very unusual version of a rarely seen item.

Pair 19th century chairs, one is metamorphic folding into library steps, both have nice carved back slats, with carved edge to the seats and have bobbin turned front legs.

Rustic wooden farmhouse adaptable occasional chair/steps A one-off handmade piece, rustic yet elegant. Ingeniously converts into a handy set of steps. In good vintage order with...

This gracefully carved walnut armchair was probably a prie-dieu: the back is hinged, and lifts up, allowing one to kneel upon it and pray. An effort no doubt aided by the addition of...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Gothic circa 1850 metamorphic library steps chair in hand carved oak with original carpet upholstered steps A very charming ...

19th Century Provencal French wine tasting table of painted pine on a scalloped trestle base. The tilt top can be opened by releasing wooden dowels to convert the table into a chair ...

Rare Period Boston Classical Mahogany Mechanical or Metamorphic Reclining Armchair.

Impressive and unusual 19th Century Metamorphic Table armchair or Boardstol. Scraped back to the original finish with extraordinary wear to the stretchers. Fully functioning and so...

Swedish Bordstol or metamorphic chair, four tapered legs, and simple backrest.

This metamorphic chair is operated by a brass lever at its side and converts from an upright seated position to a full reclined position with the front section following upward, cons...

The Mahogany Library Chair, also known as a metamorphic chair as created by Niagara Furniture.

The Mahogany Library Chair, also known as a metamorphic chair as created by Niagara Furniture.

A 19th century Regency cane metamorphic library chair.

Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern France circa 1890, the antique metamorphic chair features four carved ladders in the...

Oak metamorphic library steps/chair, the carved centre rail inscribed with initials K.J with a solid oak seat above pierced scroll supports with foliate decoration.

Well formed chair converting into library steps. Faded mahogany, England, circa 1820. Measurements as steps: Height 69 cm Width 101 cm Depth 54 cm.

This transforming wooden step chair is great for small spaces where you need to reach objects in high places, such as a book case or kitchen cabinet and also when you occasionally ne...

EXCELLENT QUALITY METAMORPHIC MAHOGANY LIBRARY CHAIR WITH LEATHER STEPS AND SEAT.

George III mahogany oversized metamorphic library chair / steps.

Metamorphic Georgian Style Chair which Becomes Library Steps --Well Carved and Selected Cuban Mahogany --Flips Over and Opens to Transform into Usable, Study Leather Covered Libr...

Closed: 32 ½” high x 16” wide x 17 ½” deep (seat height 17”) Open: 31 ¼” high x 16” wide x 29 ½” deep A beautifully restored work of folk furniture with a planar austerity that D...

The ingenuity of the Campaign furniture is so compelling, unusual and practical - but as heavily used and functional objects, few of these metamorphic chairs remain and even fewer in...

This is a set of antique metamorphic library steps. An English, oak folding chair, dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1820.

A Regency style mahogany metamorphic library chair after an English model by Morgan and Sanders.

We are delighted to offer for this lovely hand carved metamorphic library steps into a side chair with matching footstool I have bought maybe 2-3 sets of these in my time, I’ve se...

Antique Gothic Revival Arts & Crafts metamorphic oak library steps/chair, A.W. Pugin, circa 1860.

A good and unusual Regency metamorphic mahogany armchair in the manner of Morgan & Saunders: finely carved dolphin arm supports and sabre legs.

A metamorphic chair that converts to a ladder–or library steps–made in early 20th century France from oak.

Metamorphic table which converts to library steps Very practical piece of furniture - two pieces for the price of one Great for a library Top off table and library steps finished in ...

Extending English arts and crafts metamorphic salon smokers chair in the manner of William Morris retailed by Liberty's of London with pull out foot rest creating a sumptuous lounger.

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...

A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...

An English metamorphic table on casters from the 19th century with flip top, two drawers, cross banding, two shelves and brass hardware. Created in England during the 19th century, t...

A beautifully hand crafted Olive leather tufted Bench with a Mahogany frame. The Top tilts up revealing a set of 5 Library Stairs. The stairs lock into place and a lower pull out s...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable, fully restored Boeckh Brothers LTD circa 1910-1920 metamorphic baker...