Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Mahogany Library Steps (Circa 1900)
This is an unusual and completely original arts & crafts metamorphic mahogany library steps, circa 1900.
Summary
• Circa 1900
• Period Arts & Crafts
• Provenance England, UK
• Wood Solid mahogany
• Converts to 4 step ladder from a chair
• Arched splat back
• Arts & Crafts open fretwork
• Original brass hinges
• Original rich polish
• Original condition
• Solid in joint
• Free 14 day UK returns period
This is an unusual and completely original arts & crafts metamorphic mahogany library steps, circa 1900. The chair designed during the arts & crafts period and using this style, converts on brass hinges from a standard chair to a set of 4 mahogany library steps in seconds! The chair boasts an arched arts & crafts open fretwork back splats and an over-hang to the seat. Below the seat, the structural design of the metamorphic chair ensures that the structure of the chair below is solid in joint. This chairs features the original polish, therefore they boast a rich deep mahogany colour and patination. This is an extremely useful piece of furniture and a great asset to have in any office, living room or hallway and it consumes very little space.
It has a beautiful deep rich patina, which has been generated by the years of cleaning and care it has received. This truly is a very beautiful item with quality construction and is original throughout. It is rare to see one in such good condition. This item would certainly grace any home. So don’t miss out your chance to own such a lovely antique item.
Chair Dimensions:
External height = 87.5cm or 34½ or 2ft 10½”
External width = 44cm or 17¼” or 1ft 5¼”
External depth = 39cm or 15½” or 1ft 3½”
Seat height = 43.5cm or 17¼” or 1ft 5¼”
Seat width = 44cm or 17¼” or 1ft 5¼”
Seat depth = 32cm or 12½” or 1ft 0½”
Back height = 43.5cm or 17¼” or 1ft 5¼”
Ladder Dimensions:
Height = 87.5cm or 34½ or 2ft 10½”
Width = 44cm or 17¼” or 1ft 5¼”
Depth = 62cm or 24½” or 2ft 0½”