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Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps a Very Useful Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps A very useful piece, this handy little
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Carved Walnut Metamorphic Prayer Chair or "Prie-Dieu"
Located in Dallas, TX
This rare, carved walnut metamorphic prayer chair (Prie Dieu in French) was crafted in France
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century French Carved Beech Wood Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
1970, the metamorphic folding library steps stands on turned stretcher-joined legs ending with blunt
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders

Materials

Beech

19th Century French Oak Metamorphic Folding Library Ladder or Step Stool
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century French oak metamorphic library ladder or step stool, France, c. 1890's. This
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Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

19th Century French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
France circa 1890, the antique metamorphic chair features four carved ladders in the back; the double
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Oak

Rare 19th Century Solid Elm Metamorphic Library Steps into a Stool Stunning Find
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare 9th century solid elm metamorphic library steps
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Stools

Materials

Elm

French Louis XV Period Walnut Metamorphic Chaise de Lit, Mid-18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large scale bergere/fauteuil hybrid has generous down filled cushions and folds down and over into a bed, with small carved handles and quatrefoil panels, and escargot feet.
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut

Oriental Metamorphic Concertina Sewing or Work Box Made in Golden Oak and very
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oriental Metamorphic Concertina Sewing or Work Box Made in Golden Oak and very stylish, the wood
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Vintage 1920s Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts Crafts Carpet Line
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Arts & Crafts circa 1890 English oak metamorphic
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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 circa 1920 English Oak Minty Oxford Metamorphic Library Bookcases Suite
By Minty of Oxford
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
stacking metamorphic bookcases made from English oak A very versatile and rare set of bookcases, you
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

English Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps with Tooled Leather Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
when opened becomes a library stairs with 4 tooled leather steps. This type of metamorphic furniture is
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Early 20th Century English Regency Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Style Metamorphic Library Table with Leather Lined Steps
Located in San Francisco, CA
type of metamorphic furniture is practical and decorative at the same time. The steps are sturdy and
Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century English Metamorphic Writing Desk by William Richardson
Located in Essex, MA
unusual and desirably functional piece of metamorphic furniture from the Victorian Era by one of the UK's
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

English 19th Century Regency Mahogany Library Steps Ladder Metamorphic Armchair
By Morgan Sanders
Located in Firenze, IT
19th century. Metamorphic furniture’s designs - in which the piece appears to have a single function
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Metamorphic Shepherd s Crook Reading Armchair to Library Steps Gillows Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Crook metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Oak Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak metamorphic chair, in Jacobean style the panelled back with pierced decoration with scrolling
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Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Oak

Mcintosh Tri-Form Metamorphic Twist Turn Langthorne Nesting Tables Scotland
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Mcintosh Tri-Form Metamorphic Twist & Turn Langthorne Nesting Tables Made in Kirkaldy Scotland 1960
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Metamorphic Vintage Desing Chair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
anonymous furniture maker it marries clear lines with outstanding craftmanship. This item is a lounge- as
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Gothic Oak Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Gothic oak metamorphic chair, with carved back above solid oak seat the chair opens into a sturdy
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Ladders

English Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large English mahogany metamorphic armchair in the George II taste, the shaped back with
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20th Century English George II Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Metamorphic Walnut Trolley
Located in Cheshire, GB
Art Deco metamorphic trolley. It comprises of a top shelf and an under-shelf which folds up on a
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

English Regency Metamorphic Library Step Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and unique metamorphic library step chair featuring hand-carved dolphin arm supports in a
Category

20th Century Indian Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Victorian Metamorphic Burl Walnut Etagere
Located in Essex, MA
A desk in the closed position. Rectangular top with green inset leather. A button allows the top to rise providing shelving. Trestle ends with quality carving. Well constructed. Cast...
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Walnut

Rustic Pine Metamorphic Step Ladder / Stool
Located in Astoria, NY
Rustic step ladder and stool in pine.
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Stools

Materials

Pine

Rectangular Bamboo Cane, Brown Leather and Brass Italian Wall Mirror, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
a tribute to Emilio Vedova. These “metamorphic” furniture pieces (“Magic Cube,” “2000,” “Dama
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Large Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Metamorphic library chair or library steps A superb and useful piece, this roomy and
Category

Antique 19th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Metamorphic Kitchen or Library Step Stool
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Metamorphic kitchen or library step stool A very useful piece, this handy little stool can be
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Architectural Elements

Early 19th Century Dutch Metamorphic Wingchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an upholstered back and arms with a loose cushion, the sides finished in wood and having wing-bolts to secure reclining positions, the frame with tapered front legs and block ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Bergere Chairs

1920 s Metamorphic Mahogany Occasional Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Practical piece of multi purpose furniture circa 1920. Near circular top and half moon lower
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Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
Metamorphic English Regency mahogany library chair attributed to Morgan and Sanders. Four stair
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Reed

19th Century Oak Metamorphic Library Step Chair
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century oak metamorphic library step chair in the Victorian Gothic style, the chair having a
Category

Antique 1880s English Gothic Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique American Patented Metamorphic Folding Ladder
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American maple and steel metal patented metamorphic style folding collapsible ladder with
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century Mahogany Metamorphic Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th century mahogany metamorphic writing table, the square and inlaid top lifting up and
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Bench Step Ladder
Located in Essex, MA
Hinged rectangular wool needlepoint seat opening to create a ladder.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ladders

Mid-20th Century Teak Metamorphic Bar
Located in Charleston, SC
A teak bar with fold out top and sides. Opened exposes multiple compartments for glass and bottle storage.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Dry Bars

Materials

Teak

Metamorphic Library Chair and Steps 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A wonderfully quirky metamorphic natural wood library chair, well made and incredibly practical
Category

Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Brass

Guillerme et Chambron Metamorphic Coffee/Dining Table
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
French, midcentury adjustable coffee to dining table, circa 1960s by design legends Guillerme et Chambron. Oak with original ceramics which remain contemporary and in very good...
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Table
Located in Norwalk, CT
These metamorphic library steps sit at the intersection of ingenious design and superior
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edwardian metamorphic library chair or library steps A very useful piece, this handy little
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Ladders

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Metamorphic Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian mahogany metamorphic dining table having an outstanding
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Other

Midcentury Metamorphic Rolling Bar Cabinet, Cocktail Bar
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
midcentury Metamorphic Rolling Bar Cabinet, Cocktail Bar A Stylish and Functional Piece, the
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Teak

Guillerme et Chambron Metamorphic Coffee or Dining Table
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
French, midcentury adjustable coffee to dining table, circa 1960s by design legends Guillerme et Chambron. Oak, originally would have had ceramics, these are lacking so can be ...
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Oak

Regency Style Metamorphic Armchair and Library Step Stair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely Regency style armchair... or is it? Sit and read your latest recipe, or flip the back, creating a step to reach the best recipes on the highest shelf! Clever and stately...
Category

20th Century Regency Chairs

Vintage French Metamorphic Traveling Painters Box Easel
Located in Rochester, NY
Vintage portable painters box with adjustable height and angle three leg floor easel for traveling / Plein air painting. Overall nicely aged original old patina color to wood and bra...
Category

20th Century French Easels

Materials

Brass, Tin

Outstanding Quality Large Antique Figured Mahogany Metamorphic Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality large antique George III figured mahogany metamorphic dining table having an
Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Dining Room Tables

Materials

Other

English Mahogany Metamorphic Table, to Library Steps Early 19th Century
Located in Huntington, NY
English mahogany Metamorphic table, to Library Steps ( Early 19th Century ) George IV Lovely
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Tables

Materials

Brass

Austrian Egyptian Revival Style Bronze Sarcophagus Metamorphic Table Lamp
By Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Egyptian revival style metamorphic cold-painted bronze sarcophagus shaped table lamp in
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Antique Early 19th Century American Egyptian Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Rare German Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair, Circa 1920 s
Located in Norwalk, CT
incorporates two pieces of furniture into one fascinating piece. This chair is easily able to be used as a
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Metamorphic Chest of Drawers by Jentique
By Jentique
Located in Surrey, GB
Mid Century metamorphic chest of drawers by Jentique, England, circa 1960s. The top pulls out to
Category

20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

19th Cent. Metamorphic Low Chair / Prayer Stool / Prie Dieu
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unusual prie dieu (prayer stool ) chair, early 19th century, Italian, with padded arms,hingeing forward on scrolled , shaped legs. A padded leather seat is finished with nailhead...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Campaign Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

English Metamorphic Mahogany and Leather Upholstered Foot Stool, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English metamorphic mahogany and leather upholstered foot stool, 19th century. Designed to change
Category

Antique 19th Century English Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

Metamorphic Kitchen or Shop Step Stool A very useful piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Metamorphic Kitchen or Shop Step Stool A very useful piece, the lower step of this handy little
Category

Antique 19th Century Adam Style Stools

Materials

Beech

Early 20th Century American Arts Crafts Metamorphic Poker Work Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century American Arts & Crafts metamorphic poker work table circa 1910. Superbly hand
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Game Tables

Materials

Pine

French Art Deco Metamorphic Concertina Sewing or Work Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Art Deco Metamorphic Concertina Sewing or Work Box Made in Golden Oak and very stylish So
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Ltd Edition Stewart Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic Library Steps Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
/150 Steward Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic library steps armchair made from Historic Oak and
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20th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Stunning Antique Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely antique Victorian pine metamorphic library steps chair in oak
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Metamorphic Eastlake Oak Chair Library Steps, American, circa 1870
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nice and sturdy Eastlake style metamorphic chair and step ladder with carved flowers on the side
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Ladders

Materials

Oak

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Metamorphic Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of metamorphic furniture on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and oak, every piece of metamorphic furniture was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of metamorphic furniture, we have 230 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of metamorphic furniture, those designed in Regency, Victorian and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of metamorphic furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dyrlund, George Betjeman Sons and Guillerme et Chambron produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Metamorphic Furniture?

Prices for a piece of metamorphic furniture start at $418 and top out at $106,012 with the average selling for $3,500.
Questions About Metamorphic Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Metamorphic furniture is anything that transforms to perform more than one purpose. Historic examples include shepherd's chairs that turn into step stools and end tables that become music stands. You'll find a range of antique and vintage metamorphic furniture on 1stDibs.