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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Georgian Metamorphic Library Steps/Stool
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare George III mahogany metamorphic library steps/stool having nicely patinated olive leather seat, the mahogany frame of well constructed form, the leather seat lifting to reveal a...
Category

English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Georgian Metamorphic Library Steps/Stool
Georgian Metamorphic Library Steps/Stool

Georgian Metamorphic Library Steps/Stool

$6,900
Fine Georgian Library Steps
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine set of Georgian library or bedside steps of very dense Cuban mahogany with stunning graining, original gilt lacquer brass carrying handles, and three steps, standing on shaped a...
Category

English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Georgian Library Steps
Fine Georgian Library Steps

Fine Georgian Library Steps

$5,700
Peat Bucket
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very large English George III or Regency brass bound mahogany peat bucket. The bucket is in overall very good condition. The bucket features side...
Category

English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Brass, Tin

Peat Bucket
Peat Bucket

Peat Bucket

$2,520 Sale Price
11% Off
Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category

English Regency Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps

Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps

$10,911
18th Century, Italian Baroque Walnut Four Steps Staircase
Located in IT
18th Century, Italian Walnut Four Steps Staircase Measurements H 84 x W 66 x D 64 (step depth 24) cm The staircase was built in the eighteenth century in carved solid walnut. The p...
Category

Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Walnut

18th Century, Italian Baroque Walnut Four Steps Staircase
18th Century, Italian Baroque Walnut Four Steps Staircase

18th Century, Italian Baroque Walnut Four Steps Staircase

$8,140
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pair of Blue Italian Murano Glass Obelisks
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Spanish Other 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Wood, Paper

Globe Earth , Ice Bucket Large Size Mid 20th Century, 42cm
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H 16.54 in W 13 in D 13 in
Antique Leather Brass Library Steps
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
The 19th-century French library step ladder is an ideal antique to enhance any space. With a semi-circular design and four stairs surrounding a central post, it exudes elegance. Thi...
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French Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Brass

Antique Leather Brass Library Steps
Antique Leather Brass Library Steps

Antique Leather Brass Library Steps

$4,309
H 73.63 in W 17.72 in D 22.05 in
18th Century Baroque Chest
Located in Wilton, CT
This large domed 18th Century Baroque Chest is made with solid oak and mounted with decorative iron strapwork and handles. It is a handsome...
Category

German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Iron

18th Century Baroque Chest
18th Century Baroque Chest

18th Century Baroque Chest

$2,000 Sale Price
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H 28 in W 48 in D 23.75 in
Antique 1880 Arts Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are  delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with period upho...
Category

English Arts and Crafts Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Oak

Antique 1880 Arts Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Antique 1880 Arts Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery

Antique 1880 Arts Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery

$2,250
H 34.45 in W 16.54 in D 16.74 in
Ash Library Steps
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful ash library staircase, with many details. The steps are very stable in use due to the construction and the long handle. Perfectly suited for everyday use and multiple purpo...
Category

English 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Ash

Ash Library Steps
Ash Library Steps

Ash Library Steps

$1,035 / item
H 57.09 in W 11.82 in D 20.48 in
Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports A Great set of beech Library Steps, the 3 steps are in a spiral formation, they are in good condition, very sturdy and useful An attractiv...
Category

Adam Style Vintage 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Beech

Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports
Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports

Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports

$1,909
H 37 in W 20 in D 20 in
English Library Steps
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted English library steps in mahogany with inlaid leather accents. Features two compartments for convenient storage. A timeless piece o...
Category

English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

English Library Steps
English Library Steps

English Library Steps

$1,400
H 27 in W 17 in D 29 in
Late 19th Century Regency Style Library Steps
Located in Winnetka, IL
A late 19th century freestanding library step constructed in oak. The piece has three steps integrated into a single body. Each tread is inset with tooled leather panels. The design ...
Category

Unknown Regency Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Leather, Oak

Late 19th Century Regency Style Library Steps
Late 19th Century Regency Style Library Steps

Late 19th Century Regency Style Library Steps

$1,500
H 52 in W 30 in D 18 in
Regency Metamorphic Chair in Mahogany - Libary Steps Ladder
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely unique Regency style arm chair library step combo - a metamorphic chair Wow - have you seen any thing like this? Great space saving piece with double purpose Perfect for t...
Category

Vintage 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Regency Metamorphic Chair in Mahogany - Libary Steps Ladder
Regency Metamorphic Chair in Mahogany - Libary Steps Ladder

Regency Metamorphic Chair in Mahogany - Libary Steps Ladder

$2,386
H 35 in W 25 in D 21 in
English Mahogany Three-Tiered Fitted Interior Leather Bed Steps, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany three-tiered bed steps with tooled green leather, hinged fitted interior compartments, and terminating on turned bulbous ringed legs, Early 19th century.
Category

English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Pine

English Mahogany Three-Tiered Fitted Interior Leather Bed Steps, Circa 1820
English Mahogany Three-Tiered Fitted Interior Leather Bed Steps, Circa 1820

English Mahogany Three-Tiered Fitted Interior Leather Bed Steps, Circa 1820

$4,800
H 25.75 in W 17.5 in D 27.5 in
Antique Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
This beautifully crafted metamorphic library chair is made from solid walnut, prized for its rich color and fine grain. Designed to combine elegance with utility, the piece transform...
Category

British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair
Antique Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair

Antique Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair

$1,977
H 35.5 in W 18 in D 17 in
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Scaletta da biblioteca in noce, XVIII secolo
Located in Milano, IT
Scaletta da biblioteca in noce, XVIII secolo a tre gradini, ad angoli smussati, cintura e montanti sagomati con piedi a ricciolo, cm 73x54x43
Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Wood

Scaletta da biblioteca in noce, XVIII secolo
Scaletta da biblioteca in noce, XVIII secolo

Scaletta da biblioteca in noce, XVIII secolo

H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 16.93 in
Italian Library Ladder Late 1700s In Walnut Turned Three Steps
Located in Milano, MI
1700s Walnut Library Ladder with three steps and spool-turned uprights, from the stable and solid structure. This antique 18th century bookcase staircase is made entirely of solid ...
Category

Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Italian Library Ladder Late 1700s In Walnut Turned Three Steps
Italian Library Ladder Late 1700s In Walnut Turned Three Steps

Italian Library Ladder Late 1700s In Walnut Turned Three Steps

H 26.38 in W 23.23 in D 18.9 in
Rare Exceptional Swedish Fäbod Ladder, circa 1750
Located in Farsta, SE
Rare Exceptional Swedish 'Fäbod' Ladder, circa 1750 Its sculptural presence and large size, crafted from a single solid piece of pine wood, with handles and foot posts, is breathtak...
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Pine

Rare Exceptional Swedish Fäbod Ladder, circa 1750
Rare Exceptional Swedish Fäbod Ladder, circa 1750

Rare Exceptional Swedish Fäbod Ladder, circa 1750

H 115.75 in W 13 in D 7.49 in
18th Century Italian Walnut Library Ladder Rocchetto Baroque Style Staircase
Located in Milano, MI
Italian Walnut Library Ladder from the 1800s with four steps, with Baroque Rochetto style turned uprights with a stable and solid structure; comes from a private collection in Milan, featuring recent restorations consistent with the eighteenth-century period, it is in overall good condition, with a beautiful patina throughout. Some supporting elements have been replaced, as documented in the listed images. This antique bookcase staircase is realized in walnut except for the first three steps starting from the bottom, which are made of poplar, and the two crosspieces at the back, which are made of chestnut. Origin: Northern Italy, 18th century. This antique Italian bookcase...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Chestnut, Poplar, Walnut

18th Century Italian Walnut Library Ladder Rocchetto Baroque Style Staircase
18th Century Italian Walnut Library Ladder Rocchetto Baroque Style Staircase

18th Century Italian Walnut Library Ladder Rocchetto Baroque Style Staircase

H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in
Sculptural 17th Century Vernacular Ladder
Located in Allerum, SE
Rare sculptural Swedish 17th century vernacular ladder carved from one single piece of wood, ca 1650 Sweden.
Category

Swedish Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Wood

Sculptural 17th Century Vernacular Ladder
Sculptural 17th Century Vernacular Ladder

Sculptural 17th Century Vernacular Ladder

H 95.28 in W 9.06 in D 7.49 in
18th Century Metamorphic Table and Steps
Located in Conwy, GB
Mahogany throughout, raised on its original leather castor, heavily worn, the table open to seven individual treads with bronze supports. Original with minor historic repairs. ...
Category

English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Metamorphic Table and Steps
18th Century Metamorphic Table and Steps

18th Century Metamorphic Table and Steps

H 46.5 in W 29 in D 18.9 in
18th Century Italian Spool-Turned Walnut Wood Step Stool Two Steps
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut step stool from the 18th century. This antique two-step stool from Italy has a decorative walnut spool turned structure. The steps are i...
Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Spool-Turned Walnut Wood Step Stool Two Steps
18th Century Italian Spool-Turned Walnut Wood Step Stool Two Steps

18th Century Italian Spool-Turned Walnut Wood Step Stool Two Steps

H 23.75 in W 22.25 in D 19.5 in
17th Century Italian Walnut Library Steps Baroque Ladder Rocchetto Style
Located in Milano, MI
This rare four small stairs have decorative solid walnut turned structure in the Italian Baroque Rocchetto style. The 17th century Italian walnut piece co...
Category

European Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Oak, Walnut

17th Century Italian Walnut Library Steps Baroque Ladder Rocchetto Style
17th Century Italian Walnut Library Steps Baroque Ladder Rocchetto Style

17th Century Italian Walnut Library Steps Baroque Ladder Rocchetto Style

H 39.38 in W 21.26 in D 25.6 in
Georgian Library Steps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An unusual Georgian Mahogany metamorphic stool/ library steps. Having deep button leather upholstery, raised on square section legs with the original...
Category

English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Library Steps
Georgian Library Steps

Georgian Library Steps

H 42 in W 31 in D 18 in
European Library Ladder, Partial, 18th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Two-piece library ladder on two "claw on ball" wheels. Railing from an 18th century Dutch Rococo library staircase and steps are of later date.
Category

Dutch Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Wood

European Library Ladder, Partial, 18th Century
European Library Ladder, Partial, 18th Century

European Library Ladder, Partial, 18th Century

H 76 in W 32 in D 48 in
An Italian Early 18th Century Pinewood Folding Library Ladder
Located in Atlanta, GA
the folding ladder constructed of pine with iron hardware, decorative carving at base
Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Pine

An Italian Early 18th Century Pinewood Folding Library Ladder
An Italian Early 18th Century Pinewood Folding Library Ladder

An Italian Early 18th Century Pinewood Folding Library Ladder

H 59 in W 20 in D 41 in
Rare Georgian Pole Library Ladder
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare George III mahogany pole or collapsing latter, the two half round sides joined by pivoting cylindrical oak steps, the whole forming a pole when collapsed, retaining original bra...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ladders

Materials

Brass

Rare Georgian Pole Library Ladder
Rare Georgian Pole Library Ladder

Rare Georgian Pole Library Ladder

H 108 in Dm 2.5 in

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