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Georgian Mahogany Folding Library Steps Armchair.
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Georgian Mahogany Folding Library Steps Armchair.

18th century
Description

A Regency mahogany folding library steps armchair. The carved top rail above bold scroll arms, cane seat with carved front rail, standing on sabre legs. The chair back folds over by releasing the catch(see photo) to form four steps. Good country house colour with excellent brass fittings, there is an old repair to the left hand back foot but the chair stands very firm and now has a suede squab cushion. The height of the top step is 72cm. English Circa 1820.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

F E Anderson Antiques has dated this Georgian Metamorphic Library Chair to the Georgian era.

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Description
A Regency mahogany folding library steps armchair.
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The carved top rail above bold scroll arms, cane seat with carved front rail, standing on sabre legs.
F E Anderson Antiques

The chair back folds over by releasing the catch(see photo) to form four steps. Good country house colour with excellent brass fittings, there is an old repair to the left hand back foot but the chair stands very firm and now has a suede squab cushion. The height of the top step is 72cm. English Circa 1820.

Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

F E Anderson Antiques has dated this Georgian Metamorphic Library Chair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1121748
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A Georgian mahogany armchair featuring a woven cane seat, scrolled armrests, curved legs, and a hinged convertible mechanism for library steps.
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Georgian mahogany folding library steps armchair.

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A Georgian mahogany armchair featuring a woven cane seat, scrolled armrests, curved legs, and a hinged convertible mechanism for library steps.
Georgian mahogany folding library steps armchair.
Ref: SA1121748
A Georgian mahogany armchair featuring a woven cane seat, scrolled armrests, curved legs, and a hinged convertible mechanism for library steps.
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A metamorphic library chair is a dual-function piece of furniture engineered with a hinged frame that allows it to convert from a standard armchair into a short set of library steps.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, often incorporating woven cane seating and cast brass hinges to support the weight of the moving sections.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brass locking hardware, age-appropriate wear on the tread surfaces, and natural patination on the timber frame.

Place the chair alongside tall shelving units or floor-to-ceiling bookcases in a study, home office, or reading nook to highlight both its structural design and functional utility.

Keep the timber conditioned with natural beeswax, inspect and oil metal hinges periodically to ensure smooth operation, and gently clean the cane weave using a soft brush.
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