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Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair
Shackladys Antiques
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Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair

19th century
Description

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 transforms effortlessly from a traditional high-back chair into a sturdy three-step library ladder.

In chair form, it showcases warm walnut surfaces with a well-aged patina, complemented by pierced decorative motifs and pyramid-shaped studs adorning the back rails. When converted, the chair folds forward to reveal three leather-inset steps, each with decorative tooling, supported by robust brass hinges and discreet metal braces.

Dimensions

Height 35.5 Inches height to seat 17.5 Inches

Width 18 Inches

Depth 17 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181712
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Description
This beautifully crafted metamorphic library chair is made from solid walnut, prized for its rich color and fine grain.
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Designed to combine elegance with utility, the piece transforms effortlessly from a traditional high-back chair into a sturdy three-step library ladder.
Shackladys Antiques
fig 1. A warm brown walnut metamorphic library chair with carved trefoil backrest piercings and visible brass hinges.
fig 1. Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair

In chair form, it showcases warm walnut surfaces with a well-aged patina, complemented by pierced decorative motifs and pyramid-shaped studs adorning the back rails. When converted, the chair folds forward to reveal three leather-inset steps, each with decorative tooling, supported by robust brass hinges and discreet metal braces.

Dimensions

Height 35.5 Inches height to seat 17.5 Inches

Width 18 Inches

Depth 17 Inches

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181712
Shackladys Antiques
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Archive I A warm brown walnut metamorphic library chair with carved trefoil backrest piercings and visible brass hinges.

Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair

Archive II A warm brown walnut metamorphic library chair with carved trefoil backrest piercings and visible brass hinges. View II
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CH3 5DB
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A warm brown walnut metamorphic library chair with carved trefoil backrest piercings and visible brass hinges.
Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair
Ref: SA1181712
A warm brown walnut metamorphic library chair with carved trefoil backrest piercings and visible brass hinges.
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FAQs

A metamorphic library chair is a dual-purpose piece of furniture engineered to fold open, transforming from a standard side chair into a set of library steps for reaching elevated bookshelves.

These pieces are typically crafted from dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, featuring sturdy brass hinges and precision joinery to support weight when converted into steps.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature period-correct metal hinges, natural wear along the conversion mechanism, period joinery methods, and carved decorative details typical of Victorian or Gothic Revival styling.

Place the chair in a home office, reading nook, or living room beside tall shelving where its functional design and rich wood tones serve as both practical seating and architectural interest.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically to nourish the timber, ensuring the mechanical hinges remain clean and lightly lubricated.
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