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19th Century Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair
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19th Century Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair

19th century
Description

Delightful and unusual 19th century mahogany metamorphic library chair. The square back with vertical splats and turned paterae mouldings. The aged leather seat with brass studwork, opening to reveal mahogany library steps. Raised on turned legs to the front and outswept legs to the rear.

Circa. 1830

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229915
Dealers Internal Reference
7938
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Description
Delightful and unusual 19th century mahogany metamorphic library chair. The square back with vertical splats and turned paterae mouldings. The aged leather seat with brass studwork, opening to reveal mahogany library steps. Raised on turned legs to the front and outswept legs to the rear.

Circa. 1830

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229915
Dealers Internal Ref
7938
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

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Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A 19th-century mahogany metamorphic chair shown unfolded into a set of four wooden library steps.
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Archive I A 19th-century mahogany metamorphic chair shown unfolded into a set of four wooden library steps.

19th Century Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair

Archive II A 19th-century mahogany metamorphic chair shown unfolded into a set of four wooden library steps. View II
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Thakeham Furniture

Thakeham Furniture
Telephone 01403 713649
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Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/thakehamfurniture
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Thakeham Furniture
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Location: Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse, Thakeham Furniture Ltd, Blakers Yard, Worthing Road, Dial Post, Nr Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8NH, United Kingdom
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A 19th-century mahogany metamorphic chair shown unfolded into a set of four wooden library steps.
19th century mahogany metamorphic library chair
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A 19th-century mahogany metamorphic chair shown unfolded into a set of four wooden library steps.
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FAQs

A metamorphic library chair is a dual-purpose piece of furniture engineered to transform from a standard armchair or side chair into a set of library steps via a folding mechanism, popularised in the 18th and 19th centuries for accessing high bookshelves.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak to ensure structural integrity when supporting weight as steps, often finished with brass hinges, studding, and leather or felt tread inserts.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut joinery, solid brass ironmongery, age-appropriate patination along movement joints, and original mechanical hinges that allow seamless unfolding without modern screws or hardware.

Position the piece alongside a tall bookcase, within a reading nook, or in a home office to provide practical elevation while serving as an intriguing historical design accent.

Apply a high-quality beeswax paste periodically to protect the timber finish, keep mechanical hinges lightly lubricated, and place the item away from direct heat sources to prevent the wood from warping or splitting.
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