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Metamorphic Chair Regency Shield Back Library Ladder
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely unique Regency style shield back arm chair library step combo - a metamorphic chair Wow
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Vintage 1980s Regency Chairs

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Wood

Metamorphic Chair Regency Shield Back Library Ladder
Metamorphic Chair Regency Shield Back Library Ladder

Metamorphic Chair Regency Shield Back Library Ladder

H 36 in W 21 in D 25 in
Set of Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
libraries and ‘step’ or metamorphic chairs’ in Vol. II pp106-108. Plate 654 shows the design for a step
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Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps
Set of Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps

Set of Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps

H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 42.92 in
Unique Handcrafted Elmwood Gothic Revival Monastery Library Step / Reading Chair
Located in Lisse, NL
and a small library step into one then this handcrafted specimen could be perfect for you. This rare
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Elm

Unique Handcrafted Elmwood Gothic Revival Monastery Library Step / Reading Chair
Unique Handcrafted Elmwood Gothic Revival Monastery Library Step / Reading Chair

Unique Handcrafted Elmwood Gothic Revival Monastery Library Step / Reading Chair

H 36.2 in W 18.3 in D 16.7 in
Rare German Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair, Circa 1920's
Located in Norwalk, CT
library. This chair / step ladder is crafted from beautifully grained mahogany wood that has been
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Rare German Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair, Circa 1920's
Rare German Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair, Circa 1920's

Rare German Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair, Circa 1920's

H 35.25 in W 21.5 in D 22 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
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Vintage 1980s Armchairs

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

H 35 in W 25 in D 21 in

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Metamorphic Regency Style Dining Chair Library Steps Ladder
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
. Absolutely unique Regency Harp Back style arm chair library step combo. Wow - have you seen any thing like
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2010s Regency Armchairs

Metamorphic Regency Style Dining Chair Library Steps Ladder
Metamorphic Regency Style Dining Chair Library Steps Ladder

Metamorphic Regency Style Dining Chair Library Steps Ladder

H 34 in W 23 in D 21 in
Metamorphic Oak Arts & Craft Library Step/Chair
Located in London, GB
This unadorned yet very attractive metamorphic oak Arts & Craft library step/chair features a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Ladders

Materials

Oak

Metamorphic Oak Arts & Craft Library Step/Chair
Metamorphic Oak Arts & Craft Library Step/Chair

Metamorphic Oak Arts & Craft Library Step/Chair

H 35 in W 16 in D 18 in
Mid-19th Century Boston Oak Metamorphic Library Step Chair by Maker a. Eliaers
Located in Charleston, SC
A remarkable and cleverly designed mid-19th century metamorphic oak library step chair, circa 1850
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Gothic Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Mid-19th Century Boston Oak Metamorphic Library Step Chair by Maker a. Eliaers
Mid-19th Century Boston Oak Metamorphic Library Step Chair by Maker a. Eliaers

Mid-19th Century Boston Oak Metamorphic Library Step Chair by Maker a. Eliaers

H 37.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
English Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive English Regency style metamorphic library step ladder chair constructed from mahogany
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20th Century Italian Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Mahogany

English Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Chair
English Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Chair

English Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Chair

H 35.5 in W 25.5 in D 27.5 in
Painted Stepladder Chair Library Chair, Transforming Chair and Step Stool
By Meredith Hart Furniture
Located in Durham, NC
The transforming chair/step stool has been around since the 1700s and continues to be useful to
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2010s American Chairs

Materials

Poplar, Paint

Painted Stepladder Chair Library Chair, Transforming Chair and Step Stool
Painted Stepladder Chair Library Chair, Transforming Chair and Step Stool

Painted Stepladder Chair Library Chair, Transforming Chair and Step Stool

H 34.5 in W 16 in D 19 in
Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
folding wooden library chair, a rare vintage item found in the "lagu selection," stands out with its
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair
Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair

Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair

H 34.26 in W 14.97 in D 13.39 in
Regency Metamorphic Chair Set Library Steps Armchair Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely unique Regency style arm chair library step combo - a metamorphic chair Wow - have you
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Vintage 1980s Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Metamorphic Chair Set Library Steps Armchair Mahogany
Regency Metamorphic Chair Set Library Steps Armchair Mahogany

Regency Metamorphic Chair Set Library Steps Armchair Mahogany

H 30 in W 22 in D 36 in
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
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Antique 1880s English Gothic Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Metamorphic Library Step Chair
19th Century Oak Metamorphic Library Step Chair

19th Century Oak Metamorphic Library Step Chair

H 37.75 in W 17.75 in D 18 in
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
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20th Century Indian Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

English Regency Metamorphic Library Step Chair
English Regency Metamorphic Library Step Chair

English Regency Metamorphic Library Step Chair

H 37 in W 22 in D 23 in
Regency Style Metamorphic Armchair and Library Step Stair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, creating a step to reach the best recipes on the highest shelf! Clever and stately in a beautiful aged
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20th Century Regency Chairs

Regency Style Metamorphic Armchair and Library Step Stair
Regency Style Metamorphic Armchair and Library Step Stair

Regency Style Metamorphic Armchair and Library Step Stair

H 34.5 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
20th Century Teak Library Step Chair
Located in Raalte, NL
Teak wooden library step chair two in one after antique examples, it is in good condition and made
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Late 20th Century Ladders

Materials

Teak

20th Century Teak Library Step Chair
20th Century Teak Library Step Chair

20th Century Teak Library Step Chair

H 35 in W 16.7 in D 14.1 in
19th Century Belgian Metamorphic Library Step Chair
Located in New York, NY
have admired. This multipurpose seat also serves as a side table or step ladder.  
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Belgian Metamorphic Library Step Chair
19th Century Belgian Metamorphic Library Step Chair

19th Century Belgian Metamorphic Library Step Chair

H 32.5 in W 16 in D 17.5 in
Late 19th Century English Step Chair
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century English, library step chair.
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Antique 19th Century British Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century English Step Chair
Late 19th Century English Step Chair

Late 19th Century English Step Chair

H 35.5 in W 16.75 in D 14 in
Turn of the Century Dutch Colonial Library Stairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn of the century Dutch Colonial convertible chair or library step ladder.
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Antique 1890s Indonesian Chairs

Materials

Teak

Turn of the Century Dutch Colonial Library Stairs
Turn of the Century Dutch Colonial Library Stairs

Turn of the Century Dutch Colonial Library Stairs

H 35 in W 16 in D 16.5 in
Mahogany Metamorphic Steps or Chair
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
A very robust mid-19th century mahogany metamorphic library step or chair, the hinged back carved
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chairs

Mahogany Metamorphic Steps or Chair
Mahogany Metamorphic Steps or Chair

Mahogany Metamorphic Steps or Chair

H 35 in W 17 in D 17 in
Late 19th Century French Elm Wooden Metamorphic Library Chair Step
Located in Raalte, NL
Antique French elm wooden library steps that can be folded as a chair and reinforced with metal
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Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Elm

Late 19th Century French Elm Wooden Metamorphic Library Chair Step
Late 19th Century French Elm Wooden Metamorphic Library Chair Step

Late 19th Century French Elm Wooden Metamorphic Library Chair Step

H 37 in W 15.7 in D 12.2 in

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Library Step Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the library step chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and hardwood, every library step chair was constructed with great care. Find 10 options for an antique or vintage library step chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer library step chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each library step chair bearing Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made library step chair over the years, but those crafted by Meredith Hart Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Library Step Chair?

The average selling price for a library step chair at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $397 on the low end and $7,800 for the highest priced.

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