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A set of Regency mahogany metamorphic library steps

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A set of Regency mahogany metamorphic library steps, this sturdy armchair unfolds to reveal four leather-inset steps which rest on the cresting rail. It has a generous seat with a fitted, re-upholstered, leather seat cushion. The shaped rail, scroll arms and front legs are reeded. The splat and corners have carved fan-shaped elements. English, circa 1815.

Susan Stuart (ibid.), discusses ‘ladders for libraries and ‘step’ or metamorphic chairs’ in Vol. II pp106-108. Plate 654 shows the design for a step chair made for Ferguson & Co. in 1834. Meanwhile the design for a side chair with similar decorative elements, from 1813, is illustrated in Vol. I p221, pl 204.d.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Mahogany and leather
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c 1815
Styles / Movements:	Regency, Traditional
Book References:	Susan Stuart (ibid.), discusses ‘ladders for libraries and ‘step’ or metamorphic chairs’ in Vol. II pp106-108. Plate 654 shows the design for a step chair made for Ferguson & Co. in 1834.
Incollect Reference #:	465173

Dimensions

W.	22.83 in;	H.	13.78 in;	D.	42.91 in;
W.	58 cm;	H.	35 cm;	D.	109 cm;

Message from Seller:

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