Empire Revival Hardwood Gilt Metal Metamorphic Library Steps Armchairs, Set of 2

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Large and collectable Regency style metamorphic armchairs which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by Gillow's … Read more Large and collectable Regency style metamorphic armchairs which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by Gillow's of Lancaster in Rosewood with gilt metal Empire Revival mounts and black leather steps A very good looking and well made pair, I have never seen a Regency style piece with Rosewood frames before and especially with the French Empire style gilt metal mounts. The leather steps are heritage leather so they have a nice patina The original period for this design was 1800-1825 it was listed as the great one for ‘patent’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture. This chair, which transforms into a short set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of the Arts in July 1811, which was made by the London firm of Morgan and Saunders, of Catherine Street, Strand. They were well known for their ingenious furniture, including reading chairs with writing surfaces attached and a great variety of travelling beds that could pack down into boxes. The form of the chair, which revives a design of the early 18th century, is based on a design for an armchair created by the firm of Gillows of Lancaster Condition wise the timber is all in good period condition, it will have some age and use related patina marks here and there, we have cleaned waxed and polished them from top to bottom Armchair dimensions Height:- 90.5cm Width:- 65cm Depth:- 72cm Steps dimensions Height:- 72cm Width:- 65cm Depth:- 125cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. See less