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Metamorphic library ladder (also known as stool-ladder). This type of dual-purpose furniture was designed to transform from a table or stool into a small step ladder, used to reach the higher shelves in private libraries and the offices of noble or bourgeois residences from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Main features
Metamorphic Design: Its distinctive feature is its ability to bend or fold to change function, optimizing space.
Material: wood, probably mahogany, with the steps covered in leather.
The style, with turned and carved legs and uprights, is typical of antique English furniture, including styles such as Regency or Victorian.
Functionality: Originally, these furnishings were an elegant and practical solution for accessing books in rooms with high ceilings and full-height shelving. Closed measurements: 72x53x35.