Stool - Transformable Step Chair / Stool with Integrated Backrest - Wood, Textile, Metal

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Transformable Step Chair / Stool with Integrated Backrest, produced by an unattributed European workshop, in good condition with light signs of aging.

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Transformable Step Chair / Stool with Integrated Backrest, 1980s–1990s

This functional step chair combines seating and step functionality through a simple mechanical transformation. Designed for domestic use, it converts from a low stool into a stepped chair by lifting the upholstered back section, revealing an internal wooden step supported by black-painted metal hinges.

Manufacturer and origin
Unattributed workshop, Europe

Year of production
1980–1990

Style and use
Late 20th-century functional furniture
Designed as a step chair or convertible stool for household access and seating

Materials
Painted wood structure
Plywood internal steps
Metal hinge mechanism
Fabric-upholstered backrest and seat

Condition
Structurally stable and fully functional
Minor surface wear consistent with age and use
Upholstery intact with light handling marks
Hinges and screws show typical late 20th-century industrial hardware, confirming period attribution
No structural damage observed

Value justification
Convertible furniture of this type reflects late 20th-century design priorities focused on compact living and multifunctionality. The preserved transformation mechanism, clean structural lines, and intact original construction enhance its appeal for interior use and collection. Its practical design allows placement within contemporary interiors as both a functional object and a design statement.

Design context
Representative of practical European domestic furniture from the late 20th century, emphasizing efficiency, adaptability, and restrained industrial detailing.

Dimensions
Standard configuration:
Height 42 cm
Width 53 cm
Depth 42 cm

Extended step configuration:
Maximum height 57 cm

Estimated auction value
EUR 120–180

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Transformable Step Chair / Stool with Integrated Backrest, 1980s–1990s

This functional step chair combines seating and step functionality through a simple mechanical transformation. Designed for domestic use, it converts from a low stool into a stepped chair by lifting the upholstered back section, revealing an internal wooden step supported by black-painted metal hinges.

Manufacturer and origin
Unattributed workshop, Europe

Year of production
1980–1990

Style and use
Late 20th-century functional furniture
Designed as a step chair or convertible stool for household access and seating

Materials
Painted wood structure
Plywood internal steps
Metal hinge mechanism
Fabric-upholstered backrest and seat

Condition
Structurally stable and fully functional
Minor surface wear consistent with age and use
Upholstery intact with light handling marks
Hinges and screws show typical late 20th-century industrial hardware, confirming period attribution
No structural damage observed

Value justification
Convertible furniture of this type reflects late 20th-century design priorities focused on compact living and multifunctionality. The preserved transformation mechanism, clean structural lines, and intact original construction enhance its appeal for interior use and collection. Its practical design allows placement within contemporary interiors as both a functional object and a design statement.

Design context
Representative of practical European domestic furniture from the late 20th century, emphasizing efficiency, adaptability, and restrained industrial detailing.

Dimensions
Standard configuration:
Height 42 cm
Width 53 cm
Depth 42 cm

Extended step configuration:
Maximum height 57 cm

Estimated auction value
EUR 120–180

#artdeco #industrialstyle #vintage #antique #antiques #vintagedecor #homedecor #interiordesign #decor #vintagefinds #vintagestyle #antiquefurniture #retro #interior #idea
#convertiblefurniture #stepstool #woodfurniture #1980sdesign

Seller's Story

We offer trustworthy items with honest descriptions and prioritize safe delivery.

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Europe
Model
Transformable Step Chair / Stool with Integrated Backrest
Material
Metal, Textile, Wood
Style
Vintage
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
42 cm
Width
53 cm
Depth
42 cm
Estimated Period
1980-1990
Sold by
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Objects sold
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