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.
Description from the seller
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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Seller's Story
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

