Steps - Antique 1900's Metamorphic Folding Library Steps Stool - Wood, Leather, Brass

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Constance Rousseau
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Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.

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Early 20th Century antique metamorphic folding library steps stool with a solid wood frame, brass details and green leather-tread steps, brown and green finish, in Edwardian antique style.

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Description from the seller

This versatile piece of dual-use French domestic furniture features a space-saving metamorphic mechanism. Built with a solid hardwood frame, the upper tier smoothly folds down or transitions to nest the lower steps. The piece features three distinct climbing steps, each inset with beautifully aged, dark green leather treads decorated with hand-tooled gilt stenciled borders for extra grip and decoration. It is perfectly styled to function as an accent side table or stool when folded, and as a stable ladder set when open.

This versatile piece of dual-use French domestic furniture features a space-saving metamorphic mechanism. Built with a solid hardwood frame, the upper tier smoothly folds down or transitions to nest the lower steps. The piece features three distinct climbing steps, each inset with beautifully aged, dark green leather treads decorated with hand-tooled gilt stenciled borders for extra grip and decoration. It is perfectly styled to function as an accent side table or stool when folded, and as a stable ladder set when open.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Edwardian
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Europe
Model
Antique 1900's Metamorphic Folding Library Steps Stool
Material
Brass, Leather, Wood
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown, Green
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
73 cm
Width
37 cm
Depth
32 cm
Estimated period
Early 20th Century
SpainVerified
125
Objects sold
88%
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