Steps - Transformer ladder/chair - Wood

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Metamorphic ladder-chair from the 1940s–1950s, solid dark brown wood of European origin, with open height 88 cm and footprint 43 cm by 49 cm, in good used condition with minor signs of wear.

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Ladder-Chair Transformer from the 1940s-1950s.
Metamorphic or convertible library chair, a piece of furniture that functions both as a normal chair and as a small step or stool. Made from high-quality wood.
This dual-purpose design makes it a practical complement for accessing high shelves in places like libraries, kitchens, or home offices.
Metamorphic or convertible library chair, a piece of furniture that functions both as a normal chair and as a small step or stool. This dual-purpose design makes it a practical addition for reaching high shelves in places such as libraries, kitchens, or home offices.
The chair is crafted from solid wood with a dark finish. It features hinges that allow the backrest to fold down and transform into a ladder.
It offers a comfortable seat when configured as a chair and a sturdy, multi‑level ladder when transformed.
This style, sometimes called the "Franklin chair" in honor of Benjamin Franklin, has a long history, with similar ladder-back designs common in 17th-century England and colonial America.

Open ladder height - 88 cm
Measurements: 88 x 443 x 49 cm
Photos are part of the description.
Will be shipped via a specialized courier with tracking number.

Ladder-Chair Transformer from the 1940s-1950s.
Metamorphic or convertible library chair, a piece of furniture that functions both as a normal chair and as a small step or stool. Made from high-quality wood.
This dual-purpose design makes it a practical complement for accessing high shelves in places like libraries, kitchens, or home offices.
Metamorphic or convertible library chair, a piece of furniture that functions both as a normal chair and as a small step or stool. This dual-purpose design makes it a practical addition for reaching high shelves in places such as libraries, kitchens, or home offices.
The chair is crafted from solid wood with a dark finish. It features hinges that allow the backrest to fold down and transform into a ladder.
It offers a comfortable seat when configured as a chair and a sturdy, multi‑level ladder when transformed.
This style, sometimes called the "Franklin chair" in honor of Benjamin Franklin, has a long history, with similar ladder-back designs common in 17th-century England and colonial America.

Open ladder height - 88 cm
Measurements: 88 x 443 x 49 cm
Photos are part of the description.
Will be shipped via a specialized courier with tracking number.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
8 g
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Europe
Model
Transformer ladder/chair
Material
Wood
Style
Antique inspired
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
88 cm
Width
43 cm
Depth
49 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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