Steps - Transformer ladder/chair - Wood
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Selected by Elena Napoleone
Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
Estimate € 170 - € 200
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Description from the seller
Ladder-chair transformer from the 1940s-1950s.
A metamorphic or convertible library chair, a piece of furniture that works both as a normal chair and as a small step or stool. Made of quality wood. This dual-purpose design makes it a practical addition for reaching high shelves in places like libraries, kitchens, or home offices.
A metamorphic or convertible library chair, a piece of furniture that works both as a normal chair and as a small step or stool. This dual-purpose design makes it a practical addition for accessing high shelves in places like 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 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 seventeenth‑century England and colonial America.
Open ladder height - 88 cm
.
Dimensions: 88 x 443 x 49 cm
Photos are part of the description.
Will be shipped via a specialized agency with tracking number.
Ladder-chair transformer from the 1940s-1950s.
A metamorphic or convertible library chair, a piece of furniture that works both as a normal chair and as a small step or stool. Made of quality wood. This dual-purpose design makes it a practical addition for reaching high shelves in places like libraries, kitchens, or home offices.
A metamorphic or convertible library chair, a piece of furniture that works both as a normal chair and as a small step or stool. This dual-purpose design makes it a practical addition for accessing high shelves in places like 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 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 seventeenth‑century England and colonial America.
Open ladder height - 88 cm
.
Dimensions: 88 x 443 x 49 cm
Photos are part of the description.
Will be shipped via a specialized agency 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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