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Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
About the Item
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with period upholstered Carpet steps
A very charming and highly collectable piece, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to a standard bookcase
I don't come across many that have the Arts & Crafts style carving to the back and none have William Morris style carpet upholstery to the steps
The finish is original, we have deep cleaned hand condition waxed and hand polished it, there will be age and use related patina marks here and there as you would expect
Chair dimensions
Height:- 87.5cm
Width:- 42cm
Depth:- 42.5cm
Seat height:- 43cm
Steps dimensions
Height:- 86.5cm
Width:- 42cm
Depth:- 56.5cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point.
Condition
Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition.
Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
- Dimensions:Height: 34.45 in (87.5 cm)Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)Depth: 16.74 in (42.5 cm)
- Style:Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2823331318632
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