Bidspirit auction | Victorian Oak Metamorphic Library Armchair

Victorian Oak Metamorphic Library Armchair - A late 19th-century Victorian metamorphic library armchair crafted from solid oak with a dark-stained finish. This multi-functional piece is designed with a hinged, articulated frame that allows the back portion of the chair to pivot forward, converting the unit into a short set of library steps. The wide top rail of the chair functions as a handle or support when in the unfolded step position. The backrest, seat, and padded armrests are upholstered in a later blue velvet fabric. The frame displays the curved, ergonomic lines characteristic of functional Victorian-era furniture and is assembled with visible metal pivot pins and mechanical hinges.