A metamorphic set of library steps patina Dimensions: Height: 23 cm (9

Dimensions: Height: 23 cm (9 ins)

The use of ormolu mounts and ebonised surfaces reflects a fashionable aesthetic favoured by the elite during the period

architectural proportions

while subtle touches such as canted legs and brass castors nod to the understated elegance that defines post-war British furniture

A metamorphic set of library steps patina Dimensions: Height: 23 cm (9A Metamorphic Set of Library Steps Cabinet Furniture A rare and inventive example of Victorian cabinet furniture, this metamorphic set of library steps ingeniously combines the practicality of a stool with the hidden utility of steps for accessing higher shelves. Crafted in England circa 1860, it exemplifies the adaptable and decorative ingenuity characteristic of the period. Origin: England Date: Circa 1860 Material: Mahogany, with green horsehair