A metamorphic set of library steps patina inspired by the celebrated antique

inspired by the celebrated antique original housed in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Naples

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Whether as a centrepiece for an established collection or a singular object of admiration

architectural proportions

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

A metamorphic set of library steps patina inspired by the celebrated antiqueA 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