Description
Circa 1820 George III mahogany metamorphic library table with an oak step ladder. This rare beauty is a type of dual-use metamorphic furniture consisting of a library table that transforms into a step ladder. This table can still be used as a library table/desk. The library table has dummy drawers design on each side with beautiful brass handles. However, when it is transformed into a library ladder it is best for display and not for daily use. As this is an old piece, the ladder cannot withhold so much weight and if not used properly can be very fragile. However, this is a great collector’s piece and would look beautiful displayed in someone’s personal library.
How to open:
– Feel the bottom of the ends of the table. On one end, you should feel two latches.
– Move the latch inwards. This unlocks the table.
– Lift the top of the table with both hands carefully.
– Once the tabletop is raised all the way (vertically), find the two latches on the hand railings of the ladder.
– Pull each latch downwards carefully to lock the railings in place so the ladder can be displayed.
– Carefully pull out the ladder.
How to close:
– Fold in the ladder carefully.
– Once the ladder is folded in. Pull each latch upwards carefully. This unlocks the table to be able to fold back into a table.
– Fold the hand railings in carefully, which brings down the tabletop.
– Once the tabletop is brought back down in place, make sure to move the two latches outwards, locking the table in place.
Reminder, this metamorphic library table is old and delicate. Has original casters that roll smoothly, however, when moving the table make sure to lift the table and not roll due to the delicate legs.
Height when opened: 78.5 in
Knee clearance: 24.5 in
