Ltd Edition Stewart Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic Library Steps Chair

  

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, highly collectable, Limited Edition 52/150 Steward Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic library steps armchair made from Historic Oak and Pewter from Shakespeare Warwickshire, exhibited in The Living Chair Museum. This is pretty much the best-looking chair I have ever seen and certainly the most decorative library steps. The design is based on a Regency Gillow's of Lancaster model of a metamorphic library steps, the idea being with tall Georgian bookcases you have a reading chair next to the bookcase and when you need to get a book down from on high, you simply flip the chair top over and you have steps.

This one has been specially made as a homage to William Shakespeare, the top of the back rest has been hand carved with a city scene depicting Shakespeare theatre, under we find a painted scene of Romeo courting Juliette, on the back you have William Shakespeare's name hand carved in with the edition number 52/150, converting it to steps we find a pewter plaque which reads "Crafted Using Historic Oak & Pewter from William Shakespeare's Warwickshire" the steps each have a play quote on them, from top to bottom they read. "The play's the thing" - Hamlet. O, what men dare do! - Much Ado About Nothing. "Now go we in content" - As You Like It.

"As you like it" - The Seven Ages Of Men. As mentioned, an absolute gem of a chair and every scholars dream conversation piece.

The condition is absolutely fantastic, its been used for decoration only. Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask. Royal House Antiques is a privately owned family ran business founded in Wimbledon SW19 and now based in Pulborough RH20. We specialise in finding, restoring very fine luxury antique leather seating, along with every single other type of antique ranging from the 16. We also stock a number of designer brands such as Fritz Hansen, Ralph Lauren, Cavalli, Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, David Linley, Rolex, Tiffany, Jager Le Coulter and so on.

Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. Royal House Antiques cannot be held liable for any independent assumptions made regarding the items we sell, if you are unsure on any point, please feel free to ask for clarity. 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.

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The seller is "royal-house-antiques" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Model: WILLIAM SHAKESPEAR
2. Colour: Brown
3. Department: Baby, Boys, Children, Teenagers, Adults
4. Custom Bundle: No
5. Item Height: 98.6CM
6. Item Width: 61.5CM
7. Assembly Required: No
8. Fill Material: OAK
9. Arm Style: VICTORIAN
10. Pattern: Solid
11. Type: Armchair
12. Upholstery Fabric: OAK
13. Modified Item: No
14. Original/Reproduction: Original
15. Bundle Listing: No
16. Seating Capacity: 1
17. Brand: STEWART LINFORD
18. Manufacturer Warranty: None
19. Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
20. Style: Victorian
21. Additional Parts Required: No
22. Product Line: ARMCHAIR
23. Unit Quantity: 1
24. Features: Adjustable
25. Back Style: VICTORIAN
26. Frame Material: Oak, Pewter
27. Room: Caravan, Children's Bedroom, Children's Playroom, Basement, Conservatory, Entryway, Lounge, Foyer, Garage, Guestroom, Indoor/Outdoor, Patio, Playroom, Any Room, Bathroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Home Office/Study, Kitchen, Living Room
28. Frame Colour: Brown