LTD Edition Stewart Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic Library Steps Chair

absolutely stunning, highly collectable, Limited Edition 52/150 Stewart 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 Gillows 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 backrest 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 Chair dimensions Height:- 98.6cm Width:- 61.5cm Depth:- 58.5cm Steps dimensions Height:- 79cm Width:- 61.5cm Depth:- 100cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. 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.