Late 19th-century Victorian Arts and Crafts metamorphic library chair is crafted from mahogany and features gothic open trefoil elements along the top rail, tooled and gilt leather accents on the steps, and a multifunctional design that converts smoothly from a chair into a library ladder. The piece measures approximately 34 1/8 in. H x 15 3/8 in. W x 13 3/4 in. D, with a 17-inch seat height. The chair is in good condition and the ladder has not been tested for weight capacity.