Antique French Provincial Folding Library Chair / Stepladder. Circa 1880's.

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A tall and solidly-built beechwood, folding French Provincial chair/ library-stepladder from Northern France. 
This late 19th century chair is hinged at the seat level, and when unfolded becomes a useful stepladder. 
Area of Picardie, circa 1880.
A real piece of French living.
Approx max Dims: 
As a chair: H: 1090mm, W: 390mm, D: 440mm, SH: 550mm
As a Ladder: H: 1090mm, W: 390mm, D: 620mm
Folds easily and locked in place with fixed metal supports; very sturdy.
In excellent antique condition. Solid and robust in either form. A few bumps and scrapes perhaps as one might expect but nothing noteworthy. 
A truely fascinating piece.
This is an original antique and may well show signs of use and wear commensurate with age.
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Sourced personally from the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region of France
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With me in France at the moment; back in the UK in June for delivery / collection.