{"product_id":"pair-of-hand-painted-convertible-library-step-ladder-chairs-with-dog-motif","title":"Pair of Hand-Painted Convertible Library Step Ladder Chairs with Dog Motif","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming and highly functional pair of handcrafted convertible step ladder chairs featuring whimsical hand-painted dog illustrations throughout. These unique folk art pieces effortlessly transform from decorative chairs into practical library step ladders, combining utility, craftsmanship, and artistic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed in warm-toned wood with a beautifully aged finish, each chair showcases delightful painted scenes of playful dogs, trees, and nature-inspired imagery across the seat, backrest, and steps. The ladder mechanism folds smoothly, allowing the pieces to function both as seating and as compact stair ladders for reaching bookshelves, cabinets, or display storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir sculptural silhouette and artisan-painted details make them exceptional conversation pieces for rustic interiors, country homes, children’s spaces, libraries, boutiques, or eclectic design settings. The combination of practical craftsmanship and whimsical folk-art decoration gives these pieces a rare and collectible presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for collectors of Americana, primitive furniture, painted furniture, or convertible antique-style furnishings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-height\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eHeight: 39 in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-width\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eWidth: 21.5 in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-depth\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eDepth: 21 in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-secondaryHeight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eSeat Height: 18 in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-sold-as\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-setSize\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eSet of 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003eStyle:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-style\"\u003eFolk Art\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003eMaterials and Techniques:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-materials-and-techniques\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-technique\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eGiltwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-place-of-origin\"\u003eUnknown\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003ePeriod:\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-period\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"_1862016c _57a9be25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/seating\/dining-room-chairs\/period\/early-20th-century\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-date-of-manufacture\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-dateOfManufacture\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003e19th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-condition\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-conditionDetails\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eWear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Melissa Levinson Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51217203200306,"sku":"MLA1313","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/4321\/6690\/files\/f_50176772_1779233548711_bg_processed.jpg?v=1779820896","url":"https:\/\/melissalevinson.com\/products\/pair-of-hand-painted-convertible-library-step-ladder-chairs-with-dog-motif","provider":"Melissa Levinson Antiques ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}