BIRCH STEP STOOL KIT Benj. Franklin (?)

FRANKLIN STEP STOOL LIBRARY CHAIR - KIT by: Benj. Franklin (?)
THIS IS A UNIQUE THREE-IN-ONE CHAIR OF SOLID RED OAK THAT IS MADE TO STAND ON (like a ladder). Use as: (1) CHAIR (2) STEP STOOL (3) SHORT LADDER or As A Unique, Attention Getting Shelf For Your Indoor Plants Or Knick-Knacks

NOTE: When ready to order click on the words: ORDER HERE - CATALOG on the top left side of this page.

That list is also the SITE MAP

NEW FRANKLIN LIBRARY CHAIR & LADDER COMBO IN SOLID (unfinished) RED Oak wood. MAY HAVE BEEN INVENTED BY BENJAMIN FRANKLIN. THIS IS A REPLICA OF THE FRANKLIN 3-IN-1 CLASSIC DESIGN IN AN EASY TO ASSEMBLE KIT FORM

NOTE: There are 2 more pictures of this Library Chair - Step Stool (assembled and un-assembled) near the bottom of this page. Just scroll down to see them.

Legend has it that this unique and very practical chair was either invented or discovered by Benjamin Franklin in late 1700 when he was our representative in England. When he returned to America he had one of these chair and ladder combinations with him and he introduced it to the residents of Philadelphia. There, it became very popular, and even today it remains a, practical favorite all over the USA.

AS YOU MAY KNOW:

The year, 2006, was the 300th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birth. You could celebrate the occasion by ORDERING one of these unique replicas of Ben Franklin's Library Chairs for your home. It is very practical and could be a great conversation piece as you demonstrate the different ways it can be used to the visitors to your home.

CUSTOMER COMMENTS AND FEEDBACK:

(1)Thank you the chair arrived yesterday and it looks good, I hope to build it later this evening. Thanks for promptly dealing.

(2) Excellent communication; went above and beyond; would highly recommend.

(3) Thank you so much! (The chairs work great!)

(4) Nice product and fast delivery

(5) AAA, great seller, excelent product, good communication, Thanks!

(6) Great item, well packaged, quickly sent. A+++++

(7) very polite gives individual attention, product shipped when expected.

(8) Great item, fast shippment, A+++++, Great customer assistance.

(9) very satisfied, good quality and finish, well packed and shipped on time

NOTE:Assembly required using screw driver only(shipped kd- knocked down).

I built five of these replicas of the Benj. Franklin versatile, combination chair/folding/ladder & step stool for my grown children with the idea they would find them handy and useful in their homes in many ways. Now I find each family uses their Library Chair/Ladder/Step Stool in different ways:*

(1) Only as an interesting unique chair that is always a good conversation piece

(2) As both step stool and chair

(3) Set up as a step stool but steps are used as shelves holding knick-knacks.

(4) As a step stool with house plants arranged on each of the steps.

(5) As a drag-around kitchen chair and ladder used to reach dishes in their high kitchen cabinets.

PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY!

These 3-in-1 classic replica chairs are made using solid 3/4-inch thick OAK wood with attractive BRASS hardware and dados (notched cut-outs where butt ends are joined together) for increased strength. You can use it as an ordinary chair until you need a step stool. Then you simply tip the hinged back into place to convert the chair into a handy 3-step ladder-like stool (34-inches high).

Size: Height of the seat is 17 inches from floor, The back of chair is 34 inches high. Seat is 15-3/4 inches wide by 16-1/2 inches deep.

Weight limit is 200 lbs. (for safety, do not stand on top step).

Allow a week or more for delivery.*

Sincerely

Terry Weber.

*P.S. Please note:

Due to costs of both time and lumber I can no longer make these unique stools myself at a reasonable price. But, now I can offer them to you from a manufacturer in USA at half the cost it would be for me to make them myself. I try to keep them in stock but if I sell the ones I have on hand, it may take a week or so for your order to be delivered. I feel quite confident you will like the quality and craftsmanship of this very practical brand new replica, (made in USA) of the Classic Benj. Franklin 3-in-1 Library Chair/Ladder Combination.

Satisfaction guaranteed or return it to me for a refund of all BUT the shipping fees out and back.

NOTE: Please ask the s/h fee before you order for shipment outside of the USA.

WHEN READY TO ORDER CLICK ON "CATALOG" (on upper LEFT of this page)

To convert the chair into a small step stool (ladder), all you do is grasp the TOP of back of the chair with your hand and move it - it will only move one way - until the back (the top part of chair when used as a chair) is almost on the floor, as in this picture. Then you have a very practical and useful step stool.
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On the left you see all of the parts of the chair/step-stool as they come to you out of the box.

It takes about 1 hour to assemble using a Phillips head screw driver. The RED OAK wood is UN-finished so all you have to do is put the chair together, apply a coat of varnish and put it into use when finish is dry.

Or, you might want to put the varnish on BEFORE assembly of the kit as an easier way to apply the varnish on all of the parts one at a time. Your choice.

NOTE: HERE IS A NEW IDEA FOR YOU TO CONSIDER:

We now have both

(1) PLANS and

(2) TEMPLATES

available for this unique, always popular Library Chair.

1. The plans are clearly drawn including- assembly instructions.

2. The templates are actual size cut outs of all of the parts of the chair.

All you have to do is trace the template shape onto a wood of your choice, then cut the parts. Included with the template is a hardware kit (brass hinges & wood screws) and assembly instructions. For more information:

Go the the page on your left that is labeled: Library Chair Plans

for prices.

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