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Good Set of Early 19th Century Mahogany Library Steps.
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Good Set of Early 19th Century Mahogany Library Steps.

19th century
Sold 18 March 2025 · Stalham Antique Gallery
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Good set of early 19th century mahogany library steps. Vintage leather treads. Originally fitted with a commode - now a drawer

Circa 1830

Date of Manufacture

Stalham Antique Gallery has dated these Antique Mahogany Library Steps to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
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SA1009993
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1188
Description
Good set of early 19th century mahogany library steps. Vintage leather treads. Originally fitted with a commode - now a drawer

Circa 1830

Date of Manufacture

Stalham Antique Gallery has dated these Antique Mahogany Library Steps to the 19th Century.

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA1009993
Dealers Internal Ref
1188
Stalham Antique Gallery
Stalham Antique Gallery
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

“i don’t collect things because they are valuable, but because they are interesting, beautiful and have a history.”

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Norfolk
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United Kingdom
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A set of three-tier early 19th-century mahogany library steps featuring inset leather treads and tapering supports.
Good set of early 19th century mahogany library steps.
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A set of three-tier early 19th-century mahogany library steps featuring inset leather treads and tapering supports.
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  • ObjectLibrary Steps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsInset leather treads, Tapering legs, Stepped tiers, Veneer panels
  • SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 72 cm (28 in)

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Library steps gained prominence in the 18th and 19th centuries as private home libraries expanded upwards with tall bookcases, necessitating functional yet elegant ascending furniture.

Cabinetmakers primarily used dense hardwoods such as mahogany and oak, frequently incorporating leather treads with gold tooling for grip and aesthetic refinement.

Authentication relies on examining timber grain, hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional polish types, and appropriate wear patterns consistent with early 19th-century construction techniques.

These pieces function effectively as secondary side tables, plant stands, or sculptural accent furniture within studies, living rooms, and hallways.

Maintenance requires occasional application of quality beeswax to nourish the timber, while leather treads should be cleaned gently and treated with specialized leather preservative.
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