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Pair of Edwardian Oak Library Steps - Missing the Poles.
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Pair of Edwardian Oak Library Steps - Missing the Poles.

1900 - 1920
Sold 7 March 2025 · Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Description

Pair of Edwardian oak library steps.

With makers label.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated these Edwardian Oak Library Steps to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
123cm (48.43")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
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SA1128966
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Description
Pair of Edwardian oak library steps.

With makers label.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated these Edwardian Oak Library Steps to the 1910s.

Height
123cm (48.43")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
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SA1128966
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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Archive I A pair of freestanding wooden library steps constructed from oak, featuring multiple angled treads. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Edwardian Oak Library Steps - Missing the Poles.

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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
Location
Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2012
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Items Sold 5,090
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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A pair of freestanding wooden library steps constructed from oak, featuring multiple angled treads.
Pair of Edwardian oak library steps - missing the poles.
Ref: SA1128966
A pair of freestanding wooden library steps constructed from oak, featuring multiple angled treads.
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  • ObjectSteps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsStepped treads, Angled uprights, Open framework
  • SizeH 123 cm (48 in) x W 123 cm (48 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

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Edwardian library steps gained popularity during the early 20th century, designed to provide safe and functional access to high bookshelves in large domestic and institutional libraries.

They were typically constructed from durable hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, often featuring inset treads and occasionally brass or iron fixings for stability.

Authentic pieces generally display traditional joinery methods, period-appropriate wood patination, and structural wear consistent with early 20th-century manufacture.

They function effectively as plant stands, bedside tables, or decorative display shelving in studies and living spaces.

Maintenance involves dusting with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally applying neutral beeswax to nourish the wood without damaging the historic finish.
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