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Pair of 19th Century Folding Library Steps, Circa 1860
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Pair of 19th Century Folding Library Steps, Circa 1860

19th century
Description

A fine and useful pair of 19th century library steps, of well-figured timber (possibly teak), with shaped hand grips and grooved treads for sure footing. The folding design allows for easy storage when not in use. Good colour and patination throughout.

English, circa 1860.

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
90cm (35.43")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated these Victorian Folding Library Steps to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174299
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C2567
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Description
A fine and useful pair of 19th century library steps, of well-figured timber (possibly teak), with shaped hand grips and grooved treads for sure footing. The folding design allows for easy storage when not in use. Good colour and patination throughout.

English, circa 1860.

Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
90cm (35.43")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated these Victorian Folding Library Steps to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174299
Dealers Internal Ref
C2567
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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A nineteenth-century wooden folding library stepladder featuring five treads, iron side hinges, and shaped hand grips at the top.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century wooden folding library stepladder featuring five treads, iron side hinges, and shaped hand grips at the top.

Pair of 19th Century Folding Library Steps, Circa 1860

Archive II A nineteenth-century wooden folding library stepladder featuring five treads, iron side hinges, and shaped hand grips at the top. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century wooden folding library stepladder featuring five treads, iron side hinges, and shaped hand grips at the top. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century wooden folding library stepladder featuring five treads, iron side hinges, and shaped hand grips at the top. View IV
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A nineteenth-century wooden folding library stepladder featuring five treads, iron side hinges, and shaped hand grips at the top.
Pair of 19th Century Folding Library Steps, Circa 1860
Ref: SA1174299
A nineteenth-century wooden folding library stepladder featuring five treads, iron side hinges, and shaped hand grips at the top.
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Designed during the nineteenth century, folding library steps were constructed to access high bookshelves in private libraries and grand residences, combining utilitarian ladder functionality with a compact, foldable design for convenient storage.

Traditional Victorian library steps were constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or pine, reinforced with iron or brass hinges and iron stay bars to support the weight and movement of folding mechanisms.

Authentic pieces typically feature period ironwork hinges, hand-cut joinery, natural wear or patination on the step treads, and original wooden or metal stays rather than modern steel fasteners.

Library steps serve as versatile accent pieces in contemporary spaces, often positioned alongside tall bookcases, placed in an empty corner as a plant stand, or used as a unique display platform for decorative ceramics.

Preserve the original wood finish by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish annually, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture.
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