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A Pair of 19th Century Pine Antique Library Steps
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A Pair of 19th Century Pine Antique Library Steps

19th century
Sold 29 November 2025 · Gilt and Gesso
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Description

A Pair of 19th Century Pine Antique Library Steps.

A handsome pair of 3 step antique library steps, circa 1900 with upright supporting rail.

A fixed position, dark stain pine steps of great practical and decorative appeal, showing a timeworn established patina whilst structurally excellent and stable.

Dimensions

Height 135cm top of support rail

Width 51cm

Depth 60cm

A superbly stylish pair of antique library steps or household steps for tall rooms, kitchens, linen cupboards etc.., an interior design pair of steps that can enhance a classic or contemporary space, home or business.

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £40 plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £70, please enquire Scotland.

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Gilt and Gesso has dated these Antique Library Steps to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1177520
Description
A Pair of 19th Century Pine Antique Library Steps.

A handsome pair of 3 step antique library steps, circa 1900 with upright supporting rail.

“
A fixed position, dark stain pine steps of great practical and decorative appeal, showing a timeworn established patina whilst structurally excellent and stable.
Gilt and Gesso
fig 1. A dark brown wooden library step with three treads and a vertical handrail stands against a white wall.
fig 1. A Pair of 19th Century Pine Antique Library Steps

Dimensions

Height 135cm top of support rail

Width 51cm

Depth 60cm

A superbly stylish pair of antique library steps or household steps for tall rooms, kitchens, linen cupboards etc.., an interior design pair of steps that can enhance a classic or contemporary space, home or business.

fig 2. A dark brown wooden library step with three treads and a vertical handrail stands against a white wall.
fig 2. A Pair of 19th Century Pine Antique Library Steps

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £40 plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £70, please enquire Scotland.

Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated these Antique Library Steps to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1177520
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I A dark brown wooden library step with three treads and a vertical handrail stands against a white wall. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Pair of 19th Century Pine Antique Library Steps

Archive II A dark brown wooden library step with three treads and a vertical handrail stands against a white wall. View II
Archive III A dark brown wooden library step with three treads and a vertical handrail stands against a white wall. View III
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Archive V A dark brown wooden library step with three treads and a vertical handrail stands against a white wall. View V
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Archive X A dark brown wooden library step with three treads and a vertical handrail stands against a white wall. View X
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Archive XII A dark brown wooden library step with three treads and a vertical handrail stands against a white wall. View XII
Archive XIII A dark brown wooden library step with three treads and a vertical handrail stands against a white wall. View XIII
Archive XIV A dark brown wooden library step with three treads and a vertical handrail stands against a white wall. View XIV
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Telephone 07904 423385
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BN21 1DJ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2023
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A dark brown wooden library step with three treads and a vertical handrail stands against a white wall.
A Pair of 19th Century Pine Antique Library Steps
Ref: SA1177520
A dark brown wooden library step with three treads and a vertical handrail stands against a white wall.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStep Stools & Ladders
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPine
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsVertical handrail, Stepped treads, Sloped side supports
  • SizeH 135 cm (53 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Library steps gained popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries as private and institutional libraries expanded upwards with floor-to-ceiling shelving, requiring practical access solutions.

Craftsmen typically used hardwoods such as mahogany and oak, as well as softer woods like pine, often incorporating leather treads or brass fittings for stability and grip.

Authentic pieces usually display period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails or slotted screws, alongside natural surface wear, patination, and timber shrinkage consistent with age.

They function effectively as functional display stands for plants or books, or as standalone sculptural elements in a study, hallway, or living room.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood.
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