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Spiral Library Steps with Leather Topped Treads
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Spiral Library Steps with Leather Topped Treads

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Andros Antiques
Description

These Spiral Library Steps With Leather Topped Treads would make a stylish addition to any home, to either be used to access higher shelves or indeed be purely decorative. The four treads are lined with rich, warm toned leather that are edged in decorative studs.

The generous ring turned column with a spherical top, which can be used as a hand rail, is the anchor point for the radiating treads and good-sized supporting framework.

The leather shows some signs of age and wear, as to be expected but looks all the better for it. The structure is solid with no movement, with a nicely polished finish,

Stock No 1535

All our prices include free delivery to Mainland England & Wales

Circa 1930’s

Dimensions

Width 21in/53cm

Depth 21in/53cm

Height 51½in/131cm

Height Of Top Step 25in

Date of Manufacture

Andros Antiques has dated these Spiral Library Steps to the 1930s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09478848
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 45-100 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Crisp ring turning on the central pole: 20th-century machine production.
Uniform polished finish with minimal edge wear: years of light handling.
Slight creasing to the leather treads: natural aging of the material.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
131cm (51.57")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1211264
Dealers Internal Reference
1535
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Please note that you are only buying the piece of furnitue described, and does not include the various items displayed with it.

Description
These Spiral Library Steps With Leather Topped Treads would make a stylish addition to any home, to either be used to access higher shelves or indeed be purely decorative. The four treads are lined with rich, warm toned leather that are edged in decorative studs.
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The generous ring turned column with a spherical top, which can be used as a hand rail, is the anchor point for the radiating treads and good-sized supporting framework.
Andros Antiques
fig 1. A spiral set of dark mahogany library steps with four leather-lined triangular treads and a central turned handrail post.
fig 1. Spiral Library Steps with Leather Topped Treads

The leather shows some signs of age and wear, as to be expected but looks all the better for it. The structure is solid with no movement, with a nicely polished finish,

Stock No 1535

All our prices include free delivery to Mainland England & Wales

Circa 1930’s

Dimensions

Width 21in/53cm

Depth 21in/53cm

Height 51½in/131cm

Height Of Top Step 25in

Date of Manufacture

Andros Antiques has dated these Spiral Library Steps to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09478848
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 45-100 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Crisp ring turning on the central pole: 20th-century machine production.
Uniform polished finish with minimal edge wear: years of light handling.
Slight creasing to the leather treads: natural aging of the material.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
131cm (51.57")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1211264
Dealers Internal Ref
1535
Andros Antiques
Andros Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Andros antiques has been created by two colleagues with over 80 years of experience in the antique furniture trade.

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Andros Antiques
Telephone 07850 441047
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United Kingdom

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A spiral set of dark mahogany library steps with four leather-lined triangular treads and a central turned handrail post.
Spiral Library Steps With Leather Topped Treads
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  • ObjectLibrary Steps
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSpiral design, Leather inset treads, Brass studding, Turned post
  • SizeH 131 cm (52 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

These 1930 spiral library steps in the Regency style are constructed from warm brown mahogany with leather and brass elements. The piece comprises four triangular treads lined with dark leather and trimmed with brass studding, radiating from a central ring-turned column finished with a spherical finial. Turned upright supports and short, simple turned feet complete the framework, displaying a polished finish and natural signs of age on the leather surfaces. Measuring 131 cm high by 53 cm wide and 53 cm deep, the unit stands compactly on the floor. In a contemporary interior, this functional item serves as both a practical aid for reaching high bookshelves in a study, library, or home office, and as an ornamental piece suited for placement in an empty corner of a living room or hallway. The solid structure provides stable access across the tiered steps while offering a distinct architectural presence.

FAQs

Historically designed for private and institutional libraries, spiral library steps enabled individuals to access high bookshelves while occupying minimal floor space.

Traditional library steps are constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, frequently featuring leather-inset treads secured with brass studding.

Authentic examples often showcase turned central posts, pegged joinery, signs of natural wear to the leather treads, and traditional hand-finished timber patination.

Position library steps alongside tall bookcase units in a home office, study, or living space to add architectural height and functional character.

Maintain timber surfaces by dusting with a soft cloth and applying natural beeswax, while treating the leather treads with a specialised leather balm to prevent drying.
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