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Antique Satinwood Bed Steps
Moxhams Antiques
for sale €1,463     $1,588
£1,250
Moxhams Antiques

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    Roger and jill founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.
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Antique Satinwood Bed Steps

19th century
For Sale by Moxhams Antiques
Description

Antique bed steps of a good generous size; unusual to find in the attractive lighter timber, satinwood, as these are normally in mahogany; well made with panelled fronts and still retains its original interior though this could easily be modified; three steps with leather inserts; these were normally used bedrooms to get into high four-poster beds though also found in libraries. circa 1840

Physical Dimensions
Height
68.5cm (26.97")
Width
54.5cm (21.46")
Depth
81.5cm (32.09")
Declaration

Moxhams Antiques has dated these Antique Satinwood Bed Steps to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223505
Dealers Internal Reference
S1185
Dealers Notes

Established in 1967,Moxhams Antiques is a family business with a large shop in Bradford-on-Avon near Bath. We have an extensive and varied stock specialising in good period town and country furniture, ceramics, particularly delftware, as well as some decorative items.

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Description
Antique bed steps of a good generous size; unusual to find in the attractive lighter timber, satinwood, as these are normally in mahogany; well made with panelled fronts and still retains its original interior though this could easily be modified; three steps with leather inserts; these were normally used bedrooms to get into high four-poster beds though also found in libraries. circa 1840
Height
68.5cm (26.97")
Width
54.5cm (21.46")
Depth
81.5cm (32.09")
Date of Manufacture

Moxhams Antiques has dated these Antique Satinwood Bed Steps to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223505
Dealers Internal Ref
S1185
Moxhams Antiques
Moxhams Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009

Roger and jill founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Moxhams Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Moxhams Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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A three-tiered antique satinwood bed step unit featuring golden brown leather inset treads and rectangular panel detailing.
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Archive I A three-tiered antique satinwood bed step unit featuring golden brown leather inset treads and rectangular panel detailing.

Antique Satinwood Bed Steps

Archive II A three-tiered antique satinwood bed step unit featuring golden brown leather inset treads and rectangular panel detailing. View II
Archive III A three-tiered antique satinwood bed step unit featuring golden brown leather inset treads and rectangular panel detailing. View III
Archive IV A three-tiered antique satinwood bed step unit featuring golden brown leather inset treads and rectangular panel detailing. View IV
Archive V A three-tiered antique satinwood bed step unit featuring golden brown leather inset treads and rectangular panel detailing. View V
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Moxhams Antiques

Moxhams Antiques
Telephone Shop 01225 862789 / Evenings 01225 783199
Location
17 Silver Street
Bradford on Avon
Wiltshire
BA15 1JZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/moxhams
Verified Since Aug 2009
Items For Sale 137
Items Sold 368
Moxhams Antiques
Moxhams Antiques
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A three-tiered antique satinwood bed step unit featuring golden brown leather inset treads and rectangular panel detailing.
Antique satinwood bed steps
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A three-tiered antique satinwood bed step unit featuring golden brown leather inset treads and rectangular panel detailing.
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FAQs

Bed steps were introduced during the eighteenth century to assist individuals in climbing into high four-poster and tester beds, often incorporating hidden storage compartments or commodes within their timber frames.

High-quality hardwoods such as satinwood, mahogany, and rosewood were standard, frequently featuring inset leather treads with blind or gilt tooling to provide traction.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut joinery, natural wear on lower steps, period-accurate brass hinges, original leather treads showing age, and natural oxidisation on the underside of the woodwork.

Beyond bedroom use, these multi-tiered pieces function effectively as plant stands, bedside tables, or display units for books and decorative objects in living rooms and libraries.

Dust wood surfaces regularly and apply natural beeswax along the grain, whilst cleaning leather treads with a specialised conditioner to prevent cracking and preserve the original patina.
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