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English 19th Century Antique Mahogany Library Steps
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English 19th Century Antique Mahogany Library Steps

19th century
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English 19th Century Antique Mahogany Library Steps

A beautiful quality set of English early 19th century antique library steps that stand on gun barrel turned legs with matching uprights and stretchers. In excellent strong condition, each of the three steps have a wide single piece mahogany boards which are all strong. The antique mahogany is a lovely rich and original colour. The library steps have tapering back uprights, this is for extra stability. Designed to be used to access higher shelves on a bookcase, but would look great as a bedside table too.

Dimensions

Height: 56cm (22.22")

Width: 42cm (16.67")

Depth: 59cm (23.41")

Declaration

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Mahogany Library Steps to the 19th Century.

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SA1228940
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English 19th Century Antique Mahogany Library Steps
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A beautiful quality set of English early 19th century antique library steps that stand on gun barrel turned legs with matching uprights and stretchers.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

In excellent strong condition, each of the three steps have a wide single piece mahogany boards which are all strong. The antique mahogany is a lovely rich and original colour. The library steps have tapering back uprights, this is for extra stability. Designed to be used to access higher shelves on a bookcase, but would look great as a bedside table too.

Dimensions

Height: 56cm (22.22")

Width: 42cm (16.67")

Depth: 59cm (23.41")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Mahogany Library Steps to the 19th Century.

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SA1228940
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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A three-tiered set of 19th-century dark mahogany library steps featuring turned legs and supporting stretchers.
English 19th Century Antique Mahogany Library Steps
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A three-tiered set of 19th-century dark mahogany library steps featuring turned legs and supporting stretchers.
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  • ObjectLibrary Steps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Three-tiered steps, Wooden stretchers

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Antique library steps were developed in the 18th and 19th centuries to allow access to upper shelves in high-ceilinged private libraries and studies. They range from simple tiered steps to dual-purpose furniture such as metamorphic chairs and bed steps.

These pieces were typically crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut to ensure structural stability. Construction methods featured mortise and tenon joinery, hand-turned spindles, and occasionally inset leather step surfaces.

Authentic 19th-century steps display hand-turned details, original wooden peg or hand-cut joinery, and natural wear patterns on the treads. The timber will show oxidisation, patination, and age-appropriate shrinkage along the wood grain.

Position the steps next to floor-to-ceiling shelving, in an empty corner, or beside a bed as an alternative side table. Use the treads to display stacked books, framed prints, or small sculptural items.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking or fading. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to nourish the mahogany.
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