Sold 2 September 2026 · Courtyard Antiques

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Description

Early C20th steps in Pine

Shop, library, decorator's, etc

Four tread

New cords

Folds flat

Clean ad tidy

Date of Manufacture

Courtyard Antiques has dated these Antique Wooden Folding Steps to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

31cm (12.20")

Depth

61cm (24.02")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1229891

Dealers Internal Reference

G7074

Dealers Notes

Always a varied selection of Windsor kitchen chairs in stock.

Delivery arranged to most UK destinations.

Enquiries replied to within an hour - please check junk file otherwise.

Payment by bank transfer or Paypal.

NB We no longer ship to USA.

Description

Early C20th steps in Pine

Shop, library, decorator's, etc

Four tread

New cords

Folds flat

Clean ad tidy

Date of Manufacture

Courtyard Antiques has dated these Antique Wooden Folding Steps to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

31cm (12.20")

Depth

61cm (24.02")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1229891

Dealers Internal Ref

G7074

About the Dealer

Courtyard Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2009

Specialist supplier of windsor farmhouse country kitchen dining chairs

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Courtyard Antiques

Telephone 07581 457 143

Location

Unit 15
Upcott Farm
Bicknoller
Taunton
West Somerset
TA4 4EY
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/courtyard

Verified Since Jul 2009

Items For Sale 86

Items Sold 2,847

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectStep Stools
Period1920 - 1940
StyleVictorian Utility
MaterialPine, Metal, Rope
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsA-frame folding mechanism, Flat wooden treads, Rope support stay, Hinged top platform
SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Historically, folding steps were designed for practical utility in domestic kitchens, libraries, and shop premises to access high shelving, combining compact storage capability with solid wooden construction.

Traditional step ladders were constructed predominantly from solid softwoods or hardwoods such as pine, oak, or ash, joined with iron hinges, dowels, and natural fibre tension ropes to secure the A-frame legs.

Authentic timber steps feature original joinery marks, iron or brass pivot hardware, natural wear patterns on the treads, and historical stay mechanisms such as natural rope or hand-forged metal braces.

In contemporary interiors, antique folding steps function well as tiered plant stands, display shelves for books, or occasional side tables in living spaces and reading alcoves.

Preserve the original finish by cleaning with a dry soft cloth, avoiding moisture contact, and applying clear beeswax polish sparingly to protect the timber surface.