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Early 20th Century Oak Library Steps
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

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Early 20th Century Oak Library Steps

1900 - 1920
Description

A good quality early 20th century set of library steps with a chamfered support handle. The whole with nice patina and bits of old paint.

88cm high at the top step

Physical Dimensions
Height
179cm (70.47")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Oak Library Steps to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1231276
Dealers Internal Reference
2090
Description
A good quality early 20th century set of library steps with a chamfered support handle. The whole with nice patina and bits of old paint.

88cm high at the top step

Height
179cm (70.47")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Oak Library Steps to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231276
Dealers Internal Ref
2090
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Desired Effect Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07926 880796
Location
Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd
Verified Since Jun 2023
Items For Sale 185
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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Early twentieth-century solid oak library steps featuring an extended vertical handrail pole and four wooden step treads.
Early 20th century Oak Library Steps
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Early twentieth-century solid oak library steps featuring an extended vertical handrail pole and four wooden step treads.
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Library steps were developed during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to allow access to upper shelves in grand private and institutional libraries. Designed for practical utility and architectural harmony, they evolved from simple ladders into specialized furniture pieces during the Edwardian period.

Traditionally constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, these pieces utilise traditional joinery including mortise-and-tenon joints. High-use library steps often incorporate tall handrails or vertical post supports to assist with balance when reaching elevated book collection shelves.

Authentic early twentieth-century examples display natural wear across the treads, genuine timber patina, and period-appropriate hand-fitted joinery. Uniform machine perfection or synthetic modern varnishes indicate contemporary reproductions rather than authentic historical origins.

Position the steps beside tall floor-to-ceiling bookcases, in a home office, or within a hallway corner as a functional structural accent. The top step platform can also serve as a display surface for small decorative ceramics or framed prints.

Clean the oak surfaces with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice yearly to protect the timber grain. Keep the steps away from direct heat sources and damp environments to prevent timber movement or joint loosening.
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