Late 19thc Ash Library Steps 19th Century

Name: Late 19thc Ash Library Steps
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1243311
Price: 850 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A late nineteenth-century folding ash wooden step ladder with iron hinge hardware.

Late 19thC Ash Library Steps

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ObjectLibrary Steps
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialAsh, Iron
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsA-frame structure, Iron folding hinges, Recessed tread steps, Tapered wooden uprights
SizeH 99 cm (39 in)

These Victorian ash library steps, dating from the late nineteenth century, follow a traditional A-frame structure with four horizontal treads on each side and tapered wooden uprights. Finished in a warm brown timber with visible grain, the piece includes dark iron folding hinges at the apex and stepped treads recessed between the uprights. Signs of age and wear appear across the wood surface, showing the practical history of the object. Measuring 99 cm high, the ladder stands upright on four simple feet. In a contemporary home, this piece suits placement in an empty corner of a study, home library, or living room. It functions as display shelving for books or decorative items, or serves as a functional step ladder.

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Library steps were created during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to allow access to higher bookshelves in private studies, grand country houses, and institutional libraries.

Craftsmen predominantly used dense hardwoods such as ash, oak, and mahogany, securing the frame with forged iron or brass folding hinges for structural integrity.

Authentic period examples feature period-correct iron hardware, natural wear along the treads, authentic joint construction, and timber patination consistent with age.

These steps can be placed beside tall bookcases or positioned in living rooms and hallways as display stands for folded textiles, art books, or ceramics.

Dust the timber regularly with a dry, soft cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically to protect the surface finish and preserve the natural grain.

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