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Victorian Country Pine Kitchen/library Steps
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Victorian Country Pine Kitchen/library Steps

19th century
Description

This very sturdy SET OF EARLY VICTORIAN PINE STEPS, made properly with pegged joints, date from circa 1850.

They can be used all round the house, especially in the Kitchen or Library.

The STEPS are strong and well balanced.

Height: 23 inches (59 cm)

Width: 20.5 inches (52 cm)

Depth: 22 inches (56 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Victorian Pine Library Steps to the 1850s.

Independent Date Check ID 08013867
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Pegged joints through the stringers: traditional country joinery without modern fasteners.
Softened wear to the step edges: many years of domestic foot traffic.
Cross-braced back frame: typical sturdy mid-Victorian workshop or kitchen construction.
Mellow colour in the softwood: natural oxidisation beneath an old waxed finish.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1001981
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Description
This very sturdy SET OF EARLY VICTORIAN PINE STEPS, made properly with pegged joints, date from circa 1850.

They can be used all round the house, especially in the Kitchen or Library.

The STEPS are strong and well balanced.

Height: 23 inches (59 cm)

Width: 20.5 inches (52 cm)

Depth: 22 inches (56 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Victorian Pine Library Steps to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 08013867
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Pegged joints through the stringers: traditional country joinery without modern fasteners.
Softened wear to the step edges: many years of domestic foot traffic.
Cross-braced back frame: typical sturdy mid-Victorian workshop or kitchen construction.
Mellow colour in the softwood: natural oxidisation beneath an old waxed finish.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1001981
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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A three-tier Victorian country pine step stool with a waxed finish and A-frame support structure.
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Archive I A three-tier Victorian country pine step stool with a waxed finish and A-frame support structure.

Victorian Country Pine Kitchen/library Steps

Archive II A three-tier Victorian country pine step stool with a waxed finish and A-frame support structure. View II
Archive III A three-tier Victorian country pine step stool with a waxed finish and A-frame support structure. View III
Archive IV A three-tier Victorian country pine step stool with a waxed finish and A-frame support structure. View IV
Archive V A three-tier Victorian country pine step stool with a waxed finish and A-frame support structure. View V
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Shaun King Antiques

Shaun King Antiques
Telephone 01953 453 285 or 07702 043910
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Norfolk
United Kingdom
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A three-tier Victorian country pine step stool with a waxed finish and A-frame support structure.
VICTORIAN COUNTRY PINE KITCHEN/LIBRARY STEPS
Ref: SA1001981
A three-tier Victorian country pine step stool with a waxed finish and A-frame support structure.
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  • ObjectLibrary Steps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Country
  • MaterialPine, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsA-frame construction, Three treads, Straight legs, Cross bracing
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

These early Victorian country pine library and kitchen steps, dating from circa 1850, offer practical utility in a sturdy A-frame construction. The piece is built from pine with a waxed warm brown timber finish and features three horizontal treads for stepping, straight angled legs resting directly on the floor, and diagonal cross bracing for structural support. Pegged joints secure the timber elements together without modern hardware. The wood displays natural grain variations, surface marks from age, and subtle wear across the edges of the treads and legs. Practical sizing at 59 cm high, 52 cm wide, and 56 cm deep allows these steps to function efficiently as an accessible height aid in domestic spaces such as kitchens, libraries, or empty corners. The rustic farmhouse style integrates seamlessly into traditional or period-inspired interiors as a functional household utility piece.

FAQs

Victorian library steps were designed to assist individuals in reaching elevated bookshelves in private studies, institutional libraries, and domestic kitchens during the nineteenth century.

These utility pieces were commonly constructed from solid softwoods such as pine for everyday domestic areas, or dense hardwoods like mahogany and oak for formal library settings, joined using traditional mortise and tenon wood craftsmanship.

Authentic nineteenth-century pine steps exhibit hand-cut joinery, visible grain wear on the treads, historical iron or brass fixings, and a naturally aged surface patination acquired from prolonged use.

They function as versatile display risers for potted plants, stacked books, or decorative ceramics in living rooms, hallways, and kitchen alcoves.

Maintain the timber by regularly applying a clear beeswax polish along the natural wood grain, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners, and keeping the item clear of direct heat sources to limit timber shrinkage.
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