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Georgian Mahogany Bed / Library Steps

18th century
Sold 7 October 2025 · Carse Antiques
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Nice small set of Georgian mahogany bed steps in good condition. Could work as a small set of library steps now-a-days. Thin turned legs all round with nice flame veneered panel to the front. Original integrated potty drawer. Very nice inset leather panels to the steps. All in very nice original condition.

SIZE; 17" wide by 24" deep by 19" high overall

CIRCA; 1800 - 1820

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
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Carse Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Library Steps to the Georgian era.

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SA1145391
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Description
Nice small set of Georgian mahogany bed steps in good condition. Could work as a small set of library steps now-a-days. Thin turned legs all round with nice flame veneered panel to the front. Original integrated potty drawer. Very nice inset leather panels to the steps. All in very nice original condition.

SIZE; 17" wide by 24" deep by 19" high overall

CIRCA; 1800 - 1820

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Library Steps to the Georgian era.

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SA1145391
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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A two-tier Georgian mahogany library step stool featuring green leather inset treads with gold tooling and turned legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A two-tier Georgian mahogany library step stool featuring green leather inset treads with gold tooling and turned legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Mahogany Bed / Library Steps

Archive II A two-tier Georgian mahogany library step stool featuring green leather inset treads with gold tooling and turned legs. View II
Archive III A two-tier Georgian mahogany library step stool featuring green leather inset treads with gold tooling and turned legs. View III
Archive IV A two-tier Georgian mahogany library step stool featuring green leather inset treads with gold tooling and turned legs. View IV
Archive V A two-tier Georgian mahogany library step stool featuring green leather inset treads with gold tooling and turned legs. View V
Archive VI A two-tier Georgian mahogany library step stool featuring green leather inset treads with gold tooling and turned legs. View VI
Archive VII A two-tier Georgian mahogany library step stool featuring green leather inset treads with gold tooling and turned legs. View VII
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Carse Antiques
Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652
Location
The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/carse
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A two-tier Georgian mahogany library step stool featuring green leather inset treads with gold tooling and turned legs.
Georgian mahogany Bed / Library Steps
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A two-tier Georgian mahogany library step stool featuring green leather inset treads with gold tooling and turned legs.
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  • ObjectStep Stools
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Leather inset treads, Gilt tooling
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Georgian library steps gained popularity in the 18th century as private home libraries expanded upwards with floor-to-ceiling bookcases, often incorporating clever folding mechanisms or multi-tiered designs.

Master cabinetmakers typically used dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, frequently featuring hand-tooled leather inset treads and delicate brass or gilt detailing.

Authenticity is assessed by examining traditional joinery methods, hand-cut dovetails, the natural patination of the wood, and the type of secondary timbers used underneath.

They function effectively as unique display stands for plants or books, or as functional side pieces in a study alongside contemporary seating.

Maintain the timber using quality microcrystalline wax and protect the leather inserts from direct sunlight and excessive moisture to prevent cracking.
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