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Folding Pine Steps
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Folding Pine Steps

1920 - 1940
Description

Vintage Pine steps, c.1930-50

Three tread

Folding action with hand grip

New safety cords

Strong and sturdy

Clean and tidy

Physical Dimensions
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Courtyard Antiques has dated this Antique Pine Step Ladder to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242115
Dealers Internal Reference
G7108
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Description
Vintage Pine steps, c.1930-50

Three tread

Folding action with hand grip

New safety cords

Strong and sturdy

Clean and tidy

Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Courtyard Antiques has dated this Antique Pine Step Ladder to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242115
Dealers Internal Ref
G7108
Courtyard Antiques
Courtyard Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2009

Specialist supplier of windsor farmhouse country kitchen dining chairs

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A short folding pine step ladder with three treads, a flat top step, and a rope support brace.
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Archive I A short folding pine step ladder with three treads, a flat top step, and a rope support brace.

Folding Pine Steps

Archive II A short folding pine step ladder with three treads, a flat top step, and a rope support brace. View II
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Archive IV A short folding pine step ladder with three treads, a flat top step, and a rope support brace. View IV
Archive V A short folding pine step ladder with three treads, a flat top step, and a rope support brace. View V
Archive VI A short folding pine step ladder with three treads, a flat top step, and a rope support brace. View VI
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Courtyard Antiques

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 99
Items Sold 2,829
Courtyard Antiques
Courtyard Antiques
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Location: Unit 15, Upcott Farm, Bicknoller, Taunton, West Somerset, TA4 4EY, United Kingdom
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A short folding pine step ladder with three treads, a flat top step, and a rope support brace.
Folding Pine Steps
Ref: SA1242115
A short folding pine step ladder with three treads, a flat top step, and a rope support brace.
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  • ObjectStep Stools & Ladders
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleRustic Farmhouse
  • MaterialPine, Rope
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsA-frame folding structure, Flat timber treads, Rope tension stay, Solid top platform
  • SizeH 64 cm (25 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This rustic farmhouse step stool from 1930 is a functional piece constructed from warm brown pine with a visible natural grain finish and a protective rope tension stay linking the lower frame. The design incorporates an A-frame folding structure supporting a solid top platform and two flat timber treads, resting on straight uprights that taper slightly towards the ground. Visible details include simple metal hardware joints and corner bracing beneath the top platform, alongside minor surface marks and scuffs on the wood reflecting its period use. Measuring 64 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 56 cm deep, this sturdy accessory serves well as a functional step or a display stand in an empty corner or hallway of a home today.

FAQs

Folding pine step ladders originated in the nineteenth century as essential utility items for domestic tasks, shops, and private libraries. Constructed from lightweight softwoods, they allowed easy reach to high shelving while folding flat for compact storage when not in use.

These utility steps were primarily crafted from solid pine or fir, using simple joinery such as mortise and tenon joints or steel hinges. Many models incorporated natural fibre ropes or metal cross-braces to stabilise the open frame.

Authentic period steps often feature hand-cut joinery, iron or steel fixing rivets, natural rope stays, and subtle wear or indentation on the wooden treads from decades of use. The wood will typically display an aged wax patina rather than synthetic polyurethane finishes.

In modern homes, folding steps serve well as occasional side tables, bedside stands, or multi-tiered plant displays. Their compact footprint makes them suitable for placing near a fireplace alcove or reading nook to hold books and decorative objects.

Clean the wood using a soft, dry cloth or a slightly damp microfibre cloth to remove dust. Apply clear beeswax polish periodically to nourish the pine timber and preserve the warm original finish, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners.
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