Steps - Walnut - From the library

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Italian walnut library ladder dating from 1930–1940, five steps plus a top sixth, fully foldable with working opening and closing mechanisms, in good used condition with minor age marks and a small crack not affecting stability; dimensions 128 cm high, 52 cm wide, 95 cm deep.

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Fascinating Italian library ladder from the 1930s, made of walnut and characterized by a lightweight yet solid structure, fully foldable upon itself.

It is composed of five steps plus a sixth upper one. The opening and closing mechanisms operate perfectly, ensuring ease of use and portability. The structure is sound and stable, fully usable; only a small crack is noted, highlighted in figure 22, which does not affect the overall solidity in any way.

At the beginning of the 20th century, these ladders were often custom-made for large domestic libraries, symbols of culture and prestige in bourgeois homes.

In addition to its original library function, it can be used in a living room or kitchen as an elegant support for displaying objects or plants.

Seller's Story

I have always been passionate about our past, knowing it is the only thing that does not cease the connection between what is and what was. When I reached the right age I understood that my passion had to coincide with my work and so I opened a business. The key principles are quality and love towards the customer. Francesco Secondo
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Fascinating Italian library ladder from the 1930s, made of walnut and characterized by a lightweight yet solid structure, fully foldable upon itself.

It is composed of five steps plus a sixth upper one. The opening and closing mechanisms operate perfectly, ensuring ease of use and portability. The structure is sound and stable, fully usable; only a small crack is noted, highlighted in figure 22, which does not affect the overall solidity in any way.

At the beginning of the 20th century, these ladders were often custom-made for large domestic libraries, symbols of culture and prestige in bourgeois homes.

In addition to its original library function, it can be used in a living room or kitchen as an elegant support for displaying objects or plants.

Seller's Story

I have always been passionate about our past, knowing it is the only thing that does not cease the connection between what is and what was. When I reached the right age I understood that my passion had to coincide with my work and so I opened a business. The key principles are quality and love towards the customer. Francesco Secondo
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
From the library
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Walnut
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
128 cm
Width
52 cm
Depth
95 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
Sold by
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Objects sold
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