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A wood library ladder with the model name Biblioteca, dating from 1950–1960 in the Art Deco style, made in the United Kingdom, measuring 63 cm (depth) by 65 cm (height) by 62 cm (width) and in good used condition with minor signs of age, marketed as Cajonera.
Description from the seller
It is a piece that, despite its functionally simple design, preserves that practical and honest charm of the mid-20th century, when furniture was conceived to last and accompany a lifetime. This hardwood library ladder embodies precisely that philosophy: sturdy, stable, built to bear weight, for continuous use and the coming and going of hands seeking books on high shelves.
The wood, with a warm tone and a lightly satin finish, reveals solid construction, without frills, where every join is made to endure. The side drawers, integrated into the upper and lower rungs, provide a very characteristic functionality of the era: making use of every part of the furniture for storage. The rounded, discreet handles maintain the sober, utilitarian aesthetics of the design.
The step arrangement is clean, geometric, with softly curved edges that avoid excessive rigidity and add a friendly touch to the ensemble. The rounded feet reinforce a sense of stability and give an almost domestic air, typical of private libraries, offices or studies where this type of furniture was common.
Overall, it is an object that blends practicality and presence, a piece that does not seek to draw attention but conveys quality, durability, and that appreciation for well-crafted wood that defines many mid-century pieces.
Tracked shipping and careful packaging.
Seller's Story
It is a piece that, despite its functionally simple design, preserves that practical and honest charm of the mid-20th century, when furniture was conceived to last and accompany a lifetime. This hardwood library ladder embodies precisely that philosophy: sturdy, stable, built to bear weight, for continuous use and the coming and going of hands seeking books on high shelves.
The wood, with a warm tone and a lightly satin finish, reveals solid construction, without frills, where every join is made to endure. The side drawers, integrated into the upper and lower rungs, provide a very characteristic functionality of the era: making use of every part of the furniture for storage. The rounded, discreet handles maintain the sober, utilitarian aesthetics of the design.
The step arrangement is clean, geometric, with softly curved edges that avoid excessive rigidity and add a friendly touch to the ensemble. The rounded feet reinforce a sense of stability and give an almost domestic air, typical of private libraries, offices or studies where this type of furniture was common.
Overall, it is an object that blends practicality and presence, a piece that does not seek to draw attention but conveys quality, durability, and that appreciation for well-crafted wood that defines many mid-century pieces.
Tracked shipping and careful packaging.

