19th Century Mahogany Library Steps

This set of 19th Century mahogany library steps are of a good chunky design, standing on good-sized finely turned legs, with panelled sides. The tops have a decorative reeded edge moulding, and the fronts are embellished with an ebony line inlay. The top flap lifts to reveal a decent storage area, and the middle draw also provides additional storage. This piece was originally a commode, but sometime in its life has been converted to incorporate the drawer. The tooled green leather tops are nicely distressed with a subtle fade to their middles that work so well on this piece. The generously proportioned brass handles add further decorative appeal. It would work well as a bedside piece or anywhere in the home used as a lamp table.