An elderly couple with mobility issues wanted a set of “safe” library stairs so that they could access their extensive bookshelves.
The stairs were designed with concealed wheels that are weight sensitive. The couple were able to manoeuvre the stairs to where they were needed. As soon as they climbed on the stairs, their weight would settle the stairs on the ground. The hand rails provided very stable and safe support while climbing, but also made the unit easy to manoeuvre.
Hi there,
Did you know that our annual Workshop Open Day and Hand Tool Event is coming up?
This year’s event will mark our first as the Lie-Nielsen Toolworks representatives in Australia! We’ll be joined by toolmakers Terry Gordon, Colen Clenton, Ben Adams, Hape Kiddle, Chris from The Wood Tamer, Michael from Hardware for Creative Design and Devon from Iron Bark Tools.
Follow the link 2026 Workshop Open Day and Hand Tool Event – Dunstone Design
Sunday October 18th, 2026