staircase

• On the staircase was a less predictable feature; ranged on either side like playing-cards, like a startling hand composed entirely of Kings and Knaves, stood ascending ranks of trumpeters aged from sixty to sixteen, dressed in the tabards of medieval heralds; more than this they wore blond bobbed wigs; more than this their cheeks were palpably rouged. —  The Complete Stories of Evelyn Waugh
• On the staircase was the heavy atmosphere of hot air. —  Jean-Christophe, Vol. I
• The end of the staircase was a hole in the floor of this room, fenced off on three sides by a railing supported by carved wooden columns. —  Tumbleweed - Grijpstra ; de Gier 02 - Janwillem van de Wetering
• Behind the staircase was a tiny corner kitchenette. —  Kate Douglas, Lacy Danes, Morgan Hawke - Sexy Beast III
• Bound by a handsome mahogany rail which curves and bends its way up to the balcony landing, the staircase is a work of architectural art. —  SouthCoastToday.com Latest Headlines

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