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Antique French Library Ladder

19th Century Light-Brown French Walnut Library Ladder, Antique Book Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique French library ladder in a beautiful weathered condition and in good
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Antique 19th Century Italian Shelves

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Metal, Brass

French Library Ladder, Early 20th Century
Located in Carmel Valley, CA
France, ca. early 1900s Antique ladder with All wood joinery with excellent structural integrity
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Early 20th Century French Ladders

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique French Provincial Country Oak Wood Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Provincial country oak wood folding library step ladder. Item features remarkable
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Antique 19th Century French Provincial Ladders

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Wood, Oak

ANTiQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III CIRCA 1850 HARDWOOD & LEATHER LIBRARY STEPS LADDER
Located in GB
French Napoleon III circa 1850 Mahogany folding library steps with green leather tread Please note the
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Ladders

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Hardwood, Leather

19th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or a library with this whimsical antique ladder. Crafted in Lyon, France circa
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

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Iron

Antique Leather Brass Library Steps
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
The 19th-century French library step ladder is an ideal antique to enhance any space. With a semi
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Ladders

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Brass

Antique Leather Brass Library Steps
Antique Leather Brass Library Steps
H 73.63 in W 17.72 in D 22.05 in
Petite Antique French Gothic Revival Wood Hall Bench Child Settle Library Steps
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Ladder, Metamorphic Library steps, 1880s This unique petite antique Gothic revival bench / metamorphic
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Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Ladders

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Fabric, Wood

20th Century French Hand Carved Oak Folding Chair Convertible to a Ladder
Located in Sofia, BG
Made in the beginning of 20th century in France this antique ladder chair hand painted in beige is
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Early 20th Century French Ladders

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Oak

Antique English Victorian Library Stairs / Steps Carved Wood Foldable 1920s
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Lovely Antique English Victorian Library stairs made from carved walnut with dark finish during the
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Vintage 1920s French Victorian Ladders

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Wood

Antique Regency Library Metamorphic Library Steps Table Oxblood Leather Ladder
Located in GB
metamorphic library steps table with oxblood leather steps This is an important and sophisticated piece of
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Antique 1810s English Regency Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

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Located in GB
We are  delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with period upholstered Carpet steps A very charming and hi...
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Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Ladders

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Oak

American Architectural Design Industrial Work Ladder, Circa 1940
Located in Rochester, NY
American industrial work ladder with great architectonic form and beautifully aged color to wood and metal fittings. Measures fully extended open as shown in pictures - 90" H to top ...
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20th Century American Industrial Ladders

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Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier. All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass regular soc...
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Little Old Library Ladder in "Wabi-Sabi" Conditions.
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1626 - Little library ladder (I don't know if Italian or French ) from the 19th century, in chestnut wood. It's a perfect example of "wabi-sabi": simplicity and beauty born of the ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Adirondack Ladders

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Italian Architectural Library Ladder Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Architectural library ladder Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950s. Each step has two black non-slip plastic strips.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

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Wood

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England to an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gilt bronze...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Side Tables

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Victorian Walnut Library Step
Located in Garnerville, NY
Elegant Victorian walnut fold out library step. The compact way of getting to those hard to reach books or objects on the highest shelf. Circa 1880-1900. When closed it could functio...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Ladders

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Steel, Iron

Victorian Walnut Library Step
Victorian Walnut Library Step
H 38.5 in W 15.38 in D 22 in
20th Century English Leather Library Step or Stairs / Stepladder, Victorian
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century English leather library step or stairs / stepladder, Victorian Solid wood mahogany stained. English library manager / stepladder 20th century, Victorian. Four step wi...
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20th Century Ladders

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Leather, Mahogany

Stunning Antique circa 1810 George III Elm & Leather Library Steps Georgian Home
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite circa 1810 George III elm & green leather library steps What a thing of beauty, nothing screams Georgian decadence li...
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Antique 1810s English George III Ladders

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Leather, Elm

19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental 19th century country French provincial farmhouse trestle dining table or refectory table hand-crafted from walnut. The massive table has a 1.25 inch thick plank top with b...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

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Iron

Set of bookcases by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large set of original bookcases by architect Mogens Koch for master carpenter Rud. Rasmussen. 12 bookcases shown here. We offer the bookcases in any number of units (each unit is 76x...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Elm, Pine, Teak, Oak, Mahogany

Set of bookcases by Mogens Koch
Set of bookcases by Mogens Koch
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 10.63 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Side Table Brass Tread
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps side table in oak with period brass treads A very charming and highly col...
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Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Tables

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Brass

Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original
Located in GB
We are is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Mid Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with period carvings to the back A very charming and highly collecta...
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Antique 1850s English High Victorian Chairs

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Oak

French Art Deco Walnut Library Bookcase
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A two door walnut library bookcase with two doors, three adjustable shelves behind. The stunning handles and escutchoen are gilt bronze so have been carefully cleaned. The cabinet...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Oak, Walnut

French Art Deco Walnut Library Bookcase
French Art Deco Walnut Library Bookcase
H 64.97 in W 47.64 in D 16.15 in
Old Steps
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique library stairs in beautiful weathered condition and in good condition for daily use with a bookcase, for example. Or for decoration. Origin: England Period: Approx. 1900 S...
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Early 20th Century European Ladders

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Beech

Old Steps
Old Steps
H 50.4 in W 33.86 in D 16.54 in
Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
Very nice library ladder with brass top handle. Rare and fun. Very cool.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Ladders

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Brass

Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle
Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle
H 65.75 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in

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Very Tall Signed Antique French Oak Ladder in Original Distressed Paint
Located in Woodbury, CT
library ladder or as a towel rack and we can even trim it to your custom specifications if your ceilings
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Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

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Oak

Antique French Charles X Period Provincial Oak Library Steps, circa 1825
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Charles oak library steps fitted with five reseeding steps, the upper two with
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Ladders

French Library Ladder
Located in New York, NY
Antique Library Ladder from a university or study in the Paris area Handpicked by Ann-Morris
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Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

French Library Ladder
French Library Ladder
H 52.5 in W 18.5 in D 40 in
Vintage French Library Ladder
Located in Mckinney, TX
A handsome set of antique French library steps. Constructed from fruitwood, with a straightforward
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Early 20th Century French Ladders

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Fruitwood

Vintage French Library Ladder
Vintage French Library Ladder
H 66.5 in W 27.25 in D 35.75 in
Large French Library Ladder
Located in New York, NY
Antique Library Ladder from a university or study in the Paris area Handpicked by Ann-Morris
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Ladders

Large French Library Ladder
Large French Library Ladder
H 78.5 in W 20 in D 62 in
French Library or Artist Ladder
Located in Winter Park, FL
A superb artist or library folding ladder made of oak with mortise construction and original
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Antique 19th Century French Ladders

French Library  or Artist Ladder
French Library  or Artist Ladder
H 64 in W 47 in D 23 in
19th Century French Gothic Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Gothic Library ladder makes an excellent antique accessory choice, making it
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Antique 1880s French Gothic Ladders

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Oak

Antique Original Gray Painted Folding French Library Ladder Marked "Paris"
Located in Round Top, TX
The wonderful worn gray paint is all original on this lovely library ladder from France. The top
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Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

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Wood

Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant five foot antique library ladder was created in Normandy France, circa 1920. Made of
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders

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Pine

Tall French Painted Library Ladder from the Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris
Located in Fayetteville, AR
France from the Frenchman who bought the entire inventory of antique library ladders from the
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Vintage 1920s French Ladders

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Wood

Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant three foot antique library ladder was created in Normandy France, circa 1920. Made of
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders

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Pine

Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant three foot antique library ladder was created in Normandy France, circa 1920. Made of
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders

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Pine

Mid-Century French Country Carved and Painted Pine Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique scalloped step ladder was created in France, circa 1970. Carved of pine, the
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Ladders

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Pine

Mid-Century French Carved Beech Wood Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this elegant antique folding step ladder. Crafted in France circa
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders

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Beech

19th Century French Oak Metamorphic Folding Library Ladder or Step Stool
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century French oak metamorphic library ladder or step stool, France, c. 1890's. This
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Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Ladders

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Mahogany, Oak

Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine & Oak Three-Step Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique library ladder was created in Normandy France, circa 1920. Made of pine and
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders

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Pine, Oak

Mid-19th Century French Country Carved Pine Library Step Ladder from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant six and a half foot antique ladder was created in Northern France, circa 1850. Made of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Ladders

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Pine

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Four-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
antique ladder in a study or library to access tall cabinets or shelving. Tallest step: 35.5" from the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Five-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
antique ladder in a study or library to access tall cabinets or shelving. Tallest step: 44" from the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders

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Iron

Vintage French Louis XIII Carved Walnut & Leather Library Step Ladder on Wheels
Located in Dallas, TX
mechanism, the antique ladder features two stairs with side handrails dressed with green leather and
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders

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Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Three-Stair Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this vintage fruitwood staircase to organize books in your office or library. Created in France
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders

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Walnut

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Four-Stair Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this vintage fruitwood staircase to organize books in your office or library. Created in France
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders

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Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Carved Oak and Iron Seven-Step Folding Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique step ladder was created in France, circa 1870. Made of solid oak with folding
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Ladders

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Oak

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut and Brass Spiral Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this vintage fruitwood staircase to organize books in your office or library. Created in France
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders

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Brass

Early 20th Century Painted Library Ladder from Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris
Located in Fayetteville, AR
inventory of antique library ladders from the Bibliotheque Nationale when the decision was made to modernize
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Early 20th Century French Ladders

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Wood

Antique Provincial Elm Library Steps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Provincial carved elm Library steps
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Antique 19th Century French Ladders

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Elm

Antique Provincial Elm Library Steps
Antique Provincial Elm Library Steps
H 41 in W 25 in D 17.5 in
French Early 20th Century Oak Folding Ladder
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An exceptional antique folding ladder from 1900s France. The oak ladder has five steps that are
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Early 20th Century French Country Ladders

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Oak

19th Century French Pine Seven-Step Straight Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or library with this tall and elegant antique ladder. Crafted in France circa 870
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Ladders

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Oak

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
and use with a rich walnut patina. A piece of ingenious French design, this versatile antique ladder
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

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Beech

Antique Mahogany & Leather Spiral Library Steps
Located in London, GB
A beautiful set of antique spiral library steps in mahogany. These date from around the 1930-50’s
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Vintage 1930s English Georgian Ladders

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Mahogany & Leather Spiral Library Steps
Located in London, GB
A beautiful set of antique spiral library steps in mahogany. These date from around the 1930-50’s
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Vintage 1930s English Georgian Ladders

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Leather, Mahogany

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
and use with a rich walnut patina. A piece of ingenious French design, this versatile antique ladder
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

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Beech

Early 20th Century French Carved Chestnut Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
condition with a rich walnut patina. A piece of ingenious French design, this versatile antique ladder chair
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Early 20th Century French Country Ladders

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Chestnut

19th Century French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
France circa 1890, the antique metamorphic chair features four carved ladders in the back; the double
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

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Oak

Antique Library Steps
Located in London, GB
A rare antique library ladder, circa 19th century, likely French. Lovely walnut top rail
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Antique Late 19th Century French Stairs

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Wood

Antique Library Steps
Antique Library Steps
H 84.65 in W 70.87 in D 29.14 in
Antique French Handmade Beechwood Library Ladder
Located in Fayetteville, AR
was originally used in a French library. Although this piece displays beautifully as decor, it remains
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Early 20th Century French Ladders

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Beech

Antique French Ebonized Oak Library Ladder or Library Steps
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This artisan-made library ladder in ebonized oak is a functioning piece ready for a home office or
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Vintage 1930s French Ladders

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Oak

19th Century French Library Ladder
Located in Winter Park, FL
19th century French folding library ladder with nice curving shape. Made of solid, 1" thick walnut
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Antique Early 19th Century French Ladders

19th Century French Library Ladder
19th Century French Library Ladder
H 44 in W 19.75 in D 34 in
French 19th Century Walnut Folding Library Ladder
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Elevate your style with this French 19th century walnut library ladder! This antique piece can be
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Antique 19th Century French Ladders

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Iron

Antique French Painted Library Ladder from the Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A rare find, this sturdily constructed painted library ladder is marked B.N. Paris from the
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Antique Early 1900s French Ladders

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Oak, Paint

Mid-19th Century French Country Carved Oak Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique step ladder was created in France, circa 1850. Carved of solid oak, the sturdy
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Ladders

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Oak

Early 20th Century French Country Carved Walnut Seven-Step Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique library ladder was created in Normandy France, circa 1920. Made of walnut, the
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Early 20th Century French Country Ladders

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Walnut

Early 20th Century, French Country Carved Pine Four-Step Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique library ladder was created in Normandy France, circa 1920. Made of pine, the
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders

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Pine

19th Century French Carved Walnut and Iron Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or a library with this whimsical antique ladder. Crafted in Lyon, France circa
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Ladders

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Iron

20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Mahogany Library Spiral Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this vintage fruitwood staircase to organize books in your office or library. Created in France
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders

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Mahogany

Antique Red French Library Steps
Located in Port Chester, NY
. Good library steps too/1
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Vintage 1930s French Ladders

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Wood, Paint

Antique Red French Library Steps
Antique Red French Library Steps
H 69.5 in W 16 in D 27 in
Early 19th Century Louis XIII French Carved Walnut Library Three-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique fruitwood ladder is derived from the Périgord region of France, circa 1820
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIII Ladders

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Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Country Carved Pine Library Step Ladder from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant six foot antique ladder was created in Northern France, circa 1850. Made of solid pine
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Ladders

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Pine

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Six-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
excellent condition with a rich walnut patina and wonderful character; place this whimsical antique ladder
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders

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Walnut

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Six-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
antique ladder in a study or library to access tall cabinets or shelving. Measures: 22" W x 5" D x 59" H
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Seven-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
antique ladder in a study or library to access tall cabinets or shelving. Tallest step: 61" from the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Six-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
antique ladder in a study or library to access tall cabinets or shelving. Tallest step: 57.5" from the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders

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Iron

Mid-19th Century French Carved Oak and Iron Two-Side Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique step ladder was created in France, circa 1850. Made of solid oak and folding
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Ladders

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Oak

Antique French Oak and Pine Library Steps
Located in Port Chester, NY
A sturdy French set of library steps in oak and pine with wonderful patinated hinges and
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Early 20th Century French Ladders

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Oak, Pine

French Antique Set of Library Steps with Leather Tops
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very handsome set of antique library steps with leather tops. Comprising a twist of four
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders

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Brass

French Antique Set of Library Steps with Leather Tops
French Antique Set of Library Steps with Leather Tops
No Reserve
H 43.71 in W 17.72 in D 22.45 in
20th Century French Carved Cherry Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
French design, this versatile antique ladder chair is functional as seating or as a library ladder
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Mid-20th Century French Country Ladders

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Cherry

19th Century French Carved Walnut Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

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Walnut

19th Century French Carved Walnut Step Ladder Folding Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
of ingenious French design, this versatile antique ladder chair is functional as seating or as a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

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Walnut

Vintage French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
French design, this versatile antique ladder chair is functional as seating or as a library ladder
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Late 20th Century French Country Ladders

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Cherry

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
and use with a rich walnut patina. A piece of ingenious French design, this versatile antique ladder
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

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Beech

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Antique French Library Ladder For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique French library ladder you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique French library ladder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and hardwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique French library ladder — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique French library ladder bearing Industrial hallmarks is very popular.

Finding the Right ladders for You

Vintage, new and antique ladders are not only a must-have structure designed to safely reach higher places in your kitchen and the rest of your space. A ladder can also be repurposed as a decorative home accent for use in nearly any room in your home.

While the exact date that ladders were invented is unclear, a painting of a crude ladder that is believed to be more than 10,000 years old was uncovered in a cave in Spain.

Ladders have taken on all forms over the years to meet certain needs. Rope ladders have come into use for emergency rescues by air and sea, extendable ladders are still pivotal to the dangerous work that firefighters do daily, and stepladders are a big part of getting you where you need to go at home.

Antique ladders can be found in a variety of styles and materials. You can occasionally find a modest-sized antique stepladder, perhaps designed in the neoclassical style, that may have been for library use and resembles a short staircase with small drawers built into the front and the sides of the steps. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of wood ladders and metal ladders that were crafted in the modern, Georgian, Victorian and other styles.

Decorating with an old farmhouse ladder can give it a new purpose and also breathe a bit of life into a dining room, living room or mudroom. For those drawn to the warmth and coziness that farmhouse-style furniture and decor can bring into a space — which usually refers to an amalgam of other rustically rooted styles, such as cottage, French country and industrial — an antique farmhouse ladder can serve a functional purpose as well as meet your needs to dress up a space with creative flourishes.

Lean your wood ladder up against a wall and use its rungs to display your treasured mid-century modern textiles, rare books or potted plants. Drape your patterned dish towels over the ladder steps for easy access as well as to make sure your towels are clean and dry for the next round of dishes. Get some help to properly suspend your farmhouse ladder from the ceiling above your rustic farm dining table and hang your antique lanterns from its rungs and sides for a welcome experience at mealtime.

On 1stDibs, find an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage ladders today.

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