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Antique Shelf Ladder

English Antique Wooden Folding Ladder with Tray Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
This well-worn and tall late 19th century English seven step folding ladder features a tray shelf
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Shelf Ladder

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Metal

Sicilian Painted Pinewood Tall Ladder with Tray Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
Folding ladder having seven steps and a slatted tray, retaining antique iron hinges and hook for
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Shelf Ladder

Antique Craftsman Maple Library Step Ladder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
edges. A lovely piece that can be used as a ladder or accent shelf.
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Shelf Ladder

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Maple

Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder
Located in Chicago, IL
, handrails, and a shelf at the top for setting books on. The perfect decorative and functional ladder for
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Early 1900s French Antique Shelf Ladder

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Oak

Antique Original Patina Painted Finish Library Reading Bookcase Steps Ladder
Located in GB
pine library steps or ladder to sit next to a bookcase A good looking and decorative piece with a
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1880s English Victorian Antique Shelf Ladder

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Pine

Victorian Walnut Library Step
Located in Garnerville, NY
, stool or even a small shelf and when the lower portion is extended, it becomes a functioning step ladder
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Shelf Ladder

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Steel, Iron

Antique Victorian Walnut Library Step
Victorian Walnut Library Step
H 38.5 in W 15.38 in D 22 in
Brown Standing English Bamboo Magazine Rack Sheet Music Stand or Canterbury
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
shelf are on the bottom. Brick caps are located at the top of each vertical piece of bamboo. This
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Shelf Ladder

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Bamboo

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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19th Century Italian Antique Shelf Ladder

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Metal, Brass

Antique Regency Library Metamorphic Library Steps Table Oxblood Leather Ladder
Located in GB
very large library bookcase and when you need to remove a book from the top shelf, you pull the steps
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1810s English Regency Antique Shelf Ladder

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Leather, Hardwood

LARGE SHOP DISPLAY / Hotel / Large House Vintage Edwardian Display Shelf
Located in Markington, GB
plants. Very large (6.5 M or 260 inch), shelf can be positioned at a variety of heights, ladders can be
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Shelf Ladder

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Wood

19th C. Regency Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and easy access to any shelf that is, most usually, out of reach. The tufted top has been newly
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19th Century English Regency Antique Shelf Ladder

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Brass

Italian 19th Century Alabaster Statue of Romeo And Juliet Signed F. Vichi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
support and square top display shelf. The wonderfully executed statue depicts Romeo in Juliet's arms on
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19th Century Italian Antique Shelf Ladder

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Marble

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2010s English Antique Shelf Ladder

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Ash

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Ash Library Steps
H 57.09 in W 11.82 in D 20.48 in
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Shelf Ladder

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Brass

American A-Frame Orchard Ladder, 1940's
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American A-frame wood and metal riveted folding apple orchard harvest ladder in beautifully aged original weathered surface. Extended working position as shown in primary ima...
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1940s American Antique Shelf Ladder

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Metal

1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthale...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Shelf Ladder

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Oak, Plywood

Little Old Library Ladder in "Wabi-Sabi" Conditions.
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
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Late 19th Century Italian Adirondack Antique Shelf Ladder

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Fruitwood

Charles Dudouyt Light Oak & Rush Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PEGO, ES
SET of 6, Vintage French Dining Ladder Back chairs in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s Natural and original heavy and sturdy light oak frames with NEW hand-woven 3.5-4mm na...
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Mid-20th Century French Antique Shelf Ladder

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Rush, Oak

French, 19th Century, Library Steps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century library step ladder is the perfect functional antique to elevate any space. The semi-circular ladder features four stairs rolled around a turned central post...
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19th Century French Other Antique Shelf Ladder

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Brass

Important Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Bookcase Desk Desk-Chair & Filing Cabinet
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique museum quality, 4-piece Parisian Art Nouveau office furniture set. As far as we know, this is the most complete, Louis Majorelle office furniture set that has been offered in...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Shelf Ladder

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Brass, Bronze, Iron

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 Antique Shelf Ladder

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Metal

Stunning C.W.S Art Deco Walnut Brown Double Wardrobe on Wheels Part of a Set
By Walnut Cabinet Works
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous C.W.S cabinet works Birmingham walnut Art Deco double wardrobe. This piece is a part of a suite, with a ladies' wardrobe, a double...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Shelf Ladder

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Walnut

Aldo Tura Rolling Bar Cabinet
By Aldo Tura
Located in Hanover, MA
1960 Aldo Tura "Organetto" cocktail bar cabinet trolley in beautifully grained pallisander and lacquered goatskin parchment with gilt brass hardware, key and wheels. This whimsical d...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Shelf Ladder

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Brass

Aldo Tura Rolling Bar Cabinet
Aldo Tura Rolling Bar Cabinet
H 53 in W 28 in D 19 in
Vintage Tall Library Steps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage set of large & tall library steps with tooled leather on each step.
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20th Century Italian Antique Shelf Ladder

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Leather, Walnut

Vintage Tall Library Steps
Vintage Tall Library Steps
H 83 in W 23.5 in D 35 in
17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shelf Ladder

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Spruce

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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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Shelf Ladder

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Brass

English Victorian Monumental Bird Cage
By Henry Jones
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian bronze and copper octagonal shaped monumental bird cage with a gilt pierced dome & finial top raised on 8 swirl iron legs. (Patent #1107831-Henry Jones)
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Shelf Ladder

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Copper, Iron, Bronze

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Small Elegant French Art Deco Sideboard
Located in Long Island City, NY
with marble. One adjustable shelf inside on Jacob's ladder and two drawers. Shellac-based French re
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Shelf Ladder

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Rosewood

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 Antique Shelf Ladder

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Oak

Early 20th Century French Carved Chestnut Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
a seat, the rungs meet to create a shelf under the seat. The country ladder chair is in excellent
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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Shelf Ladder

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Chestnut

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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Late 19th Century French Antique Shelf Ladder

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Wood

Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Ladder Chair from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
together below providing a shelf decorated with scalloped apron under the seat. The country ladder chair is
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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Shelf Ladder

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Walnut

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Tooled & Gilded Leather Library Steps Commode 1860
Located in Portland, OR
shelf. Condition of the steps is very good indeed, leather inset panels and chamber pot is in excellent
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Shelf Ladder

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Leather, Porcelain, Mahogany

French Artisan-Made Walnut Folding Ladder Chair Library Ladder, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
both as a chair or ladder. When used as a seat, the rungs meet together below to provide a shelf under
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Early 1900s French Antique Shelf Ladder

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Walnut

High Quality Holland & Sons Dressing Table and Chest C. 1850
By Holland & Sons
Located in Heathfield, GB
the cupboard below retaining original lock and original single removable shelf, all in solid mahogany
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19th Century Antique Shelf Ladder

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Mahogany

19th Century French Carved Walnut Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
a seat, the rungs meet to create a shelf under the seat. The antique country ladder chair is in
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Shelf Ladder

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Walnut

19th Century French Carved Walnut Step Ladder Folding Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
a ladder. When used as a seat, the rungs meet to create a shelf under the seat. The antique country
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Shelf Ladder

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Walnut

Early 20th Century French Carved Beech Folding Ladder Chair from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
create a shelf decorated with a scalloped apron under the seat. The country ladder chair is in excellent
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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Shelf Ladder

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Beech

French Artisan-Made Oak Library Ladder with Platform Top, Iron Hinges circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
of the period, this ladder is fitted with six rungs and a slatted top shelf, making it ideal as a
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Early 20th Century French Antique Shelf Ladder

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Iron

Wooden Ladder Stairs Four Step Library Book Shelf Kitchen Primitive Rustic
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique four step a-frame wooden ladder with shelf. Item features solid wood construction
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Early 20th Century Primitive Antique Shelf Ladder

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Wood

Miniature Desk Ladder
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage staircase for desk or shelf decorations.
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Shelf Ladder

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Wood

Miniature Desk Ladder
Miniature Desk Ladder
H 24 in W 14 in D 10 in
French Artisan-Made Oak Folding Ladder Chair or Library Ladder, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
place both as a chair or ladder. When used as a seat, the rungs meet together below to provide a shelf
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Early 1900s French Antique Shelf Ladder

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Oak

Private Group Of 8 Industrial Items
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Group sale of 8 industrial pieces consisting of: (1) Aluminum rolling ladder (1) Industrial table
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Shelf Ladder

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Aluminum, Steel

Private Group Of 8 Industrial Items
Private Group Of 8 Industrial Items
H 14.5 in W 21 in D 11 in
C. 1900 French Iron & Wood Library Ladder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
C. 1900 French iron and wood library or high shelf ladder. It has three stairs, four wheels, and
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Early 20th Century French Antique Shelf Ladder

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Iron

C. 1900 French Iron & Wood Library Ladder
C. 1900 French Iron & Wood Library Ladder
H 64.5 in W 27.5 in D 17.5 in
Beech Wood Folding Ladder
Located in New York, NY
Beech wood folding ladder with iron mounts and shelf
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19th Century Italian Antique Shelf Ladder

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Beech

Beech Wood Folding Ladder
Beech Wood Folding Ladder
H 93 in W 19 in D 53 in
Very Tall French Ladder
Located in Woodbury, CT
This 10-step wooden ladder is all original and a real beauty. We had to almost tackle another
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Early 20th Century French Antique Shelf Ladder

Very Tall French Ladder
Very Tall French Ladder
H 90 in W 24 in D 62 in
A. Bernard Rolling Library Ladder
By A. Bertrand
Located in New York, NY
ballistrades with brass embellishments. Stained oak steps and rails with a top shelf. Delicate handpainted
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19th Century French Antique Shelf Ladder

A. Bernard Rolling Library Ladder
A. Bernard Rolling Library Ladder
H 84.5 in W 59 in D 30.5 in
Georgian Mahogany Bed Step, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Georgian Mahogany Bed Step with turned legs and a concealed drawer/shelf on the top step and the
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Shelf Ladder

Georgian Mahogany Bed Step, 19th Century
Georgian Mahogany Bed Step, 19th Century
H 26.5 in W 18.5 in D 27 in
19th Century Louis XV Walnut Rocaille Mirrored Armoire
Located in Sarasota, FL
maple interior has four adjustable Jacob's ladder shelves, one drawer. Breaks down for transport
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shelf Ladder

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Delightful Naive Toy Noah's Ark Model
Located in London, GB
bespoke made metal “ladder” form display shelf and wall mounting bracket for the hull to be set upon. Toy
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19th Century German Antique Shelf Ladder

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Antique Shelf Ladder For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique shelf ladder for your home. Each antique shelf ladder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique shelf ladder, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique shelf ladder made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique shelf ladder over the years, but those crafted by Holland & Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Shelf Ladder?

The average selling price for an antique shelf ladder at 1stDibs is $2,663, while they’re typically $895 on the low end and $49,500 for the highest priced.

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