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Brass Library Ladder

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
19th Century English Oak Library Step Ladder with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak step library ladder from the 19th century. Step into the pages of history with this
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Antique 19th Century English Ladders

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Brass

Big Library Stairs Mid-20th Century Library Steps Ladder Carved Wood Leather
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Impressive & luxurious 1960s old classic Library steps, the circular step ladder features four
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Ladders

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Leather, Wood

Large Pitch Pine Art Deco Library Steps or Ladder, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco library nine steps ladder. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Ladders

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Metal, Brass

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
Vintage English Mahogany and Leather Library Step Ladder on Casters
Located in Dallas, TX
This Regency step-ladder was created in England, circa 1950. Built of mahogany, the three stairs
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Mid-20th Century English Regency Ladders

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Leather, Mahogany

Library Stepladder in Wood, Leather and Brass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice library stepladder is made of wood and brass, the steps are trimmed in leather. This is a
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Ladders

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Brass

Library Stepladder in Wood, Leather and Brass
Library Stepladder in Wood, Leather and Brass
H 45.48 in W 17.33 in D 23.23 in
Large Library Step Ladder Attributed to London Film School by Stephens & Carter
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An imposing 1970 film prop ladder by maker Stephens & Carter, stamped L.F.S (London Film School
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Wood

Library Steps
Located in Greenwich, CT
A set of 19th century mahogany library steps having six levels with a top vertical holding pole
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Ladders

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Mahogany

Library Steps
Library Steps
H 70 in W 20 in D 34.5 in
VINTAGE ART NOUVEAU STYLE 166 CM TALL BRASS TOPPED HARDWOOD LIBRARY STEPs
Located in GB
style vintage Mahogany with brass handle top library steps Please note the delivery fee listed is just
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20th Century English Art Nouveau Ladders

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Hardwood

A Rare Early 20th Century Pitch Pine Library Steps Labelled Slingsby England
By Slingsby of England
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare early 20th Century pitch pine library steps of fabulous quality, finely carved with rich
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Early 20th Century English Ladders

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Brass

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 Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

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Metal

Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle
Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle
H 65.75 in W 16.5 in D 26.5 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
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Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Walnut 3 Tier Spiral Library Book Staircase Step Ladder Brass
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique spiral library book staircase or step ladder. Made of walnut featuring three tiers with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Brass

Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1880s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1800s adorned with aged iron hardware. This exquisite
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Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Giovanni Offredi for MC Selvini 'Elitra' Library Ladder in Ash
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giovanni Offredi for MC Selvini, 'Elitra' staircase, ash, plywood, brass, Italy, 1980s A pragmatic
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Stairs

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Brass

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

Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
incised leather top and leathered steps opening to form a library step ladder on square brass castors. We
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21st Century and Contemporary English George III Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Metamorphic Library Steps
Metamorphic Library Steps
H 21.25 in W 35.25 in D 18 in
Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Annville, PA
The Mahogany Library Chair, also known as a metamorphic chair as created by Niagara Furniture. This
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2010s Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Mahogany Library Chair
Mahogany Library Chair
H 34 in W 23 in D 21 in
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
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Antique 19th Century French Other Stairs

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Brass

Solid Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Annville, PA
The Solid Mahogany Library Chair, also known as a metamorphic chair as created by Niagara Furniture
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2010s Renaissance Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Solid Mahogany Library Chair
Solid Mahogany Library Chair
H 35 in W 26 in D 17 in
19th C. Regency Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
revealing a set of 5 Library Stairs. The stairs lock into place and a lower pull out step allows for quick
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches

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Brass

Italian Custom Wall Unit Bookcase with Ladder in Walnut and Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library wall unit, walnut, lacquered iron, brass, leather, Italy, 1950s Stunning custom made wall
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass, Iron

Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Metamorphic Bench
Located in Kittery Point, ME
alternative form - in our case, as a bench or a library ladder. And just as they were fascinated with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches

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Brass

1930s Art Deco Brass Umbrella & Stick Stand
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
This vintage library step ladder is made of solid pine wood, dating back to the early to mid-20th
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20th Century Umbrella Stands

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Metal

1930s Art Deco Brass Umbrella & Stick Stand
1930s Art Deco Brass Umbrella & Stick Stand
H 24.81 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in
Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
adjustable along the ladder work using the built in brass clips on each piece. This compact design would make
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Brass, Enamel, Steel

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Contemporary Shoji Wall Light with Oak Framing and Japanese Paper Sconce
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Located in London, GB
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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
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Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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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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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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19th Century French Wood Miniature Antique Spiral Staircase Architectural Model
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A brown, antique walnut spiral staircase decor with Classic design with numerous steps and flat baluster supports on a square base, in a herringbone pattern, in good condition. Minia...
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Exclusive Oak Staircase with Carving and Balustrade 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
This is a very beautiful unique stairs. It is hand carved and comes out of a mansion Near Paris, France.
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Antique 1880s French Stairs

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Oak

Modern Cream Gradient Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
21th century Contemporary cream bench & Ebony veneer base bold shapes Cadiz Bench combines bold shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern bench ideal for any contemporary s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Velvet, Wood, Ebony

Franco Albini Library “Poggi” Wood Metal Iron, 1955, Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Franco Albini Library “Poggi” wood metal iron, 1955, Italy.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Console Tables

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Architectural Staircase Model, England, Circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Architectural staircase model England circa 1890 Oak spiral staircase with ebonised balustrade and a central pillar.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Architectural Models

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17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Mid-Century Nine Drawer Library Card Catalog by Library Bureau Sole Makers
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice nine drawer library card catalog in quarter sawn oak by Library Bureau Sole Makers, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and finished on all sides wit...
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Walnut Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century walnut metamorphic chair, with pierced back above solid seat the chair opens into a sturdy set of library steps. Dimensions: Height 35 inches height to seat 17.5 inc...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

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Walnut Metamorphic Chair
Walnut Metamorphic Chair
H 35 in W 18 in D 17 in
Vintage French Style Decorative Library Steps
Located in Seattle, WA
Classic French Style Carvings on this Three Step Ladder. Blue and Yellow Tinted paint on Wood. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 19 W ; 19 D ; 32 H
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ladders

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Vintage Carpenter's Staircase Model
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage carpenter's staircase model from Belgium. Carpenter's created these models to show their craftsmanship.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Architectural Models

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Regency Style Walnut Library Steps
Located in Clermont, FL
Regency style solid wood library steps. Beautifully carved, three steps are supported by tapered legs and a reeded column back. Finish is a medium brown walnut stain, with patina sho...
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Ladders

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Wood

Regency Style Walnut Library Steps
Regency Style Walnut Library Steps
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 18.5 in

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Little Library Ladder
Located in Munich, DE
A ladder for library, new production, nickel-plated brass, solid oak. The overall picture of the
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2010s German Bauhaus Ladders

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Little Library Ladder
Little Library Ladder
H 24.81 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Antique Library Leather Covered Pole Ladder
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique English library folding pole ladder covered in luggage-colored leather with brass nailheads
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Ladders

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Folding Library Steps
Located in Woodstock, NY
Oak and brass folding library steps. Wonderful mixture of 19th century engineering and early 20th
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Folding Library Steps
Folding Library Steps
H 42 in W 18 in D 34 in
Pair of Victorian Mahogany Folding Library Steps
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Pair of Victorian mahogany folding library steps, circa 1870. The A frame is held in place by 2
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Antique 19th Century Ladders

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Library Ladder
Located in Pomona, CA
English brass library ladder. The steps are mahogany and rubber that folds.
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Mid-20th Century English Ladders

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Library Ladder
Library Ladder
H 60 in W 12 in D 3.5 in
Antique Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique library ladder is the perfect choice for reaching those upper shelves, whether it's in the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ladders

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Antique Library Ladder
Antique Library Ladder
H 62 in W 19 in D 25 in
Solid English Mahogany Library Ladder with Brass Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very high quality 4 step solid mahogany library ladder, in the English Regency style, and probably
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Revival Ladders

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Victorian Leather and Brass Library Stick Ladder
Located in Essex, MA
Black leather with brass tacks stick form opening to a ladder with metal release latch.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Ladders

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Mahogany Library Step Ladder
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solid mahogany with brass mounts.
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20th Century Ladders

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Mahogany

Rare Georgian Pole Library Ladder
Located in Greenwich, CT
cylindrical oak steps, the whole forming a pole when collapsed, retaining original brass hooks and the whole
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Ladders

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Brass

English Stenciled Leather Top Library Ladder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Folding mahogany library ladder with stenciled leather top, oak trim and brass hardware.
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Antique 19th Century English Ladders

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Handsome Vintage English Green Leather & Brass Folding Library Ladder Nailheads
Located in Roslyn, NY
This elegant vintage English folding ladder is made of beautiful mahogany wood and encased in a
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Vintage 1940s British Regency Ladders

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20th Century English Style Brass and Leather Mounted Folding Library Ladder
Located in Savannah, GA
20th Century English Style Brass and Leather Mounted Folding Library Ladder. The collapsible
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20th Century English Ladders

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Antique Library Leather Covered Folding Pole Ladder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique English library folding pole ladder covered in luggage-colored leather with brass nailheads
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Antique Early 1900s Regency Ladders

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Regency Leather Bound Folding Library Ladder
Located in Milford, NH
Regency Style Leather-Bound Folding Library Ladder, probably late 19th or early 20th C. English
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A Fine Library folding pole ladder
Located in NYC, NY
A fine pole ladder wrapped in leather and finished in brass nail heads and brass caps at two ends
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Antique 19th Century English Ladders

English Folding Library Step Ladder of Mahogany and Brass from the Edwardian Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine period English folding library step ladder (or library steps) of mahogany with brass
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ladders

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Italian Birch Burl Library Ladder with Spiral Steps and Brass Floor Lamp, 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
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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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English Regency Mahogany Antique Library Ladder, circa 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A fine solid mahogany molded metamorphic library ladder with brass fittings, this form is crafted
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Ladders

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Late Victorian Wooden Library Pole Ladder by Taylor
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian wooden library pole ladder by Taylor, the brass ‘D’ section uprights re-covered in
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Vintage French Louis XIII Carved Walnut & Leather Library Step Ladder on Wheels
Located in Dallas, TX
decorative brass nail heads. Versatile and practical, the elegant library essential is in excellent condition
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders

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Mid-20th Century English Carved Walnut and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
circular step ladder features four stairs rolled around a turned, central post embellished with a
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Mid-20th Century English Carved Mahogany and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
circular step ladder features four stairs rolled around a turned, central post embellished with a
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Mid-20th Century English Louis XIII Ladders

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Pair of Mid-20th Century English Mahogany and Red Leather Library Step Ladders
Located in Dallas, TX
These Regency style library stairs were created in England, circa 1950. Each three-step ladders
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American Spiral Library Steps
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Library Steps of mahogany with original embossed leather insets on each step and resting
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Antique 19th Century American Ladders

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English Mahogany Library Steps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of English mahogany collapsible library stairs consisting of 3 steps and a stabilizing bar
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Brass

English Mahogany Library Steps
English Mahogany Library Steps
H 47 in W 15 in D 25.5 in
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Located in Forney, TX
A rare luxurious mid-century yacht ladder with four collapsible folding solid mahogany wood steps
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Georgian Library Steps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An unusual Georgian Mahogany metamorphic stool/ library steps. Having deep button leather
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Georgian Library Steps
Georgian Library Steps
H 42 in W 31 in D 18 in
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Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic mid century library stairs crafted in brass with a faux bamboo center pole and a tight
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Sturdy Solid Mahogany Folding Library Steps
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A pair of mid 20th century, George III style, solid mahogany "A" framed three step library steps
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Sturdy Solid Mahogany Folding Library Steps
Sturdy Solid Mahogany Folding Library Steps
H 64.97 in W 31.5 in D 16.15 in
Antique Georgian Style Leather Library Steps
Located in London, GB
A superb set of antique leather library steps in the Georgian style. They were made in England, and
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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Ladders

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Antique Leather Library Steps
Located in London, GB
A wonderful set of antique wooden library steps with leather tops. They were made in England, and
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Antique Leather Library Steps
Antique Leather Library Steps
H 63 in W 20 in D 20 in
Antique Mahogany and Leather Library Steps
Located in London, GB
Antique Regency style mahogany spiral library steps in good condition and dating from circa 1950s
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Antique Wood & Leather Library Steps
Located in London, GB
A wonderful set of antique wooden library steps with leather tops. They were made in England, and
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Period Regency Metamorphic Library Steps and Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A period Regency Metamorphic library steps, a type of archaic dual-use furniture, which consists of
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Antique Mahogany and Leather Library Steps
Located in London, GB
Antique mahogany spiral library steps in good original condition and of decent quality too. They
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Vintage 1930s English Victorian Ladders

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Antique Victorian Library Steps / Side Table
Located in London, GB
A beautifully made and very interesting antique early Victorian storage unit / library steps. This
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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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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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A Set of 19th Century Stained Pine Library Steps
Located in London, GB
on brass castors
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A Set of 19th Century Stained Pine Library Steps
A Set of 19th Century Stained Pine Library Steps
H 103.94 in W 25.2 in D 27.17 in
Antique Mahogany and Leather Spiral Library Steps
Located in London, GB
Antique mahogany spiral library steps with the original tooled leather insets on the steps. These
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Ladders

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Regency Style Spiral Library Steps
Located in London, GB
Large antique Regency style mahogany spiral library steps with the original tooled leather inserts
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Metamorphic Oak Arts & Craft Library Step/Chair
Located in London, GB
This unadorned yet very attractive metamorphic oak Arts & Craft library step/chair features a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Ladders

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Oak

Antique Yew Wood and Leather Library Steps
Located in London, GB
Fine quality and larger than normal antique spiral library steps in yew wood with tooled leather
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Vintage 1920s English Victorian Ladders

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Leather, Yew

19th Century Set of Mahogany Library Steps
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality set of library steps, circa 1850. Three steps each finished in brown leather with
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Georgian Ladders

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Mahogany

19th Century Set of Mahogany Library Steps
19th Century Set of Mahogany Library Steps
H 27 in W 18.25 in D 30.75 in
Antique Georgian Style Mahogany and Leather Library Steps
Located in London, GB
a brass finial. These library steps are in good condition, having just been polished and date from
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Vintage 1950s English Ladders

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Leather, Mahogany

English Library Steps or Ladder
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming foldable English set of library steps that dates to the late 19th century or
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Brass

English Library Steps or Ladder
English Library Steps or Ladder
H 54 in W 20 in D 6 in
Mid-20th Century, English Library Spiral Step Ladder with Four Leather Stairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This set of vintage mahogany library stairs were created in England, circa 1950. The thin steps
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Mahogany Library Chair
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Very Tall Cabinet with 85 flip down drawers. Wheeled library ladder.
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Notary Filing Cabinet
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Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
are adjustable along the ladder work using the built in brass clips on each piece. This compact design
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Vintage Swedish Kilim Röllakan Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style, Flatweave Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
composed of ladder style lines that are starkly juxtaposed with an abrashed neutral color backdrop. Red
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Library Ladder
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This artisan-made oak library ladder has a small enameled label of the number 5, most likely
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Early 20th Century French Ladders

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Brass

Library Ladder
Library Ladder
H 65 in W 20 in D 14 in
English Mahogany Brass Bound Library Ladder
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English mahogany or padouk folding library ladder with six brass bound steps, each mortised
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Ladders

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Brass

Architectural Decorative Victorian Walnut and Brass Library Steps Ladder, Stairs
Located in Miami, FL
Traditional architectural decorative in walnut and brass library steps, ladder or stairs. A very
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Ladders

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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
Folding library ladder by Smith & Watson
By Smith & Watson
Located in Highland, IN
Crafted in England of solid antiqued mahogany, this folding library ladder is an exceptional piece
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Ladders

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Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Library Step Ladder with brass elements.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This Teak library step ladder was designed and made in Scandinavian. The refined craftsmanship is
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

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Edwardian Period Mahogany Folding Library Ladder, American
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual folding mahogany library ladder as a fluted pole. Carved acorn finial at the top above
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Ladders

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Brass

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Brass Library Ladder For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the brass library ladder you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each brass library ladder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, metal and wood. There are 55 variations of the antique or vintage brass library ladder you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer brass library ladder, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A brass library ladder, designed in the Regency, Victorian or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made brass library ladder has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Smith & Watson are consistently 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.

Questions About Brass Library Ladder
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Library ladders can also be called elephant ladders or the No. 70 ladder. They are typically made with rungs and not steps, which can be somewhat difficult to climb. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique library ladders from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The ladder in a library is sometimes called a rolling or leaning ladder. However, you will most often see it referred to simply as a library ladder. Shop a variety of library ladders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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