Vintage Ladder Desk
Space Age Red Ladder Desk Lamp 1960’s from the Lord Robert Boothby Estate
Located in London, GB
A Space Age Red ladder Desk light from the estate of the late Lady Wanda Boothby, the wife of
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1960s English Space Age Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Steel
H 16.93 in W 13 in D 6.3 in
Free-Form Desk Set, 1960
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Desk, bookcase and tripod chair in solid mahogany, Circa 1960.
The trestle desk has a 5 cm thick
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1960s Unknown Brutalist Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Stylish Danish Desk Chair in Teak, 1950s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Stylish desk chair in teak with ladder back and seat reupholstered in vinyl, Denmark 1950's
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Teak
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Ladder Back Side Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, side chair by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb features a walnut, ladder
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Wood Ladder Back Rush Seat Child's Accent Chair Painted Orange
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A children's American Arts and Crafts ladder back chair with a rush seat. We love a good ladder
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20th Century American American Craftsman Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Rush, Wood
Modern Blue Dilemma Vintage Coat Rack Ladder Rack by Giancarlo Piretti, 1984
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Vienna, AT
. Pietro (Bo), Italy 1984.
This amazing object features a coat rack and a ladder in one piece and could
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Robert Charroy, Wall Desk/Library, France, 1950
By Robert Charroy
Located in Catonvielle, FR
. The solid metal ladders are welded, finished with two large circular runners. The solid red oak
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Metal
Vintage Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
shelf above the desk have been altered. The ladders have been replaced by ladders made out of walnut
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Teak, Glass
H 79.93 in W 98.43 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century High-Back Walnut & Leather Chair, Niels Koefoed Style, USA, c. 1960
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Deland, FL
Koefoeds this character-rich ladder-back desk chair features intricate joinery, dazzling woodgrains and a
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 42 in W 18 in D 22 in
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French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre.
This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne.
The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Oak
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Textile
Free-form library, France 2023
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Bookcase in Red Oak and Sipo, France 2023. The American oak tops respect the original shape of the tree, the free-form edges are polished. The Sipo uprights are assembled and corked....
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Oak
Set of 2 Chairs Cesca, Marcel Breuer, Gavina, 1970
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 2 Chairs Cesca, Marcel Breuer, Gavina, 1970. The Set of 2 Cesca Chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1970 for Gavina, epitomizes modernist elegance and enduring style. Crafted...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Metal
French Breakfront Library or Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French bookcase with breakfront. Also to be used as cupboard for kitchen or dining spaces, our as decorative cabinet or vitrine for accessories and books in living room. Three units,...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Brass
French Oak Harvest Trestle Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
French oak harvest trestle table,
circa 1900.
X-framed pine trestle with a replacement oak top made from 300 year old oak beams.
A good versatile dining table, desk, work table ...
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Early 1900s French Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Oak, Pine
Vintage Metamorphic Indian Wooden Step Ladder Folding Side Chair
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indian metamorphic wooden ladder chair from the mid-20th century. Created in India during the midcentury period, this convenient chair features a slanted slatted back flowi...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Wood
David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Rattan, Maple
H 83 in W 28 in D 40 in
1970s Deluxe Brewer Desk Chair Doctor Stool Del Tube Corp
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern ergonomic deluxe Medical Brewer Doctor Stool
Blue Chair Office Desk
Del Tube Corp E. F. Brewer Company
Menomonee Falls, WI
30.5 h x 23 d x 23 w Seat 19.5 adjustable
Comfortabl...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Metal
Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Black leather is in good condition with wear as shown. Extremely comfortable and worn in. Chair swivels. Heigh...
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 28.75 in D 27 in
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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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Steel, Iron
19th Century French Oak Library Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak library table from France. The top has a lovely hand beveled and carved decorated edge, and follows down to carved decorated sides and a finished back for easy place...
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19th Century French Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Oak
Large Oak Library Table From France
Located in High Point, NC
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of a large antique oak library table, a timeless piece that seamlessly blends sophistication and functionality. Crafted from aged oak, this table exu...
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19th Century French Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Oak
Early Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. The appears to be a nice early example of the design.
Will double check the dimensions of the chair.
Wear to t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Metal
H 35.5 in W 27 in D 27.75 in
French Mid-Century Coffee Table Signed by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful French Mid-Century Modern coffee table signed by Roger Capron (1922-2006). Tabletop in Pietra Dura technique with 100 of ceramic panels of different individually pressed in...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Original Antique French Vintage Bienaise Draughtsman Swivel Chair
By Bienaise
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Original French Bienaise Chair Model 204 – D
An original Bienaise Industrial Chair. A classic 1940’s French Industrial Design Produced by the Nelson Brothers – Model No. 204.This ch...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Metal
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Original Nisse Strinning Wall Unit with Desk for String Design AB Sweden, 1960
By Kajsa Strinning 1, Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful string design wall system from Nisse Strinning in pine. Bokhyllan ’the ladder shelf
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 85.83 in D 15.75 in
Atmospheric Art Deco Machine Age Lighthouse Lamp
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Deco and futuristic this would look great on a high end desk. The movable bronze ladder is 4" high and
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
Fantastic Brutalist Mixed Metal Illuminated and Drilling Oil Rig Sculpture
Located in Mount Penn, PA
the rig. Fitted with various ladders and scaffolds this is a very detailed sculpture that also lights
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Ladder Desk
3-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples
By Robert Heal, Ladderax
Located in Glasgow, GB
ladders. The cabinetry consists of a vinyl record or filing cabinet, a glass fronted display cabinet and a
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Teak
H 79.14 in W 94.89 in D 16.15 in
Ladder Back Ponti-Style Italian Desk Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
Italian ladder back chair in black-flecked, off-white satin finish would charm pulled up to a
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century French Country Style Ladder Back Accent Chair
Located in Brea, CA
20th century French Country style ladder back accent chair.
Beautiful painted chair in our oyster
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20th Century European Country Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Linen, Wood
Pair of 1960s Italian Modern Ladder Back Accent Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Culver City, CA
versatility of these vintage chairs is really quite impressive they would make great a desk chair and accent
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Walnut
Nisse Strinning Wall Unit Ladder Shelf for String Design AB Sweden, 1960
By Kajsa Strinning 1, Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful string design wall system from Nisse Strinning in teak.
Bokhyllan ’the ladder shelf
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 94.49 in D 15.75 in
1960s Bokhyllan 'The Ladder Shelf’ Shelving System by Nisse Strinning for String
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Modular and adaptable shelving system consisting of teak shelving mounted between ladder elements
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Wood
H 47.25 in W 92.13 in L 47.25 in
Teak String Ab 'Ladder Shelf' Shelving Wall Unit with Table by Nisse Strinning
By Kajsa Strinning 1, Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sweden with a rare to find dining room table.
This original string shelf, also called 'The Ladder
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Steel
H 59.06 in W 94.49 in D 49.22 in
Teak 'Ladder Shelf' Shelving Wall Unit with Table by Nisse Strinning for String
By Kajsa Strinning 1, Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sweden with a hard to find dining room table.
This original string shelf, also called 'The Ladder
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Steel
H 59.06 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
Ladderax Vinyl Storage Shelving Desk
By Staples & Co. Ltd
Located in Otley, GB
ladders are in black steel & have both feet on the ground, which makes this system appropriate as a wall
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Teak
Large Four sections of stargae with desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sections of four drawer cabinets, one drop front desk, three two drawer sections all suspended from five
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1960s American Vintage Ladder Desk
60s Staples Ladderax Freestanding Modular Teak Shelving System Room Divider Desk
By Staples & Co. Ltd, Ladderax, Robert Heal
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
doors, one drop down bureau, and two shelves.
The three bronze/gold metal ladders have feet at the
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Metal
H 14.18 in W 72.64 in L 14.18 in
Original Nisse Strinning Wall Unit with Desk for String Design AB Sweden, 1960
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB, Kajsa Strinning 1
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful string design wall system from Nisse Strinning in pine. Bokhyllan ’the ladder shelf
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 85.83 in D 15.75 in
Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
the desk shelf. The ladders have been replaced by ladders made out of walnut wood.
Please note that
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 79.93 in W 94.49 in D 19.69 in
Nils Strinning String Storage Unit by Deutsche Gmbh
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid birch shelves and drop front storage unit which can be used as a desk or bar suspended by
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1940s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Steel
Vintage Retro Bronzed Metal Framed Teak Living Room / Wall System
By Ladderax
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning living room bronzed ladder wall system from the 1960s, it comes with 3 ladders and it has
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Metal
Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
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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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Brass, Steel
Midcentury Belgian Modular Wall Unit in Wengé
By Oswald Vermaercke
Located in London, GB
shelf drops into place with its small metal brackets onto the ladder uprights. This cannot be
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Wenge
Midcentury Belgian Modular Wall Unit in Wenge
By Oswald Vermaercke
Located in London, GB
shelf drops into place with its small metal brackets onto the ladder uprights. This cannot be
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Wenge
Modern Birch & Chartreuse Velvet Ladder Back Desk Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Champagne birch wood with a chartreuse velvet seat and stylized ladder back desk chair, by Heywood
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1950s American Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Birch
French Provincial Oak Writing Desk and Chair by Hickory
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style oak writing desk with parquet top and ladder back chair
Category
1970s American French Provincial Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Single Ladder Back Dining or Desk Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
T.H. Robsjohn - Gibbings for Widdicomb single ladder back dining or desk chair in original finish
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Ladder String Shelf with Elements, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
The presented vintage teak ladder string shelf consists of two black lacquered ladder elements
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Metal
H 118.12 in W 37.41 in D 12.21 in
String Wall Unit Ladder Shelf by Nils Nisse Strinning, 1960s, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Culver City, CA
8.25" D, there is 1 "desk" shelf that can be positioned within the wall unit that is 18.5" D.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving or Wall Unit
By Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
another one for sale like this one! Designed by D Dekker for Tomado. The rack comes with ten ladders and
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Metal
H 54.34 in W 106.3 in D 11.03 in
Modular Wall Unit Shelving System in Teak by Hilker, 1960s, Germany
By Omnia, Ernst Dieter Hilker
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modular shelving system Model "Omnia" by Ernst Dieter Hilker from the 1960s.Black metal ladders
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modular Wall Unit Shelving System in Teak by Hilker, 1960s, Germany
By Omnia, Ernst Dieter Hilker
Located in Antwerp, BE
metal ladders with 25 shelves and seven corner shelves, five containers with two drawers and one corner
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Metal
H 94.49 in W 181.11 in D 21.26 in
"The Ladder Shelf" by Niels Strinning
Located in Riverdale, NY
the adjustable frame supporting various drawers storage unit and desk top partially labeled
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1950s American Vintage Ladder Desk
Milo Baughman Desk
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Milo Boughman Vintage fifties desk with stylish and helpful catch-all lip at rear, white front
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Paul McCobb Shovel Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Houston, TX
solid maple
shovel seat
ladder backrest
enameld wrought iron frame
original tobacco finish with
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Maple
Exceptional Mildred Huie Painting, Girl and Cat on Ladder
Located in Miami, FL
decor.
For additional, sofas, settes, lamps, chandeliers, sculptures, sideboards, bureaus, desks
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1940s American Vintage Ladder Desk
Mid-Century 'Ladder Shelf' by Nils Strinning for AB Sweden String Design, 1950
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
Sweden, 1950s. Shelves are made of teak and the system includes a desk or secretary cabinet.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Metal
H 84.26 in W 92.52 in D 13.78 in
Rare 1960s, Shelving System, Design O. Pira for String Design AB, Made in Sweden
By String Design AB
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
. Modular system with three dark grey lacquered metal ladders, one container with sliding doors, six shelves
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Ash
H 78.75 in W 72.05 in D 20.08 in
3-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal
By Robert Heal, Ladderax
Located in Glasgow, GB
) of Ladderax, with four shelves, separated by black metal ladders. The cabinetry consists of two
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Metal
4 Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal
By Robert Heal, Ladderax
Located in Glasgow, GB
cabinets separated by gold metal ladders. The cabinetry consists of three chests of drawers, a drinks
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladder Desk
Materials
Metal
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Vintage Ladder Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage ladder desk available at 1stDibs. Each vintage ladder desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage ladder desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right vintage ladder desk, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one vintage ladder desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cado, Ethan Allen and Nils Nisse Strinning produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Ladder Desk?
Prices for a vintage ladder desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,035 and can go as high as $4,896, while the average can fetch as much as $2,980.
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