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What are library ladders called?
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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
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Painted Library Ladder
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 20th C painted library ladders. 1920.
Dimensions when closed.
22 inches (56 cms) Wide
6 inches (15 cms) Deep
103 inches (262 cms) High.
Category
Early 20th Century English Ladders
Materials
Pine
19th-century Library Ladder
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A charming Simplex library ladder from the late 19th century
It is adorned with wrought-iron reinforcements that provide added strength while lending it plenty of charm and characte...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Ladders
Materials
Pine
Vintage Library Ladder in Solid Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage library ladder made in solid wood with beautiful details.
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Steel
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Library Ladder with Carved Branch Design
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut 3 step library ladder with carved branch design. (late 19th cent.)
Category
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Ladders
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Century Mercier Frères Library Ladder
By Mercier Freres
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Fantastic late 19th century library ladder from Mercier Freres. Beautifully patinated, this ladder's scale and time-worn finish offers both beauty and history.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Ladders
Materials
Wood, Paint
Spanish Library Ladder
Located in Houston, TX
Industrial stairs made of wood with great painted patina. Can be used as a library stair or would be a great display piece for a succulent collection or in a. bathroom with towels an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Ladders
Materials
Wood, Paint
$1,700