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Antique Folding Ladder

English 19th Century Painted Folding Ladder
English 19th Century Painted Folding Ladder

English 19th Century Painted Folding Ladder

$1,200

H 91.5 in W 22.63 in D 32 in

English 19th Century Painted Folding Ladder

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A 19th century English folding ladder–perfect for displaying textiles or draping blankets & throws

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19th Century English Other Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Pine, Paint

Sicilian Painted Pinewood Tall Ladder with Tray Shelf
Sicilian Painted Pinewood Tall Ladder with Tray Shelf

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 Folding Ladder

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder in Walnut
19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder in Walnut

19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder in Walnut

$2,010

H 52.37 in W 22.45 in D 33.47 in

19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder in Walnut

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant French folding ladder, crafted in walnut and dating from the late 19th century, is a

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Walnut

Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Folding Ladder Chair, Vienna, 1900s
Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Folding Ladder Chair, Vienna, 1900s

Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Folding Ladder Chair, Vienna, 1900s

Located in Vienna, AT

ladder or step chair with a simple folding mechanism. It features a side hook that locks the structure

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Brass

19th C. French Pine Folding Six-Step Ladder with Locking Bar Mechanism
19th C. French Pine Folding Six-Step Ladder with Locking Bar Mechanism

19th C. French Pine Folding Six-Step Ladder with Locking Bar Mechanism

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France in the late 19th century, this charming six-step folding ladder offers both

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder
19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder

19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome late 19th century French country folding library ladder. Featuring a handcrafted design

Category

19th Century French Country Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Pine Folding Library Ladder with Six Steps
19th Century French Pine Folding Library Ladder with Six Steps

19th Century French Pine Folding Library Ladder with Six Steps

Located in Dallas, TX

Use this charming antique folding library ladder to access books or display decorative objects in

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Pine

Antique French Provincial Country Oak Wood Folding Library Step Ladder
Antique French Provincial Country Oak Wood Folding Library Step Ladder

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

Category

19th Century French Provincial Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Wood, Oak

20th Century French Hand Carved Oak Folding Chair Convertible to a Ladder
20th Century French Hand Carved Oak Folding Chair Convertible to a Ladder

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Oak

Swedish antique  Folk Art ladder with gray original paint
Swedish antique  Folk Art ladder with gray original paint

Swedish antique Folk Art ladder with gray original paint

Located in Boden, SE

Handsome late 19th century Swedish country folding ladder. The ladder has beautiful gray original

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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Pine

6ft Very Tall 19th Century Decorators Ladder  This is a pretty big piece
6ft Very Tall 19th Century Decorators Ladder  This is a pretty big piece

6ft Very Tall 19th Century Decorators Ladder This is a pretty big piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

is has darkened with age and has a polished finish When folded the ladder is 72” tall, when open it

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1880s Industrial Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Pine

Antique English Victorian Library Stairs / Steps Carved Wood Foldable 1920s
Antique English Victorian Library Stairs / Steps Carved Wood Foldable 1920s

Antique English Victorian Library Stairs / Steps Carved Wood Foldable 1920s

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

great addition to any bookcase / office. Very sturdy and practical , you can fold it open & close in a

Category

1920s French Victorian Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Wood

Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Armchair
Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Armchair

Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Armchair

$7,500

H 36 in W 21.5 in D 24 in

Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Armchair

Located in Essex, MA

, chair folds forward to form a ladder.

Category

1810s English Regency Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Other

Petite Antique French Gothic Revival Wood Hall Bench Child Settle Library Steps
Petite Antique French Gothic Revival Wood Hall Bench Child Settle Library Steps

Petite Antique French Gothic Revival Wood Hall Bench Child Settle Library Steps

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

the 1880's. This is a high quality piece and it is foldable into a library ladder. Use this piece as

Category

1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique French Provincial Country Oak Wood Folding Library Step Ladder
Antique French Provincial Country Oak Wood Folding Library Step Ladder

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

Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Oak

Vintage Folding Teak and Brass Yacht Ladder  A superb stowable piece
Vintage Folding Teak and Brass Yacht Ladder  A superb stowable piece

Vintage Folding Teak and Brass Yacht Ladder A superb stowable piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Vintage Folding Teak and Brass Yacht Ladder A superb stowable piece in excellent antique condition

Category

19th Century Industrial Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Teak

19th Century Italian Walnut Library Ladder
19th Century Italian Walnut Library Ladder

19th Century Italian Walnut Library Ladder

$5,100

H 63 in W 20 in D 46 in

19th Century Italian Walnut Library Ladder

Located in Chicago, IL

casters at the base allow for ease of movement. Thoughtfully constructed, the ladder folds flat when not

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Iron

High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800
High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800

High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800

Located in Greven, DE

, chairs that could be converted into a bed and folding library ladders. However, the type of furniture

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Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Mahogany

American Salesman Sample Late 19th Century Wooden Flat Bed Cargo Wagon
American Salesman Sample Late 19th Century Wooden Flat Bed Cargo Wagon

American Salesman Sample Late 19th Century Wooden Flat Bed Cargo Wagon

Located in Incline Village, NV

wagon. It also goes up and down. The ladder in back folds down from the top to the ground for unloading

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1890s American Folk Art Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Wood

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Fabulous Folding Ladder
Fabulous Folding Ladder

Fabulous Folding Ladder

Unavailable

H 155 in W 21 in D 2.5 in

Fabulous Folding Ladder

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous and unique ladders that fold or roll for storage, circa 1910. With a unique locking system

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1910s French Antique Folding Ladder

Swedish Folding Ladder, 19th Century
Swedish Folding Ladder, 19th Century

Swedish Folding Ladder, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 72 in W 24.5 in D 44 in

Swedish Folding Ladder, 19th Century

Located in Charlotte, NC

Six Rung Folding Swedish Ladder, Great for magazine or display

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19th Century Swedish Antique Folding Ladder

Large Antique American Dry Goods Store Ladder
Large Antique American Dry Goods Store Ladder

Large Antique American Dry Goods Store Ladder

Unavailable

H 79 in W 17.5 in D 40.5 in

Large Antique American Dry Goods Store Ladder

Located in Chicago, IL

Great large antique American dry goods store folding ladder.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Metal

Mahogany Double-Sided Folding Step Ladder, circa 1870
Mahogany Double-Sided Folding Step Ladder, circa 1870

Mahogany Double-Sided Folding Step Ladder, circa 1870

Unavailable

H 24.5 in W 11.5 in D 24.5 in

Mahogany Double-Sided Folding Step Ladder, circa 1870

Located in Sheffield, MA

The ladder is hinged in the center and there are three steps on each side. When closed the ladder

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Library Leather Covered Pole Ladder
Antique Library Leather Covered Pole Ladder

Antique Library Leather Covered Pole Ladder

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H 81 in W 12.5 in D 2.5 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

Category

1910s English Edwardian Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Brass

Folding Library Steps
Folding Library Steps

Folding Library Steps

Unavailable

H 42 in W 18 in D 34 in

Folding Library Steps

Located in Woodstock, NY

Oak and brass folding library steps. Wonderful mixture of 19th century engineering and early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Brass

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Folding Library Steps
Pair of Victorian Mahogany Folding Library Steps

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Folding Library Steps

Unavailable

H 94.49 in W 18.12 in D 0.4 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

Category

19th Century Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Georgian Folding Library Stick Ladder
Rare Georgian Folding Library Stick Ladder

Rare Georgian Folding Library Stick Ladder

Unavailable

H 103.55 in W 12.6 in D 2.37 in

Rare Georgian Folding Library Stick Ladder

Located in London, GB

Rare Georgian Folding Library Stick Ladder from the 1830s.

Category

Late 18th Century British Antique Folding Ladder

19th Century Folding Step Ladder, England, circa 1880
19th Century Folding Step Ladder, England, circa 1880

19th Century Folding Step Ladder, England, circa 1880

Located in East Hampton, NY

Six-step, chestnut step ladder with iron fittings.

Category

1880s Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Chestnut

English Edwardian Leather Folding Ladder with Nailhead Trim, circa 1920
English Edwardian Leather Folding Ladder with Nailhead Trim, circa 1920

English Edwardian Leather Folding Ladder with Nailhead Trim, circa 1920

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Edwardian leather covered wooden folding ladder from the early 20th century, with

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Early 20th Century Oak Folding Ladder
French Early 20th Century Oak Folding Ladder

French Early 20th Century Oak Folding Ladder

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H 62.25 in W 23 in D 34 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

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Oak

19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED FOLDING LADDER
19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED FOLDING LADDER

19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED FOLDING LADDER

Located in Los Angeles, CA

EARLY 20THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED FOLDING LADDER FROM NEW ENGLAND,CIRCA 1900-1920, GREAT CONDITION

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Wood

19th C. French Poplar and Pine Five-Step Folding Ladder with Chain Supports
19th C. French Poplar and Pine Five-Step Folding Ladder with Chain Supports

19th C. French Poplar and Pine Five-Step Folding Ladder with Chain Supports

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1870, this five-step folding ladder is made from poplar and pine with a

Category

Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Pine, Poplar

Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Ladder Chair from Provence
Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Ladder Chair from Provence

Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Ladder Chair from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a library with this artisan-made fruitwood folding step ladder chair; crafted in Southern

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Walnut

An Italian Early 18th Century Pinewood Folding Library Ladder
An Italian Early 18th Century Pinewood Folding Library Ladder

An Italian Early 18th Century Pinewood Folding Library Ladder

Located in Atlanta, GA

the folding ladder constructed of pine with iron hardware, decorative carving at base

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Pine

French Library  or Artist Ladder
French Library  or Artist Ladder

French Library or Artist Ladder

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H 64 in W 47 in D 23 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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19th Century French Antique Folding Ladder

French Artisan-Made Walnut Folding Ladder Chair Library Ladder, circa 1900
French Artisan-Made Walnut Folding Ladder Chair Library Ladder, circa 1900

French Artisan-Made Walnut Folding Ladder Chair Library Ladder, circa 1900

Located in Fayetteville, AR

From the region of Provence in Southern France, this artisan-made walnut folding chair is hinged so

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Folding Pine Five-Step Ladder with Numbered Plaque
19th Century French Folding Pine Five-Step Ladder with Numbered Plaque

19th Century French Folding Pine Five-Step Ladder with Numbered Plaque

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1880, this charming five-step folding ladder combines practicality with

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Pine

Folding Library Ladder
Folding Library Ladder

Folding Library Ladder

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H 88 in W 11 in L 88 in

Folding Library Ladder

Located in Greenwich, CT

A library ladder of polished wood uprights with black iron rungs and iron hinge fittings that folds

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Iron

Handmade French Folding Library Ladder
Handmade French Folding Library Ladder

Handmade French Folding Library Ladder

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H 43 in W 21 in D 29 in

Handmade French Folding Library Ladder

Located in Fayetteville, AR

A handsome addition to any space with hard to reach shelving, this artisan made beechwood ladder

Category

1910s French Antique Folding Ladder

Wooden folding General Store Ladder
Wooden folding General Store Ladder

Wooden folding General Store Ladder

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H 91 in W 32 in D 56 in

Wooden folding General Store Ladder

Located in Surrey, BC

Late 19th century store ladder. Great patina in untouched condition with nice details

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Steel

Regency Leather Bound Folding Library Ladder
Regency Leather Bound Folding Library Ladder

Regency Leather Bound Folding Library Ladder

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H 81 in W 12.5 in D 2.75 in

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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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Folding Ladder

Early 20th Century Folding Library Ladder
Early 20th Century Folding Library Ladder

Early 20th Century Folding Library Ladder

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Ingenious, early 20th C. folding library ladder, made of mahogany and constructed with wooden

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Folding Ladder

A Fine Library folding pole ladder

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

Category

19th Century English Antique Folding Ladder

Antique Decorative Folding Elephant or Library Ladder
Antique Decorative Folding Elephant or Library Ladder

Antique Decorative Folding Elephant or Library Ladder

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive decorative English library ladder crafted in hardwoods with an ingenious folding

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1920s English Country Oak Folding Step Ladder
1920s English Country Oak Folding Step Ladder

1920s English Country Oak Folding Step Ladder

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H 29.75 in W 14.75 in D 23.25 in

1920s English Country Oak Folding Step Ladder

Located in Doylestown, PA

1920s English country oak folding step ladder. A wonderfully practical and charming handcrafted

Category

1920s English Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Oak

Antique Library Leather Covered Folding Pole Ladder
Antique Library Leather Covered Folding Pole Ladder

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

Category

Early 1900s Regency Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Brass

Folding Steps-Ladder for the Library, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Folding Steps-Ladder for the Library, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

Folding Steps-Ladder for the Library, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of wood, metal Fully functional. With aged patina. Original condition.

Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Folding Wood Ladder in the Original Finish
Vintage French Folding Wood Ladder in the Original Finish

Vintage French Folding Wood Ladder in the Original Finish

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Vintage French folding wooden ladder that one could use to display small rugs or towels? All

Category

1920s French Country Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century English Leather-Clad Folding Pole Ladder
Early 20th Century English Leather-Clad Folding Pole Ladder

Early 20th Century English Leather-Clad Folding Pole Ladder

Located in Charlottesville, VA

nailhead trim. The piece features a clever folding mechanism integrated at the base, allowing the ladder to

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Folding  Library Steps or Ladder, 1920's
Art Deco Folding  Library Steps or Ladder, 1920's

Art Deco Folding Library Steps or Ladder, 1920's

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H 70.08 in W 36.23 in D 23.63 in

Art Deco Folding Library Steps or Ladder, 1920's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of wood, metal Fully functional. With aged patina. Original condition.  

Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Beech

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Beech

Early 20th Century French Carved Chestnut Chair Folding Step Ladder
Early 20th Century French Carved Chestnut Chair Folding Step Ladder

Early 20th Century French Carved Chestnut Chair Folding Step Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Chestnut

19th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder
19th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder

19th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

the top. Practical and useful, the rustic ladder can be put away by folding the bracket with metal

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Fold over Bed Step Ladder or Table
Late 19th Century Fold over Bed Step Ladder or Table

Late 19th Century Fold over Bed Step Ladder or Table

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H 28.25 in W 27.25 in D 16.25 in

Late 19th Century Fold over Bed Step Ladder or Table

Located in Savannah, GA

Late 19th century Sheraton style mahogany fold over bed step ladder or table on turned legs. Each

Category

19th Century British Sheraton Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Original Gray Painted Folding French Library Ladder Marked "Paris"
Antique Original Gray Painted Folding French Library Ladder Marked "Paris"

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

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder
19th Century French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder

19th Century French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder
Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder

Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

useful, the rustic ladder can be put away by folding the bracket with straps at the bottom. The small

Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder
Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder

Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

. Practical and useful, the rustic ladder can be put away by folding the bracket with metal hinges at the

Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Oak Metamorphic Folding Library Ladder or Step Stool
19th Century French Oak Metamorphic Folding Library Ladder or Step Stool

19th Century French Oak Metamorphic Folding Library Ladder or Step Stool

Located in Doylestown, PA

versatile ladder easily folds into the frame with a single, smooth pivot motion. It features a sturdy

Category

Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Four-Step Ladder
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Four-Step Ladder

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Four-Step Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

. Practical and useful, the ladder can folded and put away if needed. The elegant Napoleon III step ladder is

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Five-Step Ladder
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Five-Step Ladder

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Five-Step Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

. Practical and useful, the ladder can be put away if needed (5" when folded). The elegant Napoleon III step

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Victorian Carved Pine and Iron Folding Library Step Ladder
19th Century English Victorian Carved Pine and Iron Folding Library Step Ladder

19th Century English Victorian Carved Pine and Iron Folding Library Step Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

opposing support with cast iron patent action folding mechanism stamped with the words "Ladder Simplex" and

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fold over Bed Step Ladder or Table on Turned Legs, 19th Century
Fold over Bed Step Ladder or Table on Turned Legs, 19th Century

Fold over Bed Step Ladder or Table on Turned Legs, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Late 19th century Sheraton style mahogany fold over bed step ladder or table on turned legs. Each

Category

19th Century British Sheraton Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Italian Folding Library or Gallery Ladder from the Early 20th Century
Italian Folding Library or Gallery Ladder from the Early 20th Century

Italian Folding Library or Gallery Ladder from the Early 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hinged, the steps with separated slats, structurally sound, retaining the gallery labele, G. Marelli, Milano.

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Early 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Antique Folding Ladder

Mid-19th Century French Carved Oak and Iron Seven-Step Folding Library Ladder
Mid-19th Century French Carved Oak and Iron Seven-Step Folding Library Ladder

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

Category

Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Oak

English Folding Library Step Ladder of Mahogany and Brass from the Edwardian Era
English Folding Library Step Ladder of Mahogany and Brass from the Edwardian Era

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

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Metal, Brass

Metamorphic Ladder
Metamorphic Ladder

Metamorphic Ladder

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H 50 in W 23 in D 34 in

Metamorphic Ladder

By Old Company Label Present

Located in Rochester, NY

Early folding collapsible ladder. Remnant of original paper label on top step. Beautifully aged

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Folding Ladder

Library Step ladder
Library Step ladder

Library Step ladder

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H 36 in W 23 in

Library Step ladder

Located in Danville, CA

FOLDING ENGLISH LIBRARY STEP LADDER CIRCA VERY EARLY 1900

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Oak

1900s French Wooden Ladder
1900s French Wooden Ladder

1900s French Wooden Ladder

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H 55.9 in W 15 in D 43.3 in

1900s French Wooden Ladder

Located in High Point, NC

ladder is foldable for easy storage, and white paint splashes display traces of its use.

Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Wood

Victorian ALHATHLAT Shop Step Ladder  The Ladder is made in Pine
Victorian ALHATHLAT Shop Step Ladder  The Ladder is made in Pine

Victorian ALHATHLAT Shop Step Ladder The Ladder is made in Pine

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This is a very useful and attractive piece, the step ladder has 4 treads, it folds flat for handy

Category

19th Century Industrial Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Pine

Vintage French Wooden Ladder
Vintage French Wooden Ladder

Vintage French Wooden Ladder

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H 59.8 in W 16.9 in D 29.1 in

Vintage French Wooden Ladder

Located in High Point, NC

Nearly five feet tall, this folding wooden ladder was made in France, circa 1900. Optimistic light

Category

Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Wood

English Stenciled Leather Top Library Ladder
English Stenciled Leather Top Library Ladder

English Stenciled Leather Top Library Ladder

Located in Atlanta, GA

Folding mahogany library ladder with stenciled leather top, oak trim and brass hardware.

Category

19th Century English Antique Folding Ladder

Materials

Brass

Victorian Pine Step Ladder or Kitchen Steps
Victorian Pine Step Ladder or Kitchen Steps

Victorian Pine Step Ladder or Kitchen Steps

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

ladder has 3” treads, it folds flat for handy storage and would work well in a kitchen, shop, library or

Category

19th Century English Industrial Antique Folding Ladder

English Olive Green Leather and Brass Tack Stick Ladder
English Olive Green Leather and Brass Tack Stick Ladder

English Olive Green Leather and Brass Tack Stick Ladder

Located in Essex, MA

English olive green leather and brass tack stick ladder. Ladder folds into a pole form for storage.

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Folding Ladder

Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1880s
Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1880s

Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1880s

Located in Ventura, CA

Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1800s adorned with aged iron hardware. This exquisite

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19th Century English Antique Folding Ladder

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Iron

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Located in Hamburg, DE

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Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

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H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in

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Located in Queens, NY

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$1,700

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Located in Houston, TX

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Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

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Located in Buffalo, NY

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$751

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Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

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Early 20th Century English Antique Folding Ladder

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Late 19th Century French Decorators Ladder  This is a beautifully designed piece

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Early 1900s Industrial Antique Folding Ladder

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HUGE 3+ METER TALL DOE TS73 STAMPED FRUIT PICKERS PAINTERS ANTiQUE 1880 LADDER
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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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1880s English Victorian Antique Folding Ladder

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Pine

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Located in Meer, VAN

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Swedish library ladder was created in the 19th C.
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$1,201

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Swedish library ladder was created in the 19th C.

Located in Aalsgaarde, DK

This Swedish library ladder was created in the 19th Century.

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19th Century Antique Folding Ladder

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Wood

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Antique Folding Ladder For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique folding ladder you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique folding ladder — often made from wood, metal and iron — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique folding ladder — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique folding ladder, designed in the Victorian, Regency or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

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 Antique Folding Ladder
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    You can choose any folding ladder according to your taste. Always look out for folding ladders that are long-lasting and have wide steps. Inspect the quality of the hinges, whether or not there are anti-skid platforms, and be sure that the height will be good for your particular project or needs. Find antique and vintage folding ladders on 1stDibs today.

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