What is the ladder in a library called?

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.

What are library ladders called?

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.

Bamboo Library Ladder

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Pair of Faux Bamboo Style Bentwood Library Steps

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H 49.5 in W 40 in D 24 in

Pair of Faux Bamboo Style Bentwood Library Steps

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A hard to find and unusual pair of library steps made from bentwood, in faux bamboo style, with

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20th Century Ladders

Materials

Bentwood

Faux Bamboo Library Ladder

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H 100.4 in W 17.33 in L 100.4 in

Faux Bamboo Library Ladder

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

French faux bamboo library ladder. Extremely sturdy and made from ash.

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Antique 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Ash

19th Century Faux Bamboo Library Ladder

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H 90.56 in W 15.75 in L 90.56 in

19th Century Faux Bamboo Library Ladder

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Particularly lovely library ladder, made from ash in the faux bamboo style. This ladder is

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Ladders

Materials

Ash

French Folding Library Ladder

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H 79 in W 30 in D 22 in

French Folding Library Ladder

Located in New York, NY

French faux bamboo library ladder, stamped FRANCE. Blacksmith made iron hardware. Can also be used

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20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Iron

Library Wall

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H 118 in W 90 in D 13 in

Library Wall

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage wood faux bamboo working library wall with rolling ladder and adjustable shelves.

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Mid-20th Century Bookcases

English Faux Bamboo Library Ladder in Brown Paint with White Accents, circa 1830

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H 82 in W 19 in D 6 in

English Faux Bamboo Library Ladder in Brown Paint with White Accents, circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

English faux bamboo library ladder in brown paint with white accents, circa 1830. Beehive turnings

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Antique 1830s European Regency Ladders

Materials

Wood

English Bamboo Motif Library Step Ladder

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H 36 in W 23.5 in D 28 in

English Bamboo Motif Library Step Ladder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

English bamboo motif carved wood library step ladder made from mahogany wood. Beautiful patina.

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Vintage 1940s English Country Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Faux Bamboo and Leather Library Step or Stairs

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H 44 in W 16 in D 16 in

Faux Bamboo and Leather Library Step or Stairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Library stairs or steps crafted in mahogany with faux bamboo supports topped with a brass finial.

Category

20th Century English British Colonial Ladders

Materials

Leather, Faux Bamboo

Rare 19th Century Bamboo Library Long Arm, Book Grabber

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H 74.81 in W 2.76 in D 0.79 in

Rare 19th Century Bamboo Library Long Arm, Book Grabber

Located in London, GB

A great edition to any home library, this bamboo, and brass grabber is in excellent working order.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Ladders

Materials

Brass

20th Century French faux bamboo wood and leather library steps

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H 60.24 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in

20th Century French faux bamboo wood and leather library steps

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

20th Century French faux bamboo wood and leather library steps. Circular set of 4 tiered steps

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Bamboo Library Ladder

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H 82 in W 19 in D 43 in

Bamboo Library Ladder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Amazing bamboo and brass folding ladder with detachable shelf. Attributed to Gucci.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Ladders

Materials

Brass

"bamboo" Library Ladders

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H 99 in W 17 in

"bamboo" Library Ladders

Located in Mt. Kisco, NY

wooden library ladders with brass hooks three in stock PRICED INDIVIDUALLY

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21st Century and Contemporary French Ladders

BAMBOO LIBRARY LADDER

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H 81 in W 19 in D 40 in

BAMBOO LIBRARY LADDER

Located in San Francisco, CA

The folding A-frame inset with five treads of graduating width beneath a rectangular platform top.

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20th Century Ladders

French Faux Bamboo Folding Library Ladder

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H 93 in W 23 in D 3 in

French Faux Bamboo Folding Library Ladder

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 19th century faux bamboo folding library chair. Made in France. Please note of wear

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Ladders

Materials

Wood

REGENCY STYLE LIBRARY LADDER

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H 70.75 in D 19 in

REGENCY STYLE LIBRARY LADDER

Located in Essex, MA

Regency style faux bamboo carved library ladder in teak with inset black leather treads. Solid and

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Antique 19th Century English Stairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Rare Overscale Bamboo Library Ladder

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H 118 in W 20 in D 3 in

Rare Overscale Bamboo Library Ladder

Located in Stamford, CT

Very cool library ladder made from bamboo

Category

20th Century English Ladders

Materials

Bamboo

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What is the ladder in a library called?
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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.
What are library ladders called?
1 Answer
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.

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