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c.1940s Rare Vintage English Mahogany & Leather Library Stairs / Step Ladder
c.1940s Rare Vintage English Mahogany & Leather Library Stairs / Step Ladder

c.1940s Rare Vintage English Mahogany & Leather Library Stairs / Step Ladder

Located in Skien, NO

Rare 20th century English Classic Mahogany & Leather Library Ladder A piece of classic English elegance, this circa 1940s mahogany library ladder combines robust functionality with ...

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Vintage 1940s English British Colonial Ladders

Materials

Brass

Vintage Carved Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Teak, Library Stand, Colonial, Art Deco
Vintage Carved Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Teak, Library Stand, Colonial, Art Deco

Vintage Carved Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Teak, Library Stand, Colonial, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage carved book slide. An Anglo-Indian, teak home library stand, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Fantastic Anglo-Indian book slide with eye-catching detail ...

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Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Bookends

Materials

Teak

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Luttrell Psalter Facsimile from the British Library Folio Society
Luttrell Psalter Facsimile from the British Library Folio Society

Luttrell Psalter Facsimile from the British Library Folio Society

Located in Leeds, GB

The Luttrell Psalter depicts Medieval Society. Production of the volume was one way in which one's wealth may be demonstrated. Sir Geoffrey Luttrell(1276-1345), knight and ba...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Books

British Colonial Style Library Stairs
British Colonial Style Library Stairs

British Colonial Style Library Stairs

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H 48 in W 18 in D 18 in

British Colonial Style Library Stairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chic mid century library stairs crafted in brass with a faux bamboo center pole and a tight industrial modern four stair construction with leather covered steps.

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20th Century Italian British Colonial Ladders

Materials

Brass

British Colonial Rosewood Library Cabinet
British Colonial Rosewood Library Cabinet

British Colonial Rosewood Library Cabinet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Vintage British Colonial library cabinet made of rosewood and teak features intricately carved foliate detail all over the case. Two arched brass trim cathedral windows adorn the top...

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Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Bookcases

Pair of British Colonial Library Chairs
Pair of British Colonial Library Chairs

Pair of British Colonial Library Chairs

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H 39 in W 28 in D 36 in

Pair of British Colonial Library Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of antique Victorian British Colonial armchairs crafted in oak with a dark lush finish and designed for comfort featuring hand carved frames with scrolled arms supported by turn...

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Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Oak

British Colonial Library Bookcase Cabinet
British Colonial Library Bookcase Cabinet

British Colonial Library Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Antique British Colonial Anglo-Indian library bookcase cabinet made of hand carved teak and rosewood. Two large glass doors on the upper cabinet and two wooden doors on the bottom fe...

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Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Straight Leg British Chippendale Style Library Desk or Writing Table
Straight Leg British Chippendale Style Library Desk or Writing Table

Straight Leg British Chippendale Style Library Desk or Writing Table

By Hekman Furniture

Located in Hopewell, NJ

This is a vintage traditional mahogany library desk or writing table. Its design was inspired by Chippendale desks from the Regency period and features classic straight legs. It also...

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20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of (4) British Library Chairs from the British Museum
Set of (4) British Library Chairs from the British Museum

Set of (4) British Library Chairs from the British Museum

Located in New York, NY

Mahogany leather upholstered side chairs from the British Museum.

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Antique 19th Century British Chairs

Stunning British Library Steps with Leather Embossing
Stunning British Library Steps with Leather Embossing

Stunning British Library Steps with Leather Embossing

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A classic set of leather and mahogany library steps with brass handles having stairs with open storage compartments underneath. Brass medallion plaques on either side. #2779.

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Vintage 1930s English Stairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of British Library Chairs with Lions Heads
Pair of British Library Chairs with Lions Heads

Pair of British Library Chairs with Lions Heads

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a gorgeous pair of British library chairs with lions heads. Late 19th or very early 20th century, circa 1890 -1910. Beautiful reclining pair of chairs. Each armrest ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Boxes Made for The British Library's Vinyl Collection
Boxes Made for The British Library's Vinyl Collection

Boxes Made for The British Library's Vinyl Collection

Located in London, GB

Green painted wooden boxes made for The British Library to house their collection of Vinyl Records. Felt lined with a numbered lid , brass hinges and lots of charm.

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20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Antique British 19th Century Library/ Breakfront Bookcase
Antique British 19th Century Library/ Breakfront Bookcase

Antique British 19th Century Library/ Breakfront Bookcase

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful walnut with ebony detailing

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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Ebony

19C British William IV Mahogany Large Pembroke or Library Table
19C British William IV Mahogany Large Pembroke or Library Table

19C British William IV Mahogany Large Pembroke or Library Table

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A BEAUTIFUL large flamed mahogany Pembroke or Library Table. British, circa 1830-40 and probably a William IV piece because of its simplicity, but in the Regency Style (a...

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Antique 19th Century English William IV Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century British Terrestrial Library Globe, George Philip & Son, c.1920
20th Century British Terrestrial Library Globe, George Philip & Son, c.1920

20th Century British Terrestrial Library Globe, George Philip & Son, c.1920

By George Philip & Son

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

20th Century George Philip 12 inch library table globe, with eighteen applied coloured printed gores incorporating oval trade label Philips' 12 Inch Library Globe, showing principal ...

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20th Century British Globes

Materials

Brass

19th Century British Terrestrial Library Globe, George Philip & Son, C.1890
19th Century British Terrestrial Library Globe, George Philip & Son, C.1890

19th Century British Terrestrial Library Globe, George Philip & Son, C.1890

By George Philip & Son

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th century George Philip & Sons Terrestrial library globe, Smith's, in a brass cradle with astrological signs around the mahogany frame. The cartouche reads ”showing a...

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Antique 19th Century British Globes

Materials

Brass

Compatible English Tub Back Library Chairs, circa 1820-1830
Compatible English Tub Back Library Chairs, circa 1820-1830

Compatible English Tub Back Library Chairs, circa 1820-1830

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Both figured walnut with hand caned back and seat. Each with fitted white on white upholstered custom cushions. The smaller chairs: 22" 27" x 34 and 19" to top of seat. Turned legs t...

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Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Vintage Replogle Illuminated 16" Heirloom Library Globe w Pedestal Stand 39"
Vintage Replogle Illuminated 16" Heirloom Library Globe w Pedestal Stand 39"

Vintage Replogle Illuminated 16" Heirloom Library Globe w Pedestal Stand 39"

By Replogle Globes

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Replogle 16” floor globe set in an elegant pedestal stand with brass meridian. Batteries can be inserted for illumination. “Inspired by the inlay craftsman of Italy, the 16”...

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Globes

Materials

Hardwood

Antique British Solid Oak Library or Postal Cabinet
Antique British Solid Oak Library or Postal Cabinet

Antique British Solid Oak Library or Postal Cabinet

Located in Wilton, CT

Exceptional British antique, solid oak library or postal cabinet in all original condition. Top four drawers are boxes which must be removed to open. A wonderful piece with a fantast...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century British Colonial Writing Desk or Library Table
19th Century British Colonial Writing Desk or Library Table

19th Century British Colonial Writing Desk or Library Table

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique, British Colonial writing desk or library table from India, crafted with well grained mahogany in a handmade pegged construction. Featuring a beaded cornice, two carved drawe...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desks and Writing Tables

Stunning British Mahogany Library Steps with Burgundy Tooled Leather Treads
Stunning British Mahogany Library Steps with Burgundy Tooled Leather Treads

Stunning British Mahogany Library Steps with Burgundy Tooled Leather Treads

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An unusually handsome set of mahogany library steps having a lovely burgundy tooled leather on the treads, ebonized inlaid design on front of steps and reeded detail on base and tops...

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Antique 19th Century English Stairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Country Oak Library Ladder
English Country Oak Library Ladder

English Country Oak Library Ladder

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H 20 in W 15.25 in D 15.25 in

English Country Oak Library Ladder

Located in Queens, NY

English Country style (20th Cent) oak 2 step library ladder.

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20th Century British British Colonial Ladders

Materials

Oak

Rare Vintage English Mahogany Library Stairs
Rare Vintage English Mahogany Library Stairs

Rare Vintage English Mahogany Library Stairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare vintage English mahogany library stairs with 4 time worn leather steps. Having a classical turned center post and turned stair supports. This piece has been well used and is rea...

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20th Century English British Colonial Ladders

Faux Bamboo and Leather Library Step or Stairs
Faux Bamboo and Leather Library Step or Stairs

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.

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20th Century English British Colonial Ladders

Materials

Leather, Faux Bamboo

Maitland Smith Tooled Leather Library Books Hanging Corner Shelf Cabinet
Maitland Smith Tooled Leather Library Books Hanging Corner Shelf Cabinet

Maitland Smith Tooled Leather Library Books Hanging Corner Shelf Cabinet

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

A rare vintage Maitland Smith hanging cabinet, Circa 1980s. Features a beautiful tooled leather brown and gold trimmed case with faux library books for cabinet doors. Opens to a colo...

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Vintage 1980s British Colonial Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Maitland Smith Brass Tessellated Penshell Articulating Library Desk Lamp
Vintage Maitland Smith Brass Tessellated Penshell Articulating Library Desk Lamp

Vintage Maitland Smith Brass Tessellated Penshell Articulating Library Desk Lamp

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Maitland Smith table / desk lamp featuring a round tessellated base supporting a brass fluted column body with multiple points of articulation, finished with a penshell shade.

Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

British Library Table
British Library Table

British Library Table

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H 29.53 in W 196.86 in D 23.63 in

British Library Table

Located in Alton, GB

Circa 1880, this quality Victorian medullary rayed quarter cut oak British library table requires some space but will reward its new owner with a glowing satisfaction.

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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

English Library Cabinet from The British Museum
English Library Cabinet from The British Museum

English Library Cabinet from The British Museum

Located in West Hollywood, CA

English Library Cabinet from The British Museum. Mahagony. 21" x 38" x 76" c1900.

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20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Rosewood and Cane Library Chairs
Pair of Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Rosewood and Cane Library Chairs

Pair of Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Rosewood and Cane Library Chairs

Located in Singapore, SG

A pair of British colonial library chairs in rosewood with hand caned seat and back. The top rail and seat apron are reeded and the arms rest on flared tassel and ball supports. The ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

1880s Mahogany Barrister Book Case from the Library of Calcutta High Court
1880s Mahogany Barrister Book Case from the Library of Calcutta High Court

1880s Mahogany Barrister Book Case from the Library of Calcutta High Court

Located in Houston, TX

This late 19th century Victorian style elegant looking bookcase was made in Fine Mahogany wood. It has nice two doors and dentil molded cornice. The handmade glass has clear visibili...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique Rustic Library Ladder, Iron & Wood with Distressed Patina
Antique Rustic Library Ladder, Iron & Wood with Distressed Patina

Antique Rustic Library Ladder, Iron & Wood with Distressed Patina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderfully sculptural 19th century wooden ladder featuring its original timeworn painted surface and beautifully aged patina. The ladder displays a naturally curved silhouette wit...

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20th Century Unknown Rustic Ladders

Materials

Iron

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 patina, fold out steps, exposed joinery, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grai...

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Antique 19th Century French Provincial Ladders

Materials

Wood, Oak

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

Lovely Antique English Victorian Library stairs made from carved walnut with dark finish during the 1920s in England. This library step has exactly the right classic antique feel t...

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Vintage 1920s French Victorian Ladders

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Spiral Library Four-Step Ladder
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Spiral Library Four-Step Ladder

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Spiral Library Four-Step Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

Elevate your interior with this refined mid-century French library ladder in the Louis XIII style. Crafted circa 1960, the piece is made of solid walnut and features a graceful carve...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Stairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Georgian Style Library Steps
Antique Georgian Style Library Steps

Antique Georgian Style Library Steps

$1,062

H 44.1 in Dm 16.93 in

Antique Georgian Style Library Steps

Located in London, GB

A superb set of antique library steps in the Georgian style. They were made in England, and date from around the 1930’s period. The quality is fantastic, they are very useful for re...

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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Small 4-Step Wooden Library Ladder - Italy - 1960s
Small 4-Step Wooden Library Ladder - Italy - 1960s

Small 4-Step Wooden Library Ladder - Italy - 1960s

$1,002Sale Price|20% Off

H 49.22 in Dm 19.3 in

Small 4-Step Wooden Library Ladder - Italy - 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

Small, unobtrusive four-step library ladder mounted in a spiral pattern on a central turned wooden board. Italian production, circa 1960s. Good conditions.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Wood

Fine Set of Regency Mahogany Library Steps
Fine Set of Regency Mahogany Library Steps

Fine Set of Regency Mahogany Library Steps

$68,300

H 83 in W 27.5 in D 44 in

Fine Set of Regency Mahogany Library Steps

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A fine set of Regency mahogany library steps, first quarter of the 19th century. Measures: 6' 11" tall.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Stairs

Heavy Victorian Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports
Heavy Victorian Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports

Heavy Victorian Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Heavy Victorian Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports A Great set of Library Steps, the 3 steps are in a spiral formation, they are in good condition, very sturdy and very usefu...

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Antique 19th Century Adam Style Ladders

Materials

Walnut

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