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French Library  or Artist Ladder
French Library  or Artist Ladder

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Ladders

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

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Pine

French 20th Century Oak Library Stairs
French 20th Century Oak Library Stairs

French 20th Century Oak Library Stairs

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French 20th century oak folding ladder or library stairs. The design of the ladder is remarkable

Category

20th Century French Other Ladders

Materials

Metal

Folding Library Ladder
Folding Library Ladder

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

Antique Mid-19th Century English Ladders

Materials

Iron

French Folding Library Ladder
French Folding Library Ladder

French Folding Library Ladder

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Iron

Handmade French Folding Library Ladder
Handmade French Folding Library Ladder

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

Vintage 1910s French Ladders

Wooden folding General Store Ladder
Wooden folding General Store Ladder

Wooden folding General Store Ladder

Located in Surrey, BC

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Ladders

Materials

Steel

English Leather Folding Stick Ladder
English Leather Folding Stick Ladder

English Leather Folding Stick Ladder

Located in Essex, MA

Typical form with red leather and brass tacks. Maple rungs.

Category

20th Century English Regency Ladders

Materials

Brass

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

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Ladders

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 Ladders

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

Antique 19th Century English Ladders

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 Ladders

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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

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

Vintage 1920s English Ladders

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

Antique Early 1900s Regency Ladders

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Yacht Folding Nautical Boarding Ladder
Mid-Century Yacht Folding Nautical Boarding Ladder

Mid-Century Yacht Folding Nautical Boarding Ladder

Located in Forney, TX

A rare luxurious mid-century yacht ladder with four collapsible folding solid mahogany wood steps

Category

Mid-20th Century Ladders

Materials

Brass

Antique American Folding Fruit Picking Orchard Ladders
Antique American Folding Fruit Picking Orchard Ladders

Antique American Folding Fruit Picking Orchard Ladders

Located in Rochester, NY

Two antique American wood & metal riveted apple fruit picking ladders in great old original dry

Category

20th Century American Ladders

Materials

Iron

L & O Design Folding Library Ladder Model "Scaleo"
L & O Design Folding Library Ladder Model "Scaleo"

L & O Design Folding Library Ladder Model "Scaleo"

By Roberto Lucci & Paolo Orlandini, Velca Legnano

Located in Den Haag, NL

Design by L&O Design Roberto Lucci & Paolo Orlandi model "scaleo" for Velca, Italy, 1970s. Folding

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Resin

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

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Ladders

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

Vintage 1920s French Country Ladders

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 Ladders

Materials

Brass

Vintage Metamorphic Indian Wooden Step Ladder Folding Side Chair
Vintage Metamorphic Indian Wooden Step Ladder Folding Side Chair

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Ladders

Materials

Wood

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

Located in Praha, CZ

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

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Ladders

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

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

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

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

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 Ladders

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

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Iron

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

Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

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

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Ladders

Materials

Wrought Iron

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Ladders

Metamorphic Ladder
Metamorphic Ladder

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 Ladders

Library Step ladder
Library Step ladder

Library Step ladder

Located in Danville, CA

FOLDING ENGLISH LIBRARY STEP LADDER CIRCA VERY EARLY 1900

Category

Early 20th Century English Ladders

Materials

Oak

1900s French Wooden Ladder
1900s French Wooden Ladder

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

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Ladders

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

Antique 19th Century Industrial Ladders

Materials

Pine

Vintage French Wooden Ladder
Vintage French Wooden Ladder

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

Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Ladders

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

Antique 19th Century English Ladders

Materials

Brass

Tall Victorian Multi Use Shop Step Ladder
Tall Victorian Multi Use Shop Step Ladder

Tall Victorian Multi Use Shop Step Ladder

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

ladder has 5, 4.5” treads, it folds flat for handy storage and would work well in a kitchen, shop

Category

Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Industrial Ladders

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

Antique 19th Century English Industrial Ladders

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Antique American Peak Top A Frame Harvest Ladders
Antique American Peak Top A Frame Harvest Ladders

Antique American Peak Top A Frame Harvest Ladders

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique American a frame peak top folding harvest ladders constructed of wood and riveted iron in

Category

20th Century American Ladders

Materials

Steel, Iron

Unusual Old Peak Top Adjustable Arm Orchard Ladders
Unusual Old Peak Top Adjustable Arm Orchard Ladders

Unusual Old Peak Top Adjustable Arm Orchard Ladders

Located in Rochester, NY

. Circa 1960-1970. Ladders measure folded 71 1/2" h x 24 1/2" w at bottom x 3" d / the adjustable position

Category

20th Century American Ladders

Materials

Metal

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.

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Ladders

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Folding Ladder For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the folding ladder you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, every folding ladder was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a folding ladder — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right folding ladder, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Regency and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made folding ladder over the years, but those crafted by Roberto Lucci, Smith & Watson and Velca Legnano are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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 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.