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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
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Antique 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Iron

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

19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder

$2,500
H 54 in W 25 in D 40 in
Mid-Century English Mahogany Folding Library Steps with Brass Hinges
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant six-step folding library ladder was crafted in England circa 1970 and showcases the
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Mid-20th Century English Regency Revival Ladders

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century English Mahogany Folding Library Steps with Brass Hinges
Mid-Century English Mahogany Folding Library Steps with Brass Hinges

Mid-Century English Mahogany Folding Library Steps with Brass Hinges

$2,200
H 43 in W 19.5 in D 9 in
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
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Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Ladders

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

$9,895
H 25.99 in W 23.82 in D 13.98 in
Folding Walnut Library Pole ladder
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Folding Walnut Library Pole ladder, of typical form when closed and opening at the press of a brass
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Antique Late 19th Century English Ladders

Materials

Brass

Folding Walnut Library Pole ladder
Folding Walnut Library Pole ladder

Folding Walnut Library Pole ladder

$6,623
H 96.46 in W 12.01 in D 1.97 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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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders

Materials

Walnut

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
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
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Antique 19th Century French Provincial Ladders

Materials

Wood, Oak

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

$1,295
H 37.5 in W 16.5 in D 12 in
VINTAGE HARDWOOD LIBRARY LADDER FOLDING STEP STOOL WiTH TURNED POLE HANDLE
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A superbly crafted folding mahogany library step ladder, featuring a warm
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20th Century British Ladders

Materials

Hardwood

VINTAGE HARDWOOD LIBRARY LADDER FOLDING STEP STOOL WiTH TURNED POLE HANDLE
VINTAGE HARDWOOD LIBRARY LADDER FOLDING STEP STOOL WiTH TURNED POLE HANDLE

VINTAGE HARDWOOD LIBRARY LADDER FOLDING STEP STOOL WiTH TURNED POLE HANDLE

$1,310
H 64.57 in W 16.93 in D 36.62 in
Vintage Pair of Folding Library Steps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful pair of folding library steps with brass hardware. When folded for storage they measure
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20th Century Italian Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Pair of Folding Library Steps
Vintage Pair of Folding Library Steps

Vintage Pair of Folding Library Steps

$3,450 / set
H 37 in W 16 in D 30 in
Oak folding Library steps or stool 1950s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Charming library steps or stool .Handmade in the 1950s . solid Oak . lovely piece . sturdy to . one
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Oak

Oak folding Library steps or stool 1950s Holland
Oak folding Library steps or stool 1950s Holland

Oak folding Library steps or stool 1950s Holland

$894
H 30.71 in W 14.57 in D 23.23 in
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
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Vintage 1920s French Victorian Ladders

Materials

Wood

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

$2,141
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
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
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20th Century French Other Ladders

Materials

Metal

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

French 20th Century Oak Library Stairs

$850
H 58.25 in W 23.13 in D 41 in
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
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

$1,600
H 39 in W 15 in D 15 in
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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Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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

$7,992
H 30.71 in W 33.08 in D 19.69 in

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End of 19th Century Rare and High Library Ladder
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Folding library ladder in bambou like larch wood. Opened height: 105,5". Width: 14" and thickness
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20th Century French Ladders

End of 19th Century Rare and High Library Ladder
End of 19th Century Rare and High Library Ladder

End of 19th Century Rare and High Library Ladder

H 117.72 in Dm 2.76 in
Folding Library Steps
Located in Woodstock, NY
Oak and brass folding library steps. Wonderful mixture of 19th century engineering and early 20th
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Brass

Folding Library Steps
Folding Library Steps

Folding Library Steps

H 42 in W 18 in D 34 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
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Library Leather Covered Pole Ladder

H 81 in W 12.5 in D 2.5 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
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Antique 19th Century Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

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

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Folding Library Steps

H 94.49 in W 18.12 in D 0.4 in
Rare Georgian Folding Library Stick Ladder
Located in London, GB
Rare Georgian Folding Library Stick Ladder from the 1830s.
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Antique Late 18th Century British Stairs

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

Rare Georgian Folding Library Stick Ladder

H 103.55 in W 12.6 in D 2.37 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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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Ladders

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

Regency Leather Bound Folding Library Ladder

H 81 in W 12.5 in D 2.75 in
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
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Early 20th Century English Ladders

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

Early 20th Century Folding Library Ladder

H 78 in W 13 in D 3 in
English Regency Period Mahogany Folding Library Ladder
Located in Essex, MA
A beautifully made fine quality English Regency period folding library ladder in mahogany with oak
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Antique 1810s English Regency Ladders

Materials

Metal

English Regency Period Mahogany Folding Library Ladder
English Regency Period Mahogany Folding Library Ladder

English Regency Period Mahogany Folding Library Ladder

H 70 in W 13 in D 3.25 in
L & O Design Folding Library Ladder Model "Scaleo"
By Velca Legnano, Roberto Lucci & Paolo Orlandini
Located in Den Haag, NL
library ladder. Good condition. Measures: Height 130 cm, width 20cm, depth 8cm.
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Resin

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

L & O Design Folding Library Ladder Model "Scaleo"

H 51.19 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 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
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Ladders

Materials

Iron

Folding Library Ladder
Folding Library Ladder

Folding Library Ladder

H 88 in W 11 in L 88 in
20th Century English Style Brass and Leather Mounted Folding Library Ladder
Located in Savannah, GA
20th Century English Style Brass and Leather Mounted Folding Library Ladder. The collapsible
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20th Century English Ladders

Materials

Brass

20th Century English Style Brass and Leather Mounted Folding Library Ladder
20th Century English Style Brass and Leather Mounted Folding Library Ladder

20th Century English Style Brass and Leather Mounted Folding Library Ladder

H 83 in W 13 in D 2.5 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

French Folding Library Ladder
French Folding Library Ladder

French Folding Library Ladder

H 79 in W 30 in D 22 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
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Vintage 1910s French Ladders

Handmade French Folding Library Ladder
Handmade French Folding Library Ladder

Handmade French Folding Library Ladder

H 43 in W 21 in D 29 in
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
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Ladders

Materials

Pine

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

H 59 in W 20 in D 41 in
Handsome Vintage English Green Leather & Brass Folding Library Ladder Nailheads
Located in Roslyn, NY
This elegant vintage English folding ladder is made of beautiful mahogany wood and encased in a
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Vintage 1940s British Regency Ladders

Materials

Brass

Handsome Vintage English Green Leather & Brass Folding Library Ladder Nailheads
Handsome Vintage English Green Leather & Brass Folding Library Ladder Nailheads

Handsome Vintage English Green Leather & Brass Folding Library Ladder Nailheads

H 94 in W 12 in D 3 in
19th Century French Oak Metamorphic Folding Library Ladder or Step Stool
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century French oak metamorphic library ladder or step stool, France, c. 1890's. This
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Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

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

H 36.25 in W 17.5 in D 22 in
Mid-20th Century French Beechwood and Iron Folding Library Ladder, Display Shelf
Located in Fayetteville, AR
ladder was originally used in a French library. Although this piece serves beautifully for display with
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Vintage 1950s French Ladders

Materials

Iron

Mid-20th Century French Beechwood and Iron Folding Library Ladder, Display Shelf
Mid-20th Century French Beechwood and Iron Folding Library Ladder, Display Shelf

Mid-20th Century French Beechwood and Iron Folding Library Ladder, Display Shelf

H 44.5 in W 16 in D 29 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Ladders

Materials

Oak

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

H 54 in W 23 in D 6 in
English Georgian Style Folding Library Steps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mahogany folding library ladder.
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20th Century English Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Style Folding Library Steps
English Georgian Style Folding Library Steps

English Georgian Style Folding Library Steps

H 31 in W 14.5 in D 27 in
Small-Scale Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder with Maker's Stamp
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small-scale folding library ladder constructed of oak was originally used in a French library
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Early 20th Century French Ladders

Materials

Oak

Small-Scale Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder with Maker's Stamp
Small-Scale Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder with Maker's Stamp

Small-Scale Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder with Maker's Stamp

H 27 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Early 20th Century Painted Library Ladder from Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris
Located in Fayetteville, AR
An historic find, this very tall painted folding library ladder is marked B.N. Paris from the
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Early 20th Century French Ladders

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Painted Library Ladder from Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris
Early 20th Century Painted Library Ladder from Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris

Early 20th Century Painted Library Ladder from Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris

H 63 in W 44 in D 22 in
Tall French Painted Library Ladder from the Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris
Located in Fayetteville, AR
An historic find, this very tall painted folding library ladder is marked B.N. Paris from the
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Vintage 1920s French Ladders

Materials

Wood

Tall French Painted Library Ladder from the Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris
Tall French Painted Library Ladder from the Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris

Tall French Painted Library Ladder from the Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris

H 79 in W 23 in D 48.5 in
Early 20th Century Painted Library Ladder from Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris
Located in Fayetteville, AR
An historic find, this painted folding library ladder is marked B.N. Paris from the Bibliothe`que
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Early 20th Century French Ladders

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Painted Library Ladder from Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris
Early 20th Century Painted Library Ladder from Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris

Early 20th Century Painted Library Ladder from Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris

H 63 in W 23 in D 44 in
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
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Antique 19th Century English Ladders

A Fine Library folding pole ladder

A Fine Library folding pole ladder

H 8 in D 16 in
Antique Decorative Folding Elephant or Library Ladder
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive decorative English library ladder crafted in hardwoods with an ingenious folding
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Ladders

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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

Antique Decorative Folding Elephant or Library Ladder

H 93 in W 12.5 in D 3 in
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
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Antique Early 1900s Regency Ladders

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Library Leather Covered Folding Pole Ladder

H 81 in W 12.5 in D 2.5 in
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.
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Ladders

Materials

Metal

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

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

H 72.05 in W 19.69 in D 32.29 in
Library Step ladder
Located in Danville, CA
FOLDING ENGLISH LIBRARY STEP LADDER CIRCA VERY EARLY 1900
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Early 20th Century English Ladders

Materials

Oak

Library Step ladder
Library Step ladder

Library Step ladder

H 36 in W 23 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.  
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Ladders

Materials

Metal

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

H 70.08 in W 36.23 in D 23.63 in
19th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or a library with this whimsical antique ladder. Crafted in Lyon, France circa
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Iron

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

H 48.5 in W 38.75 in D 18 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Wood

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"

H 72 in W 51 in D 21.5 in
Mid-Century French Carved Beech Wood Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this elegant antique folding step ladder. Crafted in France circa
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century French Carved Beech Wood Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder
Mid-Century French Carved Beech Wood Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder

Mid-Century French Carved Beech Wood Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder

H 30 in W 20.75 in D 13 in
Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant three foot antique library ladder was created in Normandy France, circa 1920. Made of
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders

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

H 4.5 in W 21.5 in L 4.5 in
Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant three foot antique library ladder was created in Normandy France, circa 1920. Made of
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders

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

H 5 in W 19.5 in L 5 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders

Materials

Iron

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

H 41 in W 19.5 in L 41 in
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

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders

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

H 44 in W 17.5 in L 44 in
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 Ladders

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

H 72.5 in W 22.5 in D 44 in
Mid-Century English Mahogany 4-Step Library Folding Ladder with Brass Hinges
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your interior with this refined mid-century library ladder. Crafted in England circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century English Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century English Mahogany 4-Step Library Folding Ladder with Brass Hinges
Mid-Century English Mahogany 4-Step Library Folding Ladder with Brass Hinges

Mid-Century English Mahogany 4-Step Library Folding Ladder with Brass Hinges

H 38 in W 16 in D 29.75 in
19th Century English Victorian Carved Pine and Iron Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or a library with this whimsical antique ladder. Crafted in England circa 1880 and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Ladders

Materials

Wrought 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

H 65 in W 14 in L 65 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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Antique 19th Century French Ladders

French Library or Artist Ladder
French Library or Artist Ladder

French Library or Artist Ladder

H 64 in W 47 in D 23 in
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
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

H 43 in W 19.75 in D 39 in
30's Italian Wooden Library Ladder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 30's Italian library wooden foldable ladder
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Vintage 1930s Italian Ladders

Materials

Wood

30's Italian Wooden Library Ladder
30's Italian Wooden Library Ladder

30's Italian Wooden Library Ladder

H 62 in W 17 in D 36 in
English Stenciled Leather Top Library Ladder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Folding mahogany library ladder with stenciled leather top, oak trim and brass hardware.
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Antique 19th Century English Ladders

Materials

Brass

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

English Stenciled Leather Top Library Ladder

H 45 in W 18 in D 34 in
Sturdy Solid Mahogany Folding Library Steps
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A pair of mid 20th century, George III style, solid mahogany "A" framed three step library steps
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Mid-20th Century British Georgian Ladders

Materials

Brass

Sturdy Solid Mahogany Folding Library Steps
Sturdy Solid Mahogany Folding Library Steps

Sturdy Solid Mahogany Folding Library Steps

H 64.97 in W 31.5 in D 16.15 in
Antique English Folding Library Steps with Leather Treads
Located in Ross, CA
Antique English oak folding library steps with green leather tread on each step. Folds to 6.25
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Vintage 1940s English Campaign Ladders

Materials

Oak

Antique English Folding Library Steps with Leather Treads
Antique English Folding Library Steps with Leather Treads

Antique English Folding Library Steps with Leather Treads

H 27.25 in W 15.25 in D 26.25 in
Large Dutch Pitch-Pine Painting or Library Ladder by De Krijger Amsterdam, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and large folding painting or library ladder. Marked with manufacturers label de Krijger
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Ladders

Materials

Pine

Large Dutch Pitch-Pine Painting or Library Ladder by De Krijger Amsterdam, 1930s
Large Dutch Pitch-Pine Painting or Library Ladder by De Krijger Amsterdam, 1930s

Large Dutch Pitch-Pine Painting or Library Ladder by De Krijger Amsterdam, 1930s

H 108.67 in W 17.72 in D 40.16 in
19th Century Italian Handcrafted Wood Folding Library Stairs, Tuscany circa 1860
Located in Encinitas, CA
19th century Italian handcrafted rustic wood folding library stair ladder, Tuscany, circa 1860
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Ladders

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Handcrafted Wood Folding Library Stairs, Tuscany circa 1860
19th Century Italian Handcrafted Wood Folding Library Stairs, Tuscany circa 1860

19th Century Italian Handcrafted Wood Folding Library Stairs, Tuscany circa 1860

H 52 in W 29 in D 53 in
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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Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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

Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1880s

H 53 in W 39 in D 13.75 in
French Artisan-Made Walnut Folding Ladder Chair Library Ladder, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
or as a library ladder, circa 1900.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

H 36.5 in W 15 in D 16 in
Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
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Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair

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Folding library ladder by Smith & Watson

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Foldable Library Ladder, Wood and Leather, circa 1950, France
Foldable Library Ladder, Wood and Leather, circa 1950, France

Foldable Library Ladder, Wood and Leather, circa 1950, France

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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Edwardian Period Mahogany Folding Library Ladder, American

Edwardian Period Mahogany Folding Library Ladder, American

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Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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French 19th Century Walnut Folding Library Ladder

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Located in Fayetteville, AR
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Early 20th Century French Beechwood Folding Library Ladder

Early 20th Century French Beechwood Folding Library Ladder

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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Anglo Indian Elephant Ladder, Folding, Library Ladder in Mahogany

Anglo Indian Elephant Ladder, Folding, Library Ladder in Mahogany

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Folding Library Ladder For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the folding library ladder you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, every folding library ladder was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a folding library 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 library ladder, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Regency and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one folding library ladder that is appealing in its simplicity, but Roberto Lucci, Smith & Watson and Velca Legnano produced versions that are worth a look.

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 Library Ladder
  • What is the best folding ladder?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • 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?
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    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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