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...
Wood, Oak
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 with seven rungs or steps and iron hardware. From an estate in Santa Barbara, CA.
Iron
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 rare piece that combines practicality with refined craftsmanship. Featuring six step...
Walnut
Mid-Century Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Folding 3-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood step ladder with 3 stairs and nicely carved details and decorated structure. Each step is upholstered with paint decorated leather. Versatile and...
Leather, Wood
Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1880s
Located in Ventura, CA
Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1800s adorned with aged iron hardware.
Iron
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H 37.5 in W 16.5 in D 12 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 patina, fold out steps, exposed joinery, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grai...
Oak
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H 43 in W 19.75 in D 39 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 hardware and hook (for closed or stowaway position) from the Edwardian Era.
Metal, Brass
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 1880 and made of pine, the sturdy step ladder features six steps including a wider and...
Iron
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H 30 in W 20.75 in D 13 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.
Beech
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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
Practical and useful, the rustic ladder can be put away by folding the bracket with straps at the bottom. The small ladder is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, an...
Pine
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H 5 in W 19.5 in L 5 in
Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Made of pine, the sturdy step ladder features five steps including a wider and deeper step at the top.
Pine
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 made of pine, the scalloped stairs features six graduated steps to one side and co...
Wrought Iron
Library Step ladder
Located in Danville, CA
FOLDING ENGLISH LIBRARY STEP LADDER CIRCA VERY EARLY 1900
Oak
Victorian Walnut Library Step
Located in New Windsor, NY
Elegant Victorian walnut fold out library step. The compact way of getting to those hard to reach books or objects on the highest shelf.
Steel, Iron
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H 64.57 in W 16.93 in D 36.62 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, rich patina and traditional joinery, finished with a striking turned finial pole han...
Hardwood
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H 36.25 in W 17.5 in D 22 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.
Mahogany, Oak
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H 41 in W 19.5 in L 41 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Four-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Tallest step: 35.5" from the ground. Measures: 19.5" W x 5" D x 41" H (folded).
Iron
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H 44 in W 17.5 in L 44 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Five-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Tallest step: 44" from the ground. Measures: 17.5" W x 29" D x 44" H (opened). 17.5" W x 5" D (folded).
Iron
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H 38 in W 16 in D 29.75 in
Mid-Century English Mahogany 4-Step Library Folding Ladder with Brass Hinges
Located in Dallas, TX
The tallest step rises to 31.5 inches from the floor, offering excellent height for reaching tall bookcases, upper cabinetry, or display shelves in a study, library, or living space.
Mahogany
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H 54 in W 23 in D 6 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 iron mechanism, the sturdy ladder features seven steps ending with top handle.
Oak
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 functional artistry of mid-century design.
Brass
Library Chair
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage library chair that folds into step ladder.
Metal
Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1880s
Located in Ventura, CA
Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1800s adorned with aged iron hardware.
Iron
19th Century Pair of French Folding Library Step Ladders
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of late 19th century French country folding library ladders. Featuring a handcrafted design with seven rungs or steps and iron hardware. From an estate in Santa Barbara...
Iron
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H 36.75 in W 17.75 in D 22 in
Mid-Century French Beech and Leather Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this elegant vintage chair/folding step ladder.
Beech, Leather
19th Century French Carved Walnut and Iron Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or a library with this whimsical antique ladder. Crafted in Lyon, France circa 1880 and made of walnut, the scalloped stairs features six graduated steps to one side...
Iron
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H 41.5 in W 21.75 in D 11.25 in
Mid-19th Century French Carved Oak and Iron Two-Side Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique step ladder was created in France, circa 1850. Made of solid oak and folding iron mechanism, the sturdy ladder features four steps on both sides and a flat joine...
Oak
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H 28.75 in W 20.48 in D 13.78 in
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Foldable 3-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood foldable step ladder with three stairs with great twisted turned legs.
Leather, Wood
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H 68.5 in W 20.5 in D 5 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Seven-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Tallest step: 61" from the ground. Measures: 20.5" W x 5" D x 68.5" H (folded).
Iron
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H 52 in W 18 in D 5 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Six-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Tallest step: 52" from the ground. Measures: 18" W x 5" D x 54" H (folded) 18" W x 34" D x 52" H (opened).
Walnut
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H 54 in W 18 in D 5 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Six-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Tallest step: 57.5" from the ground. Measures: 18" W x 5" D x 54" H (folded) 18"W x 26.75"D x 57.5"H (opened).
Iron
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H 59 in W 22 in D 5 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Six-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
The elegant Napoleon III step ladder is in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina and wonderful character; place this whimsical antique ladder in a study or library to access ...
Iron
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