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French Library Ladder

19th century French Library ladder
19th century French Library ladder

19th century French Library ladder

$2,362

H 78.75 in W 17.72 in D 4.73 in

19th century French Library ladder

By French House & Garden

Located in Glasgow, GB

A beautifully crafted 19th century French library ladder. Hand made carved from Elmwood. and in

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Ladders

Materials

Elm

19th Century Antique French Library Ladder, Handcrafted Walnut & Brass
19th Century Antique French Library Ladder, Handcrafted Walnut & Brass

19th Century Antique French Library Ladder, Handcrafted Walnut & Brass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique French library ladder in a beautiful weathered condition and in good condition. It can

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Antique 19th Century Italian Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Antique oak Library Ladder, 1900s
French Antique oak Library Ladder, 1900s

French Antique oak Library Ladder, 1900s

$1,471

H 46.07 in W 40.95 in D 13 in

French Antique oak Library Ladder, 1900s

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Early 20th Century French library Ladder in stained dark brown oak, foldable.

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Early 20th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

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

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Pine Library Ladder with 10 Steps
19th Century French Pine Library Ladder with 10 Steps

19th Century French Pine Library Ladder with 10 Steps

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1880, this tall and slender library ladder is made from solid pine and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Pine

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

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Pine Library Ladder with 11 Steps
19th Century French Pine Library Ladder with 11 Steps

19th Century French Pine Library Ladder with 11 Steps

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1880, this exceptionally tall pine library ladder embodies the practical

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Pine Folding Library Ladder with Six Steps
19th Century French Pine Folding Library Ladder with Six Steps

19th Century French Pine Folding Library Ladder with Six Steps

Located in Dallas, TX

Use this charming antique folding library ladder to access books or display decorative objects in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Pine

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Provincial Ladders

Materials

Wood, Oak

Late 19th Century Mercier Frères Library Ladder
Late 19th Century Mercier Frères Library Ladder

Late 19th Century Mercier Frères Library Ladder

By Mercier Freres

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Fantastic late 19th century library ladder from Mercier Freres. Beautifully patinated, this

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Ladders

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century French Carved Walnut and Red Leather Three-Step Library Ladder
19th Century French Carved Walnut and Red Leather Three-Step Library Ladder

19th Century French Carved Walnut and Red Leather Three-Step Library Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique library stairs was created in France, circa 1880. The three-step ladder with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Ladders

Materials

Leather, Walnut

20th Century French Industrial Ladder
20th Century French Industrial Ladder

20th Century French Industrial Ladder

$3,240

H 81.89 in W 27.96 in D 42.92 in

20th Century French Industrial Ladder

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

French industrial iron library ladder, originally used in a bank. Circa 1900. This ladder has a

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Ladders

Materials

Iron

Antique French Oak Library Steps
Antique French Oak Library Steps

Antique French Oak Library Steps

$3,060

H 90.56 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in

Antique French Oak Library Steps

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Tall large antique library step ladder, made of quality solid oak and bearing clear signs of the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Oak

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

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Stairs

Materials

Walnut

French Spiral Library Stairs / Stepladder, 3 Tier
French Spiral Library Stairs / Stepladder, 3 Tier

French Spiral Library Stairs / Stepladder, 3 Tier

Located in Montreal, Quebec

that would make the perfect addition to any library, office or living space. The wooden central post is

Category

20th Century French Louis Philippe Ladders

Materials

Wood

French Spiral Library Stairs / Stepladder, 4 Steps
French Spiral Library Stairs / Stepladder, 4 Steps

French Spiral Library Stairs / Stepladder, 4 Steps

Located in Montreal, Quebec

would make the perfect addition to any library, office or living space. The wooden central post is

Category

20th Century French Louis Philippe Ladders

Materials

Wood

French Art Nouveau Oak Bibliothèque Escabeau (Library Steps) Circa 1900.
French Art Nouveau Oak Bibliothèque Escabeau (Library Steps) Circa 1900.

French Art Nouveau Oak Bibliothèque Escabeau (Library Steps) Circa 1900.

Located in London, GB

French Art Nouveau Oak Bibliothèque Escabeau (Library Steps)
Circa 1900. Of stepped form in solid

Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Ladders

Materials

Oak

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

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Ladder, Metamorphic Library steps, 1880s This unique petite antique Gothic revival bench / metamorphic

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Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Ladders

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 20th Century German French Metamorphic Library Steps Farmhouse Chair 1900s
Early 20th Century German French Metamorphic Library Steps Farmhouse Chair 1900s

Early 20th Century German French Metamorphic Library Steps Farmhouse Chair 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

flipped over it transforms into a step ladder. This is a country piece from Nuremberg Germany, it is

Category

20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Sculptors or Library Steps
Late 19th Century Sculptors or Library Steps

Late 19th Century Sculptors or Library Steps

$2,929

H 43.31 in W 28.35 in D 44.89 in

Late 19th Century Sculptors or Library Steps

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Large Scale Sculptors or Library Steps. Original castors Late 19th Century Robust and strong

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Oak

Library Stepladder in Wood, Leather and Brass
Library Stepladder in Wood, Leather and Brass

Library Stepladder in Wood, Leather and Brass

$1,853Sale Price|30% Off

H 45.48 in W 17.33 in D 23.23 in

Library Stepladder in Wood, Leather and Brass

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice library stepladder is made of wood and brass, the steps are trimmed in leather. This is a

Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Ladders

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Vintage 1920s French Victorian Ladders

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

$145,000

H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stairs

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Library Step Ladder
Early 20th Century Library Step Ladder

Early 20th Century Library Step Ladder

$2,362

H 53.94 in W 19.3 in D 39.38 in

Early 20th Century Library Step Ladder

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A charming early 20th Century French decorator’s step ladder. Constructed in painted softwood with

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Pine, Paint

Original French Library Step Ladder Stamped for Bibliotheque Nationale De France
Original French Library Step Ladder Stamped for Bibliotheque Nationale De France

Original French Library Step Ladder Stamped for Bibliotheque Nationale De France

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original French circa 1910-1920 pine painted library

Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Pine

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Stairs

Materials

Oak

1900s French Vintage Artists Painting Ladder / Library Steps / Shop Display
1900s French Vintage Artists Painting Ladder / Library Steps / Shop Display

1900s French Vintage Artists Painting Ladder / Library Steps / Shop Display

$236Sale Price|36% Off

H 40.56 in W 16.54 in D 28.75 in

1900s French Vintage Artists Painting Ladder / Library Steps / Shop Display

Located in Markington, GB

1900s French vintage fruit picking / painting ladder. 1900s French vintage artists painting ladder

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Ladders

Materials

Metal

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Early 20th Century  Decorative French Library Ladder
Early 20th Century  Decorative French Library Ladder

Early 20th Century Decorative French Library Ladder

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H 100 in W 25 in D 51 in

Early 20th Century Decorative French Library Ladder

Located in New York, NY

A decorative library ladder with silver gilt over wood. Collapsible design. Attributed to The

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20th Century French Ladders

Antique French Library Ladder, 19th Century, Original Paint
Antique French Library Ladder, 19th Century, Original Paint

Antique French Library Ladder, 19th Century, Original Paint

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H 35 in W 18.25 in D 26.75 in

Antique French Library Ladder, 19th Century, Original Paint

Located in New York, NY

- An exquisite utilitarian object, this 19th century library ladder features original paint with a

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ladders

Materials

Wood, Paint

Library Ladder
Library Ladder

Library Ladder

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H 118 in W 26.25 in D 61.5 in

Library Ladder

Located in Newport Coast, CA

Very tall french library ladder

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Antique 19th Century French Ladders

Late 19th Century Mahogany Library Ladder
Late 19th Century Mahogany Library Ladder

Late 19th Century Mahogany Library Ladder

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H 70.5 in W 22 in D 48 in

Late 19th Century Mahogany Library Ladder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th Century Mahogany Library Ladder, 1860's Beautiful French Mahogany Library stairs, hand

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Antique 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

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

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H 117.72 in Dm 2.76 in

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

Antique French Charles X Period Provincial Oak Library Steps, circa 1825
Antique French Charles X Period Provincial Oak Library Steps, circa 1825

Antique French Charles X Period Provincial Oak Library Steps, circa 1825

Located in Houston, TX

Antique French Charles oak library steps fitted with five reseeding steps, the upper two with

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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Ladders

French Library Ladder
French Library Ladder

French Library Ladder

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H 39 in W 23 in D 36 in

French Library Ladder

Located in Nashville, TN

French library ladder in oak.

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Vintage 1930s Ladders

French Library Ladder
French Library Ladder

French Library Ladder

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H 79.14 in W 30.71 in D 18.9 in

French Library Ladder

Located in London, GB

Antique French Stained Pine Library Ladder, Circa 1880-1920 This antique French library ladder is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Stairs

Materials

Pine

French Library Ladder
French Library Ladder

French Library Ladder

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H 52.5 in W 18.5 in D 40 in

French Library Ladder

Located in New York, NY

Antique Library Ladder from a university or study in the Paris area Handpicked by Ann-Morris

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Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

French Library Ladder
French Library Ladder

French Library Ladder

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H 53 in W 16 in D 33 in

French Library Ladder

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This artisan-made library ladder is a functioning piece ready for a home office or library and

Category

Vintage 1940s French Ladders

Materials

Beech

Large French Library Ladder
Large French Library Ladder

Large French Library Ladder

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H 78.5 in W 20 in D 62 in

Large French Library Ladder

Located in New York, NY

Antique Library Ladder from a university or study in the Paris area Handpicked by Ann-Morris

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Ladders

Vintage French Library Ladder
Vintage French Library Ladder

Vintage French Library Ladder

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H 66.5 in W 27.25 in D 35.75 in

Vintage French Library Ladder

Located in Mckinney, TX

A handsome set of antique French library steps. Constructed from fruitwood, with a straightforward

Category

Early 20th Century French Ladders

Materials

Fruitwood

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"

Located in Round Top, TX

The wonderful worn gray paint is all original on this lovely library ladder from France. The top

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century French Beech Wood Library Ladder or Steps with Hand Rail
Late 19th Century French Beech Wood Library Ladder or Steps with Hand Rail

Late 19th Century French Beech Wood Library Ladder or Steps with Hand Rail

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This handsome hand pegged French library ladder from the late nineteenth century is constructed of

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Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Beech

Large Late 19th Century French Hand Pegged Oak Library Ladder, Staircase
Large Late 19th Century French Hand Pegged Oak Library Ladder, Staircase

Large Late 19th Century French Hand Pegged Oak Library Ladder, Staircase

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This handsome hand pegged French library ladder from the late nineteenth century is constructed of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Bronze

French Folding Library Ladder
French Folding Library Ladder

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

Category

20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Iron

Handmade French Folding Library Ladder
Handmade French Folding Library Ladder

Handmade French Folding Library Ladder

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H 43 in W 21 in D 29 in

Handmade French Folding Library Ladder

Located in Fayetteville, AR

was originally used in a French library. Although this piece displays beautifully as decor, it remains

Category

Vintage 1910s French Ladders

French Library  or Artist Ladder
French Library  or Artist Ladder

French Library or Artist Ladder

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H 64 in W 47 in D 23 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

19th Century French Gothic Library Ladder
19th Century French Gothic Library Ladder

19th Century French Gothic Library Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Gothic Library ladder makes an excellent antique accessory choice, making it

Category

Antique 1880s French Gothic Ladders

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder
Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder

Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder

Located in Chicago, IL

A monumental and sculptural early 20th century French oak library ladder with eight steps

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Ladders

Materials

Oak

Faux Bamboo Library Ladder
Faux Bamboo Library Ladder

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

Vintage Step Stool or Library Ladder
Vintage Step Stool or Library Ladder

Vintage Step Stool or Library Ladder

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H 26 in W 12 in D 32 in

Vintage Step Stool or Library Ladder

Located in Houston, TX

A multifunctional three rung step stool or library ladder from France. The open position is locked

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20th Century French Ladders

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

Decorate a study or a library with this whimsical antique ladder. Crafted in Lyon, France circa

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Library Step Ladder
Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Library Step Ladder

Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Library Step Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant five foot antique library ladder was created in Normandy France, circa 1920. Made of

Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century Mercier Frères Library Ladder
Late 19th Century Mercier Frères Library Ladder

Late 19th Century Mercier Frères Library Ladder

By Mercier Freres

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Fantastic late 19th century library ladder from Mercier Freres. Beautifully patinated, this

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Ladders

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant three foot antique library ladder was created in Normandy France, circa 1920. Made of

Category

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

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant three foot antique library ladder was created in Normandy France, circa 1920. Made of

Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century French Country Carved and Painted Pine Library Step Ladder
Mid-Century French Country Carved and Painted Pine Library Step Ladder

Mid-Century French Country Carved and Painted Pine Library Step Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique scalloped step ladder was created in France, circa 1970. Carved of pine, the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Rustic Ladders

Materials

Pine

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

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a library or study with this elegant antique folding step ladder. Crafted in France circa

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders

Materials

Beech

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

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

20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Library Spiral Step Ladder
20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Library Spiral Step Ladder

20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Library Spiral Step Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

Use this vintage fruitwood staircase to organize books in your office or library. Created in France

Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Country Carved Pine Library Step Ladder from Normandy
Mid-19th Century French Country Carved Pine Library Step Ladder from Normandy

Mid-19th Century French Country Carved Pine Library Step Ladder from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant six and a half foot antique ladder was created in Northern France, circa 1850. Made of

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Ladders

Materials

Pine

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

Located in Dallas, TX

antique ladder in a study or library to access tall cabinets or shelving. Tallest step: 35.5" from the

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

Located in Dallas, TX

antique ladder in a study or library to access tall cabinets or shelving. Tallest step: 44" from the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Louis XIII Carved Walnut & Leather Library Step Ladder on Wheels
Vintage French Louis XIII Carved Walnut & Leather Library Step Ladder on Wheels

Vintage French Louis XIII Carved Walnut & Leather Library Step Ladder on Wheels

Located in Dallas, TX

Use this vintage fruitwood step ladder on wheels to organize books in your office or study. Created

Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Three-Stair Library Step Ladder
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Three-Stair Library Step Ladder

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Three-Stair Library Step Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

Use this vintage fruitwood staircase to organize books in your office or library. Created in France

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders

Materials

Walnut

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

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

Located in Dallas, TX

Use this vintage fruitwood staircase to organize books in your office or library. Created in France

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Wooden Library Steps
19th Century French Wooden Library Steps

19th Century French Wooden Library Steps

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H 45.1 in W 16.1 in D 39.8 in

19th Century French Wooden Library Steps

Located in High Point, NC

Wooden library steps created in 19th century France. Thoughtfully shaped and soothingly designed

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ladders

Materials

Wood

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

French 20th Century Oak Library Stairs

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H 58.25 in W 23.13 in D 41 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

Category

20th Century French Other Ladders

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Chestnut Library Steps
French 19th Century Chestnut Library Steps

French 19th Century Chestnut Library Steps

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H 77.5 in W 35.25 in D 21 in

French 19th Century Chestnut Library Steps

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This simple yet sturdy French chestnut library step would be a fantastic addition to your home. It

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Ladders

Materials

Chestnut

French 19th Century Mobile Library Steps
French 19th Century Mobile Library Steps

French 19th Century Mobile Library Steps

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H 108 in W 22 in D 59 in

French 19th Century Mobile Library Steps

Located in Santa Monica, CA

French xix mobile library steps with 7 steps and top platform. Stairs stand on 3 wheels

Category

Antique 1890s French Ladders

Materials

Walnut

French Oak Library Steps with Wrought Iron Rail
French Oak Library Steps with Wrought Iron Rail

French Oak Library Steps with Wrought Iron Rail

Located in Long Island City, NY

French oak library steps with wrought iron rail.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Wrought Iron

An Unusual Pair of French 20th Century Library Steps
An Unusual Pair of French 20th Century Library Steps

An Unusual Pair of French 20th Century Library Steps

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H 52.37 in W 15.16 in D 11.42 in

An Unusual Pair of French 20th Century Library Steps

Located in London, GB

France, circa 1950 An unusual pair of library steps in red suede with bronze studs, supported on

Category

20th Century French Ladders

Materials

Suede, Wood

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Metamorphic Library Steps
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Metamorphic Library Steps

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Metamorphic Library Steps

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1960, this clever piece combines form and function in the Louis XIII style

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders

Materials

Walnut

19th century library steps
19th century library steps

19th century library steps

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H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 38.19 in

19th century library steps

Located in Brecht, BE

library steps when closed you can store it and then the depth is only 52 cm.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Pine

Antique Leather Brass Library Steps
Antique Leather Brass Library Steps

Antique Leather Brass Library Steps

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H 73.63 in W 17.72 in D 22.05 in

Antique Leather Brass Library Steps

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

The 19th-century French library step ladder is an ideal antique to enhance any space. With a semi

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Ladders

Materials

Brass

Antique Provincial Elm Library Steps
Antique Provincial Elm Library Steps

Antique Provincial Elm Library Steps

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H 41 in W 25 in D 17.5 in

Antique Provincial Elm Library Steps

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Provincial carved elm Library steps

Category

Antique 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Elm

Steel and wood plank library steps
Steel and wood plank library steps

Steel and wood plank library steps

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H 60 in W 14.2 in D 29 in

Steel and wood plank library steps

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Patinated steel library ladder with oak plank steps.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Ladders

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Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Metal

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

$2,800 / set

H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

$2,820 / item

H 30 in W 42 in D 42 in

Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables

Materials

Wood

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$229,532Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Small size oak wood library staircase
Small size oak wood library staircase

Small size oak wood library staircase

$1,054

H 53.94 in W 21.26 in D 24.02 in

Small size oak wood library staircase

Located in MILL, NL

Gave library stairs / stairs. Early 20th century. Made of oak. Solid and sturdy. Dimensions: 54W x 137H x 61D

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Early 20th Century Stairs

Materials

Oak

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

$10,005 / item

H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....

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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

Antique French Draper’s Table, Solid Walnut, Circa 1840
Antique French Draper’s Table, Solid Walnut, Circa 1840

Antique French Draper’s Table, Solid Walnut, Circa 1840

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An important antique 19th Century French Draper’s Table or Table de Drapier crafted from solid walnut with a deep, rich patina, in very good condition. This impressive piece features...

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Antique Early 19th Century French End Tables

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Walnut

19th Century French Pair of Antique Pinewood Garden Treillis Obelisks
19th Century French Pair of Antique Pinewood Garden Treillis Obelisks

19th Century French Pair of Antique Pinewood Garden Treillis Obelisks

Unavailable|$3,650 / set

H 76 in W 22 in D 22 in

19th Century French Pair of Antique Pinewood Garden Treillis Obelisks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique pair of tall treillis obelisks in Versailles green topped by pointed finials, in good condition. These antique hand crafted painted Pinewood obelisks have multiple layers ...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements

Materials

Pine

Vintage Metal Clawfoot Planter
Vintage Metal Clawfoot Planter

Vintage Metal Clawfoot Planter

$595 / item

H 19.7 in W 29.5 in D 25.2 in

Vintage Metal Clawfoot Planter

Located in High Point, NC

These rustic planters are a playful interpretation on typical zinc garden-ware. Inspired by traditional outdoor pitchers, wash-bins and basins, this metal planter is weather resistan...

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Vintage 1940s European Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal, Zinc

Authentic Antique Brass Ship’s Ladder from the Late 19th Century
Authentic Antique Brass Ship’s Ladder from the Late 19th Century

Authentic Antique Brass Ship’s Ladder from the Late 19th Century

Located in Hamburg, DE

Step into the past with our authentic antique brass ship’s ladder dating back to the late 19th century. Originally crafted for ship cabins, this meticulously designed ladder seamless...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Belle Époque Ladders

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bamboo Tall Ladder Style Etagere Display Stand
Vintage Bamboo Tall Ladder Style Etagere Display Stand

Vintage Bamboo Tall Ladder Style Etagere Display Stand

Located in Doylestown, PA

Slim and tall bamboo ladder style etagere with six graduated shelves. This is a sharp looking and versatile stand great for adding a touch of desirable bamboo to your interior style...

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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Shelves

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Bamboo

20th Century English Leather Library Step or Stairs / Stepladder, Victorian
20th Century English Leather Library Step or Stairs / Stepladder, Victorian

20th Century English Leather Library Step or Stairs / Stepladder, Victorian

Located in Berlin, DE

20th Century English leather library step or stairs / stepladder, Victorian. Solid wood mahogany stained. English library manager / stepladder 20th century, Victorian. Four step w...

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20th Century English Ladders

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Leather, Mahogany

Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece
Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece

Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece

Located in Dallas, TX

An impressive object entirely shaped and finished by hand, it reveals very different glaze treatments inside and out. While expertly worked to achieve a scalloped edge and channeled ...

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2010s European Vases

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Paint Splattered Simplex Safety Step Ladder
Paint Splattered Simplex Safety Step Ladder

Paint Splattered Simplex Safety Step Ladder

By Simplex

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Paint splattered simplex safety step ladder This is a very useful and marvelous looking piece, the step ladder has 2 good long upright grab handles, it has a the Simplex snap acti...

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Antique Early 1900s Industrial Ladders

Materials

Pine

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French Library Ladder For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French library ladder available at 1stDibs. Each French library ladder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are many kinds of the French library ladder you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A French library ladder is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.

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.

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