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.
Metal, Brass
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.
Walnut
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 any study or living space.
Pine
Antique French Provincial Country Oak Wood Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Provincial country oak wood folding library step ladder.
Wood, Oak
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 ladder's scale and time-worn finish offers both beauty and history.
Wood, Paint
Large Late 19th-Century French Painted Wood Library Ladder on Casters, 87" High
Located in New York, NY
An unusually large late 19th-century French painted wood library ladder, impressive for both its generous scale and architectural presence.
Wood
20th Century French Industrial Ladder
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
French industrial iron library ladder, originally used in a bank.
Iron
Antique French Oak Library Steps
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
The surface shows a warm, golden patina, which is only achieved through the natural wear and tear of time, and the grain of the wood appears beautifully visible. Such library ladder...
Oak
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Spiral Library Four-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your interior with this refined mid-century French library ladder in the Louis XIII style. Crafted circa 1960, the piece is made of solid walnut and features a graceful carve...
Walnut
Antique French Oak Library Stairs-Frankel
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
The surface shows a warm, golden patina, which is only achieved through the natural wear and tear of time, and the grain of the wood appears beautifully visible. Such library ladder...
Oak
French Spiral Library Stairs / Stepladder, 4 Steps
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This elegant staircase/stepladder features four steps attached to a post that serves as a secure handhold. The four-tier spiral structure is both functional and decorative. This piec...
Wood
French Spiral Library Stairs / Stepladder, 3 Tier
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This charming staircase/stepladder features three steps attached to a post that serves as a secure handhold. The three-tier spiral structure is both functional and decorative. This p...
Wood
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 oak, with whiplash-curved uprights and parquetry-inset top. Retaining a good origin...
Oak
Petite Antique French Gothic Revival Wood Hall Bench Child Settle Library Steps
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
It's from France and it dates to the 1880's. This is a high quality piece and it is foldable into a library ladder.
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century German French Metamorphic Library Steps Farmhouse Chair 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a Pine Metamorphic chair, it can be used either as a normal chair or when the top is flipped over it transforms into a step ladder. This is a country piece from Nuremberg Ge...
Wood
Antique English Victorian Library Stairs / Steps Carved Wood Foldable 1920s
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Lovely Antique English Victorian Library stairs made from carved walnut with dark finish during the 1920s in England. This library step has exactly the right classic antique feel t...
Wood
Wooden library step ladder
Located in MILL, NL
Library step ladder / small ladder. Originally from France, mid-20th century.
Fruitwood
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 a useful top platform and shallow tray for tools.
Pine, Paint
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 steps or ladder made for and used by the Bibliotheque Nationale De France A goo...
Pine
$236Sale Price|36% Off
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 library steps / shop display This ladder will be great as an vintage library step...
Metal
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 House of Jansen.
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 beautiful patina and a striking profile. - Sculptural and elegant, this functional...
Wood, Paint
Library Ladder
Located in Newport Coast, CA
Very tall french library ladder
French Antique oak Library Ladder, 1900s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Early 20th Century French library Ladder in stained dark brown oak, foldable.
Oak
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-carved with superb dovetailed joints.
Mahogany
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: 2,75". Folded length: 118" by 2,75" diameter.
Unavailable
H 46.25 in W 22 in D 37.5 in
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 acanthine-carved scrolling handles, angling, to form a rear foot guard, all raised on sq...
French Library Ladder
Located in Nashville, TN
French library ladder in oak.
French Library Ladder
Located in London, GB
Antique French Stained Pine Library Ladder, Circa 1880-1920 This antique French library ladder is crafted from stained pine with a rich, aged patina.
Pine
French Library Ladder
Located in New York, NY
Antique Library Ladder from a university or study in the Paris area Handpicked by Ann-Morris buyers
French Library Ladder
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This artisan-made library ladder is a functioning piece ready for a home office or library and would also make a charming display piece with the steps serving as shelves. Beech, circ...
Beech
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 buyers
Vintage French Library Ladder
Located in Mckinney, TX
A handsome set of antique French library steps. Constructed from fruitwood, with a straightforward design, the ladder consists of 5 steps with a deeper upper platform.
Fruitwood
Sold
H 72 in W 51 in D 21.5 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 8th rung acts as a small shelf if one cares to use it for display.
Wood
Sold
H 76.5 in W 20.75 in D 39.75 in
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 beech wood and features a hand rail on the left side, providing stability when clim...
Beech
Sold
H 67.5 in W 21.5 in D 45.5 in
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 oak and features a hand rail on the left side, providing stability when climbing fo...
Bronze
French Folding Library Ladder
Located in New York, NY
French faux bamboo library ladder, stamped FRANCE.
Iron
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 was originally used in a French library. Although this piece displays beautifully as ...
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 hardware. More photos available upon request. More antiques available at www.ofleury.com
19th Century French Gothic Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Gothic Library ladder makes an excellent antique accessory choice, making it more than just a piece of antique furniture!
Oak
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, handrails, and a shelf at the top for setting books on.
Oak
Faux Bamboo Library Ladder
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
French faux bamboo library ladder. Extremely sturdy and made from ash.
Ash
Early 20th Century French Beechwood Folding Library Ladder
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French library, this folding ladder constructed of beech wood would be a handsome addition to any space with hard to reach shelving.
Beech
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 retains its warm, aged patina.
Pine
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 elegance of late 19th century design.
Pine
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 in place by inserting a metal pin into the side hinges and it has a handy notched h...
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
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.
Pine
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.
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