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Antique Original Patina Painted Finish Library Reading Bookcase Steps Ladder
Located in GB
pine library steps or ladder to sit next to a bookcase
A good looking and decorative piece with a
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Ladders
Materials
Pine
H 47.84 in W 13.98 in D 7.88 in
Antique Original Patina Painted Finish Red Tall Library Bookcase Steps Ladder
Located in GB
bookcase or display table, or they can of course be used as a normal ladder / library steps
We have
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Ladders
Materials
Pine
H 74.61 in W 22.45 in D 55.12 in
Vintage Italian Wooden Ladder
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
also be used as a bookcase ladder thanks to iron supports.
The vintage ladder is a decorative object
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Wood
Antique Original Painted "the Patient Safety Ladder Company" Decorators Ladder
Located in GB
upcycled to use as a bookcase or display table, or they can of course be used as a normal ladder / library
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Ladders
Materials
Pine
H 88.39 in W 19.69 in D 51.97 in
ANTiQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III CIRCA 1850 HARDWOOD & LEATHER LIBRARY STEPS LADDER
Located in GB
tall bookcase, whenever you put a piece like this next to a bookcase it automatically elevates it to a
Category
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Ladders
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 55.12 in W 18.31 in D 23.63 in
Italian Post-Modern Architectural Bookcase, Ladder Shelving Unit Etagere
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Vintage architectural l-adder sided shelving unit with white Formica laminated wood shelves and black powder coated steel frame. Thoughtfully designed with uniquely rounded edged Fo...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Iron
Industrial iron bookcase with wooden shelves and drawers complete with ladder
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Iron bookcase, composed of industrially derived iron pieces, with shelves and drawers in light
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Iron
H 96.46 in W 63 in D 17.72 in
Italian Custom Wall Unit Bookcase with Ladder in Walnut and Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
unit made in Italy in the 1950s. The bookcase highlights the makers architectural sensibility and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage French Ladder Bookshelf
Located in Mckinney, TX
A unique bookshelf created from an old French painter’s ladder coupled with reclaimed scaffolding
Category
Early 20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Ladders
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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H 25.99 in W 23.82 in D 13.98 in
VINTAGE ART NOUVEAU STYLE 166 CM TALL BRASS TOPPED HARDWOOD LIBRARY STEPs
Located in GB
the top shelves on a tall bookcase and decoration of course, put one of these next to a bookcase and
Category
20th Century English Art Nouveau Ladders
Materials
Hardwood
H 65.56 in W 24.22 in D 30.71 in
18th Century, Italian Baroque Walnut Four Steps Staircase
Located in IT
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This type of wood sculpture creates movement to the composition making the ladder distinctly decorative
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Ladders
Materials
Walnut
Modern Industrial Ladder Bookshelf / TV Stand
Located in New York, NY
Modern contemporary industrial ladder bookshelf TV stand, metal, glass and pressboard, unmarked
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Late 20th Century Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Old Steps
Located in Eindhoven, NL
bookcase, for example. Or for decoration.
Origin: England
Period: Approx. 1900
Size 42cm x 86cm x h
Category
Early 20th Century European Ladders
Materials
Beech
Antique English Victorian Library Stairs / Steps Carved Wood Foldable 1920s
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
great addition to any bookcase / office.
Very sturdy and practical , you can fold it open & close in a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Victorian Ladders
Materials
Wood
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H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, side table/display table/stairs Ca. 1890-1914
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Beautiful Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, also usable as side table/display table/stairs/bookcase
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Ladders
Materials
Wood
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H 20.87 in W 25.01 in D 19.3 in
Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in GB
a standard bookcase
I don't come across many that have the Arts & Crafts style carving to the
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Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Ladders
Materials
Oak
H 34.45 in W 16.54 in D 16.74 in
Stunning Antique circa 1810 George III Elm & Leather Library Steps Georgian Home
Located in GB
steps next to a tall astral glazed bookcase. These are as rare as they come, a truly wonderful size and
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Antique 1810s English George III Ladders
Materials
Leather, Elm
H 66.54 in W 15.75 in D 24.02 in
Regency Library Ladder English Mahogany Book Study Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Regency style library ladder in mahogany
Great looking interiors piece what scrolls around
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Vintage 1980s Regency Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Original French Library Step Ladder Stamped for Bibliotheque Nationale De France
Located in GB
steps or ladder made for and used by the Bibliotheque Nationale De France
A good looking and
Category
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
H 71.46 in W 49.22 in D 25.2 in
Mac Gee White Bookcase by Philippe Starck
By Baleri Italia
Located in Milan, IT
-standing shape reminiscent of a ladder. This modular design is available also in matte black and semi
Category
2010s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica Library" is a shelving bookcase unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Nickel
H 112 in W 170 in D 13.77 in
Large Antique French Renaissance Bookcase Cabinet 19th Century Barley Twist Oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Renaissance Revival bookcase made out of solid European Oak.
We are proud to offer this piece. The bookcase
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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 108.67 in W 65.36 in D 22.05 in
Bookcase or Dry Bar in Rattan e Bamboo by Vivai Del Sud, Italy, 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely small bookcase or drybar in rattan and bamboo. This stunning piece was produced by Vivai del
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
H 39.38 in W 18.12 in D 21.66 in
Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "Paso" in Walnut by Casey Lurie USA
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
geometries and warm natural materials. Alternating ladder-like shelves create discrete sections which are
Category
2010s North American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mirrored Pair Contemporary Shelving "Paso" in Walnut by Casey Lurie
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
geometries and warm natural materials. Alternating ladder-like shelves create discrete sections which are
Category
2010s North American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Tomado
Located in DE MEERN, NL
impressive assortment of 8 ladders, 6 each measuring 44 cm in height, 3 cm in width, and 20.5 cm in depth
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 45.28 in W 84.65 in D 8.08 in
Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder
Located in GB
metamorphic library desk / writing table which converts into a library bookcase ladder
Please note the
Category
Antique 1820s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 25.6 in W 44.1 in D 23.82 in
Antique hunting sideboard / bookcase
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
also carved with a plant motif. The upper glass part has height-adjustable shelves - a ladder system
Category
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Pair of Late Empire Style Bookcases
Located in Roveredo In Piano, IT
Pair of Late Empire style bookcases. Small in size, they are composed of elements in solid walnut
Category
Antique 19th Century European Empire Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Regency Library Metamorphic Library Steps Table Oxblood Leather Ladder
Located in GB
very large library bookcase and when you need to remove a book from the top shelf, you pull the steps
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30.32 in W 30.12 in D 18.9 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Side Table Brass Tread
Located in GB
standard bookcase
This is the only side table version I have ever seen, I have around 10 chairs / steps
Category
Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 14.57 in
GRAND RAPIDS BOOKCASE & Chair Co Oak Gothic Revival Dining Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique pair of Gothic Revival style dining armchairs by Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 40.25 in W 22.75 in D 24.5 in
19th Century Italian Light Blue Shabby Bookcases Cupboards with Windows Set of 2
Located in IT
Pair of late 19th century bookcases Cupboards , Italy.
Adjustable shelves with internal ladders.
We
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Vitrines
Materials
Wood, Glass
H 75.6 in W 17.33 in D 51.19 in
GRAND RAPIDS BOOKCASE & Chair Co Oak Gothic Revival Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique pair of Gothic Revival style dining side chairs by Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 40.25 in W 20 in D 22 in
GRAND RAPIDS BOOKCASE & Chair Co Oak Gothic Revival Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique pair of Gothic Revival style dining side chairs by Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 40.25 in W 20 in D 22 in
GRAND RAPIDS BOOKCASE & Chair Co Oak Gothic Revival Dining Side Chairs - Pair C
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique pair of Gothic Revival style dining side chairs by Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 40.25 in W 20 in D 22 in
Free-Form Desk Set, 1960
Located in Catonvielle, FR
top, a drawer is placed on the right. The bookcase is made up of ladder uprights on which three
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Robert Charroy, Wall Desk/Library, France, 1950
By Robert Charroy
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Robert Charroy, rare wall bookcase in red lacquered metal and oak edited by Mobilor, France 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
adjustable along the ladder work using the built in brass clips on each piece. This compact design would make
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original
Located in GB
standard bookcase
I don't come across many that have this mid Victorian style carving to the back rest
Category
Antique 1850s English High Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32.49 in W 16.15 in D 18.31 in
Michael Coffey, "Jacob's Ladder, " Modular Bookcase, United States, 1973
By Michael Coffey
Located in New York, NY
A black walnut étagère with four adjustable shelves, finished to a satin sheen. First created in Massachusetts by master craftsman Michael Coffey, and fabricated by the artist in 201...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Scaletta Pieghevole Wooden Collapsable Ladder Table by Bottega Ghianda
By Bottega Ghianda
Located in Valmadrera, IT
The Scaletta can become a loyal accessory for a bookcase housing beloved texts, but it is also a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ladders
Materials
Wood
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Unusually Designed Biedermeier Bookcase
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unusually crowned shallow Biedermeier armoire (bookcase) in matching mahogany on pine and oak. Two
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Labeled French Mid-Century Modern Bookcase of Finest Craftmanship
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mid-Century Modern handcrafted and shellac-based French re-polished bookcase of the finest quality
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Italian Modern Mahogany Cabinet or Bookcase, Silvio Cavatorta
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Hollywood, FL
supported by "ladder" side supports.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Restored Vintage Industrial Bakers Shelves Ladder Bookcase Solid Steel
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this seriously cool industrial vintage set of bakers ladder
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
H 56.89 in W 18.12 in D 17.92 in
Vintage French Wooden Ladder
Located in High Point, NC
Nearly five feet tall, this folding wooden ladder was made in France, circa 1900. Optimistic light
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Ladders
Materials
Wood
Unusual Ladder Style Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage shelving unit in an angled ladder style, featuring five shelves and bottom drawer. Slender
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Mid-Century Yacht Folding Nautical Boarding Ladder
Located in Forney, TX
A rare luxurious mid-century yacht ladder with four collapsible folding solid mahogany wood steps
Category
Mid-20th Century Ladders
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian Walnut Library Ladder Rocchetto Baroque Style Staircase
Located in Milan, IT
: Northern Italy, 18th century.
This antique Italian bookcase ladder from the 18th century period is an
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Ladders
Materials
Chestnut, Poplar, Walnut
H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 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
H 36.25 in W 17.5 in D 22 in
Swedish Bookcase Ladder, 19th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish bookcase ladder made during the 19th century in Sweden. Made from pine.
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bookcases
Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps for Large Bookcases
Located in GB
reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to a standard bookcase
I don't come
Category
Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Ladders
Materials
Oak
H 35.44 in W 17.52 in D 16.34 in
Antique Sturdy Wooden Country House Library Step/Bookcase Steps Marked Twyford
Located in Lisse, NL
Good quality library or bookcase steps.
These handcrafted, early 20th century bookcase steps have
Category
Early 20th Century English Country Ladders
Materials
Iron
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H 22 in W 17.5 in D 22 in
Antique Original Patina Gravity Randall Library Bookcase Steps Ladder
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely original pine Gravity Randall library steps or ladder
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
H 76.38 in W 19.89 in D 49.22 in
Large Danish Teak Wall Bookcase "ladder" by Poul Cadovius, F140
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Lyon, FR
Large wall bookcase "ladder" from the 60's by Danish designer Poul Cadovius. This bookcase is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Modern Industrial Ladder Bookshelf / TV Stand
Located in New York, NY
Modern contemporary industrial ladder bookshelf TV stand, metal, glass and pressboard, unmarked. In
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Old Wooden Steps
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Old beech wood steps. Good to use with large bookcases. Stable and for everyday use. Collapsible
Category
Vintage 1930s British Ladders
Materials
Beech
Stunning Vintage George III Style Brown Leather Library Steps Georgian Home
Located in GB
functionality of accessing the top shelves on a tall bookcase and decoration of course, put one of these next to
Category
20th Century English Georgian Ladders
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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