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Vintage French Wooden Ladder Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage ladder from early 20th Century France, refigured into a two level shelving unit
Category
20th Century French Rustic Ladders
Materials
Metal
Large "Ladders" Shelf, Italy, 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Structure in chromed metal and Plexiglas, shelves of clear glass.
A lighting lamp is hidden in the upper central bar, to illuminate the objects on the shelves.
Measures: Height 6...
Category
20th Century Italian Shelves
Materials
Chrome
English Antique Wooden Folding Ladder with Tray Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
This well-worn and tall late 19th century English seven step folding ladder features a tray shelf
Category
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Ladders
Materials
Metal
Sicilian Painted Pinewood Tall Ladder with Tray Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
Folding ladder having seven steps and a slatted tray, retaining antique iron hinges and hook for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Ladders
Antique Craftsman Maple Library Step Ladder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
edges. A lovely piece that can be used as a ladder or accent shelf.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Ladders
Materials
Maple
Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder
Located in Chicago, IL
, handrails, and a shelf at the top for setting books on. The perfect decorative and functional ladder for
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Ladders
Materials
Oak
Vintage Metamorphic Indian Wooden Step Ladder Folding Side Chair
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indian metamorphic wooden ladder chair from the mid-20th century. Created in India during
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Ladders
Materials
Wood
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
European Hall Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This black hand painted vintage European hallway rack includes 6 brass hooks under a ladder shelf
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Victorian Walnut Library Step
Located in Garnerville, NY
, stool or even a small shelf and when the lower portion is extended, it becomes a functioning step ladder
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Ladders
Materials
Steel, Iron
Brown Standing English Bamboo Magazine Rack Sheet Music Stand or Canterbury
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
shelf are on the bottom.
Brick caps are located at the top of each vertical piece of bamboo. This
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Ladders
Materials
Bamboo
H 32 in W 18 in D 13.5 in
19th Century Light-Brown French Walnut Library Ladder, Antique Book Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique French library ladder in a beautiful weathered condition and in good
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Quaker Style Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats and Bible Shelf
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quaker Style Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats and Bible Shelf. In original condition, with
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Philippe Starck Teak Ladder and Bench
By Philippe Starck
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pictured here are two separate sets. One shelf and one stool comprise a set. Custom designed by
Category
Vintage 1980s American Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Teak
Philippe Starck for the Delano Hotel, Teak Ladder and Bench
By Philippe Starck
Located in East Hampton, NY
One shelf and one stool comprise a set. Custom designed by Philippe Starck for the Delano Hotel's
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Teak
Restored Child Size Floating "Ladder" Rattan Coffee & Side Table Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
viewing angle. Each table is supported by four single-strand legs with a ladder-like bottom shelf
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
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
Wall Shelf with Bar Cabinet by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
Located in Neuss, NW
door and two wooden ladders.
Quality Features:
Accomplished design: perfect proportions and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves
Materials
Teak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf System, Italy, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
sides resemble ladders, allowing the customization of the shelves. The gaze first attaches to these
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
LARGE SHOP DISPLAY / Hotel / Large House Vintage Edwardian Display Shelf
Located in Markington, GB
plants. Very large (6.5 M or 260 inch), shelf can be positioned at a variety of heights, ladders can be
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 99.61 in W 255.91 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Chrome & Glass Half Moon Art Deco Styled Ladder Back Book Shelves
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
chromed metal and done in a ladder back fashion, one being convex, making for a multiple shelves of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
the desk shelf. The ladders have been replaced by ladders made out of walnut wood.
Please note that
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 79.93 in W 94.49 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
shelf above the desk have been altered. The ladders have been replaced by ladders made out of walnut
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak, Glass
H 79.93 in W 98.43 in D 19.69 in
Box and Wall Unit String Shelf Rack System by Nisse Strinning, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Telgte, DE
Box and wall unit string shelf rack system by Nisse Strinning, 1960s
Original and rare String
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 16.54 in W 30.71 in D 11.82 in
Elm Wood String Shel by Kajsa & Nils ''Nisse'' Strinning for String Design
By Poul Cadovius, Nils Nisse Strinning, Cado, Olof Pira, String Design AB
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Elm shelf from the 1950s.
Wonderful high-quality workmanship and an absolute favorite
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 15.95 in D 8.08 in
Large Elm Wood String Shel by Kajsa & Nils ''Nisse'' Strinning for String Design
By Poul Cadovius, Nils Nisse Strinning, Cado, Olof Pira, String Design AB
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Elm shelf from the 1950s.
Wonderful high-quality workmanship and an absolute favorite
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 62.6 in D 8.08 in
1950s Shelving System by Nils Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Neuss, NW
Original String shelf designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning in ash veneer. The system consists of five
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving or Wall Unit
By Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
14 ladders and 30 shelves (three deeper ones) This will be the largest set available worldwide
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 54.34 in W 158.27 in D 11.42 in
Shelve "Gridlock" kaidan dansu
By Frank Buschmann
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
The design of this shelf from black walnut with an oil finish is based on the traditional Japanese
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Original String Design Shelving System, Designed by Nils Strinning, 1950s Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Neuss, NW
Original String shelf designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning in ash veneer. The system consists of six
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Ash
H 69.69 in W 63 in D 13.78 in
19th C. Regency Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and easy access to any shelf that is, most usually, out of reach.
The tufted top has been newly
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches
Materials
Brass
Italian 19th Century Alabaster Statue of Romeo And Juliet Signed F. Vichi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
support and square top display shelf. The wonderfully executed statue depicts Romeo in Juliet's arms on
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
BN PARIS Ladder and shelf
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Stool workshop or gardening also used as a shelf, the object can be folded for occasional use
Category
Vintage 1940s French Ladders
BN Paris Ladder And Shelf
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Stool workshop or gardening also used as a harness.
Category
French Ladders
Tilt Ladder in Solid Oak with Shelf and Holder by Smith Matthias
By Discipline
Located in Biancade, IT
Ladder with shelf and object holder entirely made of solid oak exclusively from Europe, natural
Category
2010s Italian Ladders
Materials
Metal
Original Nisse Strinning Wall Unit with Desk for String Design AB Sweden, 1960
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful string design wall system from Nisse Strinning in pine. Bokhyllan ’the ladder shelf
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 85.83 in D 15.75 in
Shelf System String
By String Design AB
Located in Prague, CZ
System shelf by Katta & Nisse Strinning for String.
The system has 19 shelves, 15 ladders and one
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Shelves
Materials
Wood
Contemporary console-shelf by Cédric Dequidt in laquered metal, glass plate
By Cédric Dequidt, Le point D
Located in Valence, FR
Escala the best shelves for a friendly interior - remembering the ladders of kindergartens! Be
Category
2010s French Modern Console Tables
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 65.36 in D 11.03 in
Italian Modern Mahogany Cabinet or Bookcase, Silvio Cavatorta
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Hollywood, FL
The base with five drawers, with a superstructure with a cabinet door, a shelf and a drawer, all
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak Wall Shelving System by Nisse Strinning for String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Berlin, DE
Design AB in Sweden.
This wall shelf consists of two white-coated ladders and five shelves in teak with
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 40.16 in W 24.02 in D 7.88 in
Small Elegant French Art Deco Sideboard
Located in Long Island City, NY
with marble.
One adjustable shelf inside on Jacob's ladder and two drawers.
Shellac-based French re
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
5-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples
By Robert Heal, Ladderax
Located in Glasgow, GB
ladders. The seven cabinets consists of a record or filing cabinet, three storage cupboards with sliding
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 79.14 in W 163.78 in D 16.15 in
Philippe Starck Ladder Shelf and Stool for The Delano Hotel
Located in East Hampton, NY
One shelf and one stool comprise set. Custom design by Philippe Starck for the Delano Hotel
Category
Late 20th Century American Ladders
Materials
Teak
Vintage French Wooden Ladder Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage ladder from early 20th Century France, refigured into a three level shelving unit
Category
20th Century French Rustic Shelves
Materials
Metal
1940s Vintage Wooden Ladder Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage ladder from France, circa 1940. Originally used for fruit picking, this ladder is
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Shelves
Materials
Iron
1940s Vintage Wooden Ladder Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage ladder from France, circa 1940. Originally used for fruit picking, this ladder is
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Shelves
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Wooden Ladder Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage ladder from early 20th Century France, refigured into a two level shelving unit
Category
20th Century French Rustic Shelves
Materials
Metal
Nisse Strinning Wall Unit Ladder Shelf for String Design AB Sweden, 1960
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful string design wall system from Nisse Strinning in teak.
Bokhyllan ’the ladder shelf
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 94.49 in D 15.75 in
Bokhyllan "The Ladders Shelf" Elm String Wall Unit Designed by Nisse Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " string regal wall unit.
Nisse & Kaisa Strinning, 1949.
For
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 59.06 in W 94.49 in D 11.82 in
Bokhyllan "The Ladders Shelf" Elm String Wall Unit Designed by Nisse Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " string regal wall unit.
Nisse & Kaisa strinning
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 110.24 in D 7.88 in
Bokhyllan "The Ladders Shelf" Elm String Wall by Nisse Strinning, Sweden, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "The ladders shelf" String Regal wall unit.
Nisse & Kaisa Strinning, 1949,
for
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
H 39.38 in W 94.49 in D 11.82 in
Bokhyllan "The Ladders Shelf" Teak String Wall Unit Designed by Nisse Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " string regal wall unit.
Nisse & Kaisa Strinning, 1949
for
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 63 in D 11.82 in
Bokhyllan "The Ladders Shelf" Elm String Wall Unit Designed by Nisse Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " String Regal wall unit
Nisse & Kaisa Strinning
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 110.24 in D 7.88 in
Ladder Shelf Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB, 1950s
By Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
A stylish and playful vintage Swedish String wall system. 'The Ladder Shelf' has a collection of
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 3.94 in W 15.36 in D 11.82 in
'The Ladder Shelf' Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB, 1950s
By Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
A both stylish and playful vintage Swedish String wall system. 'The Ladder Shelf' has a collection
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 16.54 in W 30.71 in D 17.72 in
String Shelf Ladder Shelf by Nisse Strinning, circa 1952 Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Vienna, AT
Original string shelf; Nisse Strinning shelf system by String Design AB.
The shelf system
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid Century Teak Coffee Table By Beithcraft Magazine Ladder Shelf, Dabish style
By Beithcraft
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
.
Stunning and rare coffee table made in Uk during the 60s
Afromosia frame and under shelf with a nice teak
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 17.72 in W 47.64 in D 17.92 in
1960s Bokhyllan 'The Ladder Shelf’ Shelving System by Nisse Strinning for String
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Modular and adaptable shelving system consisting of teak shelving mounted between ladder elements
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 47.25 in W 92.13 in L 47.25 in
Teak String Ab 'Ladder Shelf' Shelving Wall Unit with Table by Nisse Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning, Kajsa Strinning 1
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sweden with a rare to find dining room table.
This original string shelf, also called 'The Ladder
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 59.06 in W 94.49 in D 49.22 in
Teak 'Ladder Shelf' Shelving Wall Unit with Table by Nisse Strinning for String
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning, Kajsa Strinning 1
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sweden with a hard to find dining room table.
This original string shelf, also called 'The Ladder
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 59.06 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
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Ladder Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic ladder shelf available at 1stDibs. A ladder shelf — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 300 variations of the antique or vintage ladder shelf you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ladder shelf — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A ladder shelf, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made ladder shelf has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB and Poul Cadovius are consistently popular.
How Much is a Ladder Shelf?
A ladder shelf can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,072, while the lowest priced sells for $82 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.
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