Handsome Vintage Large English Brown Leather & Brass Folding Library Ladder
Located in Roslyn, NY
This elegant vintage very large English folding ladder is made of beautiful mahogany wood and encased in a rich tooled brown leather that is fitted on each step, a true statement pie...
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Folding 3-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood step ladder with 3 stairs and nicely carved details and decorated structure. Each step is upholstered with paint decorated leather. Versatile and...
Leather, Wood
English Edwardian Leather Folding Ladder with Nailhead Trim, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Edwardian leather covered wooden folding ladder from the early 20th century, with nailhead trim.
Leather, Wood
English Leather Folding Stick Ladder
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with red leather and brass tacks. Maple rungs.
Brass
Antique Library Leather Covered Folding Pole Ladder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique English library folding pole ladder covered in luggage-colored leather with brass nailheads and having six rungs.
Brass
Regency Leather Bound Folding Library Ladder
Located in Milford, NH
Regency Style Leather-Bound Folding Library Ladder, probably late 19th or early 20th C.
Early 20th Century English Leather-Clad Folding Pole Ladder
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An early 20th century English pole ladder clad in dark brown leather and detailed with brass nailhead trim.
Brass
Sold
H 94 in W 12 in D 3 in
Handsome Vintage English Green Leather & Brass Folding Library Ladder Nailheads
Located in Roslyn, NY
This elegant vintage English folding ladder is made of beautiful mahogany wood and encased in a rich green leather that is trimmed with brass nailheads, cups and latch which allows ...
Brass
Antique Decorative Folding Elephant or Library Ladder
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive decorative English library ladder crafted in hardwoods with an ingenious folding mechanism and featuring leather covering with brass tacks, caps and feet.
Leather, Hardwood
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H 28 in W 27.5 in D 17.5 in
19th Century English Mahogany Folding Library Steps with Tooled Leather Insets
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine set of 19th century English library steps in mahogany, cleverly designed to combine elegance and practicality. The four graduated steps are inset with tooled green leather pan...
Leather, Mahogany
Antique English Folding Library Steps with Leather Treads
Located in Ross, CA
Antique English oak folding library steps with green leather tread on each step. Folds to 6.25 inches across for easy storage.
Oak
Sold
H 102.5 in W 12 in D 2.25 in
Vintage English Midcentury Period Leather Folding Ladder with Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English vintage leather covered wooden folding ladder from the mid-20th century, with nailhead trim and brass accents.
Brass
Edwardian Period Mahogany Folding Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Interesting Edwardian period mahogany folding ladder with seven (7) rungs. Original rounded, leather covered wood with brass tacks trim and latch.
Brass
English Leather, Brass & Nailhead Trim Folding Stick Library Ladder
Located in Atlanta, GA
The ladder folds into a pole with an ingenious mechanism and has a brass cap on both ends.
Brass
Anglo Indian Elephant Ladder, Folding, Library Ladder in Mahogany
Located in San Francisco, CA
The ladder folds into a pole with an ingenious mechanism.
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 103 in W 12.5 in D 3.75 in
English Leather, Brass & Nailhead Trim Folding Stick Pole Library Ladder
Located in San Francisco, CA
The ladder folds into a pole with a mechanism and has a brass cap on both ends.
Brass
Sold
H 92.5 in W 12.25 in D 2.5 in
Folding Leather Library Ladder Brass Nailheads 19th Century Still Sturdy 7.5'
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ingenious Folding Leather Library Ladder, circa 19th Century, England.
Brass
Sold
H 36.75 in W 17.75 in D 22 in
Mid-Century French Beech and Leather Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this elegant vintage chair/folding step ladder. Crafted in France circa 1970, the metamorphic folding library steps stands on curved legs secured wit...
Beech, Leather
Victorian Leather and Brass Studded Mahogany Folding Stick Ladder
Located in Essex, MA
Brown leather with brass studs.
Sold
H 28.75 in W 20.48 in D 13.78 in
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Foldable 3-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood foldable step ladder with three stairs with great twisted turned legs.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 17.75 in W 27.5 in D 17.25 in
Early 20th Century English Carved Walnut Coffee Table and Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made "dual function" folding step ladder and coffee table. Crafted in Southern England circa 1920, the metamorphic table features a leat...
Brass
Foldable Library Ladder, Wood and Leather, circa 1950, France
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Foldable library ladder, wood and leather, circa 1950, English.
Leather, Wood
Unique Folding Leather Library Ladder
Located in Miami, FL
This ladder collapses to a single pole, as seen in picture, for easy storage. Totally clad in leather with brass stud trim. Very whimsical!
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Brass
Library Folding Steps Ladder
Located in Stamford, CT
Library folding steps ladder in mahogany, leather with brass inlay.
Leather, Mahogany
English Country House Leather Uphostered Folding Library Ladder
Located in Louisville, KY
dark brown leather, brass tacking, folding and with a brass latch.
Brass
Early 20th Century English Leather Clad Folding Pole Ladder
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An English Edwardian folding mahogany pole ladder in deep brown leather and brass nailheads opening to seven rungs.
Leather, Wood
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H 102.76 in W 12.41 in D 3.15 in
Rare and Original Burgundy Leather English Folding Library Ladder
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early 20th century burgundy colored folding ladder with brass accents and oakwood. It's in a great condition and very stable.
Brass
Early 20th Century Folding Pole Ladder
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A mahogany and leather wrapped Regency-style folding library/pole ladder.
Brass
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H 83 in W 13 in D 2.5 in
20th Century English Style Brass and Leather Mounted Folding Library Ladder
Located in Savannah, GA
20th Century English Style Brass and Leather Mounted Folding Library Ladder. The collapsible ladder mounted with tan leather and nail head trim
Brass
Late 19th Century Fold over Bed Step Ladder or Table
Located in Savannah, GA
Late 19th century Sheraton style mahogany fold over bed step ladder or table on turned legs.
Leather, Mahogany
Fold over Bed Step Ladder or Table on Turned Legs, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Late 19th century Sheraton style mahogany fold over bed step ladder or table on turned legs.
Leather, Mahogany
Library Ladder
Located in New York, NY
Folding leather ladder; detailed with brass nailheads.
Rare English Folding Library Ladder
Located in New Haven, CT
Rare folding library ladder. Original leather covered wood with brass tacks.
Brass
Antique Regency Mahogany and Leather Folding Library Stairs
Located in Concord, MA
Antique Regency mahogany and leather folding library stairs have black leather treads and close to create a low table. Open height: 28 inches. Dimensions closed: 17 1/2 x 27 3/4 x 16...
$1,350
H 46.46 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
20th Century Antique Round Library Step Ladder in Mahogany made in England
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century antique round library ladder hand made in mahogany wood. Solid wood covered with beige leather at the four-stage with a long turned handle. Very stable and robust. Rare ...
Mahogany
$1,927
H 57.09 in Dm 22.84 in
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 wi...
Leather, Mahogany
$1,295
H 37.5 in W 16.5 in D 12 in
Antique French Provincial Country Oak Wood Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Provincial country oak wood folding library step ladder. Item features remarkable patina, fold out steps, exposed joinery, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grai...
Wood, Oak
19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder in Walnut
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant French folding ladder, crafted in walnut and dating from the late 19th century, is a rare piece that combines practicality with refined craftsmanship. Featuring six step...
Walnut
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...
Brass
$820
H 57.09 in Dm 22.84 in
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...
Leather, Mahogany
$1,474
H 47.64 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a turned, central pole with a decorative finial. Each step is upholstered with red leather an...
Leather, Wood
Good Set Mahogany Library Steps
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A good set of of mahogany library steps, leather steps, turned post with brass ball top. 46" high 21" steps height 17" step width 6.5" step depth You are welcome to view this item ...
Mahogany
$3,895
H 43 in W 22 in D 16 in
Library Stair Steps of Mahogany and Leather in the Regency Style from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine set of English spiral bed steps (also known as library stair steps), in the Regency style, from the 19th century. The frame is crafted from a rich, polished mahogany. Each o...
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
19th-century Library Ladder
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A charming Simplex library ladder from the late 19th century It is adorned with wrought-iron reinforcements that provide added strength while lending it plenty of charm and characte...
Pine
Antique Victorian Brass Library Steps / Ladder
Located in London, GB
A rare and very lovely antique set of antique Victorian brass library steps / ladder. They were made in England by Hoskins and Sewell Ltd, they date from the 1890-1900 period. The d...
Brass
6ft Very Tall 19th Century Decorators Ladder This is a pretty big piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
6ft Very Tall 19th Century Decorators Ladder This is a pretty big piece, it would make a superb decorative piece and has the original manufacturer’s label on the back The Ladder...
Pine
$2,725
H 42 in W 17.25 in D 34 in
Early 20th Century Metamorphic Library Step Ladder w/ Exposed Brass Hardware
Located in Memphis, TN
A well-considered metamorphic library ladder, designed to fold into a compact, sculptural form when not in use. Crafted in stained wood, the piece features a warm, time-softened fini...
Brass
20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Library Spiral Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Combining traditional French craftsmanship with a practical spiral design, this vintage Louis XIII style library ladder features a distinctive architectural silhouette and a rich wal...
Brass
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Walnut Spiral Four-Step Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Featuring an unusual spiral design, this vintage French library ladder combines traditional craftsmanship with a distinctive architectural silhouette. Crafted in France circa 1960, t...
Walnut
$4,500
H 47 in W 23.25 in D 23.25 in
English 19th Century Walnut Library Steps with Handrail and Turned Supports
Located in Atlanta, GA
This handsome set of English library steps dates to the 19th century and is crafted in solid walnut, presenting a warm, honey-toned surface that has mellowed beautifully with age. De...
Walnut
Sold|$1,350
H 24 in Dm 12 in
Wonderful Brass Blown Etched Glass Star Bell Jar Lantern Vaughan Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Brass & Blown Etched Glass Star Pattern Bell Jar With 3 Candelabra Lights Lantern Light Fixture, Ready To Install With Chain And Canopy In The Manner Of Vaughan Designs
Brass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Wonderful Very Large Brass Clear Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Brass & Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture, Comes With 6 Candelabra Sockets. In The Style Of Vaughan Lighting
Brass
$2,133
H 22 in Dm 13 in
Large Bell Jar Lantern Hand Blown Glass Etched Grapevines Motifs, England, 1830s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A good size vintage hand-blown glass bell jar lantern with central three-bulb candelabra cluster. England, 1930-1939. Glass bell with etched engraved grapevines motifs hold by a burn...
Brass
$6,523 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 66.93 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Wonderful piece of Murano that can be mounted both as a wall lamp and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the Murano glass factory. The wall light/chandel...
Brass
$1,850
H 23 in Dm 12 in
Wonderful Large Vaughan Brass Glass Star Bell Jar 4-Light Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Vaughan Designs Style Brass & Blown Glass With Etched Stars Bell Jar Lantern With A 4 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And...
Brass, Bronze
$5,895
H 28.13 in W 18.13 in D 27.75 in
Library Stair Steps of Mahogany and Leather in the Regency Style from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine set of antique English bed steps (also known as library stair steps), in the Regency style, from the early 19th century. The frame is crafted from a rich, polished mahogany, ...
Wood, Mahogany, Leather
$1,650
H 14 in Dm 10.5 in
Wonderful Vaughan Bronze Glass Star Wheat Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Bronze / Brass & Blown Glass With Etched Stars & Wheat Bell Jar Lantern With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy An...
Brass, Bronze
Bell Jar Lantern w/ Brass Details
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely lantern made with an antique blown glass bell jar and smoke bell. The brass details- decorative etched rim, chain, stem, finial, and candle covers make a refined and cohesiv...
Brass
$2,950
H 18 in Dm 8.5 in
Wonderful Pair Brass Blown Glass Star Bell Jar Lantern Vaughan Light Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Gilt Brass & Blown Etched Glass Star Pattern Bell Jar Lanterns Each With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster In The Manner Of Vaughan Each Fixture Comes Ready To Hang W...
Brass
$1,250 / item
H 14 in Dm 10.5 in
Wonderful Vaughan Bronze Glass Star Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light 4 Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs STYLE Bronze Blown Glass With Etched Stars Bell Jar Lanterns With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting ...
Brass, Bronze
A Regency style Mahogany library chair /steps. England
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Den Haag, NL
A beautiful Regency style solid Mahogany Library chair/steps . Just folding the Chair open and there are the steps . Green Leather on the steps .The seat is made of Wicker . Good stu...
Mahogany
German Midcentury Foosball Table
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
German 50s foosball table. Attributable to the manufacturer Leonhart, who has stood for the best quality and innovation in the field of foosball tables since the founding of the fami...
Metal
$2,916
H 17.75 in W 6.75 in D 4.75 in
Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Truly a majestic Benin Oba. Beautifully and finely hand carved in Ebony hardwood from the 1930's A piece of this quality and stature holds enormous presence Height 17.75 inch, Widt...
Ebony
$147 / set
H 3.94 in W 2.37 in D 1.97 in
Set of 2 Contemporary Golden Brass F.ACE Wall Hooks by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass F.ACE Wall Hooks by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 6 x D 5 x H 10 cm Materials: Brass The F.ACE Hook is a riff on our popular compass Hook. It is sand cast in solid brass...
Brass
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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