$4,750
H 88 in W 24 in D 60 in
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
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H 80 in W 12.5 in L 80 in
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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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...
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