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Library stairs oak
Library stairs oak

Library stairs oak

Located in MILL, NL

Antique library stairs / staircase. In English style, but probably of French origin.

Category

Antique 1890s French Stairs

Materials

Oak

Oak Library stairs
Oak Library stairs

Oak Library stairs

Located in MILL, NL

Antique library stairs / staircase. In English style, but probably of French origin.

Category

Antique 1890s Stairs

Materials

Oak

Art Deco French Antique Library Stairs in Walnut Wood, 1920
Art Deco French Antique Library Stairs in Walnut Wood, 1920

Art Deco French Antique Library Stairs in Walnut Wood, 1920

Located in Austin, TX

Library stairs from France made of solid wood construction, primarily walnut and finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Stairs

Materials

Brass

18th Century Walnut Library Stairs from Northern Italy
18th Century Walnut Library Stairs from Northern Italy

18th Century Walnut Library Stairs from Northern Italy

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand-carved in walnut, the amazing fretwork of this flight of library stairs is distinctly Italian. The stairs, which date to the 1700s, would have been used functionally to reach th...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Stairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique English Hand-Crafted Wooden Four Step Library Stairs & Attached Banister
Antique English Hand-Crafted Wooden Four Step Library Stairs & Attached Banister

Antique English Hand-Crafted Wooden Four Step Library Stairs & Attached Banister

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This set of antique hand-crafted library stairs is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1820 and done in a period Early Victorian style.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Stairs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany Library Stairs
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany Library Stairs

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany Library Stairs

Located in Germantown, MD

An early 20th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany Library Stairs / step ladder. Recently refinished.

Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Spiral Library Stairs from the Collection of Thierry Despont, France
Spiral Library Stairs from the Collection of Thierry Despont, France

Spiral Library Stairs from the Collection of Thierry Despont, France

Located in New York, NY

This piece came from the personal collection of Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023), perhaps best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the restoration of the...

Category

20th Century French Stairs

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Library Stairs / Steps Carved Wood Foldable 1920s
Antique English Victorian Library Stairs / Steps Carved Wood Foldable 1920s

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.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Victorian Ladders

Materials

Wood

Antique French Oak Library Stairs-Frankel
Antique French Oak Library Stairs-Frankel

Antique French Oak Library Stairs-Frankel

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Such library ladders were traditionally used in large French libraries and book collections in the 19th century, where they functioned both as practical aids and as elegant pieces of...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Oak

French Spiral Library Stairs / Stepladder, 4 Steps
French Spiral Library Stairs / Stepladder, 4 Steps

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...

Category

20th Century French Louis Philippe Ladders

Materials

Wood

French Spiral Library Stairs / Stepladder, 3 Tier
French Spiral Library Stairs / Stepladder, 3 Tier

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...

Category

20th Century French Louis Philippe Ladders

Materials

Wood

Small size oak wood library staircase
Small size oak wood library staircase

Small size oak wood library staircase

Located in MILL, NL

Gave library stairs / stairs. Early 20th century. Made of oak.

Category

Early 20th Century Stairs

Materials

Oak

Late 20th Century Classical Library Staircase
Late 20th Century Classical Library Staircase

Late 20th Century Classical Library Staircase

Located in MILL, NL

Library stairs / Stairs. Late 20th century, made of patinated metal.

Category

Vintage 1950s Stairs

Materials

Metal

c.1940s Rare Vintage English Mahogany & Leather Library Stairs / Step Ladder
c.1940s Rare Vintage English Mahogany & Leather Library Stairs / Step Ladder

c.1940s Rare Vintage English Mahogany & Leather Library Stairs / Step Ladder

Located in Skien, NO

Rare 20th century English Classic Mahogany & Leather Library Ladder A piece of classic English elegance, this circa 1940s mahogany library ladder combines robust functionality with ...

Category

Vintage 1940s English British Colonial Ladders

Materials

Brass

Antique English Library Steps
Antique English Library Steps

Antique English Library Steps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th century English library stairs crafted in mahogany with three tooled red leather steps, two flip top storage compartments, a pull out drawer and turned legs.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fabulous Antique Mahogany Library Steps / Side Table
Fabulous Antique Mahogany Library Steps / Side Table

Fabulous Antique Mahogany Library Steps / Side Table

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fabulous 19th Century English library stairs crafted in mahogany with three tooled red leather steps, two storage compartments with doors and well-crafted brass casters.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency End Tables

Materials

Brass

Metamorphic Library Steps
Metamorphic Library Steps

Metamorphic Library Steps

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A George III design, mahogany four-step metamorphic library coffee table, with decorative gilt incised leather top and leathered steps opening to form library steps on square brass c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British George III Stairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique library staircase, circa 1900
Antique library staircase, circa 1900

Antique library staircase, circa 1900

Located in MILL, NL

Library ladder on wheels, late 19th / early 20th century Large wooden library ladder on wheels, presumably from a library, archive or department store. Made of dark-stained wood, li...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Stairs

Materials

Cast Iron

High Hall Library Steps
High Hall Library Steps

High Hall Library Steps

Located in Banbury, GB

A Georgian Design mahogany country house 10 step library ladder.

Category

2010s English Stairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-20th Century Spiral Library Staircase
Mid-20th Century Spiral Library Staircase

Mid-20th Century Spiral Library Staircase

Located in Delft, NL

Mid-20th Century Spiral Library Staircase Cherry wood spiral book steps.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Stairs

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Mahogany Library Steps
19th Century Mahogany Library Steps

19th Century Mahogany Library Steps

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19th Century Mahogany Library Steps

Located in Cheshire, GB

Set of substantial 19th-century mahogany bedside steps, the three treads inset with a replaced burgundy tooled hide. Raised up on four mahogany-turned legs. Dimensions Height 30 in...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Stairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Architectural Spiral Library Steps
Vintage Italian Architectural Spiral Library Steps

Vintage Italian Architectural Spiral Library Steps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Enhance your space with these Vintage Italian Architectural Spiral Library Steps. Designed with American style in mind, these elegant steps feature a striking spiral design and class...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Stairs

Materials

Rattan

Walnut library ladder, 4 steps, Italy
Walnut library ladder, 4 steps, Italy

Walnut library ladder, 4 steps, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Ancient old vintage, small library staircase, built in solid walnut wood with 4 steps, built in Italy, in the 18th century, has a side that could accommodate a corner or a handrail. ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Stairs

Materials

Walnut

Unique English library ladder, mahogany, 20th century
Unique English library ladder, mahogany, 20th century

Unique English library ladder, mahogany, 20th century

Located in Berlin, DE

Unique English library ladder, mahogany, 20th century The ladder is crafted from solid mahogany and features brass balusters/safety rails. The handrail is also solid mahogany. The ...

Category

20th Century Stairs

Materials

Brass

Set of George III Mahogany Library Steps
Set of George III Mahogany Library Steps

Set of George III Mahogany Library Steps

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An unusual flight of substantial late 18th Century George III mahogany library steps. With a tall handrail, above a set of pullout steps with a pair of brass handles, joined by stre...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Stairs

Materials

Brass

Fine Set of Regency Mahogany Library Steps
Fine Set of Regency Mahogany Library Steps

Fine Set of Regency Mahogany Library Steps

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A fine set of Regency mahogany library steps, first quarter of the 19th century. Measures: 6' 11" tall.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Stairs

A Large Georgian Style Movable Oak Library Staircase
A Large Georgian Style Movable Oak Library Staircase

A Large Georgian Style Movable Oak Library Staircase

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Georgian Style Movable Oak Library Staircase Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 240cm. Width: 157cm. Depth: 64cm.

Category

Vintage 1980s Australian Georgian Stairs

Materials

Oak

Large wooden library staircase, France, circa 1930 / 1940
Large wooden library staircase, France, circa 1930 / 1940

Large wooden library staircase, France, circa 1930 / 1940

Located in Paris, FR

Large wooden library staircase, France circa 1930/1940. It is made of beech, with two original iron castors at the front. It needs cleaning, but we can take care of this for you on r...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Stairs

Materials

Iron

A Set of French Oak Library Steps, C. 1890.
A Set of French Oak Library Steps, C. 1890.

A Set of French Oak Library Steps, C. 1890.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This antique, sturdy two-step stool has a decorative turned structure. The steps are in good condition and have a rich, aged patina throughout. Perfect in a study/library next to a b...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Stairs

Materials

Oak

American Mahogany Serpentine Rail Library Steps, Circa 1810
American Mahogany Serpentine Rail Library Steps, Circa 1810

American Mahogany Serpentine Rail Library Steps, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany three-tiered upholstered library steps with serpentine rails, cross stretchers, and terminating on turned bulbous legs. Early 19th century.

Category

Antique 1810s American Regency Stairs

Antique French Provincial Country Oak Wood Folding Library Step Ladder
Antique French Provincial Country Oak Wood Folding Library Step Ladder

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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Stairs

Materials

Oak

Regency Style Painted Library Steps This is a sturdy solid piece
Regency Style Painted Library Steps This is a sturdy solid piece

Regency Style Painted Library Steps This is a sturdy solid piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Regency Style Painted Library Steps This is a sturdy solid piece there are 3 steps, the ladder is painted in the Regency style in Cream, Green and Gold with pretty floral detail wi...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stairs

Materials

Paint

Antique Regency 1810 Hardwood & Leather Library Steps Internal Storage & Drawers
Antique Regency 1810 Hardwood & Leather Library Steps Internal Storage & Drawers

Antique Regency 1810 Hardwood & Leather Library Steps Internal Storage & Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Regency mahogany library steps with green leather tops, single drawer and top storage A very good looking and well made ...

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Stairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stairs

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Four-Step Brass and Leather Library Steps
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Four-Step Brass and Leather Library Steps

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Four-Step Brass and Leather Library Steps

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique English four-step library step ladder was crafted circa 1920 and reflects the refined Edwardian interpretation of Neoclassical design. Intended for use in a gent...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Stairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Set of Library Steps, English, Walnut, Oak, Step Storage Stand, Regency
Antique Set of Library Steps, English, Walnut, Oak, Step Storage Stand, Regency

Antique Set of Library Steps, English, Walnut, Oak, Step Storage Stand, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique set of library steps. An English, walnut and oak step storage stand, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Fascinating library or country house kitchen steps ...

Category

Antique 1820s British Regency Stairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Spiral Library Four-Step Ladder
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Spiral Library Four-Step Ladder

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Stairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Baroque Library Steps, Painted Walnut, Italy, Circa 1860
Antique Baroque Library Steps, Painted Walnut, Italy, Circa 1860

Antique Baroque Library Steps, Painted Walnut, Italy, Circa 1860

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique pair of 19th Century Italian library stairs with wide steps in the Baroque style and patinated in a warm natural colored light-grey, in good condition.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

An English Mahogany Library Stair with 3 Leather Lined Steps and Single Drawer
An English Mahogany Library Stair with 3 Leather Lined Steps and Single Drawer

An English Mahogany Library Stair with 3 Leather Lined Steps and Single Drawer

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusual and attractive set of English mahogany Regency style library stairs, each tread lined in brown gilt-tooled leather ending in an identically lined platform.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Ladders

Materials

Brass

19th C. Regency Metamorphic Library Steps
19th C. Regency Metamorphic Library Steps

19th C. Regency Metamorphic Library Steps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Top tilts up revealing a set of 5 Library Stairs. The stairs lock into place and a lower pull out step allows for quick and easy access to any shelf that is, most usually, out o...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches

Materials

Brass

Rare Library Four-Step Stairs Lucite Acrylic Glass
Rare Library Four-Step Stairs Lucite Acrylic Glass

Rare Library Four-Step Stairs Lucite Acrylic Glass

Located in Vienna, AT

Freely adjustable construction with cocentrically arranged nesting tables of various heights and sizes, made of acrylic glass. Slight signs of age and wear. Two pieces available, pri...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Ladders

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Metamorphic Bench
Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Metamorphic Bench

Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Metamorphic Bench

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Rooms organized during the Regency period as libraries often had floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. The upper shelves were difficult to reach, so movable library stairs were invaluable.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches

Materials

Brass

Albert Chase McArthur Entrance Railing for the Arizona Biltmore 1928
Albert Chase McArthur Entrance Railing for the Arizona Biltmore 1928

Albert Chase McArthur Entrance Railing for the Arizona Biltmore 1928

By Albert Chase McArthur

Located in Camden, ME

The archives at ASU were able to provide images of Albert Chase McArthur's original drawings of related railings for the Arizona Biltmore. the living room balcony and the Arizona Bi...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Steel

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19th Century Library Stairs
19th Century Library Stairs

19th Century Library Stairs

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 21.5 in D 35.5 in

19th Century Library Stairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century library stairs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Stairs

Library Stairs, 19th Century
Library Stairs, 19th Century

Library Stairs, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 53.94 in W 18.51 in D 4.34 in

Library Stairs, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

Late 19th century library stairs, wood simulating bamboo.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Stairs

Gebruder Thonet Rare Library Stairs
Gebruder Thonet Rare Library Stairs

Gebruder Thonet Rare Library Stairs

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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Gebruder Thonet Rare Library Stairs

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gebruder Thonet rare library stairs rarely seen.

Category

20th Century Ladders

Late 19th Century Mahogany Library Ladder
Late 19th Century Mahogany Library Ladder

Late 19th Century Mahogany Library Ladder

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H 70.5 in W 22 in D 48 in

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Library Steps
Library Steps

Library Steps

Unavailable

H 65 in W 20 in D 43 in

Library Steps

Located in Brooklyn, NY

20th century reproduction of antique English library steps.

Category

20th Century Stairs

Set of library steps.
Set of library steps.

Set of library steps.

Unavailable

H 86 in

Set of library steps.

Located in Miami, FL

A set of Gothic revival library steps.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Stairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Georgian Folding Library Stick Ladder
Rare Georgian Folding Library Stick Ladder

Rare Georgian Folding Library Stick Ladder

Unavailable

H 103.55 in W 12.6 in D 2.37 in

Rare Georgian Folding Library Stick Ladder

Located in London, GB

Rare Georgian Folding Library Stick Ladder from the 1830s.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Stairs

Pair of 19th Century Pine Library Steps
Pair of 19th Century Pine Library Steps

Pair of 19th Century Pine Library Steps

Unavailable

H 100.79 in W 64.97 in D 24.81 in

Pair of 19th Century Pine Library Steps

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A pair of late 19th century oversized English library steps with great patina and working mechanism.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Stairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century Set of Mahogany Library Steps
19th Century Set of Mahogany Library Steps

19th Century Set of Mahogany Library Steps

Unavailable

H 36.5 in W 14 in D 12 in

19th Century Set of Mahogany Library Steps

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

19th century set of mahogany library steps of small proportions; the raised shaped handle or hand rail with heart shaped pierced hand grip, terminating with a cross stretcher to the ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Stairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Antique Golden Oak Library Steps
Set of Antique Golden Oak Library Steps

Set of Antique Golden Oak Library Steps

Unavailable

H 77 in W 22.5 in D 41 in

Set of Antique Golden Oak Library Steps

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

An exceptional set of antique golden oak library steps of large proportions; the angled book rest supported on large brass scrolled brackets on plain uprights with finely turned 'X' ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Stairs

Materials

Oak

Georgian Style Yew Wood Library Steps, England, circa 1940s
Georgian Style Yew Wood Library Steps, England, circa 1940s

Georgian Style Yew Wood Library Steps, England, circa 1940s

Located in East Hampton, NY

Four-tread yew wood and leather library steps, brass finial.

Category

Vintage 1940s Stairs

Materials

Yew

Set of 19th Century English Country House Library Steps
Set of 19th Century English Country House Library Steps

Set of 19th Century English Country House Library Steps

Unavailable

H 37.8 in W 19.3 in D 23.63 in

Set of 19th Century English Country House Library Steps

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A great set of 19th century English country house library steps of fine quality in oak with brass castors and gilt tooled leather.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Stairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Set of Oak Library Steps, Very Large Proportions
19th Century Set of Oak Library Steps, Very Large Proportions

19th Century Set of Oak Library Steps, Very Large Proportions

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

An exceptional 19th century set of oak library steps of very large proportions; the rectangular book rest on shaped bracket supports above a large rectangular platform for standing; ...

Category

Antique 1880s English Stairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Victorian Oak Library Steps from a Cambridge University College
19th Century Victorian Oak Library Steps from a Cambridge University College

19th Century Victorian Oak Library Steps from a Cambridge University College

Located in London, GB

An important set of library steps made in oak for Gonville Caius College, Cambridge, circa 1840. Of fine golden color they display in all carved elements the hand of ecclesiastical a...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stairs

Materials

Oak

ITALIAN "LIBRARY STAIRS" ETAGERE
ITALIAN "LIBRARY STAIRS" ETAGERE

ITALIAN "LIBRARY STAIRS" ETAGERE

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H 38 in W 18 in D 24 in

ITALIAN "LIBRARY STAIRS" ETAGERE

Located in Houston, TX

CHARMING ITALIAN FAUX PAINTED AND GILT "LIBRARY STAIRS" ETAGERE

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Stairs

Materials

Giltwood

Antique French Library Stairs
Antique French Library Stairs

Antique French Library Stairs

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H 46.5 in W 17.5 in D 22 in

Antique French Library Stairs

Located in Austin, TX

Library stairs from France made of solid wood construction, primarily walnut and finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Stairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Oak Library Stairs, 19th-20th Century
Pair of Oak Library Stairs, 19th-20th Century

Pair of Oak Library Stairs, 19th-20th Century

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H 57.09 in W 22.84 in D 35.44 in

Pair of Oak Library Stairs, 19th-20th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Pair of oak library stairs with eight steps. Under use of old parts.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Stairs

Materials

Oak

Table Library Stairs .
Table Library Stairs .

Table Library Stairs .

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H 32 in W 32 in D 21 in

Table Library Stairs .

Located in Bronx, NY

Library Stairs,that folds into a table. as a table : 32W-21D-32H Open as stairs: 27 Long and 52 High

Category

English Desks and Writing Tables

19th c. Library Stairs
19th c. Library Stairs

19th c. Library Stairs

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H 28.35 in W 8.91 in D 11.82 in

19th c. Library Stairs

Located in Houston, TX

Decorative Library stairs with Railing for support. Made with 3 types of wood...Cherry, Ash and Elm.

Category

20th Century Belgian Ladders

Materials

Wood

British Colonial Style Library Stairs
British Colonial Style Library Stairs

British Colonial Style Library Stairs

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H 48 in W 18 in D 18 in

British Colonial Style Library Stairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chic mid century library stairs crafted in brass with a faux bamboo center pole and a tight industrial modern four stair construction with leather covered steps.

Category

20th Century Italian British Colonial Ladders

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Library Stairs
Antique 19th Century Library Stairs

Antique 19th Century Library Stairs

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H 45.5 in W 20.75 in D 36.5 in

Antique 19th Century Library Stairs

Located in Houston, TX

Antique 19th century library stairs in elm. Peg and Dowel construction.

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Ladders

Materials

Elm

Late 19th Century English Library Stairs
Late 19th Century English Library Stairs

Late 19th Century English Library Stairs

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H 32.5 in W 34 in D 9.38 in

Late 19th Century English Library Stairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 19th c. English library stairs of walnut wood. Shaped frame with 4 steps carved and inscized decorative details.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ladders

Materials

Walnut

French 20th Century Oak Library Stairs
French 20th Century Oak Library Stairs

French 20th Century Oak Library Stairs

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H 58.25 in W 23.13 in D 41 in

French 20th Century Oak Library Stairs

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French 20th century oak folding ladder or library stairs. The design of the ladder is remarkable for all the engineering required to make it portable and stable without sacrificing t...

Category

20th Century French Other Ladders

Materials

Metal

Antique Venetian Library Stairs, Poplar Wood, circa 1750
Antique Venetian Library Stairs, Poplar Wood, circa 1750

Antique Venetian Library Stairs, Poplar Wood, circa 1750

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H 29.375 in W 29.375 in D 24.75 in

Antique Venetian Library Stairs, Poplar Wood, circa 1750

Located in Dallas, TX

On the sides are paintings of geometric moldings, shells and scrolls. Today, these stairs are sturdy enough to be used in a library, but can also serve as decoration anywhere in the ...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Stairs

Materials

Poplar

Library Steps
Library Steps

Library Steps

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H 63 in W 91 in D 22 in

Library Steps

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Rare set of walnut library stairs, balustrade railing.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Stairs

Vintage Oak Library Steps
Vintage Oak Library Steps

Vintage Oak Library Steps

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H 85 in W 18.5 in D 35 in

Vintage Oak Library Steps

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Classic freestanding vintage oak library stairs with old world character and patina.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Stairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Italian Handcrafted Wood Folding Library Stairs, Tuscany circa 1860
19th Century Italian Handcrafted Wood Folding Library Stairs, Tuscany circa 1860

19th Century Italian Handcrafted Wood Folding Library Stairs, Tuscany circa 1860

Located in Encinitas, CA

19th century Italian handcrafted rustic wood folding library stair ladder, Tuscany, circa 1860. Measures extended: 52” H x 29” W x 53” D Closed 64” H x 29” W x 9” D.  

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Ladders

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Lucite Library Plexi Stairs, Italy, 1970s
Hollywood Regency Lucite Library Plexi Stairs, Italy, 1970s

Hollywood Regency Lucite Library Plexi Stairs, Italy, 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful Italian library stairs, with three steps, made of Lucite plexiglass and chrome-plated metal.

Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Ladders

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

James Mont Library Table Stairs
James Mont Library Table Stairs

James Mont Library Table Stairs

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H 52 in W 32 in D 24 in

James Mont Library Table Stairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Extremely unusual library stairs of pickled oak which emerge from a small occasional table in three easy manuvers.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Tables

English Oak Library Steps or Stairs
English Oak Library Steps or Stairs

English Oak Library Steps or Stairs

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H 39 in W 36 in D 23 in

English Oak Library Steps or Stairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Early 20th century English oak library steps or library stairs with five steps. Crafted with a mortise and tenon old world joinery.

Category

20th Century European Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Oak

20th Century English Leather Library Step or Stairs / Stepladder, Victorian
20th Century English Leather Library Step or Stairs / Stepladder, Victorian

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 mahogany wood.

Category

20th Century English Victorian Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Mahogany Library Steps
English Mahogany Library Steps

English Mahogany Library Steps

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H 47 in W 15 in D 25.5 in

English Mahogany Library Steps

Located in San Francisco, CA

A set of English mahogany collapsible library stairs consisting of 3 steps and a stabilizing bar.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Georgian Ladders

Materials

Brass

English Library or Bed Steps
English Library or Bed Steps

English Library or Bed Steps

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H 23.5 in W 19 in D 25.5 in

English Library or Bed Steps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

English mahogany library stairs retaining its original tooled brown leather steps, hand caned panels, elegant turned legs, and surprising hidden storage.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Library ladder
Library ladder

Library ladder

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H 118 in W 14 in D 4 in

Library ladder

Located in Greenwich, CT

18th century mahogany library ladder with through tenon construction and slightly tapering form. From a University library in north Wales

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Welsh Stairs

Materials

Mahogany

Library Steps
Library Steps

Library Steps

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H 94 in W 53 in D 23 in

Library Steps

Located in Charleston, SC

English Regency Period Walnut library steps with carved floral spindle motif.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Stairs

Library Ladder
Library Ladder

Library Ladder

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H 68.12 in W 24.41 in L 68.12 in

Library Ladder

Located in Udenhout, NL

Recuperated out of a library from a French University and made out of oak.

Category

Antique 1850s French Stairs

Materials

Wood

French Library Ladder
French Library Ladder

French Library Ladder

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H 79.14 in W 30.71 in D 18.9 in

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. It features a sturdy A-frame co...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Stairs

Materials

Pine

Large Library Ladder
Large Library Ladder

Large Library Ladder

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H 67 in W 25.25 in D 35.25 in

Large Library Ladder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Regency: mahogany large library step

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Stairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Library Steps
Antique Library Steps

Antique Library Steps

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H 84.65 in W 70.87 in D 29.14 in

Antique Library Steps

Located in London, GB

A rare antique library ladder, circa 19th century, likely French. Lovely walnut top rail that could be polished to bring it up. Left in antique condition. Condition: evide...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Stairs

Materials

Wood

Irish metamorphic library steps
Irish metamorphic library steps

Irish metamorphic library steps

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H 19.5 in W 19.5 in D 27 in

Irish metamorphic library steps

Located in San Francisco, CA

A set of Irish metamorphic library steps, made and signed by The Woodworkers, Ltd. Kilkenny. Circa 1900

Category

Early 20th Century Irish Stairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Metamorphic Mahogany Library Steps
Metamorphic Mahogany Library Steps

Metamorphic Mahogany Library Steps

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H 29.5 in W 16 in D 31 in

Metamorphic Mahogany Library Steps

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Traditional mahogany and tooled leather steps that fold into a small side table.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Stairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

19th century English library steps
19th century English library steps

19th century English library steps

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H 79 in W 23 in D 34 in

19th century English library steps

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century English library steps on casters

Category

Antique 19th Century English Stairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century American Library Steps
18th Century American Library Steps

18th Century American Library Steps

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H 72.45 in W 33.86 in D 72.45 in

18th Century American Library Steps

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A wonderful set of 18th century American library steps.

Category

Antique 18th Century American Stairs

English Collapsible Mahogany Library Ladder
English Collapsible Mahogany Library Ladder

English Collapsible Mahogany Library Ladder

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H 49.5 in W 20 in D 34 in

English Collapsible Mahogany Library Ladder

Located in North Miami, FL

Mahogany four step library ladder with metal accents,collapsible steps support for compact storage.

Category

Early 20th Century English Stairs

Materials

Metal

Directoire Mahogany Metamorphosis Library Steps
Directoire Mahogany Metamorphosis Library Steps

Directoire Mahogany Metamorphosis Library Steps

Located in New York, NY

Directoire Mahogany Metamorphosis Library Steps, French, early 19th century. Closed height: 31.25" length 30.25" depth 21.25"

Category

Antique 19th Century French Stairs

Early 20th Century Library Steps
Early 20th Century Library Steps

Early 20th Century Library Steps

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H 27.25 in W 16.5 in D 30.5 in

Early 20th Century Library Steps

Located in Denton, TX

Mahogany library steps with embossed leather tops on three levels. top step has a door for storage and second step top lifts for additional storage.

Category

Early 20th Century English Stairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Iron and Wood Library Stair
Iron and Wood Library Stair

Iron and Wood Library Stair

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H 41 in W 18 in D 18 in

Iron and Wood Library Stair

Located in Rochester, NY

A spiral library stair with a black wrought cut steel welded frame and three elongated triangular wood steps . Heavy strong solid quality construction and 100% functional. The height...

Category

Vintage 1940s Stairs

English Library Steps or Ladder
English Library Steps or Ladder

English Library Steps or Ladder

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H 54 in W 20 in D 6 in

English Library Steps or Ladder

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a charming foldable English set of library steps that dates to the late 19th century or early 20th century the oak steps are fitted with the original brass supports. The step...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Stairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Style Library Steps
Antique Georgian Style Library Steps

Antique Georgian Style Library Steps

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H 60.63 in Dm 19.3 in

Antique Georgian Style Library Steps

Located in London, GB

A superb set of antique library steps in the Georgian style. They were made in England, and date from around the 1900-1920 period. The quality is fantastic, they are very useful for...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Stairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Georgian Style Library Steps
Antique Georgian Style Library Steps

Antique Georgian Style Library Steps

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H 64.18 in Dm 20.08 in

Antique Georgian Style Library Steps

Located in London, GB

A superb set of antique leather top library steps in the Georgian style. They were made in England, and date from around the 1930’s period. The quality is fantastic, they are very u...

Category

Vintage 1930s British Georgian Stairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

French steel and oak library steps
French steel and oak library steps

French steel and oak library steps

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H 67 in W 17 in D 45 in

French steel and oak library steps

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

French steel and oak library steps

Category

Early 20th Century French Stairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Library Steps - Plant Stands
Pair of Library Steps - Plant Stands

Pair of Library Steps - Plant Stands

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H 33 in W 10 in D 19 in

Pair of Library Steps - Plant Stands

Located in Stamford, CT

Fabulous pair of miniature library steps. Fine solid mahogany with bronze trim on full casters. Excellant custom quality.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Stairs

Materials

Brass

An  Industrial library or shop steps
An  Industrial library or shop steps

An Industrial library or shop steps

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H 62 in W 30 in D 19.5 in

An Industrial library or shop steps

Located in Ferndale, MI

An Industrial library or shop steps.
Metal stair 62" -h 30x19 1/2 base x 10" to step

Category

20th Century Stairs

19th Century Antique Mahogany Library Steps
19th Century Antique Mahogany Library Steps

19th Century Antique Mahogany Library Steps

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H 29 in W 30.75 in D 19.5 in

19th Century Antique Mahogany Library Steps

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE MAHOGANY LIBRARY STEPS

INLAID WITH EBONY AND WITH BLACK LEATHER STEPS

CIRCA 1840

Category

Antique 19th Century English Stairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chinoiserie Painted End Table/Library Steps
Chinoiserie Painted End Table/Library Steps

Chinoiserie Painted End Table/Library Steps

Located in San Francisco, CA

Extremely decorative end or side table made in the form of 18thC English library or bedside steps. Lacquered and painted, very nice quality.

Category

20th Century Stairs

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Library Stairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of library stairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique library stairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and animal skin. Library stairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Library stairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Regency and Arts and Crafts styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Library stairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Drew Clark and Maker's Mark M.K. are consistently popular.

How Much are Library Stairs?

Prices for library stairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, library stairs begin at $425 and can go as high as $195,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,180.