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Painted Library Ladder
Painted Library Ladder

Painted Library Ladder

$755

H 103 in W 22 in D 6 in

Painted Library Ladder

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 20th C painted library ladders. 1920. Dimensions when closed. 22 inches (56 cms) Wide 6

Category

Early 20th Century English Ladders

Materials

Pine

19th century French Library ladder
19th century French Library ladder

19th century French Library ladder

$2,407

H 78.75 in W 17.72 in D 4.73 in

19th century French Library ladder

By French House & Garden

Located in Glasgow, GB

A beautifully crafted 19th century French library ladder. Hand made carved from Elmwood. and in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Ladders

Materials

Elm

American Victorian Oak Library Ladder
American Victorian Oak Library Ladder

American Victorian Oak Library Ladder

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian style (20th Cent) oak straight library ladder.

Category

20th Century American Victorian Ladders

Materials

Oak

Black Forest Walnut Library Ladder
Black Forest Walnut Library Ladder

Black Forest Walnut Library Ladder

$7,500

H 32.75 in W 19.5 in D 23 in

Black Forest Walnut Library Ladder

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut 3 step library ladder with carved branch design. (late 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Library Ladder in Solid Wood
Vintage Library Ladder in Solid Wood

Vintage Library Ladder in Solid Wood

$1,950

H 82.25 in W 50.5 in D 22.5 in

Vintage Library Ladder in Solid Wood

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage library ladder made in solid wood with beautiful details. Measurements: Open; 85.25 inches

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Steel

Late 19th Century Mercier Frères Library Ladder
Late 19th Century Mercier Frères Library Ladder

Late 19th Century Mercier Frères Library Ladder

By Mercier Freres

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Fantastic late 19th century library ladder from Mercier Freres. Beautifully patinated, this

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Ladders

Materials

Wood, Paint

Spanish Library Ladder
Spanish Library Ladder

Spanish Library Ladder

$1,700

H 38 in W 24 in D 36 in

Spanish Library Ladder

Located in Houston, TX

Industrial stairs made of wood with great painted patina. Can be used as a library stair or would

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Ladders

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century French Pine Library Ladder with 10 Steps
19th Century French Pine Library Ladder with 10 Steps

19th Century French Pine Library Ladder with 10 Steps

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1880, this tall and slender library ladder is made from solid pine and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Pine

French Antique oak Library Ladder, 1900s
French Antique oak Library Ladder, 1900s

French Antique oak Library Ladder, 1900s

$1,488

H 46.07 in W 40.95 in D 13 in

French Antique oak Library Ladder, 1900s

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Early 20th Century French library Ladder in stained dark brown oak, foldable.

Category

Early 20th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Pine Folding Library Ladder with Six Steps
19th Century French Pine Folding Library Ladder with Six Steps

19th Century French Pine Folding Library Ladder with Six Steps

Located in Dallas, TX

Use this charming antique folding library ladder to access books or display decorative objects in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Carved Walnut and Red Leather Three-Step Library Ladder
19th Century French Carved Walnut and Red Leather Three-Step Library Ladder

19th Century French Carved Walnut and Red Leather Three-Step Library Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique library stairs was created in France, circa 1880. The three-step ladder with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Ladders

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Swedish library ladder was created in the 19th C.
Swedish library ladder was created in the 19th C.

Swedish library ladder was created in the 19th C.

$1,200

H 64.18 in W 23.23 in D 31.5 in

Swedish library ladder was created in the 19th C.

Located in Aalsgaarde, DK

This Swedish library ladder was created in the 19th Century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Walnut Library Ladder
19th Century Italian Walnut Library Ladder

19th Century Italian Walnut Library Ladder

$5,100

H 63 in W 20 in D 46 in

19th Century Italian Walnut Library Ladder

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th-century Italian library ladder, custom-made for a music school in Turin. Crafted in walnut

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Regency Library Ladder English Mahogany Book Study Furniture
Regency Library Ladder English Mahogany Book Study Furniture

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Antique French Library Ladder, Handcrafted Walnut & Brass
19th Century Antique French Library Ladder, Handcrafted Walnut & Brass

19th Century Antique French Library Ladder, Handcrafted Walnut & Brass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique French library ladder in a beautiful weathered condition and in good condition. It can

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Rustic Library Ladder, Iron & Wood with Distressed Patina
Antique Rustic Library Ladder, Iron & Wood with Distressed Patina

Antique Rustic Library Ladder, Iron & Wood with Distressed Patina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderfully sculptural 19th century wooden ladder featuring its original timeworn painted surface

Category

20th Century Unknown Rustic Ladders

Materials

Iron

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stairs

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Austrian Library Ladder, Antique Folk Art
Early 20th Century Austrian Library Ladder, Antique Folk Art

Early 20th Century Austrian Library Ladder, Antique Folk Art

Located in Nuernberg, DE

inches deep. This item makes a nice addition to your library or just in your living room or just

Category

20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Wood

Victorian Oak Library Ladder in the Shape of a Lion
Victorian Oak Library Ladder in the Shape of a Lion

Victorian Oak Library Ladder in the Shape of a Lion

$1,179

H 17.72 in W 20.48 in D 20.08 in

Victorian Oak Library Ladder in the Shape of a Lion

Located in Hannover, DE

meticulous attention to detail. The ladder is composed of two steps, making it well-suited for rooms with a

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Ladders

Materials

Oak

English Regency Metamorphic Library Ladder
English Regency Metamorphic Library Ladder

English Regency Metamorphic Library Ladder

$48,000

H 29 in W 51 in D 27 in

English Regency Metamorphic Library Ladder

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency mahogany metamorphic library table/steps with hinged top & lion finial on a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Tables

Materials

Bronze

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

Walnut library ladder, 4 steps, Italy

$1,072

H 39.38 in W 26.38 in D 39.38 in

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

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Stairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder
19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder

19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome late 19th century French country folding library ladder. Featuring a handcrafted design

Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Iron

Metamorphic Chair Regency Shield Back Library Ladder
Metamorphic Chair Regency Shield Back Library Ladder

Metamorphic Chair Regency Shield Back Library Ladder

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Absolutely unique Regency style shield back arm chair library step combo - a metamorphic chair Wow

Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century Antique Round Library Step Ladder in Mahogany made in England
20th Century Antique Round Library Step Ladder in Mahogany made in England

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

Category

Early 20th Century British Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

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

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 61.42 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in

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

Category

Vintage 1940s English British Colonial Ladders

Materials

Brass

Steel Industrial Ladder Steps
Steel Industrial Ladder Steps

Steel Industrial Ladder Steps

$1,495

H 54.5 in W 29.5 in D 28 in

Steel Industrial Ladder Steps

Located in Austin, TX

library ladder!

Category

20th Century British Ladders

Materials

Metal

Mahogany Library Steps -
Mahogany Library Steps -

Mahogany Library Steps -

$2,530

H 52.37 in W 19.3 in D 27.56 in

Mahogany Library Steps -

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

Mahogany library ladder with 3, 4, 5 or 6 steps with brass lipped treads (the model shown is the 5

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century French Industrial Ladder
20th Century French Industrial Ladder

20th Century French Industrial Ladder

$3,295

H 81.89 in W 27.96 in D 42.92 in

20th Century French Industrial Ladder

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

French industrial iron library ladder, originally used in a bank. Circa 1900. This ladder has a

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Ladders

Materials

Iron

Antique Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair
Antique Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair

Antique Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair

$1,990

H 35.5 in W 18 in D 17 in

Antique Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

a traditional high-back chair into a sturdy three-step library ladder. In chair form, it showcases

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Petite Antique French Gothic Revival Wood Hall Bench Child Settle Library Steps
Petite Antique French Gothic Revival Wood Hall Bench Child Settle Library Steps

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

Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut 3 step library ladder with carved branch
Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut 3 step library ladder with carved branch

Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut 3 step library ladder with carved branch

Located in Queens, NY

Continental Neoclassic (Possibly Russian, mid 19th Century) karelian birch and fruitwood bench with flaired arms and tapered legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Fruitwood

Antique French Oak Library Steps
Antique French Oak Library Steps

Antique French Oak Library Steps

$3,097

H 90.56 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in

Antique French Oak Library Steps

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Tall large antique library step ladder, made of quality solid oak and bearing clear signs of the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Oak

Putnam Rolling Ladder Oak library Steps Ladder
Putnam Rolling Ladder Oak library Steps Ladder

Putnam Rolling Ladder Oak library Steps Ladder

$1,795

H 38.5 in W 17 in D 19.5 in

Putnam Rolling Ladder Oak library Steps Ladder

Located in Germantown, MD

A Putnam Rolling Ladder Company Oak library Steps Ladder in great vintage condition. Measures 17

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Oak

High Hall Library Steps
High Hall Library Steps

High Hall Library Steps

$8,512 / item

H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

High Hall Library Steps

Located in Banbury, GB

A Georgian Design mahogany country house 10 step library ladder.

Category

2010s English Stairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Brass Library Steps / Ladder
Antique Victorian Brass Library Steps / Ladder

Antique Victorian Brass Library Steps / Ladder

$1,716

H 57.09 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in

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

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Ladders

Materials

Brass

Rose Tarlow Walnut Dayton Hall Library Step Ladder
Rose Tarlow Walnut Dayton Hall Library Step Ladder

Rose Tarlow Walnut Dayton Hall Library Step Ladder

By Rose Tarlow

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Large rustic walnut library step ladder designed by Rose Tarlow Melrose House, Beverly Hills

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Ladders

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder in Walnut
19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder in Walnut

19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder in Walnut

$2,010

H 52.37 in W 22.45 in D 33.47 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders

Materials

Walnut

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Provincial Ladders

Materials

Wood, Oak

Large Library Step Ladder Attributed to London Film School by Stephens & Carter
Large Library Step Ladder Attributed to London Film School by Stephens & Carter

Large Library Step Ladder Attributed to London Film School by Stephens & Carter

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

An imposing 1970 film prop ladder by maker Stephens & Carter, stamped L.F.S (London Film School

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Wood

Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Folding Ladder Chair, Vienna, 1900s
Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Folding Ladder Chair, Vienna, 1900s

Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Folding Ladder Chair, Vienna, 1900s

Located in Vienna, AT

referred to in Viennese dialect as an „Ottakringer", the chair easily transforms into a compact library

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Original Painted "the Patient Safety Ladder Company" Decorators Ladder
Antique Original Painted "the Patient Safety Ladder Company" Decorators Ladder

Antique Original Painted "the Patient Safety Ladder Company" Decorators Ladder

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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

Regency Library Steps
Regency Library Steps

Regency Library Steps

$13,386

H 65.5 in W 20.5 in D 44 in

Regency Library Steps

Located in Tetbury, England

A fine set of Regency oak and wrought iron library steps. The oak frame raised on leather castors

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Oak

Walnut Library Steps Chair
Walnut Library Steps Chair

Walnut Library Steps Chair

$2,299

H 35 in W 18 in D 19 in

Walnut Library Steps Chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

A well-crafted and versatile Victorian walnut metamorphic library chair, dating to the late 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Fine Pair Library Steps
Fine Pair Library Steps

Fine Pair Library Steps

$1,228

H 28 in W 17.5 in D 27 in

Fine Pair Library Steps

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very nice pair of mahogany library steps with leather treads, folds over to make a single step or

Category

20th Century English Regency Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Country House Library Steps
Country House Library Steps

Country House Library Steps

$9,315

H 82.29 in W 17.92 in D 35.44 in

Country House Library Steps

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A splendid set of Georgian design five-step library steps with leather treads, a tall handrail and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Ladders

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Fine Georgian Library Steps
Fine Georgian Library Steps

Fine Georgian Library Steps

$5,700

H 24.5 in W 21 in D 23.5 in

Fine Georgian Library Steps

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine set of Georgian library or bedside steps of very dense Cuban mahogany with stunning graining

Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Metamorphic Library Steps/Stool
Georgian Metamorphic Library Steps/Stool

Georgian Metamorphic Library Steps/Stool

$6,900

H 18.5 in W 25 in D 17 in

Georgian Metamorphic Library Steps/Stool

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare George III mahogany metamorphic library steps/stool having nicely patinated olive leather seat

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Spiral Library Steps with Tall Turned Support A good set of Library Steps
Spiral Library Steps with Tall Turned Support A good set of Library Steps

Spiral Library Steps with Tall Turned Support A good set of Library Steps

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Spiral Library Steps with Tall Turned Support A good set of Library Steps, the 4 steps are in a

Category

Vintage 1970s Victorian Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports  A Great set of Library Steps
Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports  A Great set of Library Steps

Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports A Great set of Library Steps

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports A Great set of Library Steps, the 4 steps are in a

Category

Vintage 1920s Regency Ladders

Materials

Beech

English Brass and Leather Library Steps
English Brass and Leather Library Steps

English Brass and Leather Library Steps

$2,950

H 47.25 in Dm 17.5 in

English Brass and Leather Library Steps

Located in Miami, FL

This spiral library step ladder is an ideal conversation piece to enhance any space. With a semi

Category

Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Brass

Antique George III Mahogany Library Steps
Antique George III Mahogany Library Steps

Antique George III Mahogany Library Steps

$2,443Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.56 in W 19.3 in D 29.34 in

Antique George III Mahogany Library Steps

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine set of antique George III mahogany library steps of compact three-step form constructed in

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

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

Set of George III Mahogany Library Steps

$3,295

H 73.23 in W 24.02 in D 18.12 in

Set of George III Mahogany Library Steps

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

An unusual flight of substantial late 18th Century Mahogany library steps, with a tall handrail

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Ladders

Materials

Brass, Iron

Late 19th Century Regency Style Library Steps
Late 19th Century Regency Style Library Steps

Late 19th Century Regency Style Library Steps

Located in Winnetka, IL

A late 19th century freestanding library step constructed in oak. The piece has three steps

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Regency Ladders

Materials

Leather, Oak

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

that would make the perfect addition to any library, office or living space. The wooden central post is

Category

20th Century French Louis Philippe Ladders

Materials

Wood

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

would make the perfect addition to any library, office or living space. The wooden central post is

Category

20th Century French Louis Philippe Ladders

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Italian Neoclassical Walnut Library Staircase
19th Century, Italian Neoclassical Walnut Library Staircase

19th Century, Italian Neoclassical Walnut Library Staircase

Located in IT

19th Century, Italian Neoclassical Walnut Library Staircase The particular library staircase was

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Ladders

Materials

Walnut

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Library Ladder
Library Ladder

Library Ladder

Unavailable

H 118 in W 26.25 in D 61.5 in

Library Ladder

Located in Newport Coast, CA

Very tall french library ladder

Category

Antique 19th Century French Ladders

Antique American Oak Library Ladder
Antique American Oak Library Ladder

Antique American Oak Library Ladder

Unavailable

H 67.5 in W 16 in D 3 in

Antique American Oak Library Ladder

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique American oak library ladder.

Category

Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Ladders

Materials

Iron

Antique Mahogany Simplex Library Ladder
Antique Mahogany Simplex Library Ladder

Antique Mahogany Simplex Library Ladder

Unavailable

H 60 in W 19 in D 36 in

Antique Mahogany Simplex Library Ladder

Located in West Palm beach, FL

Antique library ladder. Scissor hinges on the sides read," Simplex Ladders".

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Iron

Rare 19th c. Italian Library Ladder
Rare 19th c. Italian Library Ladder

Rare 19th c. Italian Library Ladder

Unavailable

H 73.63 in W 16.93 in D 5.12 in

Rare 19th c. Italian Library Ladder

Located in Milan, IT

Rare end of 19th century Italian oak library ladder,with original irons.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Ladders

Materials

Oak

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

Late 19th Century Mahogany Library Ladder

Unavailable

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century  Decorative French Library Ladder
Early 20th Century  Decorative French Library Ladder

Early 20th Century Decorative French Library Ladder

Unavailable

H 100 in W 25 in D 51 in

Early 20th Century Decorative French Library Ladder

Located in New York, NY

A decorative library ladder with silver gilt over wood. Collapsible design. Attributed to The

Category

20th Century French Ladders

End of 19th Century Rare and High Library Ladder
End of 19th Century Rare and High Library Ladder

End of 19th Century Rare and High Library Ladder

Unavailable

H 117.72 in Dm 2.76 in

End of 19th Century Rare and High Library Ladder

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Folding library ladder in bambou like larch wood. Opened height: 105,5". Width: 14" and thickness

Category

20th Century French Ladders

Antique French Library Ladder, 19th Century, Original Paint
Antique French Library Ladder, 19th Century, Original Paint

Antique French Library Ladder, 19th Century, Original Paint

Unavailable

H 35 in W 18.25 in D 26.75 in

Antique French Library Ladder, 19th Century, Original Paint

Located in New York, NY

- An exquisite utilitarian object, this 19th century library ladder features original paint with a

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ladders

Materials

Wood, Paint

Little Library Ladder
Little Library Ladder

Little Library Ladder

Unavailable

H 24.81 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in

Little Library Ladder

Located in Munich, DE

A ladder for library, new production, nickel-plated brass, solid oak. The overall picture of the

Category

2010s German Bauhaus Ladders

Materials

Brass

Vintage Metal Library Ladder
Vintage Metal Library Ladder

Vintage Metal Library Ladder

Unavailable

H 55.5 in W 18 in D 30 in

Vintage Metal Library Ladder

Located in Southampton, NY

A sturdy and unusual ladder which could serve many purposes.The steps/shelves are 14" W.The ladder

Category

Vintage 1940s English Ladders

Materials

Steel

Four-Step Library Ladder by David N. Ebner
Four-Step Library Ladder by David N. Ebner

Four-Step Library Ladder by David N. Ebner

Unavailable

H 58 in W 19.5 in D 25 in

Four-Step Library Ladder by David N. Ebner

By David N. Ebner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

New design by David Ebner. An elegant and functional sculpture by the master craftsman and designer. An exquisite form, made by one of the best and most talented craftsman of the St...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Ladders

Materials

Wenge

Ladder
Ladder

Ladder

Unavailable

H 49 in W 23.5 in D 37 in

Ladder

Located in Newport Coast, CA

Rustic Library Ladder

Category

Antique 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Pine

Very Tall Signed Antique French Oak Ladder in Original Distressed Paint
Very Tall Signed Antique French Oak Ladder in Original Distressed Paint

Very Tall Signed Antique French Oak Ladder in Original Distressed Paint

Located in Woodbury, CT

library ladder or as a towel rack and we can even trim it to your custom specifications if your ceilings

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Oak

Antique Library Leather Covered Pole Ladder
Antique Library Leather Covered Pole Ladder

Antique Library Leather Covered Pole Ladder

Unavailable

H 81 in W 12.5 in D 2.5 in

Antique Library Leather Covered Pole Ladder

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique English library folding pole ladder covered in luggage-colored leather with brass nailheads

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Brass

Library Steps
Library Steps

Library Steps

Unavailable

H 26 in W 19 in D 28 in

Library Steps

Located in Roswell, GA

English Mahogany Victorian library steps. Top step opens for storage. Middle step slides open to

Category

Late 20th Century British Victorian Ladders

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Folding Library Steps
Folding Library Steps

Folding Library Steps

Unavailable

H 42 in W 18 in D 34 in

Folding Library Steps

Located in Woodstock, NY

Oak and brass folding library steps. Wonderful mixture of 19th century engineering and early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Brass

Gebruder Thonet Rare Library Stairs
Gebruder Thonet Rare Library Stairs

Gebruder Thonet Rare Library Stairs

Unavailable

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

Set of Victorian Mahogany Library Steps
Set of Victorian Mahogany Library Steps

Set of Victorian Mahogany Library Steps

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H 102 in W 44 in D 24 in

Set of Victorian Mahogany Library Steps

Located in New York, NY

A very fine quality set of mahogany library steps rising to 8 ½ feet in height, with leather lined

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century English Fruitwood Library Steps
19th Century English Fruitwood Library Steps

19th Century English Fruitwood Library Steps

Unavailable

H 36 in W 19.5 in D 30 in

19th Century English Fruitwood Library Steps

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

19th century English set of fruitwood library steps; the five treads of tapering form on a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Ladders

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Folding Library Steps
Pair of Victorian Mahogany Folding Library Steps

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Folding Library Steps

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H 94.49 in W 18.12 in D 0.4 in

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Folding Library Steps

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Pair of Victorian mahogany folding library steps, circa 1870. The A frame is held in place by 2

Category

Antique 19th Century Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Library Step Stool
Georgian Library Step Stool

Georgian Library Step Stool

Unavailable

H 52 in W 89 in D 43 in

Georgian Library Step Stool

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

tapering legs that are joined by cross stretchers. The stool becomes a two step library ladder when it

Category

Antique 1790s British Georgian Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Faux Bamboo Style Bentwood Library Steps
Pair of Faux Bamboo Style Bentwood Library Steps

Pair of Faux Bamboo Style Bentwood Library Steps

Unavailable

H 49.5 in W 40 in D 24 in

Pair of Faux Bamboo Style Bentwood Library Steps

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A hard to find and unusual pair of library steps made from bentwood, in faux bamboo style, with

Category

20th Century Ladders

Materials

Bentwood

Antique French Charles X Period Provincial Oak Library Steps, circa 1825
Antique French Charles X Period Provincial Oak Library Steps, circa 1825

Antique French Charles X Period Provincial Oak Library Steps, circa 1825

Located in Houston, TX

Antique French Charles oak library steps fitted with five reseeding steps, the upper two with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Ladders

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

Rare Georgian Folding Library Stick Ladder

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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

Metamorphic Regency Style Dining Chair Library Steps Ladder
Metamorphic Regency Style Dining Chair Library Steps Ladder

Metamorphic Regency Style Dining Chair Library Steps Ladder

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

. Absolutely unique Regency Harp Back style arm chair library step combo. Wow - have you seen any thing like

Category

2010s Regency Armchairs

Library Ladder
Library Ladder

Library Ladder

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H 49 in W 18 in L 49 in

Library Ladder

Located in Pomona, CA

Classic style four-step library ladder, with a poll to balance.

Category

Late 20th Century American Ladders

Materials

Wood

Library Ladder
Library Ladder

Library Ladder

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H 60 in W 12 in D 3.5 in

Library Ladder

Located in Pomona, CA

English brass library ladder. The steps are mahogany and rubber that folds.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Ladders

Materials

Brass

French Library Ladder
French Library Ladder

French Library Ladder

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H 39 in W 23 in D 36 in

French Library Ladder

Located in Nashville, TN

French library ladder in oak.

Category

Vintage 1930s Ladders

French Library Ladder
French Library Ladder

French Library Ladder

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H 52.5 in W 18.5 in D 40 in

French Library Ladder

Located in New York, NY

Antique Library Ladder from a university or study in the Paris area Handpicked by Ann-Morris

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

Painted Library Ladder
Painted Library Ladder

Painted Library Ladder

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H 103 in W 22 in D 6 in

Painted Library Ladder

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 20th C painted library ladders. 1920. Dimensions when closed. 22 inches (56 cms) Wide 6

Category

Early 20th Century English Ladders

Materials

Pine

Folding Library Ladder
Folding Library Ladder

Folding Library Ladder

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H 88 in W 11 in L 88 in

Folding Library Ladder

Located in Greenwich, CT

A library ladder of polished wood uprights with black iron rungs and iron hinge fittings that folds

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Ladders

Materials

Iron

French Library Ladder
French Library Ladder

French Library Ladder

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H 53 in W 16 in D 33 in

French Library Ladder

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This artisan-made library ladder is a functioning piece ready for a home office or library and

Category

Vintage 1940s French Ladders

Materials

Beech

Antique Library Ladder
Antique Library Ladder

Antique Library Ladder

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H 62 in W 19 in D 25 in

Antique Library Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique library ladder is the perfect choice for reaching those upper shelves, whether it's in the

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Brass

Faux Bamboo Library Ladder
Faux Bamboo Library Ladder

Faux Bamboo Library Ladder

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H 100.4 in W 17.33 in L 100.4 in

Faux Bamboo Library Ladder

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

French faux bamboo library ladder. Extremely sturdy and made from ash.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Ash

English Library Ladder Steps
English Library Ladder Steps

English Library Ladder Steps

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H 78 in W 15.5 in D 38 in

English Library Ladder Steps

Located in Troy, MI

English dark wood library ladder dates from approximately 1870. Sturdy, no loose joints.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Ladders

Materials

Wood

Large French Library Ladder
Large French Library Ladder

Large French Library Ladder

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H 78.5 in W 20 in D 62 in

Large French Library Ladder

Located in New York, NY

Antique Library Ladder from a university or study in the Paris area Handpicked by Ann-Morris

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Ladders

French Folding Library Ladder
French Folding Library Ladder

French Folding Library Ladder

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H 79 in W 30 in D 22 in

French Folding Library Ladder

Located in New York, NY

French faux bamboo library ladder, stamped FRANCE. Blacksmith made iron hardware. Can also be used

Category

20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Iron

English Style Oak Library Ladder Staircase
English Style Oak Library Ladder Staircase

English Style Oak Library Ladder Staircase

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H 125.5 in W 60 in L 125.5 in

English Style Oak Library Ladder Staircase

By Los Angeles Ladder Co

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Early 20th century English style oak library ladder staircase manufactured by Los Angeles Ladder

Category

20th Century American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Metal

English Painted Scalloped Library Ladder
English Painted Scalloped Library Ladder

English Painted Scalloped Library Ladder

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H 66 in W 21 in D 26 in

English Painted Scalloped Library Ladder

Located in Greenwich, CT

A well-proportioned and useful 19th century English library ladder having interesting original

Category

Antique 19th Century English Ladders

Materials

Wood

English Stenciled Leather Top Library Ladder
English Stenciled Leather Top Library Ladder

English Stenciled Leather Top Library Ladder

Located in Atlanta, GA

Folding mahogany library ladder with stenciled leather top, oak trim and brass hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Ladders

Materials

Brass

Two English Country Style Library Ladders
Two English Country Style Library Ladders

Two English Country Style Library Ladders

Located in Queens, NY

Two oak English Country style library ladders each featuring four steps raised upon a spindle-form

Category

20th Century English Ladders

Materials

Oak

Original Oak Rolling Library Ladder, 1940
Original Oak Rolling Library Ladder, 1940

Original Oak Rolling Library Ladder, 1940

By Putnam

Located in Surrey, BC

Solid library ladder with original wheels and rolling mechanism. We have some of the track here

Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Ladders

Materials

Oak

Putnam and Co. Library Ladder from 1930s
Putnam and Co. Library Ladder from 1930s

Putnam and Co. Library Ladder from 1930s

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H 58 in W 19 in D 53 in

Putnam and Co. Library Ladder from 1930s

By Putnam

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Putnam and Co. library ladder in excellent functional condition. Original label intact.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Oak

Regency Leather Bound Folding Library Ladder
Regency Leather Bound Folding Library Ladder

Regency Leather Bound Folding Library Ladder

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H 81 in W 12.5 in D 2.75 in

Regency Leather Bound Folding Library Ladder

Located in Milford, NH

Regency Style Leather-Bound Folding Library Ladder, probably late 19th or early 20th C. English

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Ladders

Early 20th Century Folding Library Ladder
Early 20th Century Folding Library Ladder

Early 20th Century Folding Library Ladder

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Ingenious, early 20th C. folding library ladder, made of mahogany and constructed with wooden

Category

Early 20th Century English Ladders

Vintage Step Stool or Library Ladder
Vintage Step Stool or Library Ladder

Vintage Step Stool or Library Ladder

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H 26 in W 12 in D 32 in

Vintage Step Stool or Library Ladder

Located in Houston, TX

A multifunctional three rung step stool or library ladder from France. The open position is locked

Category

20th Century French Ladders

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

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Welsh Stairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Decorative Folding Elephant or Library Ladder
Antique Decorative Folding Elephant or Library Ladder

Antique Decorative Folding Elephant or Library Ladder

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive decorative English library ladder crafted in hardwoods with an ingenious folding

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Ladders

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

19th Century Faux Bamboo Library Ladder
19th Century Faux Bamboo Library Ladder

19th Century Faux Bamboo Library Ladder

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H 90.56 in W 15.75 in L 90.56 in

19th Century Faux Bamboo Library Ladder

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Particularly lovely library ladder, made from ash in the faux bamboo style.  This ladder is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Ladders

Materials

Ash

English Library Ladder in Wood and Wrought Iron
English Library Ladder in Wood and Wrought Iron

English Library Ladder in Wood and Wrought Iron

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H 61.42 in W 34.65 in D 13.39 in

English Library Ladder in Wood and Wrought Iron

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Charming English library ladder from the beginning of the 20th century Very elegant stepladder

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder
Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder

Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder

Located in Chicago, IL

A monumental and sculptural early 20th century French oak library ladder with eight steps

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Ladders

Materials

Oak

L & O Design Folding Library Ladder Model "Scaleo"
L & O Design Folding Library Ladder Model "Scaleo"

L & O Design Folding Library Ladder Model "Scaleo"

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H 51.19 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in

L & O Design Folding Library Ladder Model "Scaleo"

By Roberto Lucci & Paolo Orlandini, Velca Legnano

Located in Den Haag, NL

library ladder. Good condition. Measures: Height 130 cm, width 20cm, depth 8cm.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Resin

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Stairs

Materials

Pine

Italian Architectural Library Ladder Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950s
Italian Architectural Library Ladder Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950s

Italian Architectural Library Ladder Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950s

By Franco Albini

Located in Milan, IT

Italian Architectural library ladder Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950s. Each step has two black

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Wood

Antique Original Gray Painted Folding French Library Ladder Marked "Paris"
Antique Original Gray Painted Folding French Library Ladder Marked "Paris"

Antique Original Gray Painted Folding French Library Ladder Marked "Paris"

Located in Round Top, TX

The wonderful worn gray paint is all original on this lovely library ladder from France. The top

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Gothic Library Ladder
19th Century French Gothic Library Ladder

19th Century French Gothic Library Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Gothic Library ladder makes an excellent antique accessory choice, making it

Category

Antique 1880s French Gothic Ladders

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Style Modern Double Sided Figured Walnut Library Ladder
Midcentury Style Modern Double Sided Figured Walnut Library Ladder

Midcentury Style Modern Double Sided Figured Walnut Library Ladder

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fantastic Mid-Century Modern walnut double sided library ladder on concealed wheels. Inscribed by

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Walnut

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Located in Casteren, NL

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Located in Waalwijk, NL

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19th Century French Pine Library Ladder with 11 Steps

19th Century French Pine Library Ladder with 11 Steps

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Library Ladders For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of library ladders is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct library ladders — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are 773 antique and vintage library ladders for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Library ladders 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 ladders bearing Regency or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Putnam, David N. Ebner and Slingsby of England each produced beautiful library ladders that are worth considering.

Finding the Right Ladders for You

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.

On 1stDibs, find an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage ladders today.

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