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Painted Library Ladder
Painted Library Ladder

Painted Library Ladder

$752

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 inches (15 cms) Deep 103 inches (262 cms) High.  

Category

Early 20th Century English Ladders

Materials

Pine

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

19th century French Library ladder

$2,393

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 exceptional condition.

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

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.

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Steel

Rustic Black Forest Walnut Library Ladder with Carved Branch Design
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Library Ladder with Carved Branch Design

Rustic Black Forest Walnut Library Ladder with Carved Branch Design

Located in Queens, NY

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

Category

Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Ladders

Materials

Walnut

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 ladder's scale and time-worn finish offers both beauty and history.

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 be a great display piece for a succulent collection or in a. bathroom with towels an...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Ladders

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

French Antique oak Library Ladder, 1900s

$1,475

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

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

Unique English library ladder, mahogany, 20th century

$4,119

H 42.52 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in

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.

Category

20th Century Stairs

Materials

Brass

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 any study or living space.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Pine

Tall Antique 19th Century Country House Library Ladders of Welsh Heritage - Pair
Tall Antique 19th Century Country House Library Ladders of Welsh Heritage - Pair

Tall Antique 19th Century Country House Library Ladders of Welsh Heritage - Pair

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

An exceptional pair of Antique Library Ladders, handcrafted from pitch pine and featuring a beautiful rich oak colour palette.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Welsh Victorian Ladders

Materials

Wood

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 library ladder is more than just a functional accessory; it also serves as a decorative accent, perfect for spaces with antique or classic decor.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Ladders

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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.

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 with seven steps Perfect for the large bookcase or library study Some of our items ...

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.

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 and beautifully aged patina. The ladder displays a naturally curved silhouette wit...

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 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 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

Created in Austria around 1920s and standing strong and very sturdy, this is a real beauty in every House. Versatile and practical, the elegant essential is in very good used conditi...

Category

20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Wood

Tuscany Italian Country Carved Painted Wood 3-Step Library Ladder
Tuscany Italian Country Carved Painted Wood 3-Step Library Ladder

Tuscany Italian Country Carved Painted Wood 3-Step Library Ladder

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood step ladder with three stairs and nicely carved details and green painted decorated structure.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Leather, Wood

Handsome Vintage Large English Brown Leather & Brass Folding Library Ladder
Handsome Vintage Large English Brown Leather & Brass Folding Library Ladder

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...

Category

20th Century British Regency Ladders

Materials

Brass

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

$1,168

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

This Biboltheks-Leiter is a remarkable piece of equipment. The Eichenholz was meticulously hand-crafted by our skilled artisans. The processing and selection of the Oakwood were carr...

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Ladders

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

Located in Carimate, Como

Versatile and practical, the elegant library essential is in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Leather, Wood

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 scrolled base. (with registry tag for J. Brodey, Bristol, dated March 12, 1851)

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

$1,062

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 Italy, in the 18th century, has a side that could accommodate a corner or a handrail. ...

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 with seven rungs or steps and iron hardware.

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 - have you seen any thing like this? Great space saving piece with double purpose P...

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 leather at the four-stage with a long turned handle.

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 elegance, this circa 1940s mahogany library ladder combines robust functionality with ...

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

An English industrial step ladder of sturdy steel construction. Each step has perforations making a nice tiered plant stand Great little step ladder for many interior uses - a great...

Category

20th Century British Ladders

Materials

Metal

Mahogany Library Steps -
Mahogany Library Steps -

Mahogany Library Steps -

$2,516

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 step model).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Metamorphic Library Step Ladder w/ Exposed Brass Hardware
Early 20th Century Metamorphic Library Step Ladder w/ Exposed Brass Hardware

Early 20th Century Metamorphic Library Step Ladder w/ Exposed Brass Hardware

Located in Memphis, TN

A well-considered metamorphic library ladder, designed to fold into a compact, sculptural form when not in use.

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Brass

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

20th Century French Industrial Ladder

$3,282

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.

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Ladders

Materials

Iron

Antique Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair
Antique Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair

Antique Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair

$1,983

H 35.5 in W 18 in D 17 in

Antique Walnut Metamorphic Library Chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

Designed to combine elegance with utility, the piece transforms effortlessly from a traditional high-back chair into a sturdy three-step library ladder. In chair form, it showcases w...

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

Rare antique wood hand carved gothic revival child settle / small hall bench / foldable Library Ladder, Metamorphic Library steps, 1880s This unique petite antique Gothic revival ...

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 Stairs-Frankel
Antique French Oak Library Stairs-Frankel

Antique French Oak Library Stairs-Frankel

$3,069

H 90.56 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in

Antique French Oak Library Stairs-Frankel

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

This ladder could therefore serve both as a functional element in a library, office or shop – or as a charming decorative feature in a modern home with a classic or rustic interior.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Oak

Antique French Oak Library Steps
Antique French Oak Library Steps

Antique French Oak Library Steps

$3,069

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 fine craftsmanship and classic design.

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Oak

High Hall Library Steps
High Hall Library Steps

High Hall Library Steps

$8,479 / 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

$1,709

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 made in England by Hoskins and Sewell Ltd, they date from the 1890-1900 period.

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, California The step ladder features a sturdy walnut frame with thick patinated forged ir...

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

Today, beyond its functional use as a ladder, it is equally valued as a decorative piece.

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 patina, fold out steps, exposed joinery, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grai...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Provincial Ladders

Materials

Wood, Oak

Black Metamorphic Library Steps Folding Ladder Chair, Germany, 1970s
Black Metamorphic Library Steps Folding Ladder Chair, Germany, 1970s

Black Metamorphic Library Steps Folding Ladder Chair, Germany, 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

With a simple folding mechanism, the chair easily transforms into a compact library ladder or step chair. It is particularly distinguished by its clean, linear design.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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). In good solid condition with nice wear and paint. Originally designed and used as a...

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

Commonly referred to in Viennese dialect as an „Ottakringer", the chair easily transforms into a compact library ladder or step chair with a simple folding mechanism.

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

We are delighted to offer this lovely original antique "The Patient Safety Ladder Company" decorators ladder A good looking and decorative piece, I have seen these with glass shel...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Pine

Walnut Library Steps Chair
Walnut Library Steps Chair

Walnut Library Steps Chair

$2,290

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 century. Designed with both practicality and decorative appeal, the chair easily conv...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Library Steps
Antique English Library Steps

Antique English Library Steps

$3,550

H 25 in W 27 in D 16 in

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

Fine Pair Library Steps
Fine Pair Library Steps

Fine Pair Library Steps

$1,224

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 small table, very good overall condition. 28" high 17.5" wide 27" length Steps 7"...

Category

20th Century English Regency Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Country House Library Steps
Country House Library Steps

Country House Library Steps

$9,279

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 feet fitted with finely cast brass castors. Please note that we are currently work...

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, original gilt lacquer brass carrying handles, and three steps, standing on shaped a...

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, the mahogany frame of well constructed form, the leather seat lifting to reveal a...

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 spiral formation and are in good condition, very sturdy and useful An attractive and...

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 spiral formation, they have tooled leather treads and are in good condition, very sturdy...

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Brass

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

Set of George III Mahogany Library Steps

$3,282

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, above a set of pullout steps with pair of brass handles, joined by stretchers. In goo...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Ladders

Materials

Brass, Iron

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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-carved with superb dovetailed joints.

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.

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".

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 beautiful patina and a striking profile

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.

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 is on casters.

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

It would be perfect as a library ladder or as a towel rack and we can even trim it to your custom specifications if your ceilings do not accommodate its original height.

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 and having six rungs.

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 reveal 'potty' section. Dark green hand tooled and gilded leather. Turned legs.

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 century production techniques. Simple and solid, with great brass hardware and origi...

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

Unavailable

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 treads, a hand-rail the full length and book rest to the top. With wheels to the fr...

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 traditional 'A' frame with turned tapering legs to the rear, united by stretchers. Strong 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

Unavailable

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 large cast brass hinges, have 6 treads and are held in place by industrial sized brass...

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

The stool becomes a two step library ladder when it is tipped on its end and the two thick cross rails act as steps.

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 wicker panels, along with faux bamboo bentwood banister.

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 acanthine-carved scrolling handles, angling, to form a rear foot guard, all raised on sq...

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

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

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

Please come and view in our Herfordshire antiques warehouse just 20 mins north of London. Absolutely unique Regency Harp Back style arm chair library step combo. Wow - have you see...

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 buyers

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 inches (15 cms) Deep 103 inches (262 cms) High.  

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 first into a pole and then further into to a three foot unit.

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 would also make a charming display piece with the steps serving as shelves.

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 library or any room!

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 buyers

Category

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.

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 Company.

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 mustard painted decoration with scalloped sides.

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 frame decorated with subtly curved apron fronts.

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.

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.

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.

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 pegs, designed to last a life time.

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 in place by inserting a metal pin into the side hinges and it has a handy notched h...

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 mechanism and featuring leather covering with brass tacks, caps and feet.

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. 

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 which has 6 steps with very beautiful wrought iron fittings The ladder is stabile and...

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

The perfect decorative and functional ladder for your home library, in a retail store, or restaurant.

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 Velca Legnano, Roberto Lucci & Paolo Orlandini

Located in Den Haag, NL

Design by L&O Design Roberto Lucci & Paolo Orlandi model "scaleo" for Velca, Italy, 1970s. Folding 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 crafted from stained pine with a rich, aged patina.

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.

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

A unique feature of this library ladder is the original black painted stamp marked "Paris" on the back.

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 more than just a piece of antique furniture!

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 the maker M-K 1998.

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Walnut

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet

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"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"

"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"

Located in New York, NY

Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...

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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

$3,187 / set

H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

Category

20th Century Danish Victorian Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order

Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order

$8,753Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in

Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order

Located in Cirencester, England

The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...

Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

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Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock

Located in Miami, FL

Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Brass

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Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

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Astronomici n.1 Decorative Plate by Fornasetti

$480

H 1.11 in W 11.89 in D 11.89 in

Astronomici n.1 Decorative Plate by Fornasetti

By Fornasetti

Located in Milan, IT

This hand-decorated porcelain plate is adorned with exquisite zodiac designs, making this a true collector's item. Any minor discrepancies are the result of craftsmanship and attest ...

Category

2010s Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Brutalist Fiberglass Relief Wall Plaque, 1960s
Brutalist Fiberglass Relief Wall Plaque, 1960s

Brutalist Fiberglass Relief Wall Plaque, 1960s

$1,888Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.14 in W 15.36 in D 1.19 in

Brutalist Fiberglass Relief Wall Plaque, 1960s

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Brutalist relief plaque made of fiberglass in the 1960s, featuring an abstract surface of geometric shapes and incised textures. The patinated finish in bronze-effect tones evokes th...

Category

Vintage 1960s European Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...

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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Night Stands

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Burl, Poplar

Library Bureau Sole Makers Oak Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet
Library Bureau Sole Makers Oak Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet

Library Bureau Sole Makers Oak Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet

Located in West Chester, PA

Library Bureau Sole Makers Oak Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet Drawers divided to 9.75” but the middle divider is removable and the divider for one of the drawers is already miss...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

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Brass

Antique Italian Library Cabinet, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1860
Antique Italian Library Cabinet, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1860

Antique Italian Library Cabinet, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1860

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A large antique Italian library cabinet made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. This stunning bookcase library from Tuscany has a grey antique patina with light grey painte...

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20th Century Italian Bookcases

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Metal, Bronze

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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19th Century Italian Venetian Grotto Settee by Pauly et Cie
19th Century Italian Venetian Grotto Settee by Pauly et Cie

19th Century Italian Venetian Grotto Settee by Pauly et Cie

By Pauly et Cie

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)

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Antique 19th Century Italian Romantic Settees

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Silver Leaf

Antique Gentleman's Valet Suitcase, English, Leather, Fitted Interior, C.1920
Antique Gentleman's Valet Suitcase, English, Leather, Fitted Interior, C.1920

Antique Gentleman's Valet Suitcase, English, Leather, Fitted Interior, C.1920

$2,204Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.29 in W 24.22 in D 15.75 in

Antique Gentleman's Valet Suitcase, English, Leather, Fitted Interior, C.1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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Leather

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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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