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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
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
Vintage English Mahogany and Leather Library Step Ladder on Casters
Located in Dallas, TX
This Regency step-ladder was created in England, circa 1950. Built of mahogany, the three stairs
Category
Mid-20th Century English Regency Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood step ladder with four stairs and nicely carved details and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 39.38 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood step ladder with four stairs and nicely carved details and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 39.38 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Antique Italian Carved Walnut Wood Large Wood 3-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
each step. Versatile and practical, the elegant library essential is in excellent condition with a rich
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Ladders
Materials
Wood
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
H 36 in W 15 in D 13.5 in
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood tall circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 47.25 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
20th Century Antique Round Library Step Ladder in Mahogany made in England
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century antique round library ladder hand made in mahogany wood.
Solid wood covered with beige
Category
Early 20th Century British Ladders
Materials
Mahogany
H 46.46 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
MidCentury Painted Black Walnut 4 Tier Spiral Library Book Staircase Step Ladder
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a beautiful Italian turned painted walnut wood circular step ladder. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 60.24 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
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
H 92 in W 22 in D 48.75 in
20th Century English Leather Library Step or Stairs / Stepladder, Victorian
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century English leather library step or stairs / stepladder, Victorian.
Solid wood mahogany
Category
20th Century English Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Leather Library Step or Stairs / Stepladder, Victorian
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century English leather library step or stairs / stepladder, Victorian
Solid wood mahogany
Category
20th Century Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Original French Library Step Ladder Stamped for Bibliotheque Nationale De France
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original French circa 1910-1920 pine painted library
Category
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
H 71.46 in W 49.22 in D 25.2 in
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Library Three-Tier Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
France circa 1970, the small circular step ladder sits on four small turned feet and each of the three
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Stairs
Materials
Walnut
H 36.25 in W 19.75 in D 27.25 in
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
Fruitwood, Upholstery, Birch
H 28.25 in W 29.25 in D 14 in
Four-Step Library Ladder by David N. Ebner
By David N. Ebner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of the 3 step version.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Ladders
Materials
Wenge
Library Step ladder
Located in Danville, CA
FOLDING ENGLISH LIBRARY STEP LADDER CIRCA VERY EARLY 1900
Category
Early 20th Century English Ladders
Materials
Oak
Mahogany Library Step Ladder
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solid mahogany with brass mounts.
Category
20th Century Ladders
Materials
Mahogany
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
Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant five foot antique library ladder was created in Normandy France, circa 1920. Made of
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or a library with this whimsical antique ladder. Crafted in Lyon, France circa
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders
Materials
Iron
19th Century English Oak Library Step Ladder with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak step library ladder from the 19th century. Step into the pages of history with this
Category
Antique 19th Century English Ladders
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood tall circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Ladders
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood tall circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant three foot antique library ladder was created in Normandy France, circa 1920. Made of
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders
Materials
Pine
H 4.5 in W 21.5 in L 4.5 in
Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant three foot antique library ladder was created in Normandy France, circa 1920. Made of
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century French Country Carved and Painted Pine Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique scalloped step ladder was created in France, circa 1970. Carved of pine, the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Ladders
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century French Carved Beech Wood Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this elegant antique folding step ladder. Crafted in France circa
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders
Materials
Beech
H 30 in W 20.75 in D 13 in
20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Library Spiral Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
circa 1980 and standing on four turned legs, the small circular step ladder features four stairs roll
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Oak Metamorphic Folding Library Ladder or Step Stool
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century French oak metamorphic library ladder or step stool, France, c. 1890's.
This
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Ladders
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
H 36.25 in W 17.5 in D 22 in
Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine & Oak Three-Step Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique library ladder was created in Normandy France, circa 1920. Made of pine and
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders
Materials
Pine, Oak
H 20 in W 16.5 in D 205 in
Mid-19th Century French Country Carved Pine Library Step Ladder from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
solid pine, the sturdy step ladder features eight steps including a wider and deeper step at the top
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Ladders
Materials
Pine
H 76 in W 21.5 in L 76 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Four-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
antique ladder in a study or library to access tall cabinets or shelving. Tallest step: 35.5" from the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders
Materials
Iron
H 41 in W 19.5 in L 41 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Five-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
antique ladder in a study or library to access tall cabinets or shelving. Tallest step: 44" from the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders
Materials
Iron
H 44 in W 17.5 in L 44 in
19th Century English Victorian Carved Pine and Iron Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or a library with this whimsical antique ladder. Crafted in England circa 1880 and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Ladders
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 65 in W 14 in L 65 in
Vintage French Louis XIII Carved Walnut & Leather Library Step Ladder on Wheels
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this vintage fruitwood step ladder on wheels to organize books in your office or study. Created
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 37 in W 18 in D 22 in
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood tall circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 47.25 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood tall circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 47.25 in W 16.54 in L 47.25 in
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a turned
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 48.04 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Mid-20th Century English Carved Walnut and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
circular step ladder features four stairs rolled around a turned, central post embellished with a
Category
Mid-20th Century English Louis XIII Ladders
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 63 in W 19 in L 63 in
Mid-20th Century English Carved Mahogany and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
circular step ladder features four stairs rolled around a turned, central post embellished with a
Category
Mid-20th Century English Louis XIII Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 64.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Four-Stair Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
circa 1960 and standing on carved turned legs connected with a double stretcher, the step ladder
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders
Materials
Walnut
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 26.5 in
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Three-Stair Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
circa 1960 and standing on four tapered and turned legs ending with top finials, the step ladder
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders
Materials
Walnut
H 47 in W 21.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Mid-20th Century English Mahogany and Red Leather Library Step Ladders
Located in Dallas, TX
These Regency style library stairs were created in England, circa 1950. Each three-step ladders
Category
Mid-20th Century English Regency Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 24 in W 27 in L 24 in
English Carved-Wood Library Step Ladder Would Also Be a Great Kitchen Piece
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage English carved-wood set of library steps. This oak wood step ladder from England is
Category
20th Century English Ladders
Materials
Wood
H 70.5 in W 24 in D 26 in
Mid-19th Century French Carved Oak and Iron Seven-Step Folding Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique step ladder was created in France, circa 1870. Made of solid oak with folding
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Ladders
Materials
Oak
English Folding Library Step Ladder of Mahogany and Brass from the Edwardian Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine period English folding library step ladder (or library steps) of mahogany with brass
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ladders
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 43 in W 19.75 in D 39 in
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut and Brass Spiral Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
circa 1960 and standing on turned legs, the small circular step ladder features three stairs roll around
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders
Materials
Brass
H 45.75 in W 24 in L 45.75 in
Library Step
Located in Pomona, CA
Gothic style 1920s library step.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Ladders
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Walnut Library Step
Located in Garnerville, NY
Elegant Victorian walnut fold out library step. The compact way of getting to those hard to reach
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Ladders
Materials
Steel, Iron
Metamorphic Oak Arts & Craft Library Step/Chair
Located in London, GB
This unadorned yet very attractive metamorphic oak Arts & Craft library step/chair features a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Ladders
Materials
Oak
Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool A very useful piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
flipped over and turned into a small 3 step ladder, originally this type of stool was used in a Library
Category
Antique 1880s Adam Style Ladders
Materials
Walnut
20th Century English Leather Library Step or Stairs / Stepladder, Victorian
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century English leather library step or stairs / stepladder, Victorian
Solid mahogany wood
Category
20th Century English Victorian Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 44.89 in W 16.54 in L 44.89 in
Antique Sturdy Wooden Country House Library Step/Bookcase Steps Marked Twyford
Located in Lisse, NL
Good quality library or bookcase steps.
These handcrafted, early 20th century bookcase steps have
Category
Early 20th Century English Country Ladders
Materials
Iron
H 22 in W 17.5 in D 22 in
Primitive Library Step Ladder
Located in Culver City, CA
Library step ladder with unusual arm pole
Category
Early 20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Victorian Library Steps Mahogany Step Ladder
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic Victorian style set of library steps in mahogany
Step ladder action
Perfect for the large
Category
Vintage 1980s Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1880s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1800s adorned with aged iron hardware.
This exquisite
Category
Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
folding wooden library chair, a rare vintage item found in the "lagu selection," stands out with its
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Walnut 3 Tier Spiral Library Book Staircase Step Ladder Brass
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique spiral library book staircase or step ladder. Made of walnut featuring three tiers with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass
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Library Step Ladders Ladders For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of library step ladders ladders is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique library step ladders ladders was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Library step ladders 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. There are many kinds of library step ladders ladders to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Regency and Victorian library step ladders ladders are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made library step ladders ladders over the years, but those made by David N. Ebner, Drew Clark and LAGU are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.
Questions About Library Step Ladders Ladders
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The ladder in a library is sometimes called a rolling or leaning ladder. However, you will most often see it referred to simply as a library ladder. Shop a variety of library ladders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are library ladders called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Library ladders can also be called elephant ladders or the No. 70 ladder. They are typically made with rungs and not steps, which can be somewhat difficult to climb. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique library ladders from some of the world’s top sellers.
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