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19th Century Expandable English Mahogany Library Bed Step
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful, rare, antique expandable English mahogany bed step from the 19th century. Features an
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Antique 19th Century Stools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Expandable English Mahogany Library Bed Step
19th Century Expandable English Mahogany Library Bed Step

19th Century Expandable English Mahogany Library Bed Step

$940 / item
H 17 in W 18 in D 16 in

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Georgian Library Step Stool
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Georgian library step stool A late 18th to early 19th century Georgian metamorphic mahogany
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Antique 1790s British Georgian Stools

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Mahogany

Georgian Library Step Stool
Georgian Library Step Stool

Georgian Library Step Stool

H 52 in W 89 in D 43 in
Antique 19th Century Library Step Stool with Leather Insets
Located in Astoria, NY
An antique library step stool in rich wood with patinated leather insets on each step. The piece
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20th Century American Stairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Antique 19th Century Library Step Stool with Leather Insets
Antique 19th Century Library Step Stool with Leather Insets

Antique 19th Century Library Step Stool with Leather Insets

H 26 in W 19 in D 27 in
Vintage English Library Step Stool
Located in Calgary, Alberta
A well-proportioned set of 20th century European library steps featuring neoclassical-inspired
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20th Century British Neoclassical Ladders

Materials

Wood

Vintage English Library Step Stool
Vintage English Library Step Stool

Vintage English Library Step Stool

H 32 in W 17 in D 19 in
Pair of Painted Library Steps
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Painted Library Step Stools. Great to use as plant stand or side tables.
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20th Century French Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Pair of Painted Library Steps
Pair of Painted Library Steps

Pair of Painted Library Steps

H 31.5 in W 19 in D 20 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
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20th Century French Ladders

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

Vintage Step Stool or Library Ladder

H 26 in W 12 in D 32 in
Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool A very useful piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool A very useful piece, this handy little stool can be
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Antique 1880s Adam Style Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool A very useful piece
Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool A very useful piece

Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool A very useful piece

H 30 in W 21 in D 25 in
Painted Stepladder Chair Library Chair, Transforming Chair and Step Stool
By Meredith Hart Furniture
Located in Durham, NC
The transforming chair/step stool has been around since the 1700s and continues to be useful to
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2010s American Chairs

Materials

Poplar, Paint

Painted Stepladder Chair Library Chair, Transforming Chair and Step Stool
Painted Stepladder Chair Library Chair, Transforming Chair and Step Stool

Painted Stepladder Chair Library Chair, Transforming Chair and Step Stool

H 34.5 in W 16 in D 19 in
VINTAGE HARDWOOD LIBRARY LADDER FOLDING STEP STOOL WiTH TURNED POLE HANDLE
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A superbly crafted folding mahogany library step ladder, featuring a warm
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20th Century British Ladders

Materials

Hardwood

VINTAGE HARDWOOD LIBRARY LADDER FOLDING STEP STOOL WiTH TURNED POLE HANDLE
VINTAGE HARDWOOD LIBRARY LADDER FOLDING STEP STOOL WiTH TURNED POLE HANDLE

VINTAGE HARDWOOD LIBRARY LADDER FOLDING STEP STOOL WiTH TURNED POLE HANDLE

H 64.57 in W 16.93 in D 36.62 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

19th Century French Oak Metamorphic Folding Library Ladder or Step Stool
19th Century French Oak Metamorphic Folding Library Ladder or Step Stool

19th Century French Oak Metamorphic Folding Library Ladder or Step Stool

H 36.25 in W 17.5 in D 22 in
Folk Art Dog Profile Step Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rustic Folk Art two-step stool or library step with dog profile uprights hand carved with charming
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20th Century Folk Art Ladders

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Dog Profile Step Stool
Folk Art Dog Profile Step Stool

Folk Art Dog Profile Step Stool

H 20.5 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
Metamorphic Kitchen or Library Step Stool
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Metamorphic kitchen or library step stool A very useful piece, this handy little stool can be
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Architectural Elements

Metamorphic Kitchen or Library Step Stool
Metamorphic Kitchen or Library Step Stool

Metamorphic Kitchen or Library Step Stool

H 31 in W 13 in D 20 in
Vintage Industrial Oak + Iron Filing Step Stool Rustic Kitchen Library Pedestal
Located in Hyattsville, MD
In the manner of UHL Toledo Metals Company, but a different US maker of same period. Hardwood seat top has been waxed and polished, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Oak + Iron Filing Step Stool Rustic Kitchen Library Pedestal
Vintage Industrial Oak + Iron Filing Step Stool Rustic Kitchen Library Pedestal

Vintage Industrial Oak + Iron Filing Step Stool Rustic Kitchen Library Pedestal

H 11.25 in Dm 14.25 in
Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found on a recent buying trip to Sweden this incredible Early 20th Century Painted Wooden Step
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs
Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs

Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs

H 14.9 in W 18 in D 15.1 in
Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool A very useful piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool A very useful piece, this handy little stool can be
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Antique 1880s Victorian Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool A very useful piece
Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool A very useful piece

Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool A very useful piece

H 30 in W 25 in D 14 in
Antique American Pine Two Step Bedstep Library Foot Stool w Handle 41"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early American style pine two step bedstep / stool / library steps featuring hand cut nails
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Ladders

Materials

Pine

Antique American Pine Two Step Bedstep Library Foot Stool w Handle 41"
Antique American Pine Two Step Bedstep Library Foot Stool w Handle 41"

Antique American Pine Two Step Bedstep Library Foot Stool w Handle 41"

H 41 in W 12.5 in D 13 in
Anglo-Indian Library Step Stool
Located in Richmond, CA
Anglo-Indian library step stool with turned wood legs, carved details on edging and the top opens
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Antique 19th Century Indian Stools

Materials

Rosewood

Anglo-Indian Library Step Stool
Anglo-Indian Library Step Stool

Anglo-Indian Library Step Stool

H 21.5 in W 23.5 in D 22 in
Two-Level Table / Step Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
into service as an elegant kind of library step-stool.
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Vintage 1960s American End Tables

Two-Level Table / Step Stool
Two-Level Table / Step Stool

Two-Level Table / Step Stool

H 18 in Dm 24.5 in
19th Century Brass Footman/Side Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
library step stool.
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Antique 19th Century English Footstools

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th Century Brass Footman/Side Table
19th Century Brass Footman/Side Table

19th Century Brass Footman/Side Table

H 14 in W 16 in D 16 in
Smith & Watson English Regency Style Stepped Library Stool
By Smith & Watson
Located in New York, NY
Smith & Watson English Regency Style Stepped Library Stool with Tooled Leather Nesting Steps 24"H
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Leather

Smith & Watson English Regency Style Stepped Library Stool
Smith & Watson English Regency Style Stepped Library Stool

Smith & Watson English Regency Style Stepped Library Stool

H 24 in W 20 in D 16 in

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Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19/20th Century) mahogany queen size bed with gilt bronze trim and upholstered panel on headboard (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Gold Leaf, Bronze

French Empire Mahogany Queen Bed
French Empire Mahogany Queen Bed

French Empire Mahogany Queen Bed

$9,650
H 48 in W 63 in D 91 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 cent.)
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Ladders

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Walnut

Black Forest Walnut Library Ladder
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$7,500
H 32.75 in W 19.5 in D 23 in
16 / 1700's Antique Early English Carved Oak Settle, Rosette, Leaf, Bench!!
Located in Austin, TX
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Antique 19th Century British Other Benches

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$3,801
H 35.5 in W 71 in D 23 in
19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Empire Cabinets

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Mahogany

19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet

19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet

$42,500
H 42.5 in W 49.57 in D 28.25 in
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...
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Vintage 1980s Regency Chairs

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Wood

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

Metamorphic Chair Regency Shield Back Library Ladder

$2,393
H 36 in W 21 in D 25 in
Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Thirty-Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fantastic late 19th century gilt bronze thirty-six-light chandelier. This palatial chandelier with a central floral stem, above three putti circling the base, thirty six long bran...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Thirty-Six-Light Chandelier
Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Thirty-Six-Light Chandelier

Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Thirty-Six-Light Chandelier

$65,000
H 43 in Dm 45 in
Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century
By Empire Furniture
Located in Madrid, ES
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Wood

Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century
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Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century

$8,305
H 100.79 in W 87.01 in D 61.82 in
1930's Original Fruit Shipping Export Crates - Small Batch Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930's Original Fruit Shipping Export Crates - Small Batch Available. Originally used to ship tins of fruit to the Belgian confitures factory of Mirland & Co, Frameries Belgium. Li...
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1930's Original Fruit Shipping Export Crates - Small Batch Available
1930's Original Fruit Shipping Export Crates - Small Batch Available

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$27 / item
H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 15.36 in
Early 19th Century Metamorphic Library Steps That Converts To A Footstool
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare early 19th Century mahogany metamorphic library steps that converts to a footstool. The stunning piece is of exceptional quality, finely hand carved with rich patination...
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Antique 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Metamorphic Library Steps That Converts To A Footstool
Early 19th Century Metamorphic Library Steps That Converts To A Footstool

Early 19th Century Metamorphic Library Steps That Converts To A Footstool

$4,508
H 22.5 in W 17.5 in D 23 in
South American Presentation Sword
Located in New Orleans, LA
Believed to have originated from the collection of a South American diplomat, the exquisiteness of this presentation sword conveys its ownership by an individual of great importance....
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Antique 19th Century South American Other Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Steel, Brass, Bronze

South American Presentation Sword
South American Presentation Sword

South American Presentation Sword

$48,500 / set
H 39.5 in W 3 in D 1 in
A good matched pair of late Regency sofa tables, attributed to Trotter
By William Trotter
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables

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Rosewood

A good matched pair of late Regency sofa tables, attributed to Trotter
A good matched pair of late Regency sofa tables, attributed to Trotter

A good matched pair of late Regency sofa tables, attributed to Trotter

$54,368
H 29 in W 60 in D 28 in
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  • What is a stepping stool?
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    A stepping stool is a stool with one or two steps and is self-supporting, usually foldable and portable. It is typically used when you need to retrieve items on a high shelf or in a cabinet. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary stepping stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a step stool used for?
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    1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A step stool is the smaller version of a ladder used to reach shelves of cupboards or cabinets at a certain height. It's a more convenient and sleek version of the traditional ladder. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary step stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best step stool is lightweight, foldable, safe with an anti-skid footpad and uses less space. Step stools are necessary for everyday tasks like reaching out to a cabinet at a height, cleaning corners, changing bulbs and many more. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage step stools.
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a variety of other names that a step stool can be called and these include footrest, stepladder, footstool and ottoman, to name a few. You can shop a collection of step stools from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Other names for step stools include footstool, step chair, footrest and hassock stool. Step stools come in many different materials and designs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and contemporary step stools from some of the world’s top sellers.

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