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Oak Library Ladder

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

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

$1,172

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

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

French Antique oak Library Ladder, 1900s

$1,480

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

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

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

Antique French Oak Library Steps
Antique French Oak Library Steps

Antique French Oak Library Steps

$3,080

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

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

Antique French Oak Library Stairs-Frankel

$3,080

H 90.56 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in

Antique French Oak Library Stairs-Frankel

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Tall and impressive French antique library steps, in quality solid oak, bearing clear signs of fine craftsmanship and classic design.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Oak

Oak folding Library steps or stool 1950s Holland
Oak folding Library steps or stool 1950s Holland

Oak folding Library steps or stool 1950s Holland

$888

H 30.71 in W 14.57 in D 23.23 in

Oak folding Library steps or stool 1950s Holland

Located in Den Haag, NL

Charming library steps or stool .Handmade in the 1950s . solid Oak . lovely piece . sturdy to . one off . folding . seating height 60 cm .

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Oak

English 19th c. Oak Library Steps with Handrail
English 19th c. Oak Library Steps with Handrail

English 19th c. Oak Library Steps with Handrail

Located in Greenwich, CT

A set of English 19th century library steps with integral handrail. In solid oak with decorative trefoil cutouts. A useful piece that also lends an erudite and architectural elemen...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Ladders

Materials

Oak

French Art Nouveau Oak Bibliothèque Escabeau (Library Steps) Circa 1900.
French Art Nouveau Oak Bibliothèque Escabeau (Library Steps) Circa 1900.

French Art Nouveau Oak Bibliothèque Escabeau (Library Steps) Circa 1900.

Located in London, GB

French Art Nouveau Oak Bibliothèque Escabeau (Library Steps)
Circa 1900. Of stepped form in solid oak, with whiplash-curved uprights and parquetry-inset top. Retaining a good origin...

Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Ladders

Materials

Oak

Regency Library Steps
Regency Library Steps

Regency Library Steps

$13,353

H 65.5 in W 20.5 in D 44 in

Regency Library Steps

Located in Tetbury, England

A fine set of Regency oak and wrought iron library steps. The oak frame raised on leather castors, tactile mahogany handrail supported on wrought iron spindles with brass collars, o...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Oak

Late 19th Century Sculptors or Library Steps
Late 19th Century Sculptors or Library Steps

Late 19th Century Sculptors or Library Steps

$2,971

H 43.31 in W 28.35 in D 44.89 in

Late 19th Century Sculptors or Library Steps

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Large Scale Sculptors or Library Steps. Original castors Late 19th Century Robust and strong. France, Circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Oak

Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery

Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are  delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with period upholstered Carpet steps A very charming and hi...

Category

Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

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

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

$2,920Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 29 in W 19 in D 40 in

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

Located in San Francisco, CA

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Ladders

Materials

Brass

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

Antique French Provincial Country Oak Wood Folding Library Step Ladder

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Provincial Country Oak Wood Folding Library Step Ladder. Item features remarkable patina, fold out steps, exposed joinery, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grai...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Stairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Metamorphic Library Table/Ladder
19th Century Metamorphic Library Table/Ladder

19th Century Metamorphic Library Table/Ladder

$6,400

H 30.5 in W 36.5 in D 18.75 in

19th Century Metamorphic Library Table/Ladder

Located in East Hampton, NY

Metamorphic library table......measurements of unfolded library: 83" in height, 59" in width, 18.75" in depth

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Game Tables

Materials

Oak

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder

Located in Chicago, IL

A monumental and sculptural early 20th century French oak library ladder with eight steps, handrails, and a shelf at the top for setting books on.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Ladders

Materials

Oak

Large Late 19th Century French Hand Pegged Oak Library Ladder, Staircase
Large Late 19th Century French Hand Pegged Oak Library Ladder, Staircase

Large Late 19th Century French Hand Pegged Oak Library Ladder, Staircase

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This handsome hand pegged French library ladder from the late nineteenth century is constructed of oak and features a hand rail on the left side, providing stability when climbing fo...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Bronze

Small-Scale Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder with Maker's Stamp
Small-Scale Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder with Maker's Stamp

Small-Scale Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder with Maker's Stamp

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This small-scale folding library ladder constructed of oak was originally used in a French library.

Category

Early 20th Century French Ladders

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Library Step Ladder with Brass Hardware
19th Century English Oak Library Step Ladder with Brass Hardware

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 19th-century English oak library ladder, a mix of utilitarian function and classic ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Ladders

Materials

Brass

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

Original Oak Rolling Library Ladder, 1940

By Putnam

Located in Surrey, BC

Solid library ladder with original wheels and rolling mechanism. We have some of the track here for only an eight foot section. Easily ordered if more needed. Found in a warehouse...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Ladders

Materials

Oak

Library Step ladder
Library Step ladder

Library Step ladder

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H 36 in W 23 in

Library Step ladder

Located in Danville, CA

FOLDING ENGLISH LIBRARY STEP LADDER CIRCA VERY EARLY 1900

Category

Early 20th Century English Ladders

Materials

Oak

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

Rare Georgian Pole Library Ladder
Rare Georgian Pole Library Ladder

Rare Georgian Pole Library Ladder

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H 108 in Dm 2.5 in

Rare Georgian Pole Library Ladder

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare George III mahogany pole or collapsing latter, the two half round sides joined by pivoting cylindrical oak steps, the whole forming a pole when collapsed, retaining original bra...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier 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

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

Located in Doylestown, PA

19th century French oak metamorphic library ladder or step stool, France, c. 1890's.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

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

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

Putnam and Co. Library Ladder from 1930s

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H 58 in W 19 in D 53 in

Putnam and Co. Library Ladder from 1930s

By Putnam

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Oak

Mid-19th Century French Carved Oak and Iron Seven-Step Folding Library Ladder
Mid-19th Century French Carved Oak and Iron Seven-Step Folding Library Ladder

Mid-19th Century French Carved Oak and Iron Seven-Step Folding Library Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

Practical and useful, the ladder can folded and put away if needed. The piece is in excellent condition with a rich light oak patina; place it in a study, library or den to access ta...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Ladders

Materials

Oak

Oak Library Steps
Oak Library Steps

Oak Library Steps

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H 92.5 in W 49 in D 22.5 in

Oak Library Steps

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Large set of 19th century country house oak library steps, 1870. Reference: 4792 Dimensions 49 inches (124 cms) wide 22.5 inches (57 cms) deep 92.5 inches (235 cms) high.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ladders

Materials

Oak

19th Century Victorian Antique Carved Oak Shaped as Lions Library Steps Ladder
19th Century Victorian Antique Carved Oak Shaped as Lions Library Steps Ladder

19th Century Victorian Antique Carved Oak Shaped as Lions Library Steps Ladder

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

Beautiful and rare oak library staircase with hand carved lions from the late 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Ladders

Materials

Wood

Library Ladder, Anonymous, for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s
Library Ladder, Anonymous, for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s

Library Ladder, Anonymous, for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Solid oak. Measures: H 167 cm/ 65 3/4" W 42 cm / 16 1/2" D 74 cm/ 29 1/8".

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Oak

17th Century Italian Walnut Library Steps Baroque Ladder Rocchetto Style
17th Century Italian Walnut Library Steps Baroque Ladder Rocchetto Style

17th Century Italian Walnut Library Steps Baroque Ladder Rocchetto Style

Located in Milano, MI

This rare four small stairs have decorative solid walnut turned structure in the Italian Baroque Rocchetto style. The 17th century Italian walnut piece comes from Tuscany, Florence a...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century European Baroque Ladders

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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

French 20th Century Oak Library Stairs

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H 58.25 in W 23.13 in D 41 in

French 20th Century Oak Library Stairs

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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

Category

20th Century French Other Ladders

Materials

Metal

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

English Oak Library Steps or Stairs

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H 39 in W 36 in D 23 in

English Oak Library Steps or Stairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Early 20th century English oak library steps or library stairs with five steps. Crafted with a mortise and tenon old world joinery. Lovely profile with a slightly tapered form. Great...

Category

20th Century European Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Oak

Metamorphic Oak Arts & Craft Library Step/Chair
Metamorphic Oak Arts & Craft Library Step/Chair

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 simple floral corner design and brass trim and hardware. This useful and well-proportion...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Ladders

Materials

Oak

French Oak Library Steps with Wrought Iron Rail
French Oak Library Steps with Wrought Iron Rail

French Oak Library Steps with Wrought Iron Rail

Located in Long Island City, NY

French oak library steps with wrought iron rail.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Late 19th Century Arts & Crafts Oak Library Steps
English Late 19th Century Arts & Crafts Oak Library Steps

English Late 19th Century Arts & Crafts Oak Library Steps

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

These rolling English oak library steps, circa 1890, featuring a handrail and small landing, will allow for safe access of books and other out-of-reach items with ease.

Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts & Crafts Carpet Line
English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts & Crafts Carpet Line

English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts & Crafts Carpet Line

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Arts & Crafts circa 1890 English oak metamorphic library steps chair with carpet upholstery to the step side A very good looking a...

Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

English Midcentury Steel and Oak Library Steps with Spiral Design and Ball Feet
English Midcentury Steel and Oak Library Steps with Spiral Design and Ball Feet

English Midcentury Steel and Oak Library Steps with Spiral Design and Ball Feet

Located in Atlanta, GA

English steel and oak library steps from the mid-20th century, with spiral design and ball feet. Born in England during the midcentury period, these library steps feature a central s...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Steel

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

19th Century English Library Steps

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H 16.5 in W 22 in D 18.75 in

19th Century English Library Steps

Located in High Point, NC

19th century English oak library steps with double sided steps. The sides are hand carved decorated in a geometric pattern and have turnings applied on each side. The sides are shape...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ladders

Materials

Oak

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

Late 19th Century Regency Style Library Steps

Located in Winnetka, IL

A late 19th century freestanding library step constructed in oak. The piece has three steps integrated into a single body. Each tread is inset with tooled leather panels. The design ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Regency Ladders

Materials

Leather, Oak

Elegant Dutch Kerfschnitt Library Steps 1900s
Elegant Dutch Kerfschnitt Library Steps 1900s

Elegant Dutch Kerfschnitt Library Steps 1900s

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H 42.92 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in

Elegant Dutch Kerfschnitt Library Steps 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Elegant Dutch Kerfschnitt library steps 1900s. Outstanding carving and steps like this are hard to find. In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Folk Art Ladders

Materials

Oak

Antique English Folding Library Steps with Leather Treads
Antique English Folding Library Steps with Leather Treads

Antique English Folding Library Steps with Leather Treads

Located in Ross, CA

Antique English oak folding library steps with green leather tread on each step. Folds to 6.25 inches across for easy storage.

Category

Vintage 1940s English Campaign Ladders

Materials

Oak

Steel and wood plank library steps
Steel and wood plank library steps

Steel and wood plank library steps

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H 60 in W 14.2 in D 29 in

Steel and wood plank library steps

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Patinated steel library ladder with oak plank steps.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Ladders

Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps for Large Bookcases
Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps for Large Bookcases

Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps for Large Bookcases

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak A very charming and highly collectable piece, designed as an at home ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

English Library Steps or Ladder
English Library Steps or Ladder

English Library Steps or Ladder

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H 54 in W 20 in D 6 in

English Library Steps or Ladder

Located in Pasadena, CA

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Stairs

Materials

Brass

Large Shelving Unit with Rolling Library Ladder, circa 1920
Large Shelving Unit with Rolling Library Ladder, circa 1920

Large Shelving Unit with Rolling Library Ladder, circa 1920

Located in Surrey, BC

Salvaged from a former hardware store, a circa 1920 pine storage unit. Comes complete with a rolling library-style ladder, and features multiple open shelves backed by bead board. Th...

Category

Vintage 1920s Canadian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Side Table Brass Tread
Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Side Table Brass Tread

Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Side Table Brass Tread

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps side table in oak with period brass treads A very charming and highly col...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Tables

Materials

Brass

Industrial Oak Library Ladder by Putnam
Industrial Oak Library Ladder by Putnam

Industrial Oak Library Ladder by Putnam

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H 99 in W 16 in D 3.25 in

Industrial Oak Library Ladder by Putnam

By Putnam

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Industrial, oak library ladder by Putnam features decorative steel hooks at the top.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Steel

Industrial Rolling Oak Library Ladder by Putnam
Industrial Rolling Oak Library Ladder by Putnam

Industrial Rolling Oak Library Ladder by Putnam

By Putnam

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Industrial, rolling, oak library ladder by Putnam features decorative steel hardware, hooks at the top and lateral wheels at the bottom that measure 27 inches wide.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Steel

Industrial Rolling Oak Library Ladder by Putnam
Industrial Rolling Oak Library Ladder by Putnam

Industrial Rolling Oak Library Ladder by Putnam

By Putnam

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Industrial, work-worn, rolling, oak library ladder by Putnam features decorative steel hardware, hooks at the top and lateral wheels at the bottom that measure 27 inches wide.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Steel

Industrial Rolling Oak Library Ladder by Putnam
Industrial Rolling Oak Library Ladder by Putnam

Industrial Rolling Oak Library Ladder by Putnam

By Putnam

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Industrial, rolling, oak library ladder by Putnam features decorative steel hardware, hooks at the top and lateral wheels at the bottom.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Steel

1920 Oak Library Ladder
1920 Oak Library Ladder

1920 Oak Library Ladder

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H 144 in W 16 in D 5 in

1920 Oak Library Ladder

By Richards-Wilcox 1

Located in Surrey, BC

Nice original library ladder salvaged in Chicago. Made of oak functional system and 9 ft of bar.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Wood

English Country Oak Library Ladder
English Country Oak Library Ladder

English Country Oak Library Ladder

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H 20 in W 15.25 in D 15.25 in

English Country Oak Library Ladder

Located in Queens, NY

English Country style (20th Cent) oak 2 step library ladder.

Category

20th Century British British Colonial Ladders

Materials

Oak

Antique French Ebonized Oak Library Ladder or Library Steps
Antique French Ebonized Oak Library Ladder or Library Steps

Antique French Ebonized Oak Library Ladder or Library Steps

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This artisan-made library ladder in ebonized oak is a functioning piece ready for a home office or library and would also make a charming display piece with the steps serving as shel...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Ladders

Materials

Oak

Architectural Oak Library Ladder in the Style of Franco Albini
Architectural Oak Library Ladder in the Style of Franco Albini

Architectural Oak Library Ladder in the Style of Franco Albini

Located in North Miami, FL

In the manner of Franco Albini, this intricately designed, early made library wall ladder with all original pieces. It originally was held by bar (bar height would be at 78 inches wh...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Industrial Ladders

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Artisan Made Folding Oak Library Ladder with Iron Hinges
Early 20th Century Artisan Made Folding Oak Library Ladder with Iron Hinges

Early 20th Century Artisan Made Folding Oak Library Ladder with Iron Hinges

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Originally used in a French library, this folding ladder, constructed of oak with mortise and tenon joinery, would be a handsome addition to any space with hard to reach shelving.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Ladders

Materials

Iron

French Artisan-Made Oak Library Ladder with Platform Top, Iron Hinges circa 1900
French Artisan-Made Oak Library Ladder with Platform Top, Iron Hinges circa 1900

French Artisan-Made Oak Library Ladder with Platform Top, Iron Hinges circa 1900

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This artisan-made French library ladder from the turn of the 20th century features iron hinges that allow it to be folded flat for storing.

Category

Early 20th Century French Ladders

Materials

Iron

Solid Oak Wood Library Ladder with Wood Handrail
Solid Oak Wood Library Ladder with Wood Handrail

Solid Oak Wood Library Ladder with Wood Handrail

Located in New York, NY

Light color oak library ladder features 12 steps and a right side original handrail.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Oak

Library Ladder
Library Ladder

Library Ladder

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H 65 in W 20 in D 14 in

Library Ladder

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This artisan-made oak library ladder has a small enameled label of the number 5, most likely indicating its aisle in a library.

Category

Early 20th Century French Ladders

Materials

Brass

Tall Oak Rolling Putnam Industrial Library Ladder
Tall Oak Rolling Putnam Industrial Library Ladder

Tall Oak Rolling Putnam Industrial Library Ladder

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H 125.75 in W 26 in D 3.25 in

Tall Oak Rolling Putnam Industrial Library Ladder

By Putnam

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century oak library ladder in a light stain. Original Putnam Rolling Ladder Co, Inc. sticker, Features brass plated steel hardware and side rolling bottom wheels.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Steel

English Victorian Oak Collapsible Library Ladder
English Victorian Oak Collapsible Library Ladder

English Victorian Oak Collapsible Library Ladder

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian dark stained oak collapsible library ladder with four hinged steps and patinated metal supports.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ladders

Materials

Oak

Mid-19th Century French Country Carved Oak Library Step Ladder
Mid-19th Century French Country Carved Oak Library Step Ladder

Mid-19th Century French Country Carved Oak Library Step Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique step ladder was created in France, circa 1850. Carved of solid oak, the sturdy ladder features four steps including a wider and deeper step at the top.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Ladders

Materials

Oak

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

'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

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Textile

American Industrial Rolling work platform / steps/ ladder by Cotterman co.
American Industrial Rolling work platform / steps/ ladder by Cotterman co.

American Industrial Rolling work platform / steps/ ladder by Cotterman co.

By Industrial Design

Located in Buffalo, NY

American Industrial Rolling work platform / steps/ ladder by Cotterman co... Classic design,, Wonderful patina.. fully functional.. Art / sculpture.Hand delivery avail to New yORK cI...

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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Ladders

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Steel

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

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

Located in Berlin, DE

20th Century English leather library step or stairs / stepladder, Victorian. Solid wood mahogany stained. English library manager / stepladder 20th century, Victorian. Four step w...

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20th Century English Ladders

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Leather, Mahogany

Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame
Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame

Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...

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Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Doors and Gates

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Iron

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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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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Glass, 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...

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Vintage 1920s Regency Ladders

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Beech

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$61,605Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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

19th century French Library ladder

$2,396

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. These library ladders are in great demand as works of Art and a...

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Ladders

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Elm

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

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany Library Stairs

Located in Germantown, MD

An early 20th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany Library Stairs / step ladder. Recently refinished. Measures 17.5" in width, 19.5" in depth and 31" in height. Step height is 12".

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Ladders

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Mahogany

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)

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Tables

Materials

Bronze

American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner Library Steps in Walnut Wood
American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner Library Steps in Walnut Wood

American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner Library Steps in Walnut Wood

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

An extraordinary and masterfully executed piece by American Studio Craft Artist, David N. Ebner. Library steps, shown in walnut wood, also available in other woods on request. Not...

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Ladders

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Walnut

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...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Ladders

Materials

Wood, Paint

Industrial Era Wood Ladder with Tall Iron Pipe Handles
Industrial Era Wood Ladder with Tall Iron Pipe Handles

Industrial Era Wood Ladder with Tall Iron Pipe Handles

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A two- sided four rung ladder with a top mounted with tall open square shaped handles. The front and back connected by flat stretchers. Raised on wheels. Oval Metal number plate affi...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Iron

Painted Library Ladder
Painted Library Ladder

Painted Library Ladder

$753

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.  

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Early 20th Century English Ladders

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Pine

VINTAGE ART NOUVEAU STYLE 166 CM TALL BRASS TOPPED HARDWOOD LIBRARY STEPs
VINTAGE ART NOUVEAU STYLE 166 CM TALL BRASS TOPPED HARDWOOD LIBRARY STEPs

VINTAGE ART NOUVEAU STYLE 166 CM TALL BRASS TOPPED HARDWOOD LIBRARY STEPs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Art Nouveau style vintage Mahogany with brass handle top library steps Please note the deliver...

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20th Century English Art Nouveau Ladders

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Hardwood

Beech Spiral Library Steps, Adam Style, Turned Supports, Antique, 1960
Beech Spiral Library Steps, Adam Style, Turned Supports, Antique, 1960

Beech Spiral Library Steps, Adam Style, Turned Supports, Antique, 1960

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports A Great set of beech Library Steps, the 3 steps are in a spiral formation, they are in good condition, very sturdy and useful An attractiv...

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Vintage 1960s Adam Style Ladders

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Beech

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Oak Library Ladder For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the oak library ladder you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An oak library ladder — often made from oak, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an oak library ladder — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An oak library ladder is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts, industrial and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Robert Charroy each produced at least one beautiful oak library ladder that is 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.

Questions About Oak Library Ladder
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Library 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.