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Old Antique Ladders

18th Century American Ladder Back Armchair in Old Crusty Red Paint
18th Century American Ladder Back Armchair in Old Crusty Red Paint

18th Century American Ladder Back Armchair in Old Crusty Red Paint

Located in Milford, NH

A wonderful old ladder back armchair in its original old crusty red paint, with great overall

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18th Century American Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Wood

Old Dogon Ladder African Sculpture
Old Dogon Ladder African Sculpture

Old Dogon Ladder African Sculpture

$4,500

H 69.5 in W 22.5 in D 6 in

Old Dogon Ladder African Sculpture

By Dogon Tribe Mali

Located in Sharon, CT

A very old, and very heavy ladder, showing great quality of environmental stress. Because of the

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Late 19th Century Malian Tribal Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Wood

DRAWING OF A NACKED MAN ON LADDER
DRAWING OF A NACKED MAN ON LADDER

DRAWING OF A NACKED MAN ON LADDER

By Gennaro Luciano

Located in Napoli, IT

DRAWING OF A NACKED MAN ON LADDER - - by Gennaro Luciano, 1920, with ebony frame. Cm.65x48

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1920s Old Masters Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Masonic Engraved Punch Bowl 19th Century
Masonic Engraved Punch Bowl 19th Century

Masonic Engraved Punch Bowl 19th Century

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

of life. youth. manhood. old age Jacobs Ladder – Depends upon the rite. but the rungs are most often

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1850s British Victorian Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Blown Glass

Masonic Engraved Punch Bowl 19th Century
Masonic Engraved Punch Bowl 19th Century

Masonic Engraved Punch Bowl 19th Century

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

of life. youth. manhood. old age Jacobs Ladder – Depends upon the rite. but the rungs are most often

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1850s British Victorian Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Blown Glass

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Metamorphic Ladder
Metamorphic Ladder

Metamorphic Ladder

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H 50 in W 23 in D 34 in

Metamorphic Ladder

By Old Company Label Present

Located in Rochester, NY

Early folding collapsible ladder. Remnant of original paper label on top step. Beautifully aged

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Early 20th Century American Old Antique Ladders

Very Old Patinated Library Ladder
Very Old Patinated Library Ladder

Very Old Patinated Library Ladder

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H 98.5 in W 17.5 in D 2 in

Very Old Patinated Library Ladder

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Early 19th century, wonderful accent piece, iron ladder with original paint in a rust and orange

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19th Century Unknown Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Wooden Ladder 1800s-1860s/Antique Rack Wabisabi Art Art
Japanese Old Wooden Ladder 1800s-1860s/Antique Rack Wabisabi Art Art

Japanese Old Wooden Ladder 1800s-1860s/Antique Rack Wabisabi Art Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a ladder of an old Japanese private house. It is an item from the Edo period. This is

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Cedar

Vintage English Orchard Ladder
Vintage English Orchard Ladder

Vintage English Orchard Ladder

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H 108 in W 42 in D 40 in

Vintage English Orchard Ladder

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Old English bygone orchard ladder with a wonderful grey patina.

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Early 20th Century British Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Wood

Old Steps
Old Steps

Old Steps

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H 50.4 in W 33.86 in D 16.54 in

Old Steps

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Antique library stairs in beautiful weathered condition and in good condition for daily use with a bookcase, for example. Or for decoration. Origin: England Period: Approx. 1900 S...

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Early 20th Century European Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Beech

Japanese Antique Wooden Ladder 1800s-1860s / Wabi Sabi Primitive Mingei Object
Japanese Antique Wooden Ladder 1800s-1860s / Wabi Sabi Primitive Mingei Object

Japanese Antique Wooden Ladder 1800s-1860s / Wabi Sabi Primitive Mingei Object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese wooden ladder. It is an item from the Edo period. (1800s-1860s) Made

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Cedar

Old Ceramic Staircase Top Ball, S. XIX
Old Ceramic Staircase Top Ball, S. XIX

Old Ceramic Staircase Top Ball, S. XIX

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Elegant white ceramic staircase top ball with brass base.

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19th Century Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Brass

Industrial small stepladder in wood with old layers of paint, Belgium ca. 1920
Industrial small stepladder in wood with old layers of paint, Belgium ca. 1920

Industrial small stepladder in wood with old layers of paint, Belgium ca. 1920

Located in Meulebeke, BE

stepladder made in Belgium around 1920. This sturdy industrial piece has 2 steps and nice old layers of paint

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1920s Belgian Industrial Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Ladder Bookshelf
Vintage French Ladder Bookshelf

Vintage French Ladder Bookshelf

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H 85 in W 76 in D 31 in

Vintage French Ladder Bookshelf

Located in Mckinney, TX

A unique bookshelf created from an old French painter’s ladder coupled with reclaimed scaffolding

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Early 20th Century French Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Wood

EARLY 19THC NEW ENGLAND LADDER BACK ROCKING CHAIR IN ORIGINAL WH
EARLY 19THC NEW ENGLAND LADDER BACK ROCKING CHAIR IN ORIGINAL WH

EARLY 19THC NEW ENGLAND LADDER BACK ROCKING CHAIR IN ORIGINAL WH

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL ORIGINAL OLD WHITE PAINTED LADDER BACK ROCKING CHAIR PRISTINE CONDITION

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19th Century American Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Wood

19th Century Original Old Surface Maple Ladderback Chairs
19th Century Original Old Surface Maple Ladderback Chairs

19th Century Original Old Surface Maple Ladderback Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century original old surface ladder back chairs with hand woven rush seats. These new England

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Early 19th Century American Country Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Maple

Old Antique Baltimore City Lamplighters Yellow Ladder
Old Antique Baltimore City Lamplighters Yellow Ladder

Old Antique Baltimore City Lamplighters Yellow Ladder

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Rare antique Baltimore city enameled yellow early century lamplighters wooden ladder, with yellow

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Early 1900s American Industrial Old Antique Ladders

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Hardwood

Old New York Industrial Iron Water Tower Ladder
Old New York Industrial Iron Water Tower Ladder

Old New York Industrial Iron Water Tower Ladder

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H 87.5 in W 15.63 in D 4.38 in

Old New York Industrial Iron Water Tower Ladder

Located in New Windsor, NY

ladders like this were the necessary tool. Iron construction. Structurally sound and sturdy. Wonderful as

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Iron

Little Old Library Ladder in "Wabi-Sabi" Conditions.
Little Old Library Ladder in "Wabi-Sabi" Conditions.

Little Old Library Ladder in "Wabi-Sabi" Conditions.

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H 30.32 in W 13.98 in D 19.69 in

Little Old Library Ladder in "Wabi-Sabi" Conditions.

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

M/1626 - Little library ladder (I don't know if Italian or French ) from the 19th century, in

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Late 19th Century Italian Adirondack Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Cherry Orchard French Ladder
Antique Cherry Orchard French Ladder

Antique Cherry Orchard French Ladder

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H 72 in W 11.25 in D 3 in

Antique Cherry Orchard French Ladder

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

was used for; “This is a "Lamplighters Ladder”, It was used to climb the posts of old street gas lamps

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Early 1900s French Country Old Antique Ladders

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Black Ladder 1800s-1860s / Primitive Object
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Black Ladder 1800s-1860s / Primitive Object

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Black Ladder 1800s-1860s / Primitive Object

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a very old black ladder made in Japan. The simple construction and condition suggest that

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Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Straw, Cedar

Japanese Antique Wooden Ladder/Wall Hanging Object/Meiji Period /1868-1920
Japanese Antique Wooden Ladder/Wall Hanging Object/Meiji Period /1868-1920

Japanese Antique Wooden Ladder/Wall Hanging Object/Meiji Period /1868-1920

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

imitate. This is an old Japanese wooden ladder. This item was used in the Kinki region, mainly in

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Cedar

Vintage Ladder
Vintage Ladder

Vintage Ladder

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H 82 in W 20 in

Vintage Ladder

Located in San Francisco, CA

An interesting old ladder with nice patina probably made in America about 80 years ago. This would

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Early 20th Century American Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Wood

old garden ladder

old garden ladder

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H 82 in W 42.5 in D 13 in

old garden ladder

Located in Culver City, CA

old garden ladder

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19th Century Belgian Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Wood

Old red 7 ft English ladder
Old red 7 ft English ladder

Old red 7 ft English ladder

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H 84 in W 17 in

Old red 7 ft English ladder

Located in Sheffield, MA

What a fun piece this old English ladder is. Great for diplaying quilts or perfect in a bathroom

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19th Century English Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Wood

Antique Ladder
Antique Ladder

Antique Ladder

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H 35 in W 27 in D 16 in

Antique Ladder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Old Antique Library ladder that is beautifully aged from Belgium

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Early 20th Century Belgian Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Wood

French Ladder
French Ladder

French Ladder

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H 87 in W 17 in D 4 in

French Ladder

Located in Sheffield, MA

87" high with lots of wear and uses, this old French ladder must have a great story to tell. It is

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19th Century French Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Metal

French Oak Ladder
French Oak Ladder

French Oak Ladder

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H 29 in W 16.75 in D 27.75 in

French Oak Ladder

Located in Kirkland, WA

French Oak Ladder with Old Iron Strapping This Provencial Frence petite ladder has nice old

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Early 20th Century French Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Iron

French Hayloft Ladder
French Hayloft Ladder

French Hayloft Ladder

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H 119 in W 20 in D 3 in

French Hayloft Ladder

Located in Woodbury, CT

We discovered this great old wooden ladder, with traces of original red paint, leaning up against

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Early 20th Century French Old Antique Ladders

Early 20th Century Rural Wooden Pinned Ladders
Early 20th Century Rural Wooden Pinned Ladders

Early 20th Century Rural Wooden Pinned Ladders

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H 86.2 in W 12.9 in D 2.3 in

Early 20th Century Rural Wooden Pinned Ladders

Located in Raalte, NL

Beautiful patina on these two Old rural pinned wooden ladders from the early 20th century. The

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Early 20th Century European Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Wood

Old French Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps, circa 1900
Old French Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps, circa 1900

Old French Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps, circa 1900

Located in Raalte, NL

Old French painted pine metamorphic kitchen chair and library steps, from circa 1900. The

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Early 19th Century French Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Pine

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Vintage Italian Four Light Tole flowers and leaves Chandelier with Tole Shade
Vintage Italian Four Light Tole flowers and leaves Chandelier with Tole Shade

Vintage Italian Four Light Tole flowers and leaves Chandelier with Tole Shade

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1766 Vintage Italian green and yellow tole 4 light chandelier with metal shade Supplied with an additional 16" chain and canopy

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1960s Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Metal

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne

Located in Miami, FL

New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Mahogany Game Table Console
French 19th Century Mahogany Game Table Console

French 19th Century Mahogany Game Table Console

$1,995

H 29.75 in W 33.88 in D 17.13 in

French 19th Century Mahogany Game Table Console

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A versatile French mahogany console-game table from the late 1800’s. The rectangular tabletop flips open to become a square, revealing a green felt-lined interior surface that would ...

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19th Century French Other Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Wool, Felt, Mahogany

Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak

Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...

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2010s American Modern Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood, Oak

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

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

$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in

'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 Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Textile

Four Italian Fauns Stone Garden Statues Representing Musicians
Four Italian Fauns Stone Garden Statues Representing Musicians

Four Italian Fauns Stone Garden Statues Representing Musicians

Located in Rome, IT

A set of four delicious hand carved limestone fauns figures on shaped pedestals. Typical example of statues that was inserted in the large parks of the Venetian Villas.

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2010s Italian Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Limestone

Antique 18th Century Georgian George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest, 1760
Antique 18th Century Georgian George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest, 1760

Antique 18th Century Georgian George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest, 1760

Located in Portland, OR

A fine quality George III flame mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, circa 1760. This elegant Georgian mahogany chest on chest is of the finest quality and is made from solid Cuban flame...

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1760s English George III Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Sculptural Summit Speakers
Pair of Sculptural Summit Speakers

Pair of Sculptural Summit Speakers

$5,797 / set

H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in

Pair of Sculptural Summit Speakers

By Summit

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pair of sculptural summit speakers.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Acrylic

At the Window, Late 19th Century Oil Painting, gilt Frame
At the Window, Late 19th Century Oil Painting, gilt Frame

At the Window, Late 19th Century Oil Painting, gilt Frame

By Arthur Wardle

Located in London, GB

Arthur Wardle 1864 - 1949 At the Window Oil on board, signed lower left Image size: 13 1/2 x 7 3/4 inches (34.25 x 19.5 cm) Hand made gilt frame Arthur Wardle Wardle, who was self-...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Oil, Board

Tall Narrow Blue Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Tall Narrow Blue Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers

Tall Narrow Blue Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers

$7,413

H 66.15 in W 32.29 in D 19.69 in

Tall Narrow Blue Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Tall Louis XVI/Gustavian chest of drawers with 11 drawers. This chest is a custom-made piece, making it unique. Crafted from pine wood, it has been conservator-restored with blue pai...

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Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Pine

Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal

Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal

$30,414Sale Price|32% Off

H 59.06 in W 70.08 in D 52.37 in

Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal

By Rosenthal, Ris and Selldorf

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This is a fully restored original version of this 1960's iconic classic astronaut's helmet style space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagine, after 60 plus years, the original...

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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Velvet, Fiberglass

Large 18th Century Dutch Display Cabinet
Large 18th Century Dutch Display Cabinet

Large 18th Century Dutch Display Cabinet

$6,843

H 87 in W 63 in D 18 in

Large 18th Century Dutch Display Cabinet

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Large 18th Century Dutch bombe glazed display cabinet with mottled black paint finsih and old white interior. 1780 Please note, the top section can dismantle for delivery and inter...

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18th Century Dutch Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Oak

Portrait of a Gentleman in a Landscape, Scottish Portraiture, Portrait, Wealthy
Portrait of a Gentleman in a Landscape, Scottish Portraiture, Portrait, Wealthy

Portrait of a Gentleman in a Landscape, Scottish Portraiture, Portrait, Wealthy

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

John Pairman (Scottish, 1788 - 1843) Signed: J Pairman 1820 (Lower, Right) " Portrait of a Gentleman ", 1820 Oil on Canvas 22 1/4" x 18 5/8" Housed in a 2 3/4" Husar Frame Ove...

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Early 19th Century Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fine Edwardian British Society Portrait of a Distinguished Gentleman signed oil
Fine Edwardian British Society Portrait of a Distinguished Gentleman signed oil

Fine Edwardian British Society Portrait of a Distinguished Gentleman signed oil

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Distinguished Gentleman by John Arthur Machray Hay (Scottish, 1887-1960) signed and dated 1910 oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 30 x 24 inches provenance: private co...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Oil

The blue bow: a little boy with tousled hair naturalistic portrait oil painting
The blue bow: a little boy with tousled hair naturalistic portrait oil painting

The blue bow: a little boy with tousled hair naturalistic portrait oil painting

Located in Norwich, GB

This sweet little boy sits quietly like a well brought up child, but you can see in his eyes how much he likes to run and play. In this sensitive portrait painted in circa 1860 by Fé...

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1860s Naturalistic Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Country House Bookcase, Scottish Oak, Library Cabinet, Victorian, C.1880
Antique Country House Bookcase, Scottish Oak, Library Cabinet, Victorian, C.1880

Antique Country House Bookcase, Scottish Oak, Library Cabinet, Victorian, C.1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique country house bookcase. A Scottish, oak library book cabinet in Gothic revival taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Fine country house library...

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Old Antique Ladders

Materials

Oak

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Old Antique Ladders For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of old antique ladders for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique old antique ladders was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and natural fiber. Old antique ladders have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Arts and Crafts, Baroque and folk art old antique ladders are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made old antique ladders over the years, but those made by Holland & Sons and Honoré Daumier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Old Antique Ladders?

Prices for old antique ladders start at $274 and top out at $22,340 with the average selling for $2,197.
Questions About Old Antique Ladders
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
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    To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
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    To tell how old an antique ring is, you have two main options. First, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. If you know the maker of the ring or the ring has a maker's mark that you can use to identify who produced it, learning more about the designer, artisan or company and their styles can help with the dating process. When the maker is unknown, you can familiarize yourself with the characteristics of various antique jewelry styles, such as Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian, to try and identify the period in which your ring was likely produced. The second option is to have a certified appraiser, experienced antique dealer or knowledgeable jeweler date your ring for you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique rings.
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    Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.