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Antique French Wooden Painter’s Ladder, Early 20th Century Charm
Antique French Wooden Painter’s Ladder, Early 20th Century Charm

Antique French Wooden Painter’s Ladder, Early 20th Century Charm

Located in High Point, NC

This 1900s French wooden painter’s ladder embodies the utilitarian craftsmanship and charming wear of early 20th-century workshop tools.

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Early 20th Century French Ladders

Materials

Wood

Antique Industrial Professional Painters Ladder, Modernist Design
Antique Industrial Professional Painters Ladder, Modernist Design

Antique Industrial Professional Painters Ladder, Modernist Design

Located in Buffalo, NY

1940s Industrial Metal Professional Folding Ladder, Great design, Paint can holder can be for left or right handed.

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Metal

HUGE 3+ METER TALL ER STAMPED FOR THE CROWN ESTATE FRUIT PiCKERS PAINTERS LADDER
HUGE 3+ METER TALL ER STAMPED FOR THE CROWN ESTATE FRUIT PiCKERS PAINTERS LADDER

HUGE 3+ METER TALL ER STAMPED FOR THE CROWN ESTATE FRUIT PiCKERS PAINTERS LADDER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original antique Victorian extra large Fruit Pickers ladder stamped ER with the Crown for the Cr...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Ladders

Materials

Pine

Antique Rustic Primitive Wood Ladder
Antique Rustic Primitive Wood Ladder

Antique Rustic Primitive Wood Ladder

$350

H 54 in W 19.25 in D 5.75 in

Antique Rustic Primitive Wood Ladder

Located in Doylestown, PA

It retains the original hardware and may have been a section of a painter's ladder. Able to stand flush against the wall using the hardware as support or on an angle depending on yo...

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Early 20th Century North American Primitive Ladders

Materials

Metal

HUGE 3+ METER TALL DOE TS73 STAMPED FRUIT PICKERS PAINTERS ANTiQUE 1880 LADDER
HUGE 3+ METER TALL DOE TS73 STAMPED FRUIT PICKERS PAINTERS ANTiQUE 1880 LADDER

HUGE 3+ METER TALL DOE TS73 STAMPED FRUIT PICKERS PAINTERS ANTiQUE 1880 LADDER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original antique Victorian extra large Fruit Pickers ladder stamped DOE TS73 Please note the de...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Ladders

Materials

Pine

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Wooden Painters Ladder or Stairs or Decorative Side Table Stool Form, 1930s
Wooden Painters Ladder or Stairs or Decorative Side Table Stool Form, 1930s

Wooden Painters Ladder or Stairs or Decorative Side Table Stool Form, 1930s

Located in Achterveld, NL

Industrial wooden painters ladder, 1930, from Amsterdam. This wooden ladder has it's original tag from the manufacturer Hendrik.

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Stairs

Materials

Wood

Aged Painters Step Ladder
Aged Painters Step Ladder

Aged Painters Step Ladder

Unavailable

H 59.06 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in

Aged Painters Step Ladder

Located in Alton, GB

Painters stepladder with a natural aged patina.

Category

20th Century Ladders

Materials

Wood

Step Ladders
Step Ladders

Step Ladders

Sold

H 33 in W 32 in D 18 in

Step Ladders

Located in Napa, CA

Early 20th century painters step ladders. ($700 each)

Category

Vintage 1930s Ladders

Materials

Paint, Wood

Vintage French Ladder Bookshelf
Vintage French Ladder Bookshelf

Vintage French Ladder Bookshelf

Sold

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 boards from Belgium.

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Early 20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wood

American Industrial Work Ladder, Circa 1940
American Industrial Work Ladder, Circa 1940

American Industrial Work Ladder, Circa 1940

Located in Rochester, NY

American Industrial painter's / utility work ladder with beautifully designed architectonic form and great old color to wood and metal construction.

Category

20th Century American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Metal

Painters ladder
Painters ladder

Painters ladder

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H 59 in W 18 in D 33 in

Painters ladder

Located in Sheffield, MA

This is an original painters ladder with the name of the painters company (Gladston Bros. painters) on the side of the ladder.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Ladders

Materials

Wood

Old Painter's Ladders
Old Painter's Ladders

Old Painter's Ladders

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

3 vintage painter's ladders. Sold separately for $600 each.

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Vintage 1950s English Ladders

Vintage Painter's Ladder
Vintage Painter's Ladder

Vintage Painter's Ladder

Sold

H 76.25 in W 21.5 in D 2.5 in

Vintage Painter's Ladder

Located in Madison, WI

Painter's ladder with wood-pegged rungs and shapely waist.

Category

20th Century American Ladders

Materials

Wood

Antique French Painter's Ladders
Antique French Painter's Ladders

Antique French Painter's Ladders

Sold

H 25 in W 17.5 in D 21 in

Antique French Painter's Ladders

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

There are four of these all wood constructed painter's ladders: 25", 27.5", 37.5", and 71.5"

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Antique 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Wood

Antique Parisian Painter's Ladder
Antique Parisian Painter's Ladder

Antique Parisian Painter's Ladder

Sold

H 47 in W 18 in D 50 in

Antique Parisian Painter's Ladder

Located in Houston, TX

This ladder is a fantastic piece with loads of character. Drips of hand-spattered paint top this sturdy wood frame, creating a perfect resting place for plants, knick knacks, or what...

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Antique 19th Century French Ladders

Painter Ladder with 3 shelves
Painter Ladder with 3 shelves

Painter Ladder with 3 shelves

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Two ladders very similar styles.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Ladders

Materials

Wood

Old Folding Painters Ladder for Display
Old Folding Painters Ladder for Display

Old Folding Painters Ladder for Display

Sold

H 61 in W 17 in D 38 in

Old Folding Painters Ladder for Display

Located in Culver City, CA

With its coloration and style this item will make an interesting feature or work as a stand for the display of various other accessories. While it can not (and should not) be used as...

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Vintage 1930s French Ladders

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$1,250 / item

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Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Located in London, GB

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By Harvey Probber

Located in Queens, NY

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19th Century Antique French Library Ladder, Handcrafted Walnut & Brass
19th Century Antique French Library Ladder, Handcrafted Walnut & Brass

19th Century Antique French Library Ladder, Handcrafted Walnut & Brass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique French library ladder in a beautiful weathered condition and in good condition. It can be used as a practical piece for your antique library or simply for decoration. Made...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Shelves

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Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

$70,802 / set

H 102.37 in W 67.33 in D 106.3 in

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

Located in Vosselaar, BE

We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculp...

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Materials

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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

Authentic Antique Brass Ship’s Ladder from the Late 19th Century
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Authentic Antique Brass Ship’s Ladder from the Late 19th Century

Located in Hamburg, DE

Step into the past with our authentic antique brass ship’s ladder dating back to the late 19th century. Originally crafted for ship cabins, this meticulously designed ladder seamless...

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Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.
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$52,000

H 129.73 in W 17.72 in D 7.49 in

Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.

By Nikon

Located in Aspen, CO

One pair of WWII Naval Binoculars with a magnification of 20 x 120. Mounted on a period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese...

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Materials

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H 192 in W 8.75 in D 5.75 in

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Located in Hyattsville, MD

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Ladders

Materials

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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

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Located in Potters Bar, GB

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

20th Century French Industrial Ladder

$3,282

H 81.89 in W 27.96 in D 42.92 in

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Located in Gloucestershire, GB

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Ladders

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Rustic French Ladder in Monoxylite Wood, Wabi Sabi Style

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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Materials

Wood

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Antique Wooden Ladder in Beautifully Weathered Paint - 2 available

Antique Wooden Ladder in Beautifully Weathered Paint - 2 available

Located in Meer, VAN

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Painters Ladder For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic painters ladder available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and canvas, every painters ladder was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the painters ladder you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A painters ladder made by industrial designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Berber Tribes of Morocco, Giovanni Ottaviani and Johann Joachim Kändler each produced at least one beautiful painters 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.

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