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English Oak and Chestnut Ladder/Chair

English Oak and Chestnut Ladder/Chair

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

English chair folds into a graduated step ladder

Category

Early 20th Century English Chairs

19th Century French Pine Seven-Step Straight Ladder
19th Century French Pine Seven-Step Straight Ladder

19th Century French Pine Seven-Step Straight Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a study or library with this tall and elegant antique ladder. Crafted in France circa 870, the sturdy straight ladder stands on demi-lune branches and features 7 rungs, the ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Country 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. This versatile ladder easily folds into the frame with a single, smooth pivot motion.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Vintage Ballymore Warehouse Garage 4 Step Metal Rolling Safety Ladder w/ Rails
Vintage Ballymore Warehouse Garage 4 Step Metal Rolling Safety Ladder w/ Rails

Vintage Ballymore Warehouse Garage 4 Step Metal Rolling Safety Ladder w/ Rails

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Ballymore Warehouse Garage 4 Step Metal Rolling Safety Ladder w/ Rails. Age: Late 20th Century Measurements: 68.5" H x 20" W x 32" D x 38" H to Top Step.

Category

Late 20th Century Other Ladders

Materials

Metal

Theodore Alexander Regency Mahogany Arm Chair Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder
Theodore Alexander Regency Mahogany Arm Chair Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder

Theodore Alexander Regency Mahogany Arm Chair Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Dayton, OH

To use as a step ladder the chair back hinges forward revealing four steps with tooled leather inset surfaces.

Category

Late 20th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th C. French Poplar and Pine Five-Step Folding Ladder with Chain Supports
19th C. French Poplar and Pine Five-Step Folding Ladder with Chain Supports

19th C. French Poplar and Pine Five-Step Folding Ladder with Chain Supports

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1870, this five-step folding ladder is made from poplar and pine with a warm, timeworn patina that reflects its utilitarian past.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Pine, Poplar

Library Ladder
Library Ladder

Library Ladder

Located in Pomona, CA

Classic style four-step library ladder, with a poll to balance.

Category

Late 20th Century American Ladders

Materials

Wood

Library Step
Library Step

Library Step

Sold|$1,200

Library Step

Located in Pomona, CA

Gothic style 1920s library step.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Industrial Step Stool
Industrial Step Stool

Industrial Step Stool

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A diminutive yet sturdy industrial step stool in enameled steel having perforated steps and a tubular cross-braced frame.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Steel

Ottakringer Ladder Chair Library Steps by Katharina Noever, Austria, 1970s
Ottakringer Ladder Chair Library Steps by Katharina Noever, Austria, 1970s

Ottakringer Ladder Chair Library Steps by Katharina Noever, Austria, 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful black wooden so called "Ottakringer" step ladder chair, to be used as a chair and as library steps.

Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Bookstore Chair Ladder
French Bookstore Chair Ladder

French Bookstore Chair Ladder

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Charming original French bookstore ladder or chair Wonderful design that hinges and transforms from a chair into a step stool / ladder, circa 1940s - originally from an old French ...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Ladders

Materials

Oak

19th Century Belgian Metamorphic Library Step Chair
19th Century Belgian Metamorphic Library Step Chair

19th Century Belgian Metamorphic Library Step Chair

Located in Long Island City, NY

This multipurpose seat also serves as a side table or step ladder.  

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

Original Oak Rolling Library Ladder, 1940

By Putnam

Located in Surrey, BC

For 100 years, the company that Samuel Putnam founded in lower Manhattan has offered trestle ladders, step stools, pulpit ladders, Industrial steel ladders and, most important, the f...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Ladders

Materials

Oak

Vintage English Library Step Stool
Vintage English Library Step Stool

Vintage English Library Step Stool

Located in Calgary, Alberta

A well-proportioned set of 20th century European library steps featuring neoclassical-inspired turned and fluted legs, incised square corner details, and shaped scroll side supports....

Category

20th Century British Neoclassical Ladders

Materials

Wood

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

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 figural details. A perfect addition near a bed, in a library, or in a kitchen.

Category

20th Century Folk Art Ladders

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Step Stool Side Table
Vintage French Step Stool Side Table

Vintage French Step Stool Side Table

Located in Mckinney, TX

Sturdy and functional, this old handmade step stool would make a unique side table. 4 steps provide ample space to stow books and collectibles. Whether used in a bedroom or living ro...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Ladders

Materials

Wood

French Early 20th Century Oak Folding Ladder
French Early 20th Century Oak Folding Ladder

French Early 20th Century Oak Folding Ladder

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

It would make a fine library ladder or each step could be used as a small shelf on which you could display books, plants or other decorative objects.

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century NYC System Locomotive Step
Early 20th Century NYC System Locomotive Step

Early 20th Century NYC System Locomotive Step

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Portable NYC System Railroad Passenger Step produced by Morton Manufacturing Company of Chicago. Good as Kitchen Step or Plant Stand

Category

Early 20th Century American Ladders

Materials

Steel

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

Solid English Mahogany Library Ladder with Brass Trim
Solid English Mahogany Library Ladder with Brass Trim

Solid English Mahogany Library Ladder with Brass Trim

Located in San Francisco, CA

Very high quality 4 step solid mahogany library ladder, in the English Regency style, and probably manufactured in England in the mid 20th Century.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Revival Ladders

Materials

Brass

Library Chair
Library Chair

Library Chair

Sold|$1,000

Library Chair

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage library chair that folds into step ladder.

Category

20th Century Stools

Materials

Metal

English Vintage Painted Ladder Étagère
English Vintage Painted Ladder Étagère

English Vintage Painted Ladder Étagère

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Somewhere between step ladder and plant stand, this delightful étagère was made in England at the beginning of the 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century English Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

Scaletta Step di Andries Onck per Magis Anni 80
Scaletta Step di Andries Onck per Magis Anni 80

Scaletta Step di Andries Onck per Magis Anni 80

By Andries & Hiroko van Onck

Located in Milano, IT

Scaletta pieghevole, metallo smaltato, materiale plastico.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Metal

Scaletta Step di Andries Onck per Magis Anni 80
Scaletta Step di Andries Onck per Magis Anni 80

Scaletta Step di Andries Onck per Magis Anni 80

By Andries & Hiroko van Onck

Located in Milano, IT

Scaletta pieghevole, metallo smaltato, materiale plastico.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Metal

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 mahogany wood. English library manager / stepladder 20th century, Victorian. Four step with class...

Category

20th Century English Victorian Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1920s -30s Industrial Pressed steel step stool, wonderful patina , great design
1920s -30s Industrial Pressed steel step stool, wonderful patina , great design

1920s -30s Industrial Pressed steel step stool, wonderful patina , great design

Located in Buffalo, NY

1920s -30s Industrial Pressed steel step stool, wonderful patina , old factory green paint Amazing design. Piece of art , sculpture,,23" deep when open,(steps)

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Steel

Antique Sturdy Wooden Country House Library Step/Bookcase Steps Marked Twyford
Antique Sturdy Wooden Country House Library Step/Bookcase Steps Marked Twyford

Antique Sturdy Wooden Country House Library Step/Bookcase Steps Marked Twyford

Located in Lisse, NL

Good quality library or bookcase steps. These handcrafted, early 20th century bookcase steps have a wonderful patina and the design too is an absolute joy to look at. Apart from st...

Category

Early 20th Century English Country Ladders

Materials

Iron

Provincial Chinese Step Stool, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Step Stool, c. 1900

Provincial Chinese Step Stool, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With unusual height and an additional stretcher bar midway up the legs, this provincial four-leg stool likely doubled as a step-ladder. Crafted in Henan province in the early 20th ce...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

Materials

Elm

Pair of Painted Library Steps
Pair of Painted Library Steps

Pair of Painted Library Steps

Located in Sheffield, MA

keywords: step ladder.

Category

20th Century French Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Continental Carved Painted & Parcel Silver Gilt Sled C. 1930's
Continental Carved Painted & Parcel Silver Gilt Sled C. 1930's

Continental Carved Painted & Parcel Silver Gilt Sled C. 1930's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

It could also be used as a step ladder (it is very sturdy).

Category

Vintage 1930s European Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

English Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Chair
English Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Chair

English Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Chair

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Distinctive English Regency style metamorphic library step ladder chair constructed from mahogany. Features a large generous seat with a handcrafted cane inset.

Category

20th Century Italian Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Mahogany

French Artisan-Made Walnut Folding Ladder Chair Library Ladder, circa 1900
French Artisan-Made Walnut Folding Ladder Chair Library Ladder, circa 1900

French Artisan-Made Walnut Folding Ladder Chair Library Ladder, circa 1900

Located in Fayetteville, AR

From the region of Provence in Southern France, this artisan-made walnut folding chair is hinged so that it can convert into a step ladder. Metal straps with hooks allow the piece to...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rolling Industrial Factory Stairs
Rolling Industrial Factory Stairs

Rolling Industrial Factory Stairs

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century, American Industrial oak rolling step ladder stamped "Bell System" with folding top step and four metal casters.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Stairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Metamorphic Armchair
19th Century Oak Metamorphic Armchair

19th Century Oak Metamorphic Armchair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Distinctive English 19th century metamorphic library step ladder/armchair constructed from oak. Features a large generous seat and a classic shaped, curved seat back, and wide arms.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

John Halsey - 1987 Acrylic, The MP's House - Courtyard
John Halsey - 1987 Acrylic, The MP's House - Courtyard

John Halsey - 1987 Acrylic, The MP's House - Courtyard

Located in Corsham, GB

A tree in the centre of the courtyard casts a gentle shadow over the scene where washing hung out to dry and a step ladder leans against a wall. Signed and dated to the lower right.

Category

1980s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Mid-20th Century Georgian Style Library Steps from England
Mid-20th Century Georgian Style Library Steps from England

Mid-20th Century Georgian Style Library Steps from England

Located in Toronto, ON

This Classic four step spiral Georgian style library ladder is made of mahogany with a removable( see photos) turned support.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Georgian Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Sturdy Solid Mahogany Folding Library Steps
Sturdy Solid Mahogany Folding Library Steps

Sturdy Solid Mahogany Folding Library Steps

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Open to form an "A" shaped sturdy ladder, the top step surmounted with a neat hand rail to one side.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Georgian Ladders

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century English Mahogany Folding Library Steps with Brass Hinges
Mid-Century English Mahogany Folding Library Steps with Brass Hinges

Mid-Century English Mahogany Folding Library Steps with Brass Hinges

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant six-step folding library ladder was crafted in England circa 1970 and showcases the functional artistry of mid-century design.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Regency Revival Ladders

Materials

Brass

Rare Rosewood Metamorphic Library Chair by Charlotte Horstmann
Rare Rosewood Metamorphic Library Chair by Charlotte Horstmann

Rare Rosewood Metamorphic Library Chair by Charlotte Horstmann

By Charlotte Horstmann

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Measures: Step ladder is 28" high open and 43" long.

Category

20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

18th c. English Metamorphic Library Steps
18th c. English Metamorphic Library Steps

18th c. English Metamorphic Library Steps

Located in Greenwich, CT

A rare 18th century English mahogany metamorphic table with integral fold away step ladder. Fine quality construction and superb timber.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1930s French Wooden Pedestal with Steps
1930s French Wooden Pedestal with Steps

1930s French Wooden Pedestal with Steps

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of steps allow the pedestal to double as a low step-ladder, inviting the user to use the upper surface to set things down — keeping hands free for hanging birthday balloons or...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Country Pedestals

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Chestnut Country Stool from Normandy
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Chestnut Country Stool from Normandy

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Chestnut Country Stool from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

The rustic stool is in excellent condition with a rich dark walnut patina; versatile, it could be used as a small side table, or as a step ladder to reach tall cabinets. Measures: 1...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Stools

Materials

Chestnut

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Country Stool from Normandy
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Country Stool from Normandy

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Country Stool from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

The rustic stool is in excellent condition with a rich dark walnut patina; versatile, it could be used as a small side table, or as a step ladder to reach tall cabinets. Measures: 1...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Stools

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Six-Leg Side Table or Stool
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Six-Leg Side Table or Stool

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Six-Leg Side Table or Stool

Located in Dallas, TX

The versatile demi-lune country stool is in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina, and could be used as a small table holding a plant, a one step ladder to reach tall cabinet...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Stools

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Turned Legs Octagonal Stool
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Turned Legs Octagonal Stool

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Turned Legs Octagonal Stool

Located in Dallas, TX

The rustic Louis XIII style stool is in excellent condition and adorns a rich walnut patina; versatile, it could be used as a small side table, a plant stand, or as a step ladder to ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Stools

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Carved Pine Country Stool from Normandy
19th Century French Carved Pine Country Stool from Normandy

19th Century French Carved Pine Country Stool from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

The rustic stool is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich walnut patina; versatile, it could be used as a small side table, or as a step ladder to r...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Six-Leg Side Tables or Stools
Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Six-Leg Side Tables or Stools

Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Six-Leg Side Tables or Stools

Located in Dallas, TX

The versatile demi-lune country occasional tables are in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina, and could be used as a small table holding a plant, a one step ladder to reach...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Side Tables

Materials

Oak

19th-Century English Library Steps with Tooled Leather and Hidden Storage
19th-Century English Library Steps with Tooled Leather and Hidden Storage

19th-Century English Library Steps with Tooled Leather and Hidden Storage

Located in New York, NY

Designed for both utility and elegance, it serves equally well as a step ladder, side table, or discreet storage solution in a study or library.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Style Fruitwood Spiral Library Steps
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Style Fruitwood Spiral Library Steps

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Style Fruitwood Spiral Library Steps

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1970, the circular three-step ladder rests on four turned feet and rises around a central post supported by finely turned spindles and topped with a sculpted ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Stairs

Materials

Walnut

Four Step Wood Ships Deck Ladder
Four Step Wood Ships Deck Ladder

Four Step Wood Ships Deck Ladder

Located in Norwell, MA

Four step mahogany deck ladder. Overall dimensions: Weight is 15 pounds. 46" T x 18" x 6".

Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

HARDWOOD SOLID CHAIR CONVERTS INTO LADDER OFFICE LiBRARY STEP
HARDWOOD SOLID CHAIR CONVERTS INTO LADDER OFFICE LiBRARY STEP

HARDWOOD SOLID CHAIR CONVERTS INTO LADDER OFFICE LiBRARY STEP

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London A good quality library step, you can use it as a chair in your office or library and convert it into a ladder.

Category

20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Gio Ponti Fireside Chair in Walnut for Case e Giardino, Italy 1930s
Gio Ponti Fireside Chair in Walnut for Case e Giardino, Italy 1930s

Gio Ponti Fireside Chair in Walnut for Case e Giardino, Italy 1930s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Hellouw, NL

We can see a dramatic stylized five-step ladder rising from the back of the legs. Incidentally, made of a beautiful walnut with a subtle flame.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Walnut

Edwardian Mahogany Hat & Coat Hall Stand
Edwardian Mahogany Hat & Coat Hall Stand

Edwardian Mahogany Hat & Coat Hall Stand

By Matthews Company

Located in Altrincham, GB

They manufactured Hatherley patent lattice steps, which could be used as an ironing board, settee and step ladder suitable for use by ladies or workmen.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Stained Glass, Mahogany

English Collapsible Mahogany Library Ladder
English Collapsible Mahogany Library Ladder

English Collapsible Mahogany Library Ladder

Located in North Miami, FL

Mahogany four step library ladder with metal accents,collapsible steps support for compact storage.

Category

Early 20th Century English Stairs

Materials

Metal

Cast Iron Chicago Gym Step
Cast Iron Chicago Gym Step

Cast Iron Chicago Gym Step

Located in New Windsor, NY

A fine cast iron objet d'art fragment from Chicago Gym. Black iron step or rung from a ladder. Circa 1930-40. Good overall condition.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Stairs

Materials

Iron

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal step ladder for your home. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every step ladder was constructed with great care. There are 117 variations of the antique or vintage step ladder you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect step ladder — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A step ladder, designed in the Industrial, Regency or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one step ladder that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kartell, Gainsford and Co. and James Mont produced versions that are worth a look.

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A step ladder can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,200, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $6,500.

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