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Aged Painters Step Ladder
Located in Alton, GB
Painters stepladder with a natural aged patina.
Category
20th Century Used Ladders
Materials
Wood
American A-Frame Orchard Ladder, 1940's
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American A-frame wood and metal riveted folding apple orchard harvest ladder in beautifully aged original weathered surface. Extended working position as shown in primary ima...
Category
1940s American Used Ladders
Materials
Metal
Library Stepladder in Wood, Leather and Brass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice library stepladder is made of wood and brass, the steps are trimmed in leather. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Neoclassical Used Ladders
Materials
Brass
4-step spiral library staircase made of walnut wood and leather from the Middle Ages
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
4-step spiral library staircase made of walnut wood and leather from the Middle Ages
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 48.04 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Ash Library Steps
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful ash library staircase, with many details. The steps are very stable in use due to the construction and the long handle. Perfectly suited for everyday use and multiple purpo...
Category
2010s English Used Ladders
Materials
Ash
Roger Tallon Aluminum Helicoid Staircase
By Roger Tallon
Located in New York, NY
French Post-War Design (1966) polished aluminum helicoid form circular 13 step staircase with rubber step surface (designed by ROGER TALLON)
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Ladders
Materials
Aluminum
19th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or a library with this whimsical antique ladder. Crafted in Lyon, France circa 1880 and made of pine, the sturdy step ladder features six steps including a wider and...
Category
Late 19th Century French Country Used Ladders
Materials
Iron
Library Steps
Located in Greenwich, CT
A set of 19th century mahogany library steps having six levels with a top vertical holding pole, the set resting on two turned long front legs tied with a box stretcher and ending in...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Used Ladders
Materials
Mahogany
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. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 68.5" H x 20" W x 32" D x 38" H to Top Step.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Ladders
Materials
Metal
H 68.5 in W 20 in D 32 in
French, 19th Century, Library Steps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century library step ladder is the perfect functional antique to elevate any space. The semi-circular ladder features four stairs rolled around a turned central post...
Category
19th Century French Other Used Ladders
Materials
Brass
Antique Original Painted and Patina Ladder
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We are delighted to offer this lovely painted original pine ladder
A good looking and decorative piece.
Category
1960s Mexican Industrial Used Ladders
Materials
Pine
Barn stairs
Located in Roma, IT
Barn room of Tuscan origin
Height 108 cm base width 53 cm top width 46 cm depth 6 cm
In perfect state of conservation
Category
1950s Italian Industrial Used Ladders
Materials
Wood
Putnam Rolling Ladder Oak library Steps Ladder
Located in Germantown, MD
A Putnam Rolling Ladder Company Oak library Steps Ladder in great vintage condition.
Measures 17" in width, 19.5" in depth and stands 38" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Ladders
Materials
Oak
Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A large set of Japanese Edo period paper-lined steps used for the storage of tea.
Heavily patinated cedar with many age old repairs.
Likely used in a grocers.
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Used Ladders
Materials
Cedar
Vintage Pine Library Step Ladder with Gip Pole
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Vintage Pine Library Step Ladder
This vintage library step ladder is made of solid pine wood, dating back to the early to mid-20th century. It comes with a grip pole/handle for add...
Category
Mid-20th Century Used Ladders
Materials
Wood
Antique Leather Brass Library Steps
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
The 19th-century French library step ladder is an ideal antique to enhance any space. With a semi-circular design and four stairs surrounding a central post, it exudes elegance. Thi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Used Ladders
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Magogany Library Step Ladder
Located in Germantown, MD
An early to Mid 20th Century Magogany rock solid Library Step Ladder with top handle. Measures 14.5" in width, 18" in depth and 23.5" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Ladders
Materials
Mahogany
Great decorative end for stairs
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Great decorative end for stairs
Origin France Circa 1900
Neo classic style
Materials Glass and Bronze
It has its original base made of bronze
Its colors are Crystal and Bordeaux
Exce...
Category
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Used Ladders
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Scaletta svedese in legno
Located in Brescia, IT
Scala vintage in legno per interni.
Questa scaletta nordica, con il suo design pratico e stilisticamente pulito, è un oggetto di utilità trasformato in elemento di design. La qualit...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Ladders
Materials
Wood
American Architectural Design Industrial Work Ladder, Circa 1940
Located in Rochester, NY
American industrial work ladder with great architectonic form and beautifully aged color to wood and metal fittings. Measures fully extended open as shown in pictures - 90" H to top ...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Used Ladders
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern France circa 1880, the metamorphic chair features two carved ladders in the back wit...
Category
Late 19th Century French Country Used Ladders
Materials
Beech
Vintage Tall Library Steps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage set of large & tall library steps with tooled leather on each step.
Category
20th Century Italian Used Ladders
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Large Sculptural African Dogan Ladder
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive vintage carved wood architectural ladder carved by Dogan people to access their dwellings. Mounted on a 12 x 15 base, the ladder is now a sculptural piece of African art.
Category
1950s Sahrawi Rustic Used Ladders
Materials
Wood
'Dogon' African Ladder, Mali
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
African Granary Ladder on custom steel stand from the Dogon People of Mali. The ladders were used by the Dogon people to climb to upper levels of granaries and access hard-to-reach p...
Category
20th Century Malian Used Ladders
Materials
Steel
Mid-20th Century German Carved Wood Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Created in Germany circa 1960 and standing on turned legs, the circular step ladder features three stairs rolled around a turned central post. Versatile and practical, the elegant li...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Used Ladders
Materials
Wood
Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original
Located in GB
We are is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Mid Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with period carvings to the back
A very charming and highly collecta...
Category
1850s English High Victorian Used Ladders
Materials
Oak
H 32.49 in W 16.15 in D 18.31 in
Antique Library Ladder with Great Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. Primitive library ladder. Most of the original paint has worn off but it has a great patina.
Category
20th Century Unknown Primitive Used Ladders
Materials
Iron
Scaleo di L&O Design per Velca Legnano (MI) - Anni '70
By Velca Legnano
Located in Milano, IT
Questa scala pieghevole quando è chiusa è un oggetto finito, senza parti sporgenti, facile da maneggiare e da riporre. La struttura, in metallo leggero ad alta resistenza, rimane in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Used Ladders
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
1950s American Industrial Used Ladders
Materials
Steel
Vintage Italian Rustic Wooden Ladder Stair Step
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful rustic ladder crafted of sturdy wood with a simple design and nice patina. Sure to bring lots of character and rustic elegance to any room using minimal space. Great for di...
Category
20th Century Italian Rustic Used Ladders
Materials
Wood
VINTAGE ART NOUVEAU STYLE 166 CM TALL BRASS TOPPED HARDWOOD LIBRARY STEPs
Located in GB
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...
Category
20th Century English Art Nouveau Used Ladders
Materials
Hardwood
H 65.56 in W 24.22 in D 30.71 in
Vintage Iron Ladder With Chain Support
Located in Brussels , BE
Vintage iron Ladder with chain support
Great home accent, perfect decoration for your room.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Ladders
Materials
Iron
Vintage Metamorphic Indian Wooden Step Ladder Folding Side Chair
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indian metamorphic wooden ladder chair from the mid-20th century. Created in India during the midcentury period, this convenient chair features a slanted slatted back flowi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Used Ladders
Materials
Wood
Italian Architectural Library Ladder Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Architectural library ladder
Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950s.
Each step has two black non-slip plastic strips.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Ladders
Materials
Wood
H 82.29 in W 16.54 in D 3.15 in
Mahogany library steps
Located in Martlesham, GB
A set of mid 20th Century mahogany library steps, consisting of four steps with each step lined with a green leather decorated with blind and gilt tooling, supported on a tall turn c...
Category
1960s British Regency Used Ladders
Materials
Mahogany
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
1930s American Industrial Used Ladders
Materials
Steel
H 23 in W 11 in D 9 in
Regency Style Painted Library Steps
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Regency Style Painted Library Steps
This is a sturdy solid piece there are 3 steps, the ladder is pointed in the Regency style in Cream, Green and Gold with pretty floral detail wi...
Category
1960s Regency Revival Used Ladders
Materials
Pine
A Rare Early 20th Century Pitch Pine Library Steps Labelled Slingsby England
By Slingsby of England
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare early 20th Century pitch pine library steps of fabulous quality, finely carved with rich patination and grain. The finely figured, moulded hand rail is raised over the top st...
Category
Early 20th Century English Used Ladders
Materials
Brass
H 66 in W 16.5 in D 29 in
Vintage French Style Decorative Library Steps
Located in Seattle, WA
Classic French Style Carvings on this Three Step Ladder. Blue and Yellow Tinted paint on Wood. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 19 W ; 19 D ; 32 H
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Ladders
Materials
Wood
Stunning Antique circa 1810 George III Elm & Leather Library Steps Georgian Home
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite circa 1810 George III elm & green leather library steps
What a thing of beauty, nothing screams Georgian decadence li...
Category
1810s English George III Used Ladders
Materials
Leather, Elm
H 66.54 in W 15.75 in D 24.02 in
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood step ladder with four stairs and nicely carved details and decorated structure. Each step is upholstered with dark leather and golden classic fra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 39.38 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Heavy Victorian Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Heavy Victorian Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports
A Great set of Library Steps, the 3 steps are in a spiral formation, they are in good condition, very sturdy and very usefu...
Category
19th Century Adam Style Used Ladders
Materials
Walnut
6ft Very Tall 19th Century Decorators Ladder This is a pretty big piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
6ft Very Tall 19th Century Decorators Ladder
This is a pretty big piece, it would make a superb decorative piece and has the original manufacturer’s label on the back
The Ladder...
Category
1880s Industrial Used Ladders
Materials
Pine
French Library Ladder, Early 20th Century
Located in Carmel Valley, CA
France, ca. early 1900s
Antique ladder with All wood joinery with excellent structural integrity. Original black paint on wood. Ladder has clean lines and finish has beautiful patin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Used Ladders
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 chestnut wood.
It's a perfect example of "wabi-sabi": simplicity and beauty born of the ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Adirondack Used Ladders
Materials
Fruitwood
Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports
Located in Chillerton, 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...
Category
1960s Adam Style Used Ladders
Materials
Beech
Wood Architectural English Ladder Circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
Wood architecturable foldable step ladder. Made in England. Circa 1970. Beautiful piece in great condition. Perfect addition to a home library.
Dimensions Closed: W 20.125" x D 5.5...
Category
Late 20th Century British Post-Modern Used Ladders
Materials
Wood
Rustic Art Populaire Ladder, France, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Art Populaire; France; Early 20th Century; Monoxylite; Wabi Sabi; Travail Populaire; Folk Art;
Rustic French ladder adorned with a fascinating patina. This unique piece embo...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Used Ladders
Materials
Wood
ANTiQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III CIRCA 1850 HARDWOOD & LEATHER LIBRARY STEPS LADDER
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique French Napoleon III circa 1850 Mahogany folding library steps with green leather tread...
Category
1850s French Napoleon III Used Ladders
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 55.12 in W 18.31 in D 23.63 in
Antique Rustic Primitive Wood Ladder
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique rustic primitive wood ladder, c. 1910-1920.
Charming, weathered ladder with original paint in shades of white and gray with hints of pale blue, green and yellow.. It retains...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Primitive Used Ladders
Materials
Metal
Antique Craftsman Maple Library Step Ladder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Turn of the century, craftsman, maple, A-frame, library step ladder features decoratively carved edges. A lovely piece that can be used as a ladder or accent shelf.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Used Ladders
Materials
Maple
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
19th Century English Used Ladders
Materials
Brass
English Leather Folding Stick Ladder
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with red leather and brass tacks. Maple rungs.
Category
20th Century English Regency Used Ladders
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Early 20th Century English Used Ladders
Materials
Pine
19th Century Light-Brown French Walnut Library Ladder, Antique Book Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, 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 deco...
Category
19th Century Italian Used Ladders
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Wooden Library Steps
Located in High Point, NC
Wooden library steps created in 19th century France. Thoughtfully shaped and soothingly designed, this small staircase, created for reaching the top shelves of a library, imparts a s...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Used Ladders
Materials
Wood
Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Side Table Brass Tread
Located in GB
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
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Used Ladders
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 14.57 in
Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
Very nice library ladder with brass top handle. Rare and fun. Very cool.
Category
1940s Italian Used Ladders
Materials
Brass
Victorian Walnut Library Step
Located in Garnerville, NY
Elegant Victorian walnut fold out library step. The compact way of getting to those hard to reach books or objects on the highest shelf. Circa 1880-1900. When closed it could functio...
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Used Ladders
Materials
Steel, Iron
Rustic Climbing Frame, France, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Climbing Frame; Ladder; Monoxylite; Wabi Sabi; Antique; France; 20th Century; Art Populaire; Travail Populaire;
Rustic climbing frame from the early 20th century, a versatil...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Used Ladders
Materials
Wood
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Used Ladders For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of used ladders is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, all used ladders available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of used ladders available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Used ladders bearing Industrial or Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Used ladders have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ben Jones, David N. Ebner and Abercrombie & Fitch are consistently popular.
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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