Industrial Rolling Ladder
Located in Doylestown, PA
A vintage industrial rolling ladder in oak, circa 1930, likely from a retail store or warehouse.
Category
20th Century American Industrial Ladders
Materials
Oak
Used Rolling Ladders
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
Pair 19thc Tall Haberdashery Tall Rolling Industrial Solid Oak Ladders
Located in Savannah, GA
Louis, Missouri, company known for making "rolling step ladders" that were used in libraries, stores, and warehouses in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Category
Antique 1890s American Industrial Ladders
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Ladders
Materials
Steel
Dogon Ladder, 6-Feet
$4,050
Dogon Ladder, 6-Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
The 'Y' top is necessary so that the climber may safely lean the ladder against a tree or wall without the ladder rolling.
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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Industrial Metal Rolling Ladder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Refinished factory ladder, restored in a bare metal style. Great for high lofts and libraries. Mesh metal steps, 360 degree casters, strong handrails and locking mechanism. (Pleas...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Ladders
1920 Mercantile Hardware Store Retail Cabinet with Rolling Ladder
Located in Surrey, BC
A fantastic 20-foot wide store cabinet with oak front, multiple compartments, and original rolling ladder and hardware. This unique piece was salvaged from a 1920 hardware store in C...
Category
Vintage 1920s Canadian Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Pine
Vintage Industrial Step Ladder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single four step metal rolling ladder with handrails. Features spring loaded swivel casters that retract under user’s weight.
Category
Vintage 1950s Industrial Ladders
Vintage Factory Step Ladder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single four step metal rolling ladder with handrails and top step railing.
Category
20th Century Industrial Ladders
Original Oak Rolling Library Ladder, 1940
By Putnam
Located in Surrey, BC
Solid library ladder with original wheels and rolling mechanism.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Ladders
Materials
Oak
Tall Industrial Machine-Age Rolling Aluminum Ladder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall, Industrial, tubular aluminum, rolling "Sturdi-Lite" ladder by Burd metal products features rubber steps and a back flap shelf that is 9 inches deep.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Ladders
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Ballymore Warehouse Garage 4 Step Metal Rolling Safety Ladder w/ Rails
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H 68.5 in W 20 in D 32 in
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Metal
Vintage Ballymore Warehouse Garage 4 Step Metal Rolling Safety Ladder w/ Rails
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H 68.5 in W 20 in D 32 in
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
Library Wall
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage wood faux bamboo working library wall with rolling ladder and adjustable shelves.
Category
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Large Shelving Unit with Rolling Library Ladder, circa 1920
Located in Surrey, BC
Comes complete with a rolling library-style ladder, and features multiple open shelves backed by bead board.
Category
Vintage 1920s Canadian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Oak
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
Haberdashery Rolling Ladder
Located in Greenwich, CT
A wood and iron rolling ladder from the 1930s. Manufactured by the Putnam rolling ladder company in New York City.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Ladders
Materials
Beech
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
Industrial Oak Rolling A Frame Ladder by Putnam
By Putnam
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, rolling ladder by Putnam features an oak A frame with steel hardware.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Ladders
Materials
Steel
American Industrial Steel Rolling Stair Ladder
Located in Rochester, NY
1940s American Industrial tubular steel rolling ladder in all original condition with aged rusted surface five diamond grid mesh stairs / hand rails on both sides from bottom to top ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Ladders
Materials
Steel
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
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
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
Industrial Rolling "Majors Cement" Oak Ladder by Putnam
By Putnam
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, rolling, oak ladder by Putnam features decorative steel lateral wheels at the bottom with a porcelain enameled advertising plaque for Major's Cement.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Ladders
Materials
Steel
Industrial Modern Factory Step Platform Ladder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful blue and green patina, rolling platform step ladder, early 20th century.
Category
20th Century American Industrial Ladders
Materials
Metal
Industrial Machine-Age Aluminum A-Frame Ladder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Practical and great looking, machine-age style, Industrial, A-frame, step ladder features covered rolling casters and covered steps.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Ladders
Materials
Aluminum
Private Group Of 8 Industrial Items
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Group sale of 8 industrial pieces consisting of: (1) Aluminum rolling ladder (1) Industrial table top shelf (1) Tall steel mesh hospital stool (1) Short steel mesh hospital stool (1)...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Handcrafted Wooden Dogon Ladder, Mali, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The 'Y' top is necessary so that the climber may safely lean the ladder against a tree or wall without the ladder rolling.
Category
Vintage 1920s Malian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Industrial Library Ladder
Located in Hudson, NY
oak rolling ladder metal hand rails additional platform for stacking locking wheels
Category
Early 20th Century American Ladders
Materials
Metal
A. Bernard Rolling Library Ladder
By A. Bertrand
Located in New York, NY
Cast Iron in forest green with perforated metal sides, decorative cuts, and wrought iron ballistrades with brass embellishments. Stained oak steps and rails with a top shelf. Delica...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Ladders
Oak Library Ladder
Located in Spokane, WA
Rolling, oak library ladder, with 8 foot section of rail
Category
20th Century American Ladders
Materials
Steel
Putnam Oak Rolling Library Ladder
By Putnam
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Manufactured by Putnam Rolling Ladder Co. of NY, who has been making ladders for over 100 years!
Category
Vintage 1920s American Ladders
Materials
Oak
Antique Original American Library Ladder
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique original American rolling library ladder.
Category
Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Ladders
Materials
Metal
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Used Rolling Ladders For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of used rolling ladders is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct used rolling ladders — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. Used rolling ladders have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Industrial and Regency used rolling ladders are consistently popular styles.
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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