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Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Used Stairs

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Walnut

Used Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
$145,000
H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in
Rare Boule d'Escalier Acorn Crystal Faceted Brass Banister Newel Post Finial
Located in Roslyn, NY
Boule d'Escalier Acorn Crystal Faceted Brass Banister Newel Post Finial
Category

20th Century Regency Used Stairs

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Historic Industrial Iron Spiral Staircase from Boeing's Iconic Plant 2
Located in Seattle, WA
Step into history with this remarkable cast iron spiral staircase, once a part of Boeing Plant 2 a legendary factory built in 1936 in Seattle, Washington, USA. This architectural pie...
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1930s American Used Stairs

Materials

Iron

Roger Tallon Aluminum Helicoid Staircase
By Roger Tallon
Located in Queens, NY
French Post-War Design (1966) polished aluminum helicoid form circular 13 step staircase with rubber step surface (designed by ROGER TALLON)
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Stairs

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Aluminum

Used Roger Tallon Aluminum Helicoid Staircase
Roger Tallon Aluminum Helicoid Staircase
$42,000
H 157 in W 42 in D 42 in
Exclusive Oak Staircase with Carving and Balustrade 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
This is a very beautiful unique stairs. It is hand carved and comes out of a mansion Near Paris, France.
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1880s French Used Stairs

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Oak

Monumental Oak Spiral Staircase With Massive Oak Trunk in One Piece ± 450 cm
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A monumental, completely free-standing, dark oak spiral staircase. The central newel of this very large spiral staircase consists of an entire solid oak tree trunk, which is made int...
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Mid-19th Century French Used Stairs

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Regency Mahogany Library or Bedside Steps
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Library or Bed Steps. Steps are inset with richly patinated leather panels bordered in delicate gold tooling. The upper two steps open on brass ...
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19th Century British Regency Used Stairs

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Mahogany

Used Regency Mahogany Library or Bedside Steps
Regency Mahogany Library or Bedside Steps
$2,200
H 26.5 in W 18 in D 30 in
Rare Boule d'Escalier Acorn Red Glass Faceted Brass Banister Newel Post Finial
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Rare Vintage Boule d'Escalier In Acorn Form Red Glass Faceted Mounted On Brass Base Banister Newel Post Finial
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20th Century Used Stairs

Materials

Brass

Rationalist Wooden Stairs – Circa 1940, Spain, By Unknown Manufacturer
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rationalist Wooden Stairs – Circa 1940, Spain, By Unknown Manufacturer These striking rationalist wooden stairs, dating back to circa 1940 and crafted in Spain by an unknown manufac...
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Stairs

Materials

Wood

Dr C Dresser Attri, 18 Cast Iron Floral Staircase Balustrades & the knurl post.
By Coalbrookdale Foundry, Christopher Dresser
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser attributed for Colebrookdale Iron Works. A rare set of 18 Anglo-Japanese cast iron stair and/or balcony balustrades including the original knurl post making a long run o...
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Used Stairs

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Iron

Late 20th Century Classical Library Staircase
Located in MILL, NL
Library stairs / Stairs. Late 20th century, made of patinated metal. Red brown in colour. Very solid and sturdy. Dimensions: 152H x 74L x 53W
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1950s Used Stairs

Materials

Metal

Late 20th Century Classical Library Staircase
Late 20th Century Classical Library Staircase
$1,398
H 59.85 in W 29.14 in D 20.87 in
Helicoid Staircase Model M400 by Roger Tallon, France 1964
By Roger Tallon
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary Helicoid model M400 staircase by French designer Roger Tallon, 1964. Tallon originally designed this piece for Gallery Lacloche Edition in Paris and it has since bec...
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1960s French Industrial Used Stairs

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Stained Mahogany Bed Step
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Stained Mahogany bed stairs Measures " in width, " in depth and " in height.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Stairs

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Stained Mahogany Bed Step
Mid-Century Stained Mahogany Bed Step
$1,195
H 15.5 in W 18 in D 15 in
Wonderful Boule d'Escalier Cut Crystal Faceted Brass Banister Newel Post Finial
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Boule d'Escalier Cut Crystal Faceted Mounted On Brass Base Banister Newel Post Finial
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20th Century Used Stairs

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle
Located in Round Top, TX
Very nice library ladder with brass top handle. Rare and fun. Very cool.
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1940s Italian Used Stairs

Materials

Brass

Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle
Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle
$1,600
H 65.75 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
Wonderful Boule d'Escalier Cut Crystal Faceted Brass Banister Newel Post Finial
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Boule d'Escalier Cut Crystal Faceted Brass Banister Newel Post Finial
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20th Century Regency Used Stairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Staircase by Roger Tallon, Galerie Laroche in Aluminum
By Roger Tallon
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid Century Modern Staircase by Roger Tallon, Galerie Laroche in Aluminum, Rubber, France, 1960s - 14 steps
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1960s French Used Stairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A set of Regency mahogany metamorphic library steps, this sturdy armchair unfolds to reveal four leather-inset steps which rest on the cresting rail. It has a generous seat with a fi...
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1810s English Regency Used Stairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Set of Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps
Set of Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps
$29,801
H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 42.92 in
Mid-20th Century Spiral Library Staircase
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-20th Century Spiral Library Staircase Cherry wood spiral book steps. A four-tier step with green leather inlay and gold print on the leather. The base and high rails are carved ...
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Mid-20th Century European Used Stairs

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Cherry

Mid-20th Century Spiral Library Staircase
Mid-20th Century Spiral Library Staircase
$1,767
H 63 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Antique English Regency Mahogany Bedside Stair Step Commode Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English Regency / George III / Sheraton style library or bed steps / staircase / stepstool / side table or nightstand. Made of mahogany featuring a three tiered design with ...
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Early 20th Century Regency Used Stairs

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Mahogany

Roger Tallon. Aluminum and mahogany spiral staircase. Circa 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roger Tallon. Spiral staircase in polished cast aluminum, mahogany steps. French work realized circa 1970. Dimensions: H 391 x W 84 x D 25 cm The measurements are taken for the t...
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Late 20th Century French Used Stairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage English Library Staircase - Steps in Wood & Green Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An elegant 4-treaded English library ladder - stair in 'Mahogany' stained oak and hand-decorated green leather. Its was made in England circa 1970s-80s. Stabile and steady and very u...
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20th Century English Late Victorian Used Stairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rationalist Wooden Stairs – Circa 1940, Spain, By Unknown Manufacturer
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rationalist Wooden Stairs – Circa 1940, Spain, By Unknown Manufacturer These striking rationalist wooden stairs, dating back to circa 1940 and crafted in Spain by an unknown manufac...
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Stairs

Materials

Wood

Late 20th Century Councill Furniture Solid Mahogany Bed Steps Library Step
By Councill
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th Century Councill Furniture Solid Mahogany Bed Steps Library Step. Measure 22" in width, 19" in depth and 13.5" in height. Lower Step is 7.5" high and the upper Step is 6" h...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Used Stairs

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Mahogany

Small size oak wood library staircase
Located in MILL, NL
Gave library stairs / stairs. Early 20th century. Made of oak. Solid and sturdy. Dimensions: 54W x 137H x 61D
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Early 20th Century Used Stairs

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Oak

Small size oak wood library staircase
Small size oak wood library staircase
$1,073
H 53.94 in W 21.26 in D 24.02 in
Painted French Library Staircase ca. 1900
Located in MILL, NL
French Library Staircase / Stairs. Manufactured in the early 20th century. Incredibly beautiful colour and patina. Original white/grey paint. Stairs are very solid and sturdy. Dimen...
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1890s Used Stairs

Materials

Wood

Painted French Library Staircase ca. 1900
Painted French Library Staircase ca. 1900
$2,862
H 75.6 in W 20.87 in D 39.38 in
17th Century Large Flemish Tapestry with Multiple Baroque Royalty Scenes
Located in Germantown, MD
A 17th Century Large Flemish Tapestry with Multiple Baroque Royalty Scenes. Measures 80 inches in width and 79" in height.
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Mid-17th Century French Other Used Stairs

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Other

Large wooden library staircase, France, circa 1930 / 1940
Located in Paris, FR
Large wooden library staircase, France circa 1930/1940. It is made of beech, with two original iron castors at the front. It needs cleaning, but we can take care of this for you on r...
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1930s French Used Stairs

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Iron

Large wooden library staircase, France, circa 1930 / 1940
Large wooden library staircase, France, circa 1930 / 1940
$4,552
H 102.37 in W 24.81 in D 51.97 in
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Library Three-Tier Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this vintage fruitwood spiral staircase to organize books in your office or library. Created in France circa 1970, the small circular step ladder sits on four small turned feet a...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Used Stairs

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Walnut

Antique Set of Library Steps, English, Walnut, Oak, Step Storage Stand, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of library steps. An English, walnut and oak step storage stand, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Fascinating library or country house kitchen steps ...
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1820s British Regency Used Stairs

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Oak, Walnut

Antique Wrought Iron Stair Railing, Sandblasted and Galvanized
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Unique antique wrought iron stair railing sandblasted and galvanized some years ago to protect it against rust. We are happy to answer questions about the possible installation of...
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1890s European Rustic Used Stairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Spiral 3-Step Metal and Wood Library Steps or Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
Midcentury Italian three steps wooden spiral steps with metal hand railing and top supporting metal guard rail with rising post and finial. Use this vintage staircase to organize boo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Used Stairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Birdseye Maple English Library Steps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century bird's-eye maple sturdy and handsome library steps having antique wooden nailheads and two fully functional steps.
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19th Century English Used Stairs

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Antique Birdseye Maple English Library Steps
Antique Birdseye Maple English Library Steps
$2,650
H 19.75 in W 15 in D 21 in
English Victorian Oak 19th Century Bed Steps with Carved Roaring Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Victorian oak bed steps from the 19th century depicting two roaring lions. These English Victorian oak bed steps from the 19th century are not just functional; they are a sta...
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19th Century English Victorian Used Stairs

Materials

Oak

Oak Library stairs
Located in MILL, NL
Antique library stairs / staircase. In English style, but probably of French origin. Made of solid oak, in the 19th century. The stairs are sturdy and solid. Very decorative but als...
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1890s Used Stairs

Materials

Oak

Oak Library stairs
Oak Library stairs
$2,695
H 49.22 in W 18.51 in D 57.88 in
Wonderful Boule d'Escalier Large Cut Crystal Brass Banister Newel Post Finial
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Boule d'Escalier Large Cut Etched Crystal Mounted On A Brass Base Banister Newel Post Finial With Star Pattern Top
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20th Century Regency Used Stairs

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Regency 1810 Hardwood & Leather Library Steps Internal Storage & Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Regency mahogany library steps with green leather tops, single drawer and top storage A very good looking and well made ...
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1810s English Regency Used Stairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Regency 1810 Hardwood & Leather Library Steps Internal Storage & Drawers
Antique Regency 1810 Hardwood & Leather Library Steps Internal Storage & Drawers
$2,733 Sale Price
30% Off
H 26.19 in W 19.3 in D 30.12 in
Italian mid-century modern wooden staircase by Fabbrica Scale Alberti, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wooden staircase by Fabbrica Scale Alberti, 1960s Opening staircase entirely in beech wood. The steps have rounded edges and green painted wooden interiors...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Stairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage wooden newel post
Located in Hudson, NY
Vintage wooden newel post, now used as decorative pillar. Beautiful details , patina and charming wear and tear makes it a unique piece.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Other Used Stairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage wooden newel post
Vintage wooden newel post
$600
H 38 in W 7 in D 7 in
Wonderful Pair Boule d'Escalier Crystal Faceted Brass Banister Newel Post Finial
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Boule d'Escalier Cut Crystal Faceted On Brass Bases Banister Newel Post Finial
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20th Century Regency Used Stairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Architectural Spiral Library Steps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your space with these Vintage Italian Architectural Spiral Library Steps. Designed with American style in mind, these elegant steps feature a striking spiral design and class...
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Late 20th Century Italian Used Stairs

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Italian Architectural Spiral Library Steps
Vintage Italian Architectural Spiral Library Steps
$1,750
H 49.25 in W 23.5 in D 18.25 in
20th Century Art Nouveau Style Iron Spiral Staircase
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th Century Art Nouveau style spiral staircase from Spain in good condition and easy to assemble. This stair belonged to an old Factory in Spain, that closed at the end of the 2...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Used Stairs

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Iron

20th Century Art Nouveau Style Iron Spiral Staircase
20th Century Art Nouveau Style Iron Spiral Staircase
$10,543 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 118.12 in Dm 61.03 in
Library stairs oak
Located in MILL, NL
Antique library stairs / staircase. In English style, but probably of French origin. Made of solid oak, in the 19th century. The staircase is sturdy and solid. Very decorative but al...
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1890s French Used Stairs

Materials

Oak

Library stairs oak
Library stairs oak
$2,168
H 49.22 in W 18.51 in D 57.88 in
Cut Crystal Boule d'Escalier, French Staircase Finial 19th C.
Located in Montreal, QC
A French antique crystal "Boule d'Escalier" newel post finial, This newel post finial has an exceptional appearance that would make a strong decorative statement. Mounted on its ori...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Used Stairs

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Crystal, Bronze

English Arts and Crafts Period Oak Library Step Staircase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Early 20th century English arts and crafts period library steps, staircase, or ladder with handrails. The staircase features oak wood peg construction with a large box stretcher on t...
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Used Stairs

Materials

Metal

Bamboo 5 step ladder
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a vintage 5 step ladder constructed of all bamboo. It comes from Asia and is sturdy enough for use or it would make a nice decorative item.
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20th Century Asian Used Stairs

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo 5 step ladder
Bamboo 5 step ladder
$1,100
H 65.5 in W 16 in D 2.5 in
French Industrial Wooden Stepladder, 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This beautiful vintage industrial wooden stepladder with a stick for support is a perfect addition to any interior. With its French design and wooden construction, it exudes a classi...
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Early 1900s French Industrial Used Stairs

Materials

Wood

French Industrial Wooden Stepladder, 1900s
French Industrial Wooden Stepladder, 1900s
$1,317
H 55.12 in W 13.78 in D 13 in
Roger Tallon Sculptural 'Helicoid' Staircase
By Roger Tallon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Tallon for Galerie Lacloche, 'Helicoid' staircase, aluminum, rubber, France, design 1964, production 1960s This striking staircase with a rubber step surface is called the 'He...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Stairs

Materials

Aluminum

Roger Tallon Sculptural 'Helicoid' Staircase
Roger Tallon Sculptural 'Helicoid' Staircase
$29,500
H 145.67 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
19th century wooden spiral staircase with hollow core
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautiful antique spiral oak staircase, with a hollow core made in the 19th century. The railing, also in wood, rests on wrought iron rods.
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19th Century French Adam Style Used Stairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Queen Anne 18th Century Oak Staircase
Located in Ware, GB
A spectacular and complete 18th Century oak staircase. Deep rich colour and beautifully patinated, the staircase was reclaimed from an impressive property in Lake District national ...
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Early 18th Century British Georgian Used Stairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Queen Anne 18th Century Oak Staircase
Antique Queen Anne 18th Century Oak Staircase
$61,657
H 196.86 in W 98.43 in D 74.81 in
Roger Tallon M400 series stairs
By Roger Tallon
Located in LE TOUQUET-PARIS-PLAGE, FR
Magnificent staircase from Roger Tallon's M400 series, in cast aluminum. This piece was installed in a decorator's house in the 1980s and purchased new at the time from the official...
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Late 20th Century French Used Stairs

Materials

Aluminum

Roger Tallon M400 series stairs
Roger Tallon M400 series stairs
$33,548
H 157.49 in Dm 55.12 in
Regency Library Staircase, England Circa 1800
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Greek-inspired mahogany library staircase, new leathers
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Early 19th Century European Regency Used Stairs

Materials

Wood

Regency Library Staircase, England Circa 1800
Regency Library Staircase, England Circa 1800
$3,714
H 28.75 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Pitch Pine circa 1920's Original Aqua Blue Paint Decorators Ladder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1910-1920 pine painted library steps or ladder which is stamped G.R.D.C A good looking and decorative piece, original...
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1920s English Edwardian Used Stairs

Materials

Pine

Vintage Pitch Pine circa 1920's Original Aqua Blue Paint Decorators Ladder
Vintage Pitch Pine circa 1920's Original Aqua Blue Paint Decorators Ladder
$1,233 Sale Price
25% Off
H 69.89 in W 17.92 in D 46.86 in
Nine Reclaimed English Carved Balustrades
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of nine Yorkstone balusters salvaged from a garden terrace in Yorkshire. Additional dimensions: Each Balustrade: Height 63 cm Width 18 cm Depth 18 cm.
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Mid-19th Century Used Stairs

Materials

Stone

Nine Reclaimed English Carved Balustrades
Nine Reclaimed English Carved Balustrades
$2,596
H 24.81 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Original French Library Step Ladder Stamped for Bibliotheque Nationale De France
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original French circa 1910-1920 pine painted library steps or ladder made for and used by the Bibliotheque Nationale De France A goo...
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1910s French Edwardian Used Stairs

Materials

Pine

Original French Library Step Ladder Stamped for Bibliotheque Nationale De France
Original French Library Step Ladder Stamped for Bibliotheque Nationale De France
$2,003 Sale Price
25% Off
H 71.46 in W 49.22 in D 25.2 in
Antique English Hand-Crafted Wooden Four Step Library Stairs & Attached Banister
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of antique hand-crafted library stairs is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1820 and done in a period Early Victorian style. T...
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Early 19th Century English Victorian Used Stairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Metal & Wood Steps, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage industrial steps made of metal and wood. Original condition. Can be used in varios ways to uplift your interior.
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Used Stairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal & Wood Steps, Czechoslovakia
Vintage Metal & Wood Steps, Czechoslovakia
$347
H 24.41 in W 14.18 in D 17.33 in
Early 20th Century Spiral Wooden Staircase from Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Early 20th century spiral wooden staircase from Spain Ideal for lofts an big spaces. It was located in south spain to comunicate the groundfloor where the family had the store, wi...
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Used Stairs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Spiral Wooden Staircase from Spain
Early 20th Century Spiral Wooden Staircase from Spain
$17,253 Sale Price
20% Off
H 122.05 in Dm 47.25 in
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Used Stairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used stairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct used stairs — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Used stairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of used stairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Regency, Victorian and Mid-Century Modern used stairs are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small used stairs measuring 1.97 inches across. Used stairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Roger Tallon, Editions Lacloche and Le Corbusier are consistently popular.

How Much are Used Stairs?

Prices for used stairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used stairs begin at $89 and can go as high as $250,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,794.

Finding the Right Stairs for You

While they’re best known for their functionality, a well-designed set of vintage, new or antique stairs can also make as much of an impact in your space as any other piece of well cared for furniture.

From mid-century modern stairs to Victorian stairs to Art Nouveau stairs, different movements in design over time saw furniture makers exploring a range of inspirations as well as working with a variety of materials. This is good news for you, as it means that stairs have been designed in a wealth of furniture styles over the years and that there is a perfect set of stairs for every space.

A library ladder, whether it’s going to serve its primary purpose or be used as a home accent, is a common example of interior stairs that help make the most use of vertical space. A set of stairs for your home library is going to allow you to reach those coveted rare volumes from your lofty well-appointed shelves. And because you’ve invested so much time in styling your bookcases or library shelving, why not own an appropriately decorative structure to access your books?

Hand-carved embellishments in post toppers and stair pillars distinguish Victorian-era stairs from other periods. Furniture designed during this time period, which occurred during the reign of Queen Victoria in England, was luxurious. Even furnishings as functional as stairs were made from dark woods such as mahogany or rosewood and boasted ornate curved lines and stately proportions. All those who are fascinated by Art Nouveau furniture know that designers of the period sought freedom from the stuffy social and artistic strictures of the Victorian era. Art Nouveau staircases were highly decorative, including striking iron spiral staircases with intricate latticework on the risers and works carved in oak with newel posts that saw an integration of natural world motifs.

No matter how they are incorporated into a home or office, vintage, new and antique stairs can be practical and aesthetically pleasing — the very definition of art meeting functionality. Find yours on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Used Stairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, you can use a runner rug on stairs. When shopping for the perfect runner for your stairs, make sure that it will fit the entire length of your stair risers and treads.