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Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

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...

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Used Stairs

Materials

Walnut

French Antique Library Stairs
French Antique Library Stairs

French Antique Library Stairs

Located in Austin, TX

Library stairs from France made of solid wood construction, primarily walnut and finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. There are four steps lined with gilt emboss...

Category

1920s French Art Deco Used Stairs

Materials

Brass

Regency Style Burl Walnut Library or Bedside Steps
Regency Style Burl Walnut Library or Bedside Steps

Regency Style Burl Walnut Library or Bedside Steps

Located in Bradenton, FL

English Burled Walnut Library or Bed Steps. Steps are inset with richly patinated leather panels bordered in delicate gold tooling. The upper two steps open on brass hinges to reveal...

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Mid-20th Century British Regency Used Stairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Pair of Neo-Gothic Church Pulpit Staircases in Carved Oak
Pair of Neo-Gothic Church Pulpit Staircases in Carved Oak

Pair of Neo-Gothic Church Pulpit Staircases in Carved Oak

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This pair of oak spiral staircases is a fascinating example of 19th-century Neo-Gothic cabinetmaking, likely originally designed to lead to a pulpit or a church gallery, combining a ...

Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Used Stairs

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century French Mahogany Library Steps
Late 18th Century French Mahogany Library Steps

Late 18th Century French Mahogany Library Steps

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A late 18th century French mahogany library steps with a fixed A-frame form, stepped treads, and an integrated handrail support. The structure shows through-tenon joinery, shaped sid...

Category

Late 18th Century French Used Stairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Provincial Country Oak Wood Folding Library Step Ladder
Antique French Provincial Country Oak Wood Folding Library Step Ladder

Antique French Provincial Country Oak Wood Folding Library Step Ladder

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Provincial Country Oak Wood Folding Library Step Ladder. Item features remarkable patina, fold out steps, exposed joinery, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grai...

Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Used Stairs

Materials

Oak

Small size oak wood library staircase
Small size oak wood library staircase

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

Category

Early 20th Century Used Stairs

Materials

Oak

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

Use this charming vintage fruitwood spiral staircase to organize books or display decorative objects in an office or library. Crafted in France circa 1970, the circular three-step la...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Used Stairs

Materials

Walnut

Regency Style Painted Library Steps This is a sturdy solid piece
Regency Style Painted Library Steps This is a sturdy solid piece

Regency Style Painted Library Steps This is a sturdy solid piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Regency Style Painted Library Steps This is a sturdy solid piece there are 3 steps, the ladder is painted in the Regency style in Cream, Green and Gold with pretty floral detail wi...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Stairs

Materials

Paint

Reclaimed Mid-Century Staircase  17 Teak Steps
Reclaimed Mid-Century Staircase  17 Teak Steps

Reclaimed Mid-Century Staircase 17 Teak Steps

Located in Ware, GB

Reclaimed from a prominent North London building, these Mid-Century Teak steps and risers, provide a staircase with deep, rich patina. Comprised of 17 steps. An opportunity to insta...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Stairs

Materials

Teak

Large gilt bronze stair newel finial – Maison Fontaine, Paris – 19th century
Large gilt bronze stair newel finial – Maison Fontaine, Paris – 19th century

Large gilt bronze stair newel finial – Maison Fontaine, Paris – 19th century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Impressive and elegant gilt bronze stair ball, Parisian work circa 1880–1900, stamped “FT” for the renowned Maison Fontaine, one of the finest Parisian bronzework and luxury hardware...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Used Stairs

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Walnut Library Stairs from Northern Italy
18th Century Walnut Library Stairs from Northern Italy

18th Century Walnut Library Stairs from Northern Italy

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… Hand-carved in walnut during the 1700s, these library stairs from Northern Italy have six highly fretted steps. The ornate tracery continues on the si...

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18th Century Italian Used Stairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Roger Tallon Sculptural 'Helicoid' Staircase
Roger Tallon Sculptural 'Helicoid' Staircase

Roger Tallon Sculptural 'Helicoid' Staircase

By Roger Tallon

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Roger Tallon for Galerie Lacloche, 'Helicoid' staircase, aluminum, rubber, France, 1964 This striking staircase with a rubber step surface is called the 'Helicloid' staircase and is...

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Stairs

Materials

Aluminum

20th Century Art Nouveau Style Iron Spiral Staircase
20th Century Art Nouveau Style Iron Spiral Staircase

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Used Stairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Regency Washed Wood Library Steps
Vintage Regency Washed Wood Library Steps

Vintage Regency Washed Wood Library Steps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This charming vintage piece combines the functionality of library steps with the utility of a tiered side table, rendered in a classic Traditional design style. Constructed from soli...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Used Stairs

Materials

Wood

folding ladder - L&O Design Velco Legnano Italy 1970
folding ladder - L&O Design Velco Legnano Italy 1970

folding ladder - L&O Design Velco Legnano Italy 1970

By Velca Legnano

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

rare plastic design foldable ladder by L&O Design for Velca Legnano Milano and produced by Cycolac - Italy good working condition with slight signs of patina. No brakes/no chips

Category

1970s Italian Space Age Used Stairs

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian vintage steel and formica ladder
Scandinavian vintage steel and formica ladder

Scandinavian vintage steel and formica ladder

Located in Brescia, IT

1960s Scandinavian ladder made of chrome-plated steel with a sugar-paper blue formica top. Vintage 1960s Scandinavian ladder with chrome-plated steel frame and rounded square top ma...

Category

1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Stairs

Materials

Steel

Roger TALLON, TH staircase Lacloche Gallery Edition 1974.
Roger TALLON, TH staircase Lacloche Gallery Edition 1974.

Roger TALLON, TH staircase Lacloche Gallery Edition 1974.

By Roger Tallon

Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR

An exceptional and rare piece of 1970s French design, this spiral staircase was created by the renowned Galerie Lacloche (Place Vendôme jeweler) and produced only briefly between 197...

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Stairs

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Set of Library Steps, English, Walnut, Oak, Step Storage Stand, Regency
Antique Set of Library Steps, English, Walnut, Oak, Step Storage Stand, Regency

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 ...

Category

1820s British Regency Used Stairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Spiral Library Four-Step Ladder
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Spiral Library Four-Step Ladder

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Spiral Library Four-Step Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

Elevate your interior with this refined mid-century French library ladder in the Louis XIII style. Crafted circa 1960, the piece is made of solid walnut and features a graceful carve...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Used Stairs

Materials

Walnut

A Large Georgian Style Movable Oak Library Staircase
A Large Georgian Style Movable Oak Library Staircase

A Large Georgian Style Movable Oak Library Staircase

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Georgian Style Movable Oak Library Staircase Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 240cm. Width: 157cm. Depth: 64cm.

Category

1980s Australian Georgian Used Stairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Regency 1810 Hardwood & Leather Library Steps Internal Storage & Drawers
Antique Regency 1810 Hardwood & Leather Library Steps Internal Storage & Drawers

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 ...

Category

1810s English Regency Used Stairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Late 20th Century Councill Furniture Solid Mahogany Bed Steps Library Step
Late 20th Century Councill Furniture Solid Mahogany Bed Steps Library Step

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...

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Used Stairs

Materials

Mahogany

Late 20th Century Classical Library Staircase
Late 20th Century Classical Library Staircase

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

Category

1950s Used Stairs

Materials

Metal

Cut Crystal Boule d'Escalier, French Staircase Finial 19th C.
Cut Crystal Boule d'Escalier, French Staircase Finial 19th C.

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...

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Used Stairs

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Mid-20th Century Spiral Library Staircase
Mid-20th Century Spiral Library Staircase

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 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Used Stairs

Materials

Cherry

Exclusive Oak Staircase with Carving and Balustrade 19th Century
Exclusive Oak Staircase with Carving and Balustrade 19th Century

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.

Category

1880s French Used Stairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Wrought Iron Stair Railing, Sandblasted and Galvanized
Antique Wrought Iron Stair Railing, Sandblasted and Galvanized

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...

Category

1890s European Rustic Used Stairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Roger Tallon. Aluminum and mahogany spiral staircase. Circa 1970.
Roger Tallon. Aluminum and mahogany spiral staircase. Circa 1970.

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...

Category

Late 20th Century French Used Stairs

Materials

Aluminum

Historic Industrial Iron Spiral Staircase from Boeing's Plant 2
Historic Industrial Iron Spiral Staircase from Boeing's Plant 2

Historic Industrial Iron Spiral Staircase from Boeing's 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...

Category

1930s American Used Stairs

Materials

Iron

17th Century Large Flemish Tapestry with Multiple Baroque Royalty Scenes
17th Century Large Flemish Tapestry with Multiple Baroque Royalty Scenes

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.

Category

Mid-17th Century French Other Used Stairs

Materials

Other

Painted French Library Staircase ca. 1900
Painted French Library Staircase ca. 1900

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...

Category

1890s Used Stairs

Materials

Wood

Large wooden library staircase, France, circa 1930 / 1940
Large wooden library staircase, France, circa 1930 / 1940

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...

Category

1930s French Used Stairs

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Spiral Wooden Staircase from Spain
Early 20th Century Spiral Wooden Staircase from Spain

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

Roger Tallon Aluminum Helicoid Staircase
Roger Tallon Aluminum Helicoid Staircase

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)

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Stairs

Materials

Aluminum

Wonderful Boule d'Escalier Large Cut Crystal Brass Banister Newel Post Finial
Wonderful Boule d'Escalier Large Cut Crystal Brass Banister Newel Post Finial

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

Category

20th Century Regency Used Stairs

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Oak Library stairs
Oak Library stairs

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...

Category

1890s Used Stairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Stained Mahogany Bed Step
Mid-Century Stained Mahogany Bed Step

Mid-Century Stained Mahogany Bed Step

Located in Germantown, MD

Mid Century Stained Mahogany bed stairs Measures " in width, " in depth and " in height.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Stairs

Materials

Mahogany

Italian mid-century modern wooden staircase by Fabbrica Scale Alberti, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern wooden staircase by Fabbrica Scale Alberti, 1960s

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...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Stairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage wooden newel post
Vintage wooden newel post

Vintage wooden newel post

$300Sale Price|40% Off

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Other Used Stairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Architectural Spiral Library Steps
Vintage Italian Architectural Spiral Library Steps

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Used Stairs

Materials

Rattan

Library stairs oak
Library stairs oak

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...

Category

1890s French Used Stairs

Materials

Oak

Monumental Oak Spiral Staircase With Massive Oak Trunk in One Piece ± 450 cm
Monumental Oak Spiral Staircase With Massive Oak Trunk in One Piece ± 450 cm

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...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Used Stairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Walnut library ladder, 4 steps, Italy
Walnut library ladder, 4 steps, Italy

Walnut library ladder, 4 steps, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Ancient old vintage, small library staircase, built in solid walnut wood with 4 steps, built in Italy, in the 18th century, has a side that could accommodate a corner or a handrail. ...

Category

18th Century Italian Used Stairs

Materials

Walnut

Bamboo 5 step ladder
Bamboo 5 step ladder

Bamboo 5 step ladder

$880Sale Price|20% Off

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.

Category

20th Century Asian Used Stairs

Materials

Bamboo

French Industrial Wooden Stepladder, 1900s
French Industrial Wooden Stepladder, 1900s

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...

Category

Early 1900s French Industrial Used Stairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Queen Anne 18th Century Oak Staircase
Antique Queen Anne 18th Century Oak Staircase

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 ...

Category

Early 18th Century British Georgian Used Stairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Original French Library Step Ladder Stamped for Bibliotheque Nationale De France
Original French Library Step Ladder Stamped for Bibliotheque Nationale De France

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...

Category

1910s French Edwardian Used Stairs

Materials

Pine

Regency Library Staircase, England Circa 1800
Regency Library Staircase, England Circa 1800

Regency Library Staircase, England Circa 1800

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Greek-inspired mahogany library staircase, new leathers

Category

Early 19th Century European Regency Used Stairs

Materials

Wood

Roger Tallon M400 series stairs
Roger Tallon M400 series stairs

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...

Category

Late 20th Century French Used Stairs

Materials

Aluminum

19th century wooden spiral staircase with hollow core
19th century wooden spiral staircase with hollow core

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.

Category

19th Century French Adam Style Used Stairs

Materials

Iron

20th Century Art Nouveau Style Iron Spiral Staircase
20th Century Art Nouveau Style Iron Spiral Staircase

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Used Stairs

Materials

Iron

20th Century Art Nouveau Style Cast Iron Spiral Staircase from Spain
20th Century Art Nouveau Style Cast Iron Spiral Staircase from Spain

20th Century Art Nouveau Style Cast Iron Spiral Staircase from Spain

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

20th century Art Nouveau style spiral staircase from south Spain in good condition and easy to assemble. Formed by 15 steps of 90 cm. ( 35,4 in) Ideal for big spaces like Lofts, ho...

Category

20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Used Stairs

Materials

Iron

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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.