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English 19th Century Wooden Foldable Step Ladder
English 19th Century Wooden Foldable Step Ladder

English 19th Century Wooden Foldable Step Ladder

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Beautiful and solid wooden step ladder. In perfect state. Beechwood. Brass strips are newly applied

Category

Early 20th Century British Used Step Ladders

Materials

Beech

Victorian Library Steps Mahogany Step Ladder
Victorian Library Steps Mahogany Step Ladder

Victorian Library Steps Mahogany Step Ladder

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Classic Victorian style set of library steps in mahogany Step ladder action Perfect for the large

Category

1980s Victorian Used Step Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century George III English Mahogany Metamorphic Step Ladder
19th Century George III English Mahogany Metamorphic Step Ladder

19th Century George III English Mahogany Metamorphic Step Ladder

Located in Forney, TX

A rare George III English mahogany metamorphic library step ladder from the 19th century that

Category

19th Century George III Used Step Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mid Century "Convertible" Table and Step-Ladder by James Mont
Mid Century "Convertible" Table and Step-Ladder by James Mont

Mid Century "Convertible" Table and Step-Ladder by James Mont

By James Mont

Located in Astoria, NY

A unique vintage table signed by James Mont. The surface folds out to reveal a hidden step Ladder.

Category

20th Century American Used Step Ladders

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Vintage Step Ladders from Belgium, circa 1940
Set of Two Vintage Step Ladders from Belgium, circa 1940

Set of Two Vintage Step Ladders from Belgium, circa 1940

Located in Nashville, TN

Set of two vintage step ladders from Belgium, circa 1940. From the Belgium national railway company

Category

1940s European Used Step Ladders

Materials

Pine

20th Century English Foldable Oak Step Ladder, c.1950
20th Century English Foldable Oak Step Ladder, c.1950

20th Century English Foldable Oak Step Ladder, c.1950

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A foldable step ladder, England, circa 1950s. The ladder is made out of oak, has four steps and

Category

20th Century British Used Step Ladders

Materials

Oak

Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1880s
Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1880s

Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1880s

Located in Ventura, CA

Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1800s adorned with aged iron hardware. This exquisite

Category

19th Century English Used Step Ladders

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Oak Library Step Ladder with Brass Hardware
19th Century English Oak Library Step Ladder with Brass Hardware

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

Category

19th Century English Used Step Ladders

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Walnut 3 Tier Spiral Library Book Staircase Step Ladder Brass
Mid Century Walnut 3 Tier Spiral Library Book Staircase Step Ladder Brass

Mid Century Walnut 3 Tier Spiral Library Book Staircase Step Ladder Brass

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique spiral library book staircase or step ladder. Made of walnut featuring three tiers with

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Step Ladders

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Folding Pine Five-Step Ladder with Numbered Plaque
19th Century French Folding Pine Five-Step Ladder with Numbered Plaque

19th Century French Folding Pine Five-Step Ladder with Numbered Plaque

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1880, this charming five-step folding ladder combines practicality with

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Used Step Ladders

Materials

Pine

1960's Dark Two Step Ladder Backed Dining Chair - Set Of Ten
1960's Dark Two Step Ladder Backed Dining Chair - Set Of Ten

1960's Dark Two Step Ladder Backed Dining Chair - Set Of Ten

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Dark Two Step Ladder Backed Dining Chair – Set Of Ten. Good quality classic bentwood chairs

Category

1960s Used Step Ladders

Materials

Oak

Victorian Library Ladder Step Ladders Walnut Stair
Victorian Library Ladder Step Ladders Walnut Stair

Victorian Library Ladder Step Ladders Walnut Stair

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stunning Victorian style library ladder step Hand crafted from walnut with mahogany trim Great for

Category

1980s Victorian Used Step Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Small Three-Step Ladder
French 19th Century Small Three-Step Ladder

French 19th Century Small Three-Step Ladder

Located in Santa Monica, CA

French 19th century three-step small ladder

Category

1880s French Used Step Ladders

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Rustic Elm Step Ladder, Stool
19th Century Rustic Elm Step Ladder, Stool

19th Century Rustic Elm Step Ladder, Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderfully rustic, old Elm wood step stool or ladder. Mortise and tenon construction. Sturdy and

Category

19th Century Japanese Rustic Used Step Ladders

Materials

Elm

Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair
Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair

Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

functionality to their space. Dimensions: -Ladder: Width: 38cm / 14.96 inch Depth: 53 cm / 20.86 inch

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Used Step Ladders

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood tall circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Used Step Ladders

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood tall circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Step Ladders

Materials

Wood

1950s French Industrial Metal Ladder
1950s French Industrial Metal Ladder

1950s French Industrial Metal Ladder

Located in High Point, NC

This metal step ladder was made in France, circa 1950. The rear rails have an X-frame, and long

Category

1950s French Industrial Used Step Ladders

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood tall circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Step Ladders

Materials

Leather, Wood

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood tall circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Step Ladders

Materials

Leather, Wood

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a turned

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Step Ladders

Materials

Leather, Wood

1900s French Wooden Ladder
1900s French Wooden Ladder

1900s French Wooden Ladder

Located in High Point, NC

This wooden step ladder was made in France, circa 1900. It features quatrefoil cutouts on the side

Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Used Step Ladders

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century English Carved Walnut and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder
Mid-20th Century English Carved Walnut and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder

Mid-20th Century English Carved Walnut and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder

Located in Dallas, TX

circular step ladder features four stairs rolled around a turned, central post embellished with a

Category

Mid-20th Century English Louis XIII Used Step Ladders

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid-20th Century, English Library Spiral Step Ladder with Four Leather Stairs
Mid-20th Century, English Library Spiral Step Ladder with Four Leather Stairs

Mid-20th Century, English Library Spiral Step Ladder with Four Leather Stairs

Located in Dallas, TX

This set of vintage mahogany library stairs were created in England, circa 1950. The thin steps come from a central, circular steps and spiral out for extra height with a slim profil...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Used Step Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Victorian Walnut Library Step
Victorian Walnut Library Step

Victorian Walnut Library Step

Located in New Windsor, NY

, stool or even a small shelf and when the lower portion is extended, it becomes a functioning step ladder

Category

Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Used Step Ladders

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage French Foldable Step Stool Chair
Vintage French Foldable Step Stool Chair

Vintage French Foldable Step Stool Chair

Located in High Point, NC

, letting the person on the step-ladder stabilize themselves easily. The distressed patina of the wood gives

Category

Early 1900s French Rustic Used Step Ladders

Materials

Wood

Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool  A very useful piece
Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool  A very useful piece

Metamorphic Library Step and High Stool A very useful piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

flipped over and turned into a small 3 step ladder, originally this type of stool was used in a Library

Category

1880s Adam Style Used Step Ladders

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Metamorphic Beech Ladder Chair with Four Steps
19th Century French Metamorphic Beech Ladder Chair with Four Steps

19th Century French Metamorphic Beech Ladder Chair with Four Steps

Located in Dallas, TX

from a charming side chair into a practical four-step ladder with a top step reaching 35.5 inches

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Used Step Ladders

Materials

Beech

Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps a Very Useful Piece
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps a Very Useful Piece

Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps a Very Useful Piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

chair can be flipped over and turned into a small 4 step ladder, originally this type of chair was used

Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Used Step Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Antique Leather Brass Library Steps
Antique Leather Brass Library Steps

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

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Used Step Ladders

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps
Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps

Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

little chair can be flipped over and turned into a small 4 step ladder, originally this time of chair was

Category

Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Used Step Ladders

Vintage Library Steps with Burgundy Embossed Leather Insets
Vintage Library Steps with Burgundy Embossed Leather Insets

Vintage Library Steps with Burgundy Embossed Leather Insets

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are so excited to present to you this Lovely Vintage Step Ladder. A very good quality and

Category

20th Century British Used Step Ladders

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Salvino Marsura Scala Multioso from Treviso Italy, 2000s
Salvino Marsura Scala Multioso from Treviso Italy, 2000s

Salvino Marsura Scala Multioso from Treviso Italy, 2000s

By Salvino Marsura

Located in London, GB

A step ladder with a flourish of the Art Nouveau. Arched, bisecting stems carry a sense of the

Category

Early 2000s Italian Used Step Ladders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Step Stool or Library Ladder
Vintage Step Stool or Library Ladder

Vintage Step Stool or Library Ladder

Located in Houston, TX

A multifunctional three rung step stool or library ladder from France. The open position is locked

Category

20th Century French Used Step Ladders

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 Used Step Ladders

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

Category

Mid-19th Century French Country Used Step 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

Category

Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Used Step Ladders

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

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 Used Step Ladders

Materials

Wood

Library Step
Library Step

Library Step

Sold|$1,200

Library Step

Located in Pomona, CA

Gothic style 1920s library step.

Category

1920s American Used Step Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

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Used Step Ladders For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used step ladders for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used step ladders — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Used step ladders have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Industrial, Regency and Victorian used step ladders are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made used step ladders over the years, but those made by Gainsford and Co., James Mont and Simplex are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Step Ladders?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,205, while they’re typically $145 on the low end and $6,500 highest priced.
Questions About Used Step Ladders
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A step stool is the smaller version of a ladder used to reach shelves of cupboards or cabinets at a certain height. It's a more convenient and sleek version of the traditional ladder. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary step stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An orchard ladder is a portable, self-supporting ladder used for apple picking and other orchard landscape maintenance tasks. The design features a flared base and a tripod pole to help balance, even on uneven surfaces. Shop a collection of orchard ladders on 1stDibs.

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