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19th Century Regency Flame Mahogany Step Commode
19th Century Regency Flame Mahogany Step Commode

19th Century Regency Flame Mahogany Step Commode

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality set of Library Steps. Each step has a green leather insert, decorated

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Used Step Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

English Antique Wooden Folding Ladder with Tray Shelf
English Antique Wooden Folding Ladder with Tray Shelf

English Antique Wooden Folding Ladder with Tray Shelf

Located in Atlanta, GA

This well-worn and tall late 19th century English seven step folding ladder features a tray shelf

Category

19th Century English Late Victorian Used Step Ladders

Materials

Metal

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Table
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Table

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Table

Located in Norwalk, CT

These metamorphic library steps sit at the intersection of ingenious design and superior craftsmanship. They feature a rich, solid mahogany frame with olive green gilt-embossed leath...

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Used Step Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Dutch Ashwood Museum or Library Ladder
Early 20th Century Dutch Ashwood Museum or Library Ladder

Early 20th Century Dutch Ashwood Museum or Library Ladder

Located in Haarlem, NL

This beautiful decorative ladder was used in an Amsterdam museum depot. Made by C de Krijger, Ned

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Used Step Ladders

Materials

Iron

Faux Bamboo and Leather Library Step or Stairs
Faux Bamboo and Leather Library Step or Stairs

Faux Bamboo and Leather Library Step or Stairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Library stairs or steps crafted in mahogany with faux bamboo supports topped with a brass finial.

Category

20th Century English British Colonial Used Step Ladders

Materials

Leather, Faux Bamboo

Library Four-Step Stairs Acrylic Glass from the Late 1970s
Library Four-Step Stairs Acrylic Glass from the Late 1970s

Library Four-Step Stairs Acrylic Glass from the Late 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

Library stairs or spiral in acrylic glass. Library staircase in the form of a spiral staircase, with chromed metal column. Age-related signs of usage, some small scratches.

Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Used Step Ladders

Materials

Acrylic

Metamorphic Kitchen or Shop Step Stool  A very useful piece
Metamorphic Kitchen or Shop Step Stool  A very useful piece

Metamorphic Kitchen or Shop Step Stool A very useful piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

stool can be flipped over and turned into a small step ladder, it would work just as well in a shop or

Category

19th Century Adam Style Used Step Ladders

Materials

Beech

Antique American Pine Two Step Bedstep Library Foot Stool w Handle 41"
Antique American Pine Two Step Bedstep Library Foot Stool w Handle 41"

Antique American Pine Two Step Bedstep Library Foot Stool w Handle 41"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique early American style pine two step bedstep / stool / library steps featuring hand cut nails

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Used Step Ladders

Materials

Pine

Metamorphic Kitchen or Library Step Stool
Metamorphic Kitchen or Library Step Stool

Metamorphic Kitchen or Library Step Stool

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

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

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Used Step Ladders

Geometric Bronze Finish Bench by Brueton Industries
Geometric Bronze Finish Bench by Brueton Industries

Geometric Bronze Finish Bench by Brueton Industries

By Brueton

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Geometric bronze finish bench by Brueton Industries, with step-ladder form legs, natural blend

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Step Ladders

Materials

Metal

French, 19th Century, Library Steps
French, 19th Century, Library Steps

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

Category

19th Century French Other Used Step Ladders

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Demilune Stool or Side Table
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Demilune Stool or Side Table

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Demilune Stool or Side Table

Located in Dallas, TX

small table holding a plant, a one step ladder to reach tall cabinets, or an occasional seating

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Used Step Ladders

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Library Steps
French 19th Century Library Steps

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

Category

19th Century French Other Used Step Ladders

Materials

Brass

Large Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps
Large Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps

Large Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

comfortable Regency style chair can be flipped over and turned into a 4 step ladder The chair has been

Category

19th Century Regency Used Step Ladders

Materials

Leather

1970s French Oak Steps
1970s French Oak Steps

1970s French Oak Steps

Located in High Point, NC

small household step ladder, it now serves equally well as an accent piece—perfect for displaying plants

Category

Mid-20th Century French Used Step Ladders

Materials

Oak

Rare German Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair, Circa 1920's
Rare German Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair, Circa 1920's

Rare German Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair, Circa 1920's

Located in Norwalk, CT

library. This chair / step ladder is crafted from beautifully grained mahogany wood that has been

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Used Step Ladders

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Step By Step", Yellow Brown Shades Watercolors and Ink Man with Ladders
"Step By Step", Yellow Brown Shades Watercolors and Ink Man with Ladders

"Step By Step", Yellow Brown Shades Watercolors and Ink Man with Ladders

By Antony Squizzato

Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

This item is not framed. Antony Squizzato is a talented French artist who likes to experiment with different styles and techniques.

Category

2010s Constructivist Used Step Ladders

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Mahogany Leather English Campaign Flip Library Step Metamorphic End Table Ladder
Mahogany Leather English Campaign Flip Library Step Metamorphic End Table Ladder

Mahogany Leather English Campaign Flip Library Step Metamorphic End Table Ladder

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mahogany leather English Campaign style flip library step metamorphic end table ladder. Item

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Edwardian Used Step Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English 19th Century Regency Mahogany Library Steps Ladder Metamorphic Armchair
English 19th Century Regency Mahogany Library Steps Ladder Metamorphic Armchair

English 19th Century Regency Mahogany Library Steps Ladder Metamorphic Armchair

By Morgan & Sanders

Located in Firenze, IT

inserts turn this stable and sturdy solid 19th century mahogany armchair into a library ladder. This

Category

Late 19th Century English Regency Used Step Ladders

Materials

Metal

Happiness
Happiness

Happiness

By "Sergio ""Valenz"" Valenzuela"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, ladders, beds, monocycles, trapeze artists, swings, machines… it is a way of telling stories about life

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Used Step Ladders

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Joy
Joy

Joy

By "Sergio ""Valenz"" Valenzuela"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

artworks prominently feature elements such as chairs, ladders, and beds. These recognizable structures

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Used Step Ladders

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Graphite, Mixed Media

Happy Landscape 2
Happy Landscape 2

Happy Landscape 2

By "Sergio ""Valenz"" Valenzuela"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

elements such as chairs, ladders, and beds. These recognizable structures serve as a way for the artist to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Step Ladders

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Graphite

Happy Circus
Happy Circus

Happy Circus

By "Sergio ""Valenz"" Valenzuela"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

them to step into our lives. The ladders represent our desire to climb, to continue our personal growth

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Used Step Ladders

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite

Step Ladder

Step Ladder

Sold|$1,550

Step Ladder

Located in New York, NY

Antique wooden step ladder

Category

20th Century French Used Step Ladders

Materials

Wood

French Step Ladder
French Step Ladder

French Step Ladder

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Metal and wood French step ladder with beautiful patina.

Category

19th Century French Used Step Ladders

Modernist Library Step Ladder
Modernist Library Step Ladder

Modernist Library Step Ladder

Located in New York, NY

Interesting and clever design of a library step ladder which can be collapsed and closed flat for

Category

1950s American Used Step Ladders

Materials

Iron, Brass

1940's English Beechwood Step Ladder
1940's English Beechwood Step Ladder

1940's English Beechwood Step Ladder

Located in East Hampton, NY

A six step beechwood step ladder.

Category

1940s English Used Step Ladders

Materials

Beech

Double sided step ladder on wheels
Double sided step ladder on wheels

Double sided step ladder on wheels

Located in Boston, MA

Double sided platform step ladder with wheels and original hardware. 50 1/2" high platform

Category

19th Century English Used Step Ladders

Materials

Iron

19th Century Swedish Step Ladder or Side Table
19th Century Swedish Step Ladder or Side Table

19th Century Swedish Step Ladder or Side Table

Located in Essex, MA

A 19th century Swedish step ladder in walnut with black painted highlights, the scalloped edges

Category

19th Century Swedish Used Step Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Folding Step Ladder
Folding Step Ladder

Folding Step Ladder

Located in New Orleans, LA

Wooden nine step folding ladder

Category

20th Century French Used Step Ladders

Materials

Wood

French Step-Ladder
French Step-Ladder

French Step-Ladder

Located in Austin, TX

This wonderful French Country Escabeau has 3 steps and is made of golden oak. It is sturdy and was originally used in a hardware store in the Bresse Region of France.

Category

Early 20th Century French Used Step Ladders

Materials

Wood

Wood and Brass Step Ladder
Wood and Brass Step Ladder

Wood and Brass Step Ladder

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Wood and Brass Step Ladder

Category

Early 20th Century English Used Step Ladders

Materials

Brass

Country French Step Ladder
Country French Step Ladder

Country French Step Ladder

Located in Austin, TX

A Country French Ladder with 6 steps made of stained pine wood. The ladder can be folded for

Category

Early 20th Century French Used Step Ladders

Materials

Wood

French Oak Step Ladder
French Oak Step Ladder

French Oak Step Ladder

Located in Austin, TX

An "Escabeau" Ladder with 3 steps made of dark oak from a hardware store in the Bresse Region of

Category

Early 20th Century French Used Step Ladders

Materials

Wood

Wonderfully Patinated Vintage Step Ladder
Wonderfully Patinated Vintage Step Ladder

Wonderfully Patinated Vintage Step Ladder

Located in Oakland, CA

Perfect as retail fixture or home library, this relic definitely has an authentic naturally worn vibe. Please feel free to contact me directly for best pricing and shipping options.

Category

1940s American Used Step Ladders

Materials

Metal

Rustic Folding Step ladder from France
Rustic Folding Step ladder from France

Rustic Folding Step ladder from France

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This Rustic Folding Stepladder from France made in wood is charming and looks great holding a painting to accent a room.

Category

20th Century French Used Step Ladders

Materials

Wood

A French Louis Philippe Walnut Step Ladder
A French Louis Philippe Walnut Step Ladder

A French Louis Philippe Walnut Step Ladder

Located in New York, NY

The top rectangular step pierced with a stylized quatrefoil; on undulating supports joined by a

Category

19th Century French Used Step Ladders

Refined Scale Trademan's Model Step Ladder

Refined Scale Trademan's Model Step Ladder

Located in London, GB

A most unusual and refined scale model! Tradesman's sample, step ladder. The side runners are

Category

Late 19th Century European Used Step Ladders

Materials

Wood

Gothic Revival Metamorphic Chair and Step Ladder
Gothic Revival Metamorphic Chair and Step Ladder

Gothic Revival Metamorphic Chair and Step Ladder

Located in Essex, MA

A well made and detailed Gothic Revival metamorphic combination chair and step ladder in carved oak

Category

1870s American Gothic Revival Used Step Ladders

Materials

Metal

Step Ladder Side Table
Step Ladder Side Table

Step Ladder Side Table

Located in Seattle, WA

All steel cross braced three step stool that we feel would be the perfect side table. This has been

Category

1920s American Used Step Ladders

JAPANESE DARK ELM STEP LADDER
JAPANESE DARK ELM STEP LADDER

JAPANESE DARK ELM STEP LADDER

Located in San Francisco, CA

horizontal supports under a tall plank step/seat. Below a second step with a pierced diamond quatrefoil and

Category

1960s Japanese Used Step Ladders

Quirky Step Stool
Quirky Step Stool

Quirky Step Stool

Located in San Francisco, CA

Italian step ladder circa 1810

Category

19th Century Italian Used Step Ladders

Materials

Wood

Pine Painted Ladder
Pine Painted Ladder

Pine Painted Ladder

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Three step ladder painted with later paint. Labeled "T. Lambert Ltd."

Category

Early 20th Century Used Step Ladders

Metal Display Ladder
Metal Display Ladder

Metal Display Ladder

Located in Montecito, CA

Painted metal display or step ladder. It folds for storage. Note the wonderful old spring hinges.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Used Step Ladders

Materials

Iron

Metamorphic Chair and Ladder
Metamorphic Chair and Ladder

Metamorphic Chair and Ladder

Located in Essex, MA

A metamorphic walnut chair which converts into a step ladder. The hinged ladder back flips over to

Category

19th Century French Used Step Ladders

Materials

Walnut

French Oak Ladder
French Oak Ladder

French Oak Ladder

Located in Kirkland, WA

uses for this piece such as an end table, a display stand or an actual working step ladder.

Category

Early 20th Century French Used Step Ladders

Materials

Iron

19th Century Painted Metamorphic Chair and Ladder
19th Century Painted Metamorphic Chair and Ladder

19th Century Painted Metamorphic Chair and Ladder

Located in Essex, MA

convert the chair into a small step ladder. Structurally sound, but we suggest ladder is used by lighter

Category

19th Century American Used Step Ladders

Materials

Wood

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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
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    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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