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Spanish Library Ladder
Located in Houston, TX
Industrial stairs made of wood with great painted patina. Can be used as a library stair or would
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Ladders
Materials
Wood, Paint
Big Library Stairs Mid-20th Century Library Steps Ladder Carved Wood Leather
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Impressive & luxurious 1960s old classic Library steps,
the circular step ladder features four
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
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H 64.97 in Dm 19.49 in
Antique Italian Carved Walnut Wood Large Wood 3-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian carved walnut wood large ladder with three stairs. In typical tuscan
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Ladders
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Ladders
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century German Carved Wood Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Created in Germany circa 1960 and standing on turned legs, the circular step ladder features three
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Wood
Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
Very nice library ladder with brass top handle. Rare and fun. Very cool.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Ladders
Materials
Brass
Antique Library Ladder with Great Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. Primitive library ladder. Most of the original paint has worn off but it has a great
Category
20th Century Unknown Primitive Ladders
Materials
Iron
French Library Ladder, Early 20th Century
Located in Carmel Valley, CA
France, ca. early 1900s
Antique ladder with All wood joinery with excellent structural integrity
Category
Early 20th Century French Ladders
Materials
Wood, Paint
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood step ladder with four stairs and nicely carved details and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 39.38 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Mid-20th Century Austrian Turned Nut Wood Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Created in Austria in the 1970s and standing on turned legs, the circular step ladder features
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome late 19th century French country folding library ladder. Featuring a handcrafted design
Category
Antique 19th Century French Country Ladders
Materials
Iron
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 Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 47.25 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Foldable 3-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood foldable step ladder with three stairs with great twisted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 28.75 in W 20.48 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Pine Library Step Ladder with Gip Pole
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Vintage Pine Library Step Ladder
This vintage library step ladder is made of solid pine wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Ladders
Materials
Wood
Folding Steps-Ladder for the Library, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia.
Made of wood, metal
Fully functional.
With aged patina.
Original
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Ladders
Materials
Metal
Italian Architectural Library Ladder Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Architectural library ladder
Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950s.
Each step has two black
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Wood
H 82.29 in W 16.54 in D 3.15 in
Early 20th Century French Painted Library Ladder with Platform
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French library ladder features an iron rod hinge that allows it to be
Category
Early 20th Century French Ladders
Materials
Wood
Little Old Library Ladder in "Wabi-Sabi" Conditions.
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1626 - Little library ladder (I don't know if Italian or French ) from the 19th century, in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Adirondack Ladders
Materials
Fruitwood
Wood Architectural English Ladder Circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
Wood architecturable foldable step ladder. Made in England. Circa 1970. Beautiful piece in great
Category
Late 20th Century British Post-Modern Ladders
Materials
Wood
Large Library Step Ladder Attributed to London Film School by Stephens & Carter
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An imposing 1970 film prop ladder by maker Stephens & Carter, stamped L.F.S (London Film School
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Wood
H 92 in W 22 in D 48.75 in
Library Stepladder in Wood, Leather and Brass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice library stepladder is made of wood and brass, the steps are trimmed in leather. This is a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Ladders
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders
Materials
Beech
Antique English Victorian Library Stairs / Steps Carved Wood Foldable 1920s
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Lovely Antique English Victorian Library stairs made from carved walnut with dark finish during the
Category
Vintage 1920s French Victorian Ladders
Materials
Wood
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H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Petite Antique French Gothic Revival Wood Hall Bench Child Settle Library Steps
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare antique wood hand carved gothic revival child settle / small hall bench / foldable Library
Category
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Ladders
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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H 25.99 in W 23.82 in D 13.98 in
Spiral Library Steps
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
Two matching (one right hand, one left hand), fine Georgian design spiral design library steps with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
Victorian Walnut Library Step
Located in Garnerville, NY
Elegant Victorian walnut fold out library step. The compact way of getting to those hard to reach
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Ladders
Materials
Steel, Iron
Regency Style Walnut Library Steps
Located in Clermont, FL
Regency style solid wood library steps. Beautifully carved, three steps are supported by tapered
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Ladders
Materials
Wood
American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner Library Steps in Walnut Wood
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
. Library steps, shown in walnut wood, also available in other woods on request.
Note: All works signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Ladders
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Style Decorative Library Steps
Located in Seattle, WA
Classic French Style Carvings on this Three Step Ladder. Blue and Yellow Tinted paint on Wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Wooden Library Steps
Located in High Point, NC
Wooden library steps created in 19th century France. Thoughtfully shaped and soothingly designed
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ladders
Materials
Wood
Vintage Metamorphic Indian Wooden Step Ladder Folding Side Chair
Located in Yonkers, NY
lovely wood patina, this vintage metamorphic Indian ladder chair will be a great choice to decorate any
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Ladders
Materials
Wood
20th Century English Library Step or Stairs/Stepladder, Victorian with Casters
Located in Berlin, DE
wood mahogany stained. English library manager / stepladder 20th century, Victorian. Four step with
Category
20th Century English Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 66.54 in Dm 28.35 in
20th Century English Leather Library Step or Stairs / Stepladder, Victorian
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century English leather library step or stairs / stepladder, Victorian.
Solid wood mahogany
Category
20th Century English Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Leather Library Step or Stairs / Stepladder, Victorian
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century English leather library step or stairs / stepladder, Victorian
Solid wood mahogany
Category
20th Century Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Swedish library ladder was created in the 19th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
This Swedish library ladder was created in the 19th Century.
Category
Antique 19th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Giovanni Offredi for MC Selvini 'Elitra' Library Ladder in Ash
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
eighties. The design stands out for its curvature with soft, contoured lines. The ladder is equipped with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Stairs
Materials
Brass
19th Century Light-Brown French Walnut Library Ladder, Antique Book Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique French library ladder in a beautiful weathered condition and in good
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Original French Library Step Ladder Stamped for Bibliotheque Nationale De France
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original French circa 1910-1920 pine painted library
Category
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
H 71.46 in W 49.22 in D 25.2 in
Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
incised leather top and leathered steps opening to form a library step ladder on square brass castors.
We
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English George III Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Antique 19th Century French Other Stairs
Materials
Brass
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
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Stairs
Materials
Metal
"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica Library" is a shelving bookcase unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Nickel
H 112 in W 170 in D 13.77 in
Metamorphic Chairs
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
library step ladders with inset leather treads.
We are currently working to a 30-36 week lead time.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English George I Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
1930s Art Deco Brass Umbrella & Stick Stand
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
This vintage library step ladder is made of solid pine wood, dating back to the early to mid-20th
Category
20th Century Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
1900s French Vintage Fruit Picking Painting Ladder Library Ladder /Shop Display
Located in Markington, GB
library ladder
It is sturdy and usable.
We currently have a couple of these ladders for sale
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Ladders
Materials
Metal
H 55.91 in W 16.15 in D 43.31 in
1900s French Vintage Artists Painting Ladder / Library Steps / Shop Display
Located in Markington, GB
library steps / shop display
This ladder will be great as an vintage library steps
It is sturdy and
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Ladders
Materials
Metal
H 40.56 in W 16.54 in D 28.75 in
Antique American Oak Library Ladder
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American oak library ladder.
Category
Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Ladders
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Decorative French Library Ladder
Located in New York, NY
A decorative library ladder with silver gilt over wood. Collapsible design. Attributed to The
Category
20th Century French Ladders
End of 19th Century Rare and High Library Ladder
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Folding library ladder in bambou like larch wood. Opened height: 105,5". Width: 14" and thickness
Category
20th Century French Ladders
Late 19th Century French Beech Wood Library Ladder or Steps with Hand Rail
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This handsome hand pegged French library ladder from the late nineteenth century is constructed of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders
Materials
Beech
H 76.5 in W 20.75 in D 39.75 in
English Library Ladder Steps
Located in Troy, MI
English dark wood library ladder dates from approximately 1870. Sturdy, no loose joints.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Ladders
Materials
Wood
Library Ladder
Located in Pomona, CA
Classic style four-step library ladder, with a poll to balance.
Category
Late 20th Century American Ladders
Materials
Wood
Library Ladder
Located in Pomona, CA
English brass library ladder. The steps are mahogany and rubber that folds.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Ladders
Materials
Brass
Folding Library Ladder
Located in Greenwich, CT
A library ladder of polished wood uprights with black iron rungs and iron hinge fittings that folds
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Ladders
Materials
Iron
French Folding Library Ladder
Located in New York, NY
French faux bamboo library ladder, stamped FRANCE. Blacksmith made iron hardware. Can also be used
Category
20th Century French Country Ladders
Materials
Iron
English Library Ladder in Wood and Wrought Iron
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Charming English library ladder from the beginning of the 20th century
Very elegant stepladder
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ladders
Materials
Hardwood
English Painted Scalloped Library Ladder
Located in Greenwich, CT
A well-proportioned and useful 19th century English library ladder having interesting original
Category
Antique 19th Century English Ladders
Materials
Wood
Spiral Step Library Ladder, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s Step library ladder. This carved wooden library step is spiral and has 4 steps.
A 4-step
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Wood
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 Ladders
Materials
Wood
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 Ladders
Materials
Wood
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Wood Library Ladder For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wood library ladder for your home. A wood library ladder — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 236 options for an antique or vintage wood library ladder now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the wood library ladder you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each wood library ladder bearing mid-century modern, Regency or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wood library ladder over the years, but those crafted by Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB and David N. Ebner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.
Questions About Wood Library Ladder
- What are library ladders called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Library ladders can also be called elephant ladders or the No. 70 ladder. They are typically made with rungs and not steps, which can be somewhat difficult to climb. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique library ladders from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The ladder in a library is sometimes called a rolling or leaning ladder. However, you will most often see it referred to simply as a library ladder. Shop a variety of library ladders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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