Antique library staircase, circa 1900
Located in MILL, NL
Library ladder on wheels, late 19th / early 20th century Large wooden library ladder on wheels, presumably from a library, archive or department store.
Cast Iron
30's Italian Wooden Library Ladder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 30's Italian library wooden foldable ladder
Wood
Late Victorian Wooden Library Pole Ladder by Taylor
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian wooden library pole ladder by Taylor, the brass ‘D’ section uprights re-covered in close-nailed burgundy leather and enclosing nine rungs, all of which ingeniously f...
Leather, Wood
Levenger Wooden Library Steps
Located in Astoria, NY
Levenger wood library steps, made in the late 20th century. 3 steps to allow you to reach the top shelves of your private library. Can also function well in a kitchen or home office ...
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, this small staircase, created for reaching the top shelves of a library, imparts a s...
Wood
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H 22 in W 17.5 in D 22 in
Antique Sturdy Wooden Country House Library Step/Bookcase Steps Marked Twyford
Located in Lisse, NL
Good quality library or bookcase steps. These handcrafted, early 20th century bookcase steps have a wonderful patina and the design too is an absolute joy to look at. Apart from st...
Iron
Folding Wooden Library Ladder from Late 19th Century France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folding wooden library ladder from late 19th century France.
Wood
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H 94.49 in W 24.41 in D 43.31 in
20th Century Unique French Folding Wooden Library Ladder with Metal Steps
Located in Sofia, BG
French foldable wooden library ladder with metal steps and iron hardware made in late 19th Century - early 20th Century.
Metal
Antique Wooden Library Ladder with Handle
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome, sturdy antique library step ladder with handle.
Wood
Antique Wooden Library Ladder from Belgium
Located in Houston, TX
Ladder from Belgium with six steps. Great height and size. Additional photos upon request.
Wood
French Ash Wooden Library Ladder, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French library, this folding ladder constructed of ash would be a handsome addition to any space with hard to reach shelving. While still being utilitarian, this...
Ash
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H 58.67 in Dm 19.1 in
Midcentury Library Stairs Carved Wooden and Leather Bookcase Ladder Spiral Steps
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Beautiful 1960s old classic Library steps , the circular step ladder features four stairs rolled around a central post Each step is upholstered with the original green leather de...
Leather, Wood
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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 36.23 in
19th Century Antique Italian Wood and Leather Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian wooden three step library ladder. We left each step upholstered with the original leather decorated with gold tooling motifs in vintage conditions but we can easily...
Leather, Wood
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H 34.3 in W 15.75 in D 17 in
Antique & Sturdy Wooden Arts & Crafts Library Chair / Bookcase Steps by Naether
By Naether
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and great quality, folding library chair and steps. The design of this Arts & Crafts library chair is an absolute joy to look at. Made in the early twentieth century by one of...
Metal
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H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Hand Carved Ornate Decorated French Wooden Library Step in Belle Époque Style
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Step into the past with our antique French hand-carved and ornate-decorated wooden library step! This exquisite piece of furniture is a true work of art that exudes old-world charm a...
Wood, Hardwood
Antique French Wooden Library or Merchandising Ladder
Located in Surrey, BC
Antique French, all-wood ladder, over nine feet high. Great for libraries or merchandising applications.
Wood
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H 55 in W 18 in D 5 in
Wooden Ladder Stairs Four Step Library Book Shelf Kitchen Primitive Rustic
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique four step a-frame wooden ladder with shelf. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, quality craftsmanship, four steps, metal hardware, wonderful patina, ...
Wood
Wooden Library Ladder by Slingsby, England, Early 20th C.
By Slingsby of England
Located in New York, NY
A Set of Wooden Library Steps by Slingsby of England with Stabilizing Hand Bar and Maker's Label Inscribed, "Made by Slingsby, England.
Early 20th Century Wooden Library Ladder with Iron Hooks
Located in Chicago, IL
• Patinated wood finish • Iron hooks • Early 20th century • Spain • Measures: 17" W x 7.5" D x 80.5" H.
Iron
"bamboo" Library Ladders
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
wooden library ladders with brass hooks three in stock PRICED INDIVIDUALLY
Folding Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 19th Century Folding Wooden Library Ladder from England. When closed, dimensions are 95"H x 3"W x 2¾"D
19th C. French Library Ladder
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century French Wooden Library Ladder 48.5''h x 22.5''w x 28''d (when open)
Regency Style Painted Library Ladder
Located in London, GB
A 20th century dark cream and black painted wooden library ladder, having five treads, in the Regency manner.
Wood
Late 19th Century French Elm Wooden Metamorphic Library Chair Step
Located in Raalte, NL
Antique French elm wooden library steps that can be folded as a chair and reinforced with metal supports, are in good condition with a beautiful patina obtained over the years. Late ...
Elm
Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
With a focus on rare antique items and uniquely handcrafted pieces, it aims to emphasize the value of art and craftsmanship. This folding wooden library chair, a rare vintage item...
Wood
$1,697
H 35 in W 16 in D 25 in
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Steps or Chair Ladder A very useful piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Steps or Chair Ladder A very useful piece, this handy little chair can be flipped over and turned into a small 4 step ladder, originally this typ...
Walnut
$1,988
H 57.09 in Dm 22.84 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 stained. English library manager / stepladder 20th century, Victorian. Four step wi...
Leather, Mahogany
$1,296
H 48 in W 18 in D 18 in
Spiral Library Steps with Tall Turned Support A good set of Library Steps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Spiral Library Steps with Tall Turned Support A good set of Library Steps, the 4 steps are in a spiral formation and are in good condition, very sturdy and useful An attractive and...
Mahogany
English Antique Folding Library Steps
Located in London, GB
Set of early 20th Century English folding library steps. Vernacular and beautifully made with a graphic arrangement of angled supports, stretchers and cross-bracing, the steps have ...
Beech
$4,500
H 47 in W 23.25 in D 23.25 in
English 19th Century Walnut Library Steps with Handrail and Turned Supports
Located in Atlanta, GA
This handsome set of English library steps dates to the 19th century and is crafted in solid walnut, presenting a warm, honey-toned surface that has mellowed beautifully with age. De...
Walnut
Antique Victorian Brass Library Steps / Ladder
Located in London, GB
A rare and very lovely antique set of antique Victorian brass library steps / ladder. They were made in England by Hoskins and Sewell Ltd, they date from the 1890-1900 period. The d...
Brass
$3,995
H 70.75 in W 26.25 in D 20 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...
Wood
Antique French Oak Library Stairs-Frankel
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Tall and impressive French antique library steps, in quality solid oak, bearing clear signs of fine craftsmanship and classic design. The ladder has a robust and elegant constructio...
Oak
$34,384
H 177.17 in W 212.6 in D 192.92 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.
Oak
Antique Oak Library Steps with Castors, France, Circa 1880
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large Scale Sculptors or Library Steps. Original castors Late 19th Century Robust and strong. France, Circa 1880.
Oak
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. ...
Walnut
Vintage Wooden Staircase Architectural Model
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite architectural staircase model is a masterwork of miniature craftsmanship, likely created as an apprentice piece or a maquette for a grand residential commission. Exper...
Mahogany
$3,895
H 43 in W 22 in D 16 in
Library Stair Steps of Mahogany and Leather in the Regency Style from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine set of English spiral bed steps (also known as library stair steps), in the Regency style, from the 19th century. The frame is crafted from a rich, polished mahogany. Each o...
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
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...
Iron
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...
Oak
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
Metal
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.
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