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Painted Library Ladder
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 20th C painted library ladders. 1920. Dimensions when closed. 22 inches (56 cms) Wide 6
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Early 20th Century English Antique Library Ladder

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Pine

Antique Painted Library Ladder
Painted Library Ladder
H 103 in W 22 in D 6 in
Antique Folding Library Ladder
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive English library ladder crafted in hardwoods with an ingenious folding mechanism and
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Library Ladder

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Leather, Hardwood

Antique Folding Library Ladder
Antique Folding Library Ladder
H 93 in W 12.5 in D 3 in
Black Forest Walnut Library Ladder
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut 3 step library ladder with carved branch design. (late 19th
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19th Century German Black Forest Antique Library Ladder

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Walnut

Antique Black Forest Walnut Library Ladder
Black Forest Walnut Library Ladder
H 32.75 in W 19.5 in D 23 in
Large French Industrial Library Ladder, circa 1900
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A large French industrial iron library ladder from a bank, circa 1900.
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Library Ladder

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Iron

Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder
Located in Chicago, IL
A monumental and sculptural early 20th century French oak library ladder with eight steps
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Early 1900s French Antique Library Ladder

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Oak

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
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Late 19th Century Italian Adirondack Antique Library Ladder

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Fruitwood

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
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Early 20th Century French Antique Library Ladder

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Wood

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Library Ladder

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Walnut

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
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Early 20th Century French Antique Library Ladder

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Wood, Paint

Swedish library ladder was created in the 19th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
This Swedish library ladder was created in the 19th Century.
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19th Century Antique Library Ladder

Materials

Wood

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
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19th Century Italian Antique Library Ladder

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Metal, Brass

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
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Library Ladder

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Wood

English Regency Metamorphic Library Ladder
Located in New York, NY
English Regency mahogany metamorphic library table/steps with hinged top & lion finial on a
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19th Century English Regency Antique Library Ladder

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Bronze

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
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19th Century English Antique Library Ladder

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Brass

Petite Antique French Gothic Revival Wood Hall Bench Child Settle Library Steps
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Ladder, Metamorphic Library steps, 1880s This unique petite antique Gothic revival bench / metamorphic
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1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Library Ladder

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Fabric, Wood

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
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Library Ladder

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Beech

Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut 3 step library ladder with carved branch
Located in New York, NY
Continental Neoclassic (Possibly Russian, mid 19th Century) karelian birch and fruitwood bench with flaired arms and tapered legs.
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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Library Ladder

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Fruitwood, Upholstery, Birch

Antique Craftsman Maple Library Step Ladder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Turn of the century, craftsman, maple, A-frame, library step ladder features decoratively carved
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Library Ladder

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Maple

Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1880s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1800s adorned with aged iron hardware. This exquisite
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19th Century English Antique Library Ladder

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Iron

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 condition.
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1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Library Ladder

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Metal

19th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or a library with this whimsical antique ladder. Crafted in Lyon, France circa
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Library Ladder

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Iron

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
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19th Century French Provincial Antique Library Ladder

Materials

Wood, Oak

Large Pitch Pine Art Deco Library Steps or Ladder, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco library nine steps ladder. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Library Ladder

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Metal, Brass

Antique Original Patina Painted Finish Library Reading Bookcase Steps Ladder
Located in GB
pine library steps or ladder to sit next to a bookcase A good looking and decorative piece with a
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1880s English Victorian Antique Library Ladder

Materials

Pine

Antique Original Patina Painted Finish Red Tall Library Bookcase Steps Ladder
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original pine library steps or ladder A good
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Library Ladder

Materials

Pine

ANTiQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III CIRCA 1850 HARDWOOD & LEATHER LIBRARY STEPS LADDER
Located in GB
French Napoleon III circa 1850 Mahogany folding library steps with green leather tread Please note the
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Library Ladder

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Hardwood, Leather

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
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Mid-19th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Library Ladder

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Wood

Antique Victorian Library Stairs / Bed Steps 19th Century Carved Oak Ladder Lion
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare and beautifully crafted library staircase with two sensational lions decorating the sides
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Library Ladder

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Oak

Antique Original Painted "the Patient Safety Ladder Company" Decorators Ladder
Located in GB
upcycled to use as a bookcase or display table, or they can of course be used as a normal ladder / library
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Library Ladder

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Pine

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
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Library Ladder

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Steel, Iron

Victorian Walnut Library Step
Victorian Walnut Library Step
H 38.5 in W 15.38 in D 22 in
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps a Very Useful Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps A very useful piece, this handy little
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Library Ladder

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Walnut

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
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Library Ladder

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Brass

Antique Leather Brass Library Steps
Antique Leather Brass Library Steps
H 73.63 in W 17.72 in D 22.05 in
Regency Style Walnut Library Steps
Located in Clermont, FL
Regency style solid wood library steps. Beautifully carved, three steps are supported by tapered
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19th Century British Regency Antique Library Ladder

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Wood

Regency Style Walnut Library Steps
Regency Style Walnut Library Steps
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 18.5 in
19th Century French Wooden Library Steps
Located in High Point, NC
Wooden library steps created in 19th century France. Thoughtfully shaped and soothingly designed
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Library Ladder

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Wood

19th Century French Wooden Library Steps
19th Century French Wooden Library Steps
H 45.1 in W 16.1 in D 39.8 in
Early Victorian Library Steps on Turned Legs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early Victorian Library Steps on Turned Legs A great set of Early Victorian Library steps This
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Early 19th Century High Victorian Antique Library Ladder

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Mahogany

English Late 19th Century Oak Five Steps Ladder with Brown Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
ladder circa 1890 will make for a great addition to any study or library.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Library Ladder

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Oak

Heavy Victorian Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Heavy Victorian Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports A Great set of Library Steps, the 3
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19th Century Adam Style Antique Library Ladder

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Walnut

English 19th c. Oak Library Steps with Handrail
Located in Greenwich, CT
A set of English 19th century library steps with integral handrail. In solid oak with decorative
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Late 19th Century European Antique Library Ladder

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Oak

French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps a Very Useful Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps A very useful piece, this handy little
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Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Library Ladder

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Oak

20th Century French Hand Carved Oak Folding Chair Convertible to a Ladder
Located in Sofia, BG
functional as seating or as a library and kitchen ladder. The chair easily converts into a ladder with four
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Early 20th Century French Antique Library Ladder

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Oak

Vintage Pitch Pine circa 1920's Original Aqua Blue Paint Decorators Ladder
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1910-1920 pine painted library steps
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1920s English Edwardian Antique Library Ladder

Materials

Pine

19th Century Italian Handcrafted Wood Folding Library Stairs, Tuscany circa 1860
Located in Encinitas, CA
19th century Italian handcrafted rustic wood folding library stair ladder, Tuscany, circa 1860
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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Library Ladder

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Wood

Grdc Stamped Pitch Pine circa 1920's Original Aqua Green Paint Decorators Ladder
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely original circa 1910-1920 pine painted library steps or ladder
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1920s English Edwardian Antique Library Ladder

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Pine

Arts & Crafts Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair, English, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The side chair with turned back rails and legs converting to library steps.
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Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Library Ladder

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Mahogany

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
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1920s French Victorian Antique Library Ladder

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Wood

Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in GB
We are  delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library
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1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Library Ladder

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Oak

Antique Library Steps with four spiral gilt leather trimmed steps and pole.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Antique Library Steps with four spiral gilt leather trimmed steps and pole. Mahogany and yew wood
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Library Ladder

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Leather, Mahogany

A Rare Early 20th Century Pitch Pine Library Steps Labelled Slingsby England
By Slingsby of England
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare early 20th Century pitch pine library steps of fabulous quality, finely carved with rich
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Early 20th Century English Antique Library Ladder

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Brass

Stunning Antique circa 1810 George III Elm & Leather Library Steps Georgian Home
Located in GB
leather library steps What a thing of beauty, nothing screams Georgian decadence like a set of library
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1810s English George III Antique Library Ladder

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Leather, Elm

19th Century Oak Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
sturdy set of Library steps. Dimensions Height 35 Inches height to seat 17.5 Inches Width 17 Inches
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Late 19th Century British Antique Library Ladder

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Oak

19th Century Oak Metamorphic Chair
19th Century Oak Metamorphic Chair
H 35 in W 17 in D 20 in
Oak metamorphic chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
sturdy set of Library steps. Dimensions Height 34.5 Inches height to seat 17.5 Inches Width 17 Inches
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Late 19th Century British Antique Library Ladder

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Oak

Oak metamorphic chair
Oak metamorphic chair
H 34.5 in W 17 in D 16.5 in
Walnut Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
sturdy set of library steps. Dimensions: Height 35 inches height to seat 17.5 inches Width 18 inches
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Late 19th Century British Antique Library Ladder

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Metamorphic Chair
Walnut Metamorphic Chair
H 35 in W 18 in D 17 in
Oak Metamorphic Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
foliage. To the solid oak hinged seat folding to form a set of library steps. Dimensions Height 37
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Late 19th Century British Antique Library Ladder

Materials

Oak

Oak Metamorphic Chair
Oak Metamorphic Chair
H 37 in W 17 in D 19.5 in
Old Steps
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique library stairs in beautiful weathered condition and in good condition for daily use with a
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Early 20th Century European Antique Library Ladder

Materials

Beech

Old Steps
Old Steps
H 50.4 in W 33.86 in D 16.54 in
19th Century Metamorphic Library Table/Ladder
Located in East Hampton, NY
Metamorphic library table......measurements of unfolded library: 83" in height, 59" in width, 18.75
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Late 19th Century Antique Library Ladder

Materials

Oak

19th Century Metamorphic Library Table/Ladder
19th Century Metamorphic Library Table/Ladder
H 30.5 in W 36.5 in D 18.75 in
Antique Regency Library Metamorphic Library Steps Table Oxblood Leather Ladder
Located in GB
metamorphic library steps table with oxblood leather steps This is an important and sophisticated piece of
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1810s English Regency Antique Library Ladder

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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

1910s French Edwardian Antique Library Ladder

Materials

Pine

Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Side Table Brass Tread
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Library Ladder

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder
Located in GB
metamorphic library desk / writing table which converts into a library bookcase ladder Please note the
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1820s English George III Antique Library Ladder

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Metamorphic Bench
Located in Kittery Point, ME
alternative form - in our case, as a bench or a library ladder. And just as they were fascinated with
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Library Ladder

Materials

Brass

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Antique Library Ladder For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique library ladder for your home. An antique library ladder — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique library ladder you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique library ladder, designed in the Regency, Victorian or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

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 Antique Library Ladder
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Library 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, 2022
    The 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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