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Stairs For Sale
Original French Library Step Ladder Stamped for Bibliotheque Nationale De France
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original French circa 1910-1920 pine painted library steps or ladder made for and used by the Bibliotheque Nationale...
Category

1910s French Edwardian Vintage Stairs

Materials

Pine

Original French Library Step Ladder Stamped for Bibliotheque Nationale De France
Original French Library Step Ladder Stamped for Bibliotheque Nationale De France

Original French Library Step Ladder Stamped for Bibliotheque Nationale De France

Antique Regency 1810 Hardwood & Leather Library Steps Internal Storage & Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Regency mahogany library steps with green leather tops, single drawer and top storage A very good looking and well made ...
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1810s English Regency Antique Stairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Regency 1810 Hardwood & Leather Library Steps Internal Storage & Drawers
Antique Regency 1810 Hardwood & Leather Library Steps Internal Storage & Drawers

Antique Regency 1810 Hardwood & Leather Library Steps Internal Storage & Drawers

Italian mid-century modern wooden staircase by Fabbrica Scale Alberti, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wooden staircase by Fabbrica Scale Alberti, 1960s Opening staircase entirely in beech wood. The steps have rounded edges and green painted wooden interiors...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stairs

Materials

Wood

Italian mid-century modern wooden staircase by Fabbrica Scale Alberti, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern wooden staircase by Fabbrica Scale Alberti, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern wooden staircase by Fabbrica Scale Alberti, 1960s

Double Sided Copper over Cast Iron Stair Riser from the Chicago Stock Exchange
By Louis Sullivan
Located in Round Top, TX
Double sided copper over cast iron stair rise from the Chicago Stock Exchange. Louis Sullivan, architect.
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1890s American Antique Stairs

Materials

Copper, Iron

Double Sided Copper over Cast Iron Stair Riser from the Chicago Stock Exchange
Double Sided Copper over Cast Iron Stair Riser from the Chicago Stock Exchange

Double Sided Copper over Cast Iron Stair Riser from the Chicago Stock Exchange

Historic Carved Stair Ballister
Located in Round Top, TX
Fantastic carved bird stair ballister from the McCormick Mansion, Chicago with custom mount.
Category

1890s American Antique Stairs

Materials

Wood

Historic Carved Stair Ballister
Historic Carved Stair Ballister

Historic Carved Stair Ballister

Antique Original Painted "the Patient Safety Ladder Company" Decorators Ladder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely original antique "The Patient Safety Ladder Company" decorators ladder A good looking and decorative piece, I ha...
Category

1910s English Edwardian Vintage Stairs

Materials

Pine

Antique Original Painted "the Patient Safety Ladder Company" Decorators Ladder
Antique Original Painted "the Patient Safety Ladder Company" Decorators Ladder

Antique Original Painted "the Patient Safety Ladder Company" Decorators Ladder

Oak Stairs with Cast Iron Rail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These French oak stairs combine rustic charm with functional elegance. The cast iron hand railing features minimalist linear designs with delicate floral ...
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1850s French Antique Stairs

Materials

Oak

Oak Stairs with Cast Iron Rail
Oak Stairs with Cast Iron Rail

Oak Stairs with Cast Iron Rail

Library stairs oak
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 staircase is st...
Category

1890s French Antique Stairs

Materials

Oak

Library stairs oak
Library stairs oak

Library stairs oak

Midcentury Aircraft Ladders
Located in London, GB
A rare set of aircraft hanger ladders. Four available. Great sculptural design and form. Perfect for a library or outside to hang things off...
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Stairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Aircraft Ladders
Midcentury Aircraft Ladders

Midcentury Aircraft Ladders

Fine Set of Regency Mahogany Library Steps
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A fine set of Regency mahogany library steps, first quarter of the 19th century. Measures: 6' 11" tall.
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Stairs

Fine Set of Regency Mahogany Library Steps
Fine Set of Regency Mahogany Library Steps

Fine Set of Regency Mahogany Library Steps

American Mahogany Serpentine Rail Library Steps, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany three-tiered upholstered library steps with serpentine rails, cross stretchers, and terminating on turned bulbous legs. Early 19th century.
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1810s American Regency Antique Stairs

American Mahogany Serpentine Rail Library Steps, Circa 1810
American Mahogany Serpentine Rail Library Steps, Circa 1810

American Mahogany Serpentine Rail Library Steps, Circa 1810

Vintage Pitch Pine circa 1920's Original Aqua Blue Paint Decorators Ladder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1910-1920 pine painted library steps or ladder which is stamped G.R.D.C A good looking and decorative piece, original...
Category

1920s English Edwardian Vintage Stairs

Materials

Pine

Vintage Pitch Pine circa 1920's Original Aqua Blue Paint Decorators Ladder
Vintage Pitch Pine circa 1920's Original Aqua Blue Paint Decorators Ladder

Vintage Pitch Pine circa 1920's Original Aqua Blue Paint Decorators Ladder

Mid-Century Stained Mahogany Bed Step
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Stained Mahogany bed stairs Measures " in width, " in depth and " in height.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Stained Mahogany Bed Step
Mid-Century Stained Mahogany Bed Step

Mid-Century Stained Mahogany Bed Step

Vintage Boho Lacquered Lion Library Steps
Located in west palm beach, FL
Make a bold and unexpected statement with this Vintage Boho Lacquered Lion Library Step Stool. This unique piece features intricately hand-carved li...
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Stairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Boho Lacquered Lion Library Steps
Vintage Boho Lacquered Lion Library Steps

Vintage Boho Lacquered Lion Library Steps

Bamboo 5 step ladder
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a vintage 5 step ladder constructed of all bamboo. It comes from Asia and is sturdy enough for use or it would make a nice decorative item.
Category

20th Century Asian Stairs

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo 5 step ladder
Bamboo 5 step ladder

Bamboo 5 step ladder

French Industrial Wooden Stepladder, 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This beautiful vintage industrial wooden stepladder with a stick for support is a perfect addition to any interior. With its French design and wooden construction, it exudes a classi...
Category

Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Stairs

Materials

Wood

French Industrial Wooden Stepladder, 1900s
French Industrial Wooden Stepladder, 1900s

French Industrial Wooden Stepladder, 1900s

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 stu...
Category

1890s Antique Stairs

Materials

Oak

Oak Library stairs
Oak Library stairs

Oak Library stairs

Antique Wrought Iron Stair Railing, Sandblasted and Galvanized
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Unique antique wrought iron stair railing sandblasted and galvanized some years ago to protect it against rust. We are happy to a...
Category

1890s European Rustic Antique Stairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Stair Railing, Sandblasted and Galvanized
Antique Wrought Iron Stair Railing, Sandblasted and Galvanized

Antique Wrought Iron Stair Railing, Sandblasted and Galvanized

Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Bleached Reclaimed Teak Wood Steps
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
These steps were hand made in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfection and impermanence. It’s a beauty of things modest and humble. It’...
Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Stairs

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Teak, Wood

Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Bleached Reclaimed Teak Wood Steps
Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Bleached Reclaimed Teak Wood Steps

Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Bleached Reclaimed Teak Wood Steps

Nine Reclaimed English Carved Balustrades
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of nine Yorkstone balusters salvaged from a garden terrace in Yorkshire. Additional dimensions: Each Balustrade: Height 63 cm Width 18 cm Depth 18 cm.
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Stairs

Materials

Stone

Nine Reclaimed English Carved Balustrades
Nine Reclaimed English Carved Balustrades

Nine Reclaimed English Carved Balustrades

Mid-Century Italian Bamboo Lounge Chairs 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Pair of guinea cane wicker relaxation armchairs, Italian production 1960s.
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stairs

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century Italian Bamboo Lounge Chairs 1960s
Mid-Century Italian Bamboo Lounge Chairs 1960s

Mid-Century Italian Bamboo Lounge Chairs 1960s

High Hall Library Steps
Located in Banbury, GB
A Georgian Design mahogany country house 10 step library ladder.
Category

2010s English Stairs

Materials

Mahogany

High Hall Library Steps
High Hall Library Steps

High Hall Library Steps

Collapsable Vineyard Stairs for Accessing Extra Large Wine Barrels
Located in Round Top, TX
Fantastic five step collapsable stairs to access extra large wine barrels. Great hardware and construction. Extremely rare.
Category

1860s Italian Antique Stairs

Materials

Iron

Collapsable Vineyard Stairs for Accessing Extra Large Wine Barrels
Collapsable Vineyard Stairs for Accessing Extra Large Wine Barrels

Collapsable Vineyard Stairs for Accessing Extra Large Wine Barrels

Grdc Stamped Pitch Pine circa 1920's Original Aqua Green Paint Decorators Ladder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely original circa 1910-1920 pine painted library steps or ladder which is stamped G.R.D.C A good looking and decorative piece, originally made f...
Category

1920s English Edwardian Vintage Stairs

Materials

Pine

Grdc Stamped Pitch Pine circa 1920's Original Aqua Green Paint Decorators Ladder
Grdc Stamped Pitch Pine circa 1920's Original Aqua Green Paint Decorators Ladder

Grdc Stamped Pitch Pine circa 1920's Original Aqua Green Paint Decorators Ladder

Pair of Wooden Stairs Designed by Jules Wabbes, Belgium
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of wooden stairs designed by Jules Wabbes, Belgium.
Category

1960s Belgian Vintage Stairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wooden Stairs Designed by Jules Wabbes, Belgium
Pair of Wooden Stairs Designed by Jules Wabbes, Belgium

Pair of Wooden Stairs Designed by Jules Wabbes, Belgium

Vintage, New and Antique Stairs

While they’re best known for their functionality, a well-designed set of vintage, new or antique stairs can also make as much of an impact in your space as any other piece of well cared for furniture.

From mid-century modern stairs to Victorian stairs to Art Nouveau stairs, different movements in design over time saw furniture makers exploring a range of inspirations as well as working with a variety of materials. This is good news for you, as it means that stairs have been designed in a wealth of furniture styles over the years and that there is a perfect set of stairs for every space.

A library ladder, whether it’s going to serve its primary purpose or be used as a home accent, is a common example of interior stairs that help make the most use of vertical space. A set of stairs for your home library is going to allow you to reach those coveted rare volumes from your lofty well-appointed shelves. And because you’ve invested so much time in styling your bookcases or library shelving, why not own an appropriately decorative structure to access your books?

Hand-carved embellishments in post toppers and stair pillars distinguish Victorian-era stairs from other periods. Furniture designed during this time period, which occurred during the reign of Queen Victoria in England, was luxurious. Even furnishings as functional as stairs were made from dark woods such as mahogany or rosewood and boasted ornate curved lines and stately proportions. All those who are fascinated by Art Nouveau furniture know that designers of the period sought freedom from the stuffy social and artistic strictures of the Victorian era. Art Nouveau staircases were highly decorative, including striking iron spiral staircases with intricate latticework on the risers and works carved in oak with newel posts that saw an integration of natural world motifs.

No matter how they are incorporated into a home or office, vintage, new and antique stairs can be practical and aesthetically pleasing — the very definition of art meeting functionality. Find yours on 1stDibs today.

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