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Vintage English Library Staircase - Steps in Wood & Green Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An elegant 4-treaded English library ladder - stair in 'Mahogany' stained oak and hand-decorated green leather. Its was made in England circa 1970s-80s. Stabile and steady and very u...
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20th Century English Late Victorian Stairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A set of Regency mahogany metamorphic library steps, this sturdy armchair unfolds to reveal four leather-inset steps which rest on the cresti...
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1810s English Regency Antique Stairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Historic Carved Stair Ballister
Located in Round Top, TX
Fantastic carved bird stair ballister from the McCormick Mansion, Chicago with custom mount.
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1890s American Antique Stairs

Materials

Wood

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

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...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Stairs

Materials

Pine

Antique Original Patina Painted Finish Red Tall Library Bookcase Steps Ladder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original pine library steps or ladder A good looking and decorative piece, I have seen these with glass shelves fitted and upcycled ...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Stairs

Materials

Pine

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.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Stairs

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

Roger Tallon M400 series stairs
Located in LE TOUQUET-PARIS-PLAGE, FR
Magnificent staircase from Roger Tallon's M400 series, in cast aluminum. This piece was installed in a decorator's house in the 1980s and purchased new at the time from the official...
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Late 20th Century French Stairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

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...
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1910s French Edwardian Vintage Stairs

Materials

Pine

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

Rationalist Wooden Stairs – Circa 1940, Spain, By Unknown Manufacturer
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rationalist Wooden Stairs – Circa 1940, Spain, By Unknown Manufacturer These striking rationalist wooden stairs, dating back to circa 1940 and crafted in Spain by an unknown manufac...
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stairs

Materials

Wood

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...
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1920s English Edwardian Vintage Stairs

Materials

Pine

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 lion figures anchoring each side, fi...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Stairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

Antique Italian decorative staircase in beige wood
Located in Milano, IT
Fabulous Italian Vintage rustic staircase from the 1920s.The staircase is made of painted wood. The ladder is a beautiful painted wood decorative element from the Rustic Chic period ...
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1920s Italian Rustic Vintage Stairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Antique Decorative Grey Wooden Staircase
Located in Milano, IT
Fabulous Italian Vintage rustic staircase from the 1920s. The staircase is made of wood. The ladder is a beautiful painted wooden decorative element from the Rustic Chic period of ...
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1920s Italian Rustic Vintage Stairs

Materials

Wood

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

Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Bleached Reclaimed Teak Wood Steps
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’...
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2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Stairs

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Teak, Wood

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

Mid-20th Century Spiral Library Staircase
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-20th Century Spiral Library Staircase Cherry wood spiral book steps. A four-tier step with green leather inlay and gold print on the leather. The base and high rails are carved ...
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Mid-20th Century European Stairs

Materials

Cherry

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.
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20th Century Asian Stairs

Materials

Bamboo

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

Materials

Bamboo

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...
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1890s French Antique Stairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Wooden Stairs Designed by Jules Wabbes, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of wooden stairs designed by Jules Wabbes, Belgium.
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1960s Belgian Vintage Stairs

Materials

Wood

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

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

Library Staircase in Natural Wood, France, circa 1940
Located in Paris, FR
Interesting library staircase in natural beech. It's based on four iron casters, for more convenience when moving. Solid and in good condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Stairs

Materials

Wood

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.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Stairs

Materials

Stone

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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