Stairs
Mid-17th Century French Louis XVI Antique Stairs
Stone
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Stairs
Wood
16th Century Spanish Antique Stairs
Stone
16th Century French Gothic Antique Stairs
Stone
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stairs
Wood
1960s Belgian Vintage Stairs
Wood
Mid-18th Century French Antique Stairs
Sandstone
19th Century British Georgian Antique Stairs
Mahogany, Leather
20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Stairs
Iron
19th Century North American Rustic Antique Stairs
Reclaimed Wood
1850s French Antique Stairs
Oak
17th Century French Antique Stairs
Marble
17th Century French Renaissance Antique Stairs
Stone
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Stairs
Pine
18th Century Antique Stairs
Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Stairs
Poplar
18th Century American Antique Stairs
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Stairs
Oak
1720s Antique Stairs
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.