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Stairs For Sale
Period: 19th Century
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Antique Birdseye Maple English Library Steps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century bird's-eye maple sturdy and handsome library steps having antique wooden nailheads and two fully functional steps.
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19th Century English Antique Stairs

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Winding Staircase, France circa 1850
Located in Culver City, CA
Winding Staircase France circa 1850 Architectural staircase constructed in pine with remnants of original paint. 67”dia x 152”h ( overall including base )
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19th Century French Antique Stairs

Materials

Pine, Paint

Regency Library Staircase, England Circa 1800
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Greek-inspired mahogany library staircase, new leathers
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Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Stairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Regency 1810 Hardwood & Leather Library Steps Internal Storage & Drawers
Located in GB
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

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Leather, Hardwood

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.
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1880s French Antique Stairs

Materials

Oak

Rustic 19th Century Painted Tall French Waterfall Garden Pot Shelves or Stairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful classic 19th century waterfall steps which can serve as a plant stand or pot shelves. Lovely, original green early milk paint and rosehead na...
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19th Century North American Rustic Antique Stairs

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Pair of Antique Pine Stair Steps
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of wonderful English, antique pine steps with barley twist banisters, oak risers and fabulously turned oak rails.
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19th Century British Baroque Antique Stairs

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Oak, Pine

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. The four step wooden...
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Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Stairs

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Wood

English Regency Period Mahogany Converted Bedstep Commode with Leather Treads
Located in Wells, ME
English Regency period flame grain mahogany converted bedstep commode with hand dyed and tooled leather treads. The central step has been converted to ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Stairs

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Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Library Steps
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of substantial 19th-century mahogany bedside steps, the three treads inset with a replaced burgundy tooled hide. Raised up on four mahogany-turned le...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Stairs

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Wood

19th Century English Mahogany Library Steps
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English library steps.
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Stairs

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Mahogany, Leather

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

Oak Stairs with Cast Iron Rail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These magnificent 19th-century French oak wood stairs have a cast-iron hand railing and soft, rustic patina, guaranteeing an atmosphere of authenticity to...
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1850s French Antique Stairs

Materials

Oak

Frame Made of Ancient Stone
Located in Forte Dei Marmi, IT
Frame Made of Ancient Stone, Perfect for the edge of The Pool. Aged from 18th - 19th Century, This is Authentic Provencal Recycled Limestone Floors, Price indicate is per ( one pice...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Stairs

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Stone

American Mahogany Serpentine Rail Library Steps, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, 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

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

French Victorian Walnut Library Platform
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian (late 19th Cent) walnut library platform with 2 steps on either side of a centered podium with a shaped front filigree panel
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Stairs

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Walnut

Oak Staircase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th-century French oak wood stairs with cast-iron hand railing and soft, rustic patina. A magnificent architectural piece that creates an atmosphere of a...
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1850s French Victorian Antique Stairs

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Iron

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 platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Stairs

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Walnut

Superb 19th Century Large Oak Library Steps
Located in London, GB
These magnificent and oversized 19th century oak library Steps are stamped VR, and were originally from the Tate Gallery. It measures 99 in, 251 cm i...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Stairs

Materials

Oak

French, 19th Century, Library Steps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century library step ladder is the perfect functional antique to elevate any space. The semi-circular ladder features four stairs rolled around a turned central post...
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19th Century French Other Antique Stairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Massive Elmwood Loft Ladder or Stairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old elmwood stairs made in mortise and tenon construction. Very sturdy. When standing up as it would if installed, it measures 119 inches tall. Each step/tread measures 9 inches deep...
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19th Century Japanese Rustic Antique Stairs

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Elm

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1940's Mahogany Spiraled Library Steps w/Tooled Leather
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mahogany Spiraled Library Steps w/Tooled Leather Circa 1945 15.5" W x 16" D x 48" H
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1940s Vintage Stairs

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Wood, Leather

Early 20th Century Rustic Solid Wood Shelves
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th Century Spanish shelve. Made by unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stairs

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Wood

Early 20th Century Rustic Solid Wood Shelves
Early 20th Century Rustic Solid Wood Shelves
No Reserve
H 29.53 in W 40.36 in D 9.65 in
Roger Tallon Aluminum Helicoid Staircase
Located in New York, NY
French Post-War Design (1966) polished aluminum helicoid form circular 13 step staircase with rubber step surface (designed by ROGER TALLON)
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stairs

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Aluminum

20th Century Art Nouveau Style Iron Spiral Staircase
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th Century Art Nouveau style spiral staircase from Spain in good condition and easy to assemble. This stair belonged to an old Factory in Spain, that closed at the end of the 2...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Stairs

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Iron

American Architectural Design Industrial Work Ladder, Circa 1940
Located in Rochester, NY
American industrial work ladder with great architectonic form and beautifully aged color to wood and metal fittings. Measures fully extended open as shown in pictures - 90" H to top x 26" W at bottom below steps and 52" across bottom sides / folded measures 96" H x 26" W x 7" D. Fully safe functional for utilitarian usage / prop for photo shoot / display design / interior or garden decoration. Look at all pictures and read condition report in comment section. Delivery can be arranged from Door Number...
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20th Century American Industrial Stairs

Materials

Metal

19th Century Beech Shelves or Étagère
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Small open bookcase made of beechwood from Germany. In very good condition. The shelf can be unscrewed by hand without tools and can be easily sh...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Stairs

Materials

Beech

19th Century Beech Shelves or Étagère
19th Century Beech Shelves or Étagère
H 48.04 in W 23.63 in D 11.42 in
Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
Very nice library ladder with brass top handle. Rare and fun. Very cool.
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1940s Italian Vintage Stairs

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Brass

Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle
Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle
H 65.75 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
Monumental Oak Spiral Staircase With Massive Oak Trunk in One Piece ± 450 cm
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A monumental, completely free-standing, dark oak spiral staircase. The central newel of this very large spiral staircase consists of an entire solid oak tree trunk, which is made into a strong pole with a diameter of 30 cm. Because of this, the bullnose steps around it have remained firmly in place for 150 years without sagging. The oak round edge (stringer) that surrounds the steps consists of large, hand-worked, strong pieces of oak that show the extraordinary craftsmanship of the stair builders. The banister consists of a wrought iron railing that on wrought iron spindles or balusters with rosettes, starting with an ornamented cast iron hand baluster. The underside of the stairs, between the stringer and the central newel, was originally plastered. This plaster had to be removed in order to break out the staircase in one piece, without cutting it. When the stairs are placed in a new house, plaster can be applied again. The photos show how we got the stairs out in one piece by breaking down an inner wall and an outer wall. The original plaster of the stairs is also clearly visible in the photos. The measurements are: Total height: 448.5 cm 22 steps of 19.5 cm high plus the last step to the landing is 23 x 19.5 = 448.5 cm Step width: 77 cm Width bottom step: 88 cm Depth steps: 9 to 46 cm, in the middle of the step ± 30 cm. Pole diameter: 19 cm Total staircase diameter (including the handrail): 175 cm Height of the round outer edge of the stairs 20.5 cm. Height of the bannister...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Stairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Antique Pine Stair Steps
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of wonderful English, antique pine steps with barley twist banisters, oak risers and fabulously turned oak rails.
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19th Century British Baroque Antique Stairs

Materials

Oak, Pine

Pair of Antique Pine Stair Steps
Pair of Antique Pine Stair Steps
H 71 in W 39.5 in D 34 in
Early 20th Century Spiral Wooden Staircase from Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Early 20th century spiral wooden staircase from Spain Ideal for lofts an big spaces. It was located in south spain to comunicate the groundfloor wh...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Stairs

Materials

Wood

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 steps or ladder made for and used by the Bibliotheque Nationale...
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1910s French Edwardian Vintage Stairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Mahogany Library Steps
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English library steps.
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Stairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

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French, 19th Century, Library Steps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century library step ladder is the perfect functional antique to elevate any space. The semi-circular ladder features four stairs rolled around a turned central post...
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19th Century French Other Antique Stairs

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Library Steps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century library step ladder is the perfect functional antique to elevate any space. The semi-circular ladder features four stairs...
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19th Century French Other Antique Stairs

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Brass

French 19th Century Library Steps
French 19th Century Library Steps
H 44 in W 17 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Pine Step Stool in Original Cream Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Step Stool in original, worn cream paint. Pine construction with crossed back support.
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19th Century North American Antique Stairs

Materials

Pine, Paint

Late 19th Century Set of Mahogany Library Steps
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A set of French Charles X solid mahogany library steps fitted with four reseeding steps, the upper one with balustrade handle rail, all raised on turned legs united by cross stretche...
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Late 19th Century French Charles X Antique Stairs

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Mahogany

Late 19th Century Set of Mahogany Library Steps
Late 19th Century Set of Mahogany Library Steps
H 43.71 in W 24.02 in D 34.26 in
19th Century Industrial Set of Pitch Pine Library Steps
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Late 19th century industrial set of pitch pine steps. Very sturdy, rustic and plenty of aged worn patina. A decorative piece in any study or library room. The dimensions are: Height: 133cm (52.4in) Width: 116cm (45.7in) Depth: 45cm (17.7in) These set of pitch pine steps are in good antique condition throughout with some signs of age and remain in good, clean condition. The antique steps...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Stairs

Materials

Pine

Imposing Large Set of 19th Century Library Steps in Pitch Pine
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An imposing and rare set of 19th century pitch pine shaped A frame library steps, with nine rungs to each side standing on original large dolly wheels. A very decorative and practical piece of antique furniture to add to your library, all in excellent condition. Very sturdy! The dimensions are: Height: 256cm (100.8in) Width: 168cm (66.1in) Depth: 58cm (22.8in) This imposing set of library steps is in good antique condition throughout with some signs of age and remain in good and in clean condition. The antique library steps...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Stairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Carved Oak Staircase
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Former stairway to a pulpit. Gothic Revival, around 1890. Solidly made of oak wood. Railing with carving in the form of blind tracery (two-lane tracery windows) alternating wit...
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Stairs

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Oak

Diminutive Antique English Carved Stained Pine Dog Motif Library Steps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Diminutive antique English carved stained pine dog Motif Library Steps England, Circa 1890s/Early 1900s A whimsical set of carved and incised English Victorian seated dog ( Possib...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Stairs

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Pine

Spindle Staircase in Wood 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Beautiful hand carved spiral staircase with extra baluster.
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1840s French Antique Stairs

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Wood

19th Century Victorian Oak Library Steps, Shaped as Lions, c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th century Victorian carved oak steps, supported by two carved lions, circa 1890. They really are as practical today as they were a century ago, giving any room a rea...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Stairs

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Oak

19th C American Sheraton Walnut Library Steps or Side Table w/Tooled Leather Top
Located in Savannah, GA
Handsome and sturdy American walnut library or bed stairs feature two hinged steps. Bottom step lifts to reveal ample storage inside. Features include burgandy leather with tooled Gr...
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1810s American Sheraton Antique Stairs

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Leather, Walnut

Reclaimed George III Mahogany Staircase
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A carefully dismantled and numbered antique Staircase. Reclaimed from Lincoln Inn Fields, London, from a property near to the Soane's museum. The pro...
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Early 19th Century Antique Stairs

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Mahogany

Reclaimed George III Mahogany Staircase
Reclaimed George III Mahogany Staircase
H 112.21 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in

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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