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Ladders For Sale
Antique Style Ladder
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Nice decorative antique looking ladder. Washed green paint, worn look.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Adirondack Ladders
Materials
Wood
HUGE 3+ METER TALL ER STAMPED FOR THE CROWN ESTATE FRUIT PiCKERS PAINTERS LADDER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original antique Victorian extra large Fruit Pickers ladder stamped ER with the Crown for the Cr...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Ladders
Materials
Pine
VINTAGE ART NOUVEAU STYLE 166 CM TALL BRASS TOPPED HARDWOOD LIBRARY STEPs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Art Nouveau style vintage Mahogany with brass handle top library steps
Please note the deliver...
Category
20th Century English Art Nouveau Ladders
Materials
Hardwood
Heavy Victorian Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Heavy Victorian Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports
A Great set of Library Steps, the 3 steps are in a spiral formation, they are in good condition, very sturdy and very usefu...
Category
19th Century Adam Style Antique Ladders
Materials
Walnut
Step stool from black walnut
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
Handcrafted Black Walnut Step Stool with Oil Finish
This beautifully designed step stool is crafted from rich black walnut and finished with a warm ...
Category
2010s Spanish Shaker Ladders
Materials
Hardwood
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 Ladders
Materials
Pine
Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Metamorphic Bench
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular padded seat covered in brown leather, opening to reveal a set of library steps, over a solid inlaid seat-rail and ring-turned tapering legs ending in castors.
18in. high, 34 1/2in. wide and 16 1/2in. deep. Opened, 36in. high and 49in. wide.
Rooms organized during the Regency period as libraries often had floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. The upper shelves were difficult to reach, so movable library stairs were invaluable. Further, libraries were one of the most important rooms in a stately house, symbol of its owner's wealth, culture and status. As a consequence, designers, architects and cabinet or chair makers devoted much attention to its architecture and decoration. Hence, the emrgence of innovative ideas such as our bench.
Enter the Regency era metamorphic library chair/bench (chairs are more common than benches)!
The tables, chairs and stools containing library steps were patented in Great Britain by Robert Campbell in 1774 but this innovative chair-based design did not become immediately popular. Once the Regency was established, a neo-classical interpretation of Campbell’s Metamorphic Library Chair concept started to become popular in London. Any early attributions rely heavily on two contemporary sketches...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Ladders
Materials
Brass
4-step spiral library staircase made of walnut wood and leather from the Middle Ages
Located in Cantù, IT
4-step spiral library staircase made of walnut wood and leather from the Middle Ages
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bamboo vintage British Colonial Artisan decorative display stand or ladder.
Located in Bellport, NY
British Colonial artisan made free standing display stand or ladder, great bathroom piece or plant stand, not to be used as a climbing ladder.
Wonderful condition.
Natural organic bamboo furniture...
Category
20th Century British Anglo-Indian Ladders
Materials
Bamboo
HUGE 3+ METER TALL DOE TS73 STAMPED FRUIT PICKERS PAINTERS ANTiQUE 1880 LADDER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original antique Victorian extra large Fruit Pickers ladder stamped DOE TS73
Please note the de...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Ladders
Materials
Pine
Rustic Art Populaire Ladder, France, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Art Populaire; France; Early 20th Century; Monoxylite; Wabi Sabi; Travail Populaire; Folk Art;
Rustic French ladder adorned with a fascinating patina. This unique piece embo...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Wallbar by kenko in walnut & in maple
By Kenko Studio
Located in Berlin, DE
The Kenko Wall Bar – Where Function Meets Aesthetic Elegance
The Kenko Wall Bar is a thoughtfully designed fitness solution that offers a wide range of exercise possibilities while ...
Category
2010s German Ladders
Materials
Maple, Walnut
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 style, with great design and amazing detail in the carved frame decors all-around the side shape and each step. Versatile and practical, the elegant library essential is in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina. Use this vintage staircase...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Ladders
Materials
Wood
Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this large and collectable lightly restored William IV circa 1830 Flamed Mahogany, metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London.
This is a wonderful piece of English history, I have never seen another with such elegant turned front legs, usually they are plainer and straight timber. The seat pad has been upholstered with a grey linen, the steps and raw flamed mahogany and look amazing.
This chair is an important and extremely expensive looking thing that commands attention in any setting. You can see the same model made by Gillows currently viewed in the Victorian & Albert Museum, below is an extra from their listing.
The period 1800-1825 was a great one for ‘patent’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture This chair, which transforms into a short set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of the Arts in July 1811, which was made by the London firm of Morgan and Saunders, of Catherine Street, Strand.
They were well known for their ingenious furniture, including reading chairs with writing surfaces attached and a great variety of travelling beds...
Category
1830s English William IV Antique Ladders
Materials
Hardwood
French 19th Century Orchard Ladder
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very charming 19th century orchard ladder from the South of France constructed from naturally washed wood. A terrific accent piece.
Category
19th Century French Antique Ladders
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...
Category
1920s English Edwardian Vintage Ladders
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Flower Table with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish flower table from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden.
Untouched originalpaint.
Small wood damage on one foot.
Made in pai...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Ladders
Materials
Pine
Antique French Rustic Primitive Green Distress Painted 103" Wooden Barn Ladder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rustic Primitive Green Distress Painted 103" Wooden Barn Ladder. Circa Mid 19th Century. Measurements: 103" H x 19" W x 5" D.
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Adam Style Antique Ladders
Materials
Wood
19Thc Mortised Textile /Quilt or Rug Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early & hand crafted quilt or textile rack.It folds up as its hinged.It has early mortised & pegged construction .It is in very good condition.
Category
1860s American Adirondack Antique Ladders
Materials
Wood
Early 20th century French Oak Bibliotheque Stepladder, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful vintage oak stepladder with a stick for support is a perfect addition to any interior. With its French design and wooden construction, it exudes a classic charm that fits e...
Category
20th Century French Ladders
Materials
Oak
Murano glass staircase terminals from the 1970s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Murano glass staircase terminals from the 1970s
Beautiful and distinguished egg-shaped terminals with numerous bubbles of different sizes encapsulated inside. It is mounted on a meta...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Art Glass
English William IV Period Satinwood & Leather Library Steps, 3rdq 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
in the form of a rectangular box raised on turned legs, the top and pull-out step with stenciled leather insets, the interior lined in green velvet, depth with step extended 23.5 inches
Category
1830s English William IV Antique Ladders
Materials
Satinwood
Regency Style Painted Library Steps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Regency Style Painted Library Steps
This is a sturdy solid piece there are 3 steps, the ladder is pointed in the Regency style in Cream, Green and Gold with pretty floral detail wi...
Category
1960s Regency Revival Vintage Ladders
Materials
Pine
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.
Category
1810s American Regency Antique Ladders
Sicilian Painted Pinewood Tall Ladder with Tray Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
Folding ladder having seven steps and a slatted tray, retaining antique iron hinges and hook for storage, for decorative use only
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Ladders
Materials
Wood
Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, side table/display table/stairs Ca. 1890-1914
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Beautiful Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, also usable as side table/display table/stairs/bookcase.
Ca. 1890-1914, Netherlands.
Very beautifully executed in wood with curling openw...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Ladders
Materials
Wood
Agwam Hangar Aircraft Service and Repair Fuselage Access Ladder Prop Treehouse
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A vintage relic sold as a prop. An antique collapsible Early-century wooden and steel ladder. Each Rung Segment is 14 inches and space between rungs is about 12 inches. Seems strong...
Category
1920s American Industrial Vintage Ladders
Materials
Steel
English library stepladder/room convenience from the mid to late 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this nice English antique library stepladder/room convenience from the mid to late 19th century.
A unique item for the enthusiast! This nic...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Ladders
Materials
Wood
Vintage Ballymore Warehouse Garage 4 Step Metal Rolling Safety Ladder w/ Rails
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Ballymore Warehouse Garage 4 Step Metal Rolling Safety Ladder w/ Rails. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 68.5" H x 20" W x 32" D x 38" H t...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Metal
Paint Splattered Simplex Safety Step Ladder
By Simplex
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Paint splattered simplex safety step ladder
This is a very useful and marvelous looking piece, the step ladder has 2 good long upright grab handles, it has a the Simplex snap acti...
Category
Early 1900s Industrial Antique Ladders
Materials
Pine
English library stepladder/room convenience from the mid to late 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this unique antique English library stepladder/room convenience from the mid to late 19th century.
A unique item for the enthusiast! This n...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Ladders
Materials
Wood
19th Century Mahogany Bedsteps with Chamber Drawer
Located in Richmond, VA
Great set of 19th century English mahogany and leather bedsteps with sliding chamber drawer.
Category
19th Century English Antique Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Large Sculptural African Dogan Ladder
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive vintage carved wood architectural ladder carved by Dogan people to access their dwellings. Mounted on a 12 x 15 base, the ladder is now a sculptural piece of African art.
Category
1950s Sahrawi Rustic Vintage Ladders
Materials
Wood
Beckford Bed Steps
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A finely craved and decorated pair of bed steps in mahogany with leather inset treads and column supports.
We are currently working to a 30-36 week lead time.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Wooden Safety Ladder c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century Edwardian wooden ladders. Made in England around 1910, these ladder feature a metal latch that pushes down to lock in the ladder making it safe and sturdy to use...
Category
20th Century British Other Ladders
Materials
Wood
Antique French Manual Hole-Making Machine
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Manual hole-making machine. Probably used for precision work on leather, paper or small metals. The structure is composed of a solid wood base, with a stepped design, giving stabilit...
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Ladders
Materials
Iron
Early 20th C. English Mahogany Library Steps with Tooled Leather and Storage
Located in Dallas, TX
Add sophistication and functional charm to your interior with this elegant set of Edwardian library steps. Crafted in England circa 1920, the three-step ladder is constructed from ri...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage iron Ladder with chain support - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage iron Ladder with chain support
Decoration - Vintage - Ladder
Measures : 57cm H:153cm
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
20th Century Industrial Ladders
Materials
Iron
Rustic Climbing Frame, France, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Climbing Frame; Ladder; Monoxylite; Wabi Sabi; Antique; France; 20th Century; Art Populaire; Travail Populaire;
Rustic climbing frame from the ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders
Materials
Wood
Metal Ladder / Red
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian metal ladder.
An original piece found in every home in Sweden.
Modern and industrial in flavor, it can be used for a variety of purposes, including for resting clothe...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ladders
Materials
Metal
20th Century French Industrial Ladder
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
French industrial iron library ladder, originally used in a bank. Circa 1900.
This ladder has a practical design, with wheels for ease of movement, a hand rail and five steps.
The...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Ladders
Materials
Iron
Artie Ladder White
Located in Cincinnati, US
Scandinavian inspired blanket/towel ladder. Simple, minimal and clean rack.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Steel, Wire
"The Monster" Ladder
Located in New York, NY
The ladder installation called “The Monster” combines large black, whimsical, and abstract shapes that mimic arms and hands.
Installation and shipment to be quoted separately.
Category
2010s American Ladders
Materials
Birch, Plywood, Paint
Drab Hanger in Gold Stainless Steel, Heat Collection, Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Drab Hanger in Flamed Gold stainless steel, Heat Collection, Zieta
Dimensions: D 5 cm x W 46 cm x H 188 cm
Material: Stainless steel.
About the heat collection:
The heat uses hig...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Ladders
Materials
Stainless Steel
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 Ladders
Materials
Pine
6ft Tall Shabby Painted Pair of Builder’s Trestles
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
6ft Tall Shabby Painted Pair of Builder’s Trestles
The Trestles come with long heavy boards, ideal for adjustable shop or any other display
The Trestles have been roughly painted...
Category
1920s Industrial Vintage Ladders
Materials
Pine
Vintage, New and Antique Ladders
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.