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Ladders For Sale
20th Century English Leather Library Step or Stairs / Stepladder, Victorian
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century English leather library step or stairs / stepladder, Victorian.
Solid wood mahogany stained. English library manager / stepladder 2...
Category
20th Century English Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century, Italian Neoclassical Walnut Library Staircase
Located in IT
19th Century, Italian Neoclassical Walnut Library Staircase
The particular library staircase was built in the neoclassical era, around the beginning of the 19th century, in Piedmont...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Ladders
Materials
Walnut
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...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Ladders
Materials
Brass
Wood Architectural English Ladder Circa 1910s - 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Wood architecturable foldable step ladder. Made in England. Circa Circa 1910s - 1930s Beautiful piece in great condition. Perfect addition to a home library.
Dimensions Closed: W 2...
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Late 20th Century British Post-Modern Ladders
Materials
Wood
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE FLAMED HARDWOOD GREEN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD LIBRARY STEPs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, fully restored, hand made in England Flamed Mahogany & Green Leather, Chesterfield...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Ladders
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$2,684 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$1,908 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Library Step Ladder Attributed to London Film School by Stephens & Carter
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An imposing 1970 film prop ladder by maker Stephens & Carter, stamped L.F.S (London Film School). In good solid condition with nice wear and paint.
Original...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Ladders
Materials
Wood
$871 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Pine Library Ladder with 11 Steps
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, this exceptionally tall pine library ladder embodies the practical elegance of late 19th century design. Measuring 116 inches high, the piece is built w...
Category
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Ladders
Materials
Pine
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
An unusual set of Victorian folding Walnut libarary steps
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual set of Victorian folding Walnut libarary steps, with original iron hand hold and what appears to be the original green baize tread.
Category
20th Century English Victorian Ladders
Materials
Iron
Old Steps
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique library stairs in beautiful weathered condition and in good condition for daily use with a bookcase, for example. Or for decoration.
Or...
Category
Early 20th Century European Ladders
Materials
Beech
$705
1900s French Vintage Artists Painting Ladder / Library Steps / Shop Display
Located in Markington, GB
1900s French vintage fruit picking / painting ladder.
1900s French vintage artists painting ladder library steps / shop display
This ladder will be great as an vintage library steps...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Ladders
Materials
Metal
$239 Sale Price
36% Off
Early 20th Century Pine Primative Gypsy Steps Fairground Carnival Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A primitive set of painted pine steps, with decorative scallop edging.
Believed to of been the entrance steps to a gypsy caravan or the like, possibly fairground related.
Beau...
Category
Early 20th Century Ladders
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 ...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Ladders
Materials
Pine
$821 Sale Price
20% Off
Oak folding Library steps or stool 1950s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Charming library steps or stool .Handmade in the 1950s .
solid Oak . lovely piece . sturdy to . one off . folding .
seating height 60 cm .
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladders
Materials
Oak
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
$1,150 Sale Price
30% Off
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
$2,684 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Metamorphic Beech Ladder Chair with Four Steps
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library, study, or reading nook with this ingenious 19th-century French metamorphic ladder chair. Crafted in Southern France circa 1880, the multi functional piece seamles...
Category
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Ladders
Materials
Beech
Large Pitch Pine Art Deco Library Steps or Ladder, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco library nine steps ladder.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid pitch pine with black lacquered metal supports and brass screws.
This wonderful A...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Ladders
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,378 Sale Price
20% Off
Girafa Ladder and Hanger in Hardwood, Brazilian Contemporary Design
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
This contemporary hanger or ladder is name the Girafa (Giraffe in Portuguese), Its playful design and its name explain the form and function of the Girafa ladder and hanger: to reach the highest spots.
There is no need to be stored in the utility room...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Ladders
Materials
Wood
VINTAGE HARDWOOD LIBRARY LADDER FOLDING STEP STOOL WiTH TURNED POLE HANDLE
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
A superbly crafted folding mahogany library step ladder, featuring a warm, rich patina and traditional joinery, finished with a striking turned finial pole han...
Category
20th Century British Ladders
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Rustic Primitive Wood Ladder
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique rustic primitive wood ladder, c. 1910-1920.
Charming, weathered ladder with original paint in shades of white and gray with hints of pale blue, green and yellow.. It retains...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Primitive Ladders
Materials
Metal
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
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
19th C. French Pine Folding Six-Step Ladder with Locking Bar Mechanism
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France in the late 19th century, this charming six-step folding ladder offers both utility and timeworn character. Built from solid pine with visible pegged joinery and ir...
Category
Late 19th Century French Country Antique 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
Late 19th Century French Decorators Ladder This is a beautifully designed piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Late 19th Century French Decorators Ladder
This is a beautifully designed piece, it would make a superb decorative display piece. The Ladder is made in Beech which has darkened with...
Category
Early 1900s Industrial Antique Ladders
Materials
Beech
19th C. French Poplar and Pine Five-Step Folding Ladder with Chain Supports
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, this five-step folding ladder is made from poplar and pine with a warm, timeworn patina that reflects its utilitarian past. The broad top platform reach...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Ladders
Materials
Pine, Poplar
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
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
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
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
19th Century Pine Step Ladder This is a very useful and not unattractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Pine Step Ladder
This is a very useful and not unattractive piece, the step ladder has 7 treads, it has a very attractive waved edge
The ladder would work well in a kit...
Category
1890s Industrial 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
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
French 19th Century Orchard Ladder
Located in Round Top, TX
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
Morelato Scala, Wooden Chair Convertible in Staircase
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
The Scala is an original chair made of ashwood. Thanks to its solid frame the Scala easily turns into a handy stepladder. The simple and clean lines, allow you to use the Scala in an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ladders
Materials
Ash
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
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
$3,232 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century French Six-Step Folding Pine Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1960, this antique six-step folding ladder blends rustic charm with mid century functionality. Constructed from solid pine, it features six rounded steps and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Country Ladders
Materials
Pine
A fine George III mahogany pole ladder
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine George III mahogany pole ladder, of typical form when closed and opening at the press of a brass button to reveal seven stair rungs, secured by brass fittings, including a peg...
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Ladders
Materials
Brass
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
$1,000 Sale Price
60% Off
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
$6,300 / set
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
$1,308 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
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
$146 / item
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
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
"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
$3,600
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
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
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
$910 Sale Price
30% Off
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
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.
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