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Period: Mid-19th Century
An English Mahogany Library Stair with 3 Leather Lined Steps and Single Drawer
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual and attractive set of English mahogany Regency style library stairs, each tread lined in brown gilt-tooled leather ending in an identically lined platform. The steps have ...
Category

English Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Brass

An English Mahogany Library Stair with 3 Leather Lined Steps and Single Drawer
An English Mahogany Library Stair with 3 Leather Lined Steps and Single Drawer

An English Mahogany Library Stair with 3 Leather Lined Steps and Single Drawer

$3,650 / item
Victorian Oak Library Ladder in the Shape of a Lion
Located in Hannover, DE
This Biboltheks-Leiter is a remarkable piece of equipment. The Eichenholz was meticulously hand-crafted by our skilled artisans. The processing and selection of the Oakwood were carr...
Category

English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Oak

Victorian Oak Library Ladder in the Shape of a Lion
Victorian Oak Library Ladder in the Shape of a Lion

Victorian Oak Library Ladder in the Shape of a Lion

$1,153
French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps a Very Useful Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps A very useful piece, this handy little chair can be flipped over and turned into a small 4 step ladder...
Category

Arts and Crafts Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Oak

French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps a Very Useful Piece
French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps a Very Useful Piece

French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps a Very Useful Piece

$2,827
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...
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British Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Wood

Large Library Step Ladder Attributed to London Film School by Stephens & Carter
Large Library Step Ladder Attributed to London Film School by Stephens & Carter

Large Library Step Ladder Attributed to London Film School by Stephens & Carter

$856 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
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...
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English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Hardwood

Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps
Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps

Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps

$14,811
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.
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Unknown Adam Style Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Wood

Antique French Rustic Primitive Green Distress Painted 103" Wooden Barn Ladder
Antique French Rustic Primitive Green Distress Painted 103" Wooden Barn Ladder

Antique French Rustic Primitive Green Distress Painted 103" Wooden Barn Ladder

$550
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

English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Satinwood

English William IV Period Satinwood & Leather Library Steps, 3rdq 19th cen.
English William IV Period Satinwood & Leather Library Steps, 3rdq 19th cen.

English William IV Period Satinwood & Leather Library Steps, 3rdq 19th cen.

$3,100
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

American Adirondack Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Wood

19Thc Mortised Textile /Quilt or Rug Rack
19Thc Mortised Textile /Quilt or Rug Rack

19Thc Mortised Textile /Quilt or Rug Rack

$1,195
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Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle
Located in Round Top, TX
Very nice library ladder with brass top handle. Rare and fun. Very cool.
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Italian Vintage Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Brass

Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle
Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle

Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle

$1,600
H 65.75 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
19th century oak metamorphic chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century oak metamorphic chair, with spindle back above solid seat the chair opens into a sturdy set of Library steps. Dimensions Height 35 Inch...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Oak

19th century oak metamorphic chair
19th century oak metamorphic chair

19th century oak metamorphic chair

$1,898
H 35 in W 17 in D 20 in
Ash Library Steps
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful ash library staircase, with many details. The steps are very stable in use due to the construction and the long handle. Perfectly suited for everyday use and multiple purpo...
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English Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Ash

Ash Library Steps
Ash Library Steps

Ash Library Steps

$1,007 / item
H 57.09 in W 11.82 in D 20.48 in
19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome late 19th century French country folding library ladder. Featuring a handcrafted design with seven rungs or steps and iron hardware. From an estate in Santa Barbara, CA.
Category

French Country Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder
19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder

19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder

$2,500
H 54 in W 25 in D 40 in
Antique Library Ladder with Great Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. rustic library ladder. Most of the original paint has worn off but it has a great patina.
Category

Unknown Rustic Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Iron

Antique Library Ladder with Great Patina
Antique Library Ladder with Great Patina

Antique Library Ladder with Great Patina

$570 Sale Price
40% Off
H 99 in W 26 in D 9 in
Vintage Rustic Wooden Decorative Storage Trunk.
Located in Seattle, WA
Rustic Storage Trunk with Original Metal Hardware and Patina. Sturdy Construction. No Maker’s Mark. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 29 W ; 8 D ; 9 H
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Wood

Vintage Rustic Wooden Decorative Storage Trunk.
Vintage Rustic Wooden Decorative Storage Trunk.

Vintage Rustic Wooden Decorative Storage Trunk.

$225
H 9 in W 29 in D 8 in
19th Century George III English Mahogany Metamorphic Step Ladder
Located in Forney, TX
A rare George III English mahogany metamorphic library step ladder from the 19th century that converts into a bench (also ideal for use as a side table, cocktail table). Having red i...
Category

George III Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century George III English Mahogany Metamorphic Step Ladder
19th Century George III English Mahogany Metamorphic Step Ladder

19th Century George III English Mahogany Metamorphic Step Ladder

$1,835
H 17.25 in W 27.5 in D 17.25 in
Antique & Sturdy Solid Teak Wood Late Victorian Era Library Stairs / Steps 1890s
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and top quality crafted, solid teak, library steps with dovetail joints. In all our years of buying and selling rare antiques we have never had the priviledge of finding antique English...
Category

European Arts and Crafts Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Wood, Teak

Antique & Sturdy Solid Teak Wood Late Victorian Era Library Stairs / Steps 1890s
Antique & Sturdy Solid Teak Wood Late Victorian Era Library Stairs / Steps 1890s

Antique & Sturdy Solid Teak Wood Late Victorian Era Library Stairs / Steps 1890s

$3,086
H 23.1 in W 21.7 in D 24 in
Modern Black Oak Ladder, Medium
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our Black Bloak Ladders are made of solid white oak finished with ink to blacken them while still letting the natural beauty of the wood grain come through. We use them to display blankets, towels or scarves. Great at the beach house for bathing suits and towels, as a drying rack for lavender or herb or in a guest room...
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American Modern Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Oak

Modern Black Oak Ladder, Medium
Modern Black Oak Ladder, Medium

Modern Black Oak Ladder, Medium

$635 / item
H 72 in W 23 in D 1 in
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon ...
Category

French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

$145,000
H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in
Late 19th Century Regency Style Library Steps
Located in Winnetka, IL
A late 19th century freestanding library step constructed in oak. The piece has three steps integrated into a single body. Each tread is inset with tooled leather panels. The design ...
Category

Unknown Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Leather, Oak

Late 19th Century Regency Style Library Steps
Late 19th Century Regency Style Library Steps

Late 19th Century Regency Style Library Steps

$1,500
H 52 in W 30 in D 18 in
MidCentury Painted Black Walnut 4 Tier Spiral Library Book Staircase Step Ladder
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a beautiful Italian turned painted walnut wood circular step ladder. The staircase offers four stairs, each with a gold leaf decorated inlay of cognac-coloured shee...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Gold Leaf

MidCentury Painted Black Walnut 4 Tier Spiral Library Book Staircase Step Ladder
MidCentury Painted Black Walnut 4 Tier Spiral Library Book Staircase Step Ladder

MidCentury Painted Black Walnut 4 Tier Spiral Library Book Staircase Step Ladder

$1,332 Sale Price
20% Off
H 60.24 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
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Fine Set of English Walnut Regency Style Library Steps on Casters
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine and substantial set of English Regency style library steps with handrails, the 3 treads notched into the frame rising to an X shaped enclosure. The side rails are decorated wi...
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English Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Steel

Fine Set of English Walnut Regency Style Library Steps on Casters
Fine Set of English Walnut Regency Style Library Steps on Casters

Fine Set of English Walnut Regency Style Library Steps on Casters

H 74.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
19th century French pine librarysteps ...
Located in Brecht, BE
eyecatcher ... born as 19th century library steps but can be used everywhere in the house ...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Pine

19th century French pine librarysteps ...
19th century French pine librarysteps ...

19th century French pine librarysteps ...

H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 28.35 in
Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A large set of Japanese Edo period paper-lined steps used for the storage of tea. Heavily patinated cedar with many age old repairs. Likely used in a grocers.
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Japanese Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Cedar

Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi
Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi

Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi

H 24.41 in W 26.19 in D 20.87 in
Swedish Primitive Ladder - 19th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Primitive Ladder - 19th century Made from a solid piece of wood, with carved-out steps. Has been shortened due to root rot. Beautiful gray p...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Pine

Swedish Primitive Ladder - 19th century
Swedish Primitive Ladder - 19th century

Swedish Primitive Ladder - 19th century

H 77.17 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
ANTiQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III CIRCA 1850 HARDWOOD & LEATHER LIBRARY STEPS LADDER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique French Napoleon III circa 1850 Mahogany folding library steps with green leather tread...
Category

French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

ANTiQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III CIRCA 1850 HARDWOOD & LEATHER LIBRARY STEPS LADDER
ANTiQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III CIRCA 1850 HARDWOOD & LEATHER LIBRARY STEPS LADDER

ANTiQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III CIRCA 1850 HARDWOOD & LEATHER LIBRARY STEPS LADDER

H 55.12 in W 18.31 in D 23.63 in
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Tooled & Gilded Leather Library Steps Commode 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A very good set of antique 19th century mahogany library steps, circa 1860. This set of library steps are made of solid flamed mahogany, the upper two steps of ogee form and all three steps are inset with an original high quality tooled & gilded 'Oxblood' colored inset leather. The very top step with a hinged top with a storage area underneath, the middle step pulls forward to reveal a surprise and quite the talking point; an original lidded porcelain chamber pot...
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English High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Leather, Porcelain, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Tooled & Gilded Leather Library Steps Commode 1860
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Tooled & Gilded Leather Library Steps Commode 1860

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Tooled & Gilded Leather Library Steps Commode 1860

H 25.5 in W 32.125 in D 17.75 in
Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Mid Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with period carvings to the back A very charming and highly collectable piece, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to a standard bookcase...
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English High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Oak

Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original
Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original

Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original

H 32.49 in W 16.15 in D 18.31 in
19th Century French Pine Seven-Step Straight Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or library with this tall and elegant antique ladder. Crafted in France circa 870, the sturdy straight ladder stands on demi-lune branches and features 7 rungs, the ...
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French Country Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Pine Seven-Step Straight Ladder
19th Century French Pine Seven-Step Straight Ladder

19th Century French Pine Seven-Step Straight Ladder

H 88 in W 20 in D 4 in
19thc English Folding Library Ladder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc English Library ladder with peg construction. great form., has a rope connection for stability. Great folding ladder that may be easily moved and used accordingly. Great patina...
Category

American Adirondack Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Wood

19thc English Folding Library Ladder
19thc English Folding Library Ladder

19thc English Folding Library Ladder

H 66 in W 20 in D 40 in
Mid-19th Century French Carved Oak and Iron Seven-Step Folding Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique step ladder was created in France, circa 1870. Made of solid oak with folding iron mechanism, the sturdy ladder features seven...
Category

French Rustic Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Oak

Mid-19th Century French Carved Oak and Iron Seven-Step Folding Library Ladder
Mid-19th Century French Carved Oak and Iron Seven-Step Folding Library Ladder

Mid-19th Century French Carved Oak and Iron Seven-Step Folding Library Ladder

H 54 in W 23 in D 6 in
English Mahogany Folding Ladder
Located in Westwood, NJ
A 19th century English mahogany folding coaching ladder with molded supports, pegged construction and a wonderful warm aged patina.  
Category

European Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Folding Ladder
English Mahogany Folding Ladder

English Mahogany Folding Ladder

H 80 in W 13 in D 4 in
Mid-19th Century French Country Carved Pine Library Step Ladder from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant six and a half foot antique ladder was created in Northern France, circa 1850. Made of solid pine, the sturdy step ladder features eight steps including a wider and deep...
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French Rustic Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders

Materials

Pine

Mid-19th Century French Country Carved Pine Library Step Ladder from Normandy
Mid-19th Century French Country Carved Pine Library Step Ladder from Normandy

Mid-19th Century French Country Carved Pine Library Step Ladder from Normandy

H 76 in W 21.5 in L 76 in

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