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Antique American Peak Top A Frame Harvest Ladders
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American a frame peak top folding harvest ladders constructed of wood and riveted iron in
Category

20th Century American Ladders

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique American Peak Top A Frame Harvest Ladders
Antique American Peak Top A Frame Harvest Ladders

Antique American Peak Top A Frame Harvest Ladders

$350
Unusual Old Peak Top Adjustable Arm Orchard Ladders
Located in Rochester, NY
. Circa 1960-1970. Ladders measure folded 71 1/2" h x 24 1/2" w at bottom x 3" d / the adjustable position
Category

20th Century American Ladders

Materials

Metal

Unusual Old Peak Top Adjustable Arm Orchard Ladders
Unusual Old Peak Top Adjustable Arm Orchard Ladders

Unusual Old Peak Top Adjustable Arm Orchard Ladders

$250 / item
English Olive Green Leather and Brass Tack Stick Ladder
Located in Essex, MA
English olive green leather and brass tack stick ladder. Ladder folds into a pole form for storage.
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Ladders

English Olive Green Leather and Brass Tack Stick Ladder
English Olive Green Leather and Brass Tack Stick Ladder

English Olive Green Leather and Brass Tack Stick Ladder

$3,650
English Georgian Style Folding Library Steps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mahogany folding library ladder.
Category

20th Century English Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Style Folding Library Steps
English Georgian Style Folding Library Steps

English Georgian Style Folding Library Steps

$875
Sturdy Solid Mahogany Folding Library Steps
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
. The folding steps with three treads on each side with brass hinges and detailing. Open to form an "A
Category

Mid-20th Century British Georgian Ladders

Materials

Brass

Sturdy Solid Mahogany Folding Library Steps
Sturdy Solid Mahogany Folding Library Steps

Sturdy Solid Mahogany Folding Library Steps

$3,279
Vintage French Foldable Step Stool Chair
Located in High Point, NC
furniture. Made in France at the turn of the century, the seemingly simple country chair doubles as a ladder
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Ladders

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Foldable Step Stool Chair
Vintage French Foldable Step Stool Chair

Vintage French Foldable Step Stool Chair

$995
Tall French Painted Library Ladder from the Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris
Located in Fayetteville, AR
An historic find, this very tall painted folding library ladder is marked B.N. Paris from the
Category

Vintage 1920s French Ladders

Materials

Wood

Tall French Painted Library Ladder from the Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris
Tall French Painted Library Ladder from the Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris

Tall French Painted Library Ladder from the Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris

$1,495
Early 20th Century Painted Library Ladder from Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris
Located in Fayetteville, AR
An historic find, this very tall painted folding library ladder is marked B.N. Paris from the
Category

Early 20th Century French Ladders

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Painted Library Ladder from Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris
Early 20th Century Painted Library Ladder from Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris

Early 20th Century Painted Library Ladder from Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris

$1,495
Early 20th Century Painted Library Ladder from Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris
Located in Fayetteville, AR
An historic find, this painted folding library ladder is marked B.N. Paris from the Bibliothe`que
Category

Early 20th Century French Ladders

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Painted Library Ladder from Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris
Early 20th Century Painted Library Ladder from Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris

Early 20th Century Painted Library Ladder from Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris

$1,695
Small-Scale Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder with Maker s Stamp
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small-scale folding library ladder constructed of oak was originally used in a French library
Category

Early 20th Century French Ladders

Materials

Oak

Small-Scale Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder with Maker s Stamp
Small-Scale Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder with Maker s Stamp

Small-Scale Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder with Maker s Stamp

$295
Large Dutch Pitch-Pine Painting or Library Ladder by De Krijger Amsterdam, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and large folding painting or library ladder. Marked with manufacturers label de Krijger
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Ladders

Materials

Pine

Large Dutch Pitch-Pine Painting or Library Ladder by De Krijger Amsterdam, 1930s
Large Dutch Pitch-Pine Painting or Library Ladder by De Krijger Amsterdam, 1930s

Large Dutch Pitch-Pine Painting or Library Ladder by De Krijger Amsterdam, 1930s

$1,495
Antique English Folding Library Steps with Leather Treads
Located in Ross, CA
Antique English oak folding library steps with green leather tread on each step. Folds to 6.25
Category

Vintage 1940s English Campaign Ladders

Materials

Oak

Antique English Folding Library Steps with Leather Treads
Antique English Folding Library Steps with Leather Treads

Antique English Folding Library Steps with Leather Treads

$745
19th Century Italian Handcrafted Wood Folding Library Stairs, Tuscany circa 1860
Located in Encinitas, CA
19th century Italian handcrafted rustic wood folding library stair ladder, Tuscany, circa 1860
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Ladders

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Handcrafted Wood Folding Library Stairs, Tuscany circa 1860
19th Century Italian Handcrafted Wood Folding Library Stairs, Tuscany circa 1860

19th Century Italian Handcrafted Wood Folding Library Stairs, Tuscany circa 1860

$3,150
19th Century English Mahogany Folding Library Steps with Tooled Leather Insets
Located in Atlanta, GA
, while their compact form allows them to be folded neatly when not in use. Closed, the piece presents as
Category

Antique 19th Century English Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Folding Library Steps with Tooled Leather Insets
19th Century English Mahogany Folding Library Steps with Tooled Leather Insets

19th Century English Mahogany Folding Library Steps with Tooled Leather Insets

$5,995
English 19th Century Wooden Foldable Step Ladder
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful and solid wooden step ladder. In perfect state. Beechwood. Brass strips are newly applied
Category

Early 20th Century British Stairs

Materials

Beech

English 19th Century Wooden Foldable Step Ladder
English 19th Century Wooden Foldable Step Ladder

English 19th Century Wooden Foldable Step Ladder

$897
Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
folding wooden library chair, a rare vintage item found in the "lagu selection," stands out with its
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair
Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair

Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair

20th Century English Foldable Oak Step Ladder, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A foldable step ladder, England, circa 1950s. The ladder is made out of oak, has four steps and
Category

20th Century British Stairs

Materials

Oak

20th Century English Foldable Oak Step Ladder, c.1950
20th Century English Foldable Oak Step Ladder, c.1950

20th Century English Foldable Oak Step Ladder, c.1950

$676
English Oak and Chestnut Ladder/Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English chair folds into a graduated step ladder
Category

Early 20th Century English Chairs

English Oak and Chestnut Ladder/Chair

English Oak and Chestnut Ladder/Chair

$695
Library Chair
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage library chair that folds into step ladder.
Category

20th Century Stools

Materials

Metal

Library Chair
Library Chair

Library Chair

$1,000
18th c. English Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare 18th century English mahogany metamorphic table with integral fold away step ladder. Fine
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th c. English Metamorphic Library Steps
18th c. English Metamorphic Library Steps

18th c. English Metamorphic Library Steps

$7,900
Highadjustable Architects Table - Table A Tronchin, France, Late 18th Century
Located in Greven, DE
could be converted into a bed and folding library ladders. On October 1, 1777, Dufour placed the
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Highadjustable Architects Table - Table A Tronchin, France, Late 18th Century
Highadjustable Architects Table - Table A Tronchin, France, Late 18th Century

Highadjustable Architects Table - Table A Tronchin, France, Late 18th Century

$9,511
Edwardian Period Mahogany Folding Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Interesting Edwardian period mahogany folding ladder with seven (7) rungs. Original rounded
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Period Mahogany Folding Ladder
Edwardian Period Mahogany Folding Ladder

Edwardian Period Mahogany Folding Ladder

$2,800
Vintage English Midcentury Period Leather Folding Ladder with Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English vintage leather covered wooden folding ladder from the mid-20th century, with nailhead
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Brass

Vintage English Midcentury Period Leather Folding Ladder with Brass Accents
Vintage English Midcentury Period Leather Folding Ladder with Brass Accents

Vintage English Midcentury Period Leather Folding Ladder with Brass Accents

$3,750
English Antique Wooden Folding Ladder with Tray Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
This well-worn and tall late 19th century English seven step folding ladder features a tray shelf
Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Ladders

Materials

Metal

English Antique Wooden Folding Ladder with Tray Shelf
English Antique Wooden Folding Ladder with Tray Shelf

English Antique Wooden Folding Ladder with Tray Shelf

$975
Scalloped Folding Ladder
Located in Greenwich, CT
A sculptural and useful 19th century English library ladder having original mustard painted
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Ladders

Materials

Wood

Scalloped Folding Ladder
Scalloped Folding Ladder

Scalloped Folding Ladder

$4,900
English Mahogany Folding Ladder
Located in Westwood, NJ
A 19th century English mahogany folding coaching ladder with molded supports, pegged construction
Category

Antique 1850s European Early Victorian Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Folding Ladder
English Mahogany Folding Ladder

English Mahogany Folding Ladder

$2,850
Antique American Patented Metamorphic Folding Ladder
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American maple and steel metal patented metamorphic style folding collapsible ladder with
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Steel

Antique American Patented Metamorphic Folding Ladder
Antique American Patented Metamorphic Folding Ladder

Antique American Patented Metamorphic Folding Ladder

$850
Early 20th Century French Carved Beech Folding Ladder Chair from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern
Category

Early 20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Beech

Early 20th Century French Carved Beech Folding Ladder Chair from Provence
Early 20th Century French Carved Beech Folding Ladder Chair from Provence

Early 20th Century French Carved Beech Folding Ladder Chair from Provence

$950
Wood and Steel American Industrial Library Ladder
Located in Rochester, NY
An antique American industrial safety folding ladder with top platform. Beautifully aged wood
Category

20th Century American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Steel

Wood and Steel American Industrial Library Ladder
Wood and Steel American Industrial Library Ladder

Wood and Steel American Industrial Library Ladder

$1,650
Working Antique Folding Ladder Salesman Samples
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique salesman models of folding step ladders. Handmade, early 20th century. Measures: Tallest is
Category

Early 20th Century North American Architectural Models

Materials

Metal

Working Antique Folding Ladder Salesman Samples
Working Antique Folding Ladder Salesman Samples

Working Antique Folding Ladder Salesman Samples

$495
Painted Wood Folding Step Ladder from Belgium, circa 1920
Located in Houston, TX
Three step folding ladder from Belgium, circa 1920. All original with original paint.
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Industrial Ladders

Materials

Wood

Painted Wood Folding Step Ladder from Belgium, circa 1920
Painted Wood Folding Step Ladder from Belgium, circa 1920

Painted Wood Folding Step Ladder from Belgium, circa 1920

$275
Italian Folding Iron and Wood Ladder, Early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian folding iron and wood ladder, early 1900s Italian folding ladder, in wrought iron, with
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Country Ladders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Folding Iron and Wood Ladder, Early 1900s
Italian Folding Iron and Wood Ladder, Early 1900s

Italian Folding Iron and Wood Ladder, Early 1900s

$478
19thc English Folding Library Ladder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stability. Great folding ladder that may be easily moved and used accordingly. Great patina with great wear
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Ladders

Materials

Wood

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

19thc English Folding Library Ladder

$1,495
20th Century Unique French Folding Wooden Library Ladder with Metal Steps
Located in Sofia, BG
French foldable wooden library ladder with metal steps and iron hardware made in late 19th Century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Metal

20th Century Unique French Folding Wooden Library Ladder with Metal Steps
20th Century Unique French Folding Wooden Library Ladder with Metal Steps

20th Century Unique French Folding Wooden Library Ladder with Metal Steps

$2,201
Early 20th Century French Beechwood Folding Library Ladder
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French library, this folding ladder constructed of beech wood would be a
Category

Early 20th Century French Ladders

Materials

Beech

Early 20th Century French Beechwood Folding Library Ladder
Early 20th Century French Beechwood Folding Library Ladder

Early 20th Century French Beechwood Folding Library Ladder

$595
Early 20th Century Artisan Made Folding Oak Library Ladder with Iron Hinges
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French library, this folding ladder, constructed of oak with mortise and tenon
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Ladders

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Artisan Made Folding Oak Library Ladder with Iron Hinges
Early 20th Century Artisan Made Folding Oak Library Ladder with Iron Hinges

Early 20th Century Artisan Made Folding Oak Library Ladder with Iron Hinges

$595
French Ash Library Ladder, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French library, this folding ladder constructed of ash would be a handsome
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Ladders

Materials

Iron

French Ash Library Ladder, circa 1900
French Ash Library Ladder, circa 1900

French Ash Library Ladder, circa 1900

$595
French Ash Wooden Library Ladder, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French library, this folding ladder constructed of ash would be a handsome
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Ladders

Materials

Ash

French Ash Wooden Library Ladder, circa 1900
French Ash Wooden Library Ladder, circa 1900

French Ash Wooden Library Ladder, circa 1900

$595
Artisan-Made French Ashwood Library Ladder, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French library, this folding ladder constructed of ash would be a handsome
Category

Vintage 1920s French Ladders

Materials

Ash

Artisan-Made French Ashwood Library Ladder, circa 1900
Artisan-Made French Ashwood Library Ladder, circa 1900

Artisan-Made French Ashwood Library Ladder, circa 1900

$595
French Ash Library Ladder or Shelves with Five Steps, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French library, this folding ladder constructed of ash would be a handsome
Category

Early 20th Century French Ladders

Materials

Ash

French Ash Library Ladder or Shelves with Five Steps, circa 1900
French Ash Library Ladder or Shelves with Five Steps, circa 1900

French Ash Library Ladder or Shelves with Five Steps, circa 1900

$595
French Artisan-Made Oak Folding Ladder Chair or Library Ladder, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
From the region of Provence in southern France, this artisan-made oak folding chair is hinged so
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Artisan-Made Oak Folding Ladder Chair or Library Ladder, circa 1900
French Artisan-Made Oak Folding Ladder Chair or Library Ladder, circa 1900

French Artisan-Made Oak Folding Ladder Chair or Library Ladder, circa 1900

$695
Early 20th Century Dutch Ashwood Museum or Library Ladder
Located in Haarlem, NL
folding ladder with an extra 'fold away' plateau for books or other stuff you have to get from your
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Ladders

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Dutch Ashwood Museum or Library Ladder
Early 20th Century Dutch Ashwood Museum or Library Ladder

Early 20th Century Dutch Ashwood Museum or Library Ladder

$1,600
Antique Edwardian Industrial Folding Pine Simplex Ladder, Steps
By Simplex
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I’ve always liked library steps and ladders! This is a circa 1900 Edwardian pine folding ladder. It
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique Edwardian Industrial Folding Pine Simplex Ladder, Steps
Antique Edwardian Industrial Folding Pine Simplex Ladder, Steps

Antique Edwardian Industrial Folding Pine Simplex Ladder, Steps

$1,195
Folding Pole Ladder
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century space saving pitch pine folding pole or library ladder, with iron hooks. 8
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Ladders

Materials

Iron

Folding Pole Ladder
Folding Pole Ladder

Folding Pole Ladder

$2,971
Anglo Indian Elephant Ladder, Folding, Library Ladder in Mahogany
Located in San Francisco, CA
ladder folds into a pole with an ingenious mechanism. This ladder was once sold by the famous Antonio's
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Anglo Indian Elephant Ladder, Folding, Library Ladder in Mahogany
Anglo Indian Elephant Ladder, Folding, Library Ladder in Mahogany

Anglo Indian Elephant Ladder, Folding, Library Ladder in Mahogany

$6,500
Folding library ladder by Smith Watson
By Smith Watson
Located in Highland, IN
Crafted in England of solid antiqued mahogany, this folding library ladder is an exceptional piece
Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Brass

Folding library ladder by Smith Watson
Folding library ladder by Smith Watson

Folding library ladder by Smith Watson

$2,400
Edwardian Period Mahogany Folding Library Ladder, American
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual folding mahogany library ladder as a fluted pole. Carved acorn finial at the top above
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Period Mahogany Folding Library Ladder, American
Edwardian Period Mahogany Folding Library Ladder, American

Edwardian Period Mahogany Folding Library Ladder, American

$1,250
Antique American Folding A-Frame Orchard Ladder
Located in Rochester, NY
Vintage American wood and metal riveted folding orchard harvest fruit picking ladder in nicely aged
Category

20th Century American Rustic Ladders

Antique American Folding A-Frame Orchard Ladder
Antique American Folding A-Frame Orchard Ladder

Antique American Folding A-Frame Orchard Ladder

$300
French 19th Century Walnut Folding Library Ladder
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Elevate your style with this French 19th century walnut library ladder! This antique piece can be
Category

Antique 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Walnut Folding Library Ladder
French 19th Century Walnut Folding Library Ladder

French 19th Century Walnut Folding Library Ladder

$4,595
Edwardian Stained Pine Folding Library Stick Ladder
Located in Essex, MA
With brass hooks on top and brass fittings.
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Other

Edwardian Stained Pine Folding Library Stick Ladder
Edwardian Stained Pine Folding Library Stick Ladder

Edwardian Stained Pine Folding Library Stick Ladder

$2,400
Antique Collapsable Folding, Space Saving, Ladder, Ingenious Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique collapsable folding, space saving, ladder, truly ingenious design, Great original condition
Category

Vintage 1910s American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Metal

Antique Collapsable Folding, Space Saving, Ladder, Ingenious Design
Antique Collapsable Folding, Space Saving, Ladder, Ingenious Design

Antique Collapsable Folding, Space Saving, Ladder, Ingenious Design

$2,400
Folding Library Steps or Workshop Ladder Beech, 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury workshop ladder or library steps, French. Meubles de Metier Dimensions when folded 54 x
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Beech

Folding Library Steps or Workshop Ladder Beech, 1950
Folding Library Steps or Workshop Ladder Beech, 1950

Folding Library Steps or Workshop Ladder Beech, 1950

$1,196
Country Store Ladder, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming 19th century folding ladder, likely from a general store or library, with 6 steps and a
Category

Antique 19th Century American Country Stairs

Materials

Wood

Country Store Ladder, 19th Century
Country Store Ladder, 19th Century

Country Store Ladder, 19th Century

$475
English Leather, Brass Nailhead Trim Folding Stick Library Ladder
Located in Atlanta, GA
beautiful light brown leather which is accented by nailhead trim. The ladder folds into a pole with an
Category

20th Century English Georgian Ladders

Materials

Brass

English Leather, Brass Nailhead Trim Folding Stick Library Ladder
English Leather, Brass Nailhead Trim Folding Stick Library Ladder

English Leather, Brass Nailhead Trim Folding Stick Library Ladder

$3,916
Folding Wooden Library Ladder from Late 19th Century France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folding wooden library ladder from late 19th century France.
Category

Vintage 1920s French Aesthetic Movement Ladders

Materials

Wood

Folding Wooden Library Ladder from Late 19th Century France
Folding Wooden Library Ladder from Late 19th Century France

Folding Wooden Library Ladder from Late 19th Century France

$1,875
20th Century French Carved Cherry Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern
Category

Mid-20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Cherry

20th Century French Carved Cherry Chair Folding Step Ladder
20th Century French Carved Cherry Chair Folding Step Ladder

20th Century French Carved Cherry Chair Folding Step Ladder

$1,100
19th Century French Carved Walnut Chair Folding Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this artisan-made folding step ladder chair. Crafted in Southern
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Carved Walnut Chair Folding Step Ladder
19th Century French Carved Walnut Chair Folding Step Ladder

19th Century French Carved Walnut Chair Folding Step Ladder

$950
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Folding Ladder For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the folding ladder you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, every folding ladder was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a folding ladder — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right folding ladder, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Regency and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made folding ladder over the years, but those crafted by Roberto Lucci, Smith Watson and Velca Legnano are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Ladders for You

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.

Questions About Folding Ladder
  • What is the best folding ladder?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    You can choose any folding ladder according to your taste. Always look out for folding ladders that are long-lasting and have wide steps. Inspect the quality of the hinges, whether or not there are anti-skid platforms, and be sure that the height will be good for your particular project or needs. Find antique and vintage folding ladders on 1stDibs today.

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Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch

Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.

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