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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
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
Vintage French Library Ladder
Located in Mckinney, TX
A handsome set of antique French library steps. Constructed from fruitwood, with a straightforward
Category

Early 20th Century French Ladders

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage French Library Ladder
Vintage French Library Ladder

Vintage French Library Ladder

$1,050
Industrial Mobile Library Ladder
Located in London, GB
Steel framed ladder, on caster wheels.
Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Ladders

Materials

Steel

Industrial Mobile Library Ladder
Industrial Mobile Library Ladder

Industrial Mobile Library Ladder

$742
Walnut American Studio Craft Library Ladder
By Maker s Mark M.K. 1
Located in Oakland, CA
American Studio craft Library ladder crafted of solid black walnut with an A-frame design, four
Category

1990s American Modern Stairs

Materials

Walnut

Walnut American Studio Craft Library Ladder
Walnut American Studio Craft Library Ladder

Walnut American Studio Craft Library Ladder

$6,500
19th Century French Oak Metamorphic Folding Library Ladder or Step Stool
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century French oak metamorphic library ladder or step stool, France, c. 1890's. This
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

19th Century French Oak Metamorphic Folding Library Ladder or Step Stool
19th Century French Oak Metamorphic Folding Library Ladder or Step Stool

19th Century French Oak Metamorphic Folding Library Ladder or Step Stool

$1,650
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

$1,487
Italian Birch Burl Library Ladder with Spiral Steps and Brass Floor Lamp, 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
Italian birch burl library ladder with spiral steps and brass floor lamp with our handcrafted
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Brass

Italian Birch Burl Library Ladder with Spiral Steps and Brass Floor Lamp, 1950s
Italian Birch Burl Library Ladder with Spiral Steps and Brass Floor Lamp, 1950s

Italian Birch Burl Library Ladder with Spiral Steps and Brass Floor Lamp, 1950s

$2,022
Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Oak Three-Step Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique library ladder was created in Normandy France, circa 1920. Made of pine and
Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders

Materials

Pine, Oak

Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Oak Three-Step Library Ladder
Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Oak Three-Step Library Ladder

Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Oak Three-Step Library Ladder

$625
Handmade French Folding Library Ladder
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A handsome addition to any space with hard to reach shelving, this artisan made beechwood ladder
Category

Vintage 1910s French Ladders

Handmade French Folding Library Ladder
Handmade French Folding Library Ladder

Handmade French Folding Library Ladder

$595
19th Century Metamorphic Table/Library Ladder
Located in East Hampton, NY
Handsome walnut console table that opens and unfolds into a magnificient and sturdy library ladder
Category

Antique 19th Century British Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Metamorphic Table/Library Ladder
19th Century Metamorphic Table/Library Ladder

19th Century Metamorphic Table/Library Ladder

$8,200
Very Old Patinated Library Ladder
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Early 19th century, wonderful accent piece, iron ladder with original paint in a rust and orange
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Ladders

Materials

Iron

Very Old Patinated Library Ladder
Very Old Patinated Library Ladder

Very Old Patinated Library Ladder

$1,100
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
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
Rare Georgian Pole Library Ladder
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare George III mahogany pole or collapsing latter, the two half round sides joined by pivoting cylindrical oak steps, the whole forming a pole when collapsed, retaining original bra...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Ladders

Materials

Brass

Rare Georgian Pole Library Ladder
Rare Georgian Pole Library Ladder

Rare Georgian Pole Library Ladder

$5,900
18th Century Italian Walnut Library Ladder Rocchetto Baroque Style Staircase
Located in Milano, MI
Italian Walnut Library Ladder from the 1800s with four steps, with Baroque Rochetto style turned
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Ladders

Materials

Chestnut, Poplar, Walnut

18th Century Italian Walnut Library Ladder Rocchetto Baroque Style Staircase
18th Century Italian Walnut Library Ladder Rocchetto Baroque Style Staircase

18th Century Italian Walnut Library Ladder Rocchetto Baroque Style Staircase

$2,617
Late 19th Century French Beech Wood Library Ladder or Steps with Hand Rail
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This handsome hand pegged French library ladder from the late nineteenth century is constructed of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Beech

Late 19th Century French Beech Wood Library Ladder or Steps with Hand Rail
Late 19th Century French Beech Wood Library Ladder or Steps with Hand Rail

Late 19th Century French Beech Wood Library Ladder or Steps with Hand Rail

$2,495
30 s Italian Wooden Library Ladder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 30's Italian library wooden foldable ladder
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Ladders

Materials

Wood

30 s Italian Wooden Library Ladder
30 s Italian Wooden Library Ladder

30 s Italian Wooden Library Ladder

$1,200
Library Ladder
Located in Udenhout, NL
Recuperated out of a library from a French University and made out of oak.
Category

Antique 1850s French Stairs

Materials

Wood

Library Ladder
Library Ladder

Library Ladder

$1,903
Late Victorian Hampton s Patent, Artist s Easel or Library Ladder
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian 'Hampton's Patent' artist's easel or library ladder with channelled frames
Category

Early 20th Century English Easels

Late Victorian Hampton s Patent, Artist s Easel or Library Ladder
Late Victorian Hampton s Patent, Artist s Easel or Library Ladder

Late Victorian Hampton s Patent, Artist s Easel or Library Ladder

$3,298
Victorian Library Ladder Step Ladders Walnut Stair
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning Victorian style library ladder step Hand crafted from walnut with mahogany trim Great for
Category

Vintage 1980s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Library Ladder Step Ladders Walnut Stair
Victorian Library Ladder Step Ladders Walnut Stair

Victorian Library Ladder Step Ladders Walnut Stair

$1,367
Library Ladder, Anonymous, for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Solid oak. Measures: H 167 cm/ 65 3/4" W 42 cm / 16 1/2" D 74 cm/ 29 1/8".
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Oak

Library Ladder, Anonymous, for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s
Library Ladder, Anonymous, for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s

Library Ladder, Anonymous, for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s

$4,164
Large Library Ladder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Regency: mahogany large library step
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Stairs

Materials

Mahogany

Large Library Ladder
Large Library Ladder

Large Library Ladder

An Italian Early 18th Century Pinewood Folding Library Ladder
Located in Atlanta, GA
the folding ladder constructed of pine with iron hardware, decorative carving at base
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Ladders

Materials

Pine

An Italian Early 18th Century Pinewood Folding Library Ladder
An Italian Early 18th Century Pinewood Folding Library Ladder

An Italian Early 18th Century Pinewood Folding Library Ladder

$4,160
An Enormous Scale Nineteenth Century Oak Transforming Library Ladder
Located in London, GB
With adjustable pull out step with clip closures to hold in place, and resting top bar for the wall.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Ladders

Materials

Oak

An Enormous Scale Nineteenth Century Oak Transforming Library Ladder
An Enormous Scale Nineteenth Century Oak Transforming Library Ladder

An Enormous Scale Nineteenth Century Oak Transforming Library Ladder

$5,222
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood tall circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Ladders

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

$1,665
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood tall circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

$1,784
Handsome Vintage English Green Leather Brass Folding Library Ladder Nailheads
Located in Roslyn, NY
This elegant vintage English folding ladder is made of beautiful mahogany wood and encased in a
Category

Vintage 1940s British Regency Ladders

Materials

Brass

Handsome Vintage English Green Leather Brass Folding Library Ladder Nailheads
Handsome Vintage English Green Leather Brass Folding Library Ladder Nailheads

Handsome Vintage English Green Leather Brass Folding Library Ladder Nailheads

$5,000
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
Category

20th Century British Ladders

Materials

Hardwood

VINTAGE HARDWOOD LIBRARY LADDER FOLDING STEP STOOL WiTH TURNED POLE HANDLE
VINTAGE HARDWOOD LIBRARY LADDER FOLDING STEP STOOL WiTH TURNED POLE HANDLE

VINTAGE HARDWOOD LIBRARY LADDER FOLDING STEP STOOL WiTH TURNED POLE HANDLE

$1,305
French Artisan-Made Walnut Folding Ladder Chair Library Ladder, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
or as a library ladder, circa 1900.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Artisan-Made Walnut Folding Ladder Chair Library Ladder, circa 1900
French Artisan-Made Walnut Folding Ladder Chair Library Ladder, circa 1900

French Artisan-Made Walnut Folding Ladder Chair Library Ladder, circa 1900

$795
Mid-20th Century French Beechwood and Iron Folding Library Ladder, Display Shelf
Located in Fayetteville, AR
ladder was originally used in a French library. Although this piece serves beautifully for display with
Category

Vintage 1950s French Ladders

Materials

Iron

Mid-20th Century French Beechwood and Iron Folding Library Ladder, Display Shelf
Mid-20th Century French Beechwood and Iron Folding Library Ladder, Display Shelf

Mid-20th Century French Beechwood and Iron Folding Library Ladder, Display Shelf

$625
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood tall circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Leather, Wood

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

$1,903
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood tall circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Leather, Wood

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

$1,903
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood circular step ladder with four stairs rolled around a turned
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Leather, Wood

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 4-Step Library Ladder

$1,546
Mid-20th Century English Carved Walnut and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
circular step ladder features four stairs rolled around a turned, central post embellished with a
Category

Mid-20th Century English Louis XIII Ladders

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid-20th Century English Carved Walnut and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder
Mid-20th Century English Carved Walnut and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder

Mid-20th Century English Carved Walnut and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder

$1,300
Mid-20th Century English Carved Mahogany and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
circular step ladder features four stairs rolled around a turned, central post embellished with a
Category

Mid-20th Century English Louis XIII Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mid-20th Century English Carved Mahogany and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder
Mid-20th Century English Carved Mahogany and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder

Mid-20th Century English Carved Mahogany and Leather Spiral Step Library Ladder

$1,500
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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic 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

$1,900
19th Century English Oak Library Step Ladder with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak step library ladder from the 19th century. Step into the pages of history with this
Category

Antique 19th Century English Ladders

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Oak Library Step Ladder with Brass Hardware
19th Century English Oak Library Step Ladder with Brass Hardware

19th Century English Oak Library Step Ladder with Brass Hardware

$4,350
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
Steel and wood plank library steps
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Patinated steel library ladder with oak plank steps.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Ladders

Steel and wood plank library steps
Steel and wood plank library steps

Steel and wood plank library steps

$2,200
Large Shelving Unit with Rolling Library Ladder, circa 1920
Located in Surrey, BC
rolling library-style ladder, and features multiple open shelves backed by bead board. The large cabinet
Category

Vintage 1920s Canadian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Oak

Large Shelving Unit with Rolling Library Ladder, circa 1920
Large Shelving Unit with Rolling Library Ladder, circa 1920

Large Shelving Unit with Rolling Library Ladder, circa 1920

$11,500
Library ladder in green lacquered wood, 4 steps, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient small library staircase, built in green lacquered wood, made up of four steps, original
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Stairs

Materials

Poplar

Library ladder in green lacquered wood, 4 steps, Italy
Library ladder in green lacquered wood, 4 steps, Italy

Library ladder in green lacquered wood, 4 steps, Italy

$1,427
Mid-20th Century Georgian Style Library Steps from England
Located in Toronto, ON
This Classic four step spiral Georgian style library ladder is made of mahogany with a removable
Category

Vintage 1950s English Georgian Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-20th Century Georgian Style Library Steps from England
Mid-20th Century Georgian Style Library Steps from England

Mid-20th Century Georgian Style Library Steps from England

$1,995
Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant three foot antique library ladder was created in Normandy France, circa 1920. Made of
Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder
Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder

Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder

$1,100
Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant three foot antique library ladder was created in Normandy France, circa 1920. Made of
Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder
Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder

Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder

$975
Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant five foot antique library ladder was created in Normandy France, circa 1920. Made of
Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Library Step Ladder
Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Library Step Ladder

Early 20th Century French Country Carved Pine Library Step Ladder

$1,200
French Early 20th Century Oak Folding Ladder
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
limits to the weight it can support. It would make a fine library ladder or each step could be used as a
Category

Early 20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Oak

French Early 20th Century Oak Folding Ladder
French Early 20th Century Oak Folding Ladder

French Early 20th Century Oak Folding Ladder

$1,200
Mid-Century English Mahogany 4-Step Library Folding Ladder with Brass Hinges
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your interior with this refined mid-century library ladder. Crafted in England circa 1950
Category

Mid-20th Century English Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century English Mahogany 4-Step Library Folding Ladder with Brass Hinges
Mid-Century English Mahogany 4-Step Library Folding Ladder with Brass Hinges

Mid-Century English Mahogany 4-Step Library Folding Ladder with Brass Hinges

$1,100
19th Century French Carved Beech Wood 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

Beech

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder

$900
19th Century French Carved Beech Wood 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

Beech

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder
19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder

19th Century French Carved Beech Wood Chair Folding Step Ladder

$975
19th Century French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair 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

Oak

19th Century French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder
19th Century French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder

19th Century French Country Carved Oak Metamorphic Folding Chair Step Ladder

$1,200
Early 20th Century French Carved Chestnut 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

Early 20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Chestnut

Early 20th Century French Carved Chestnut Chair Folding Step Ladder
Early 20th Century French Carved Chestnut Chair Folding Step Ladder

Early 20th Century French Carved Chestnut Chair Folding Step Ladder

$950
Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Ladder Chair from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library with this artisan-made fruitwood folding step ladder chair; crafted in Southern
Category

Early 20th Century French Country Ladders

Materials

Walnut

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

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

$950
Mid-Century English Mahogany Folding Library Steps with Brass Hinges
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant six-step folding library ladder was crafted in England circa 1970 and showcases the
Category

Mid-20th Century English Regency Revival Ladders

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century English Mahogany Folding Library Steps with Brass Hinges
Mid-Century English Mahogany Folding Library Steps with Brass Hinges

Mid-Century English Mahogany Folding Library Steps with Brass Hinges

$2,200
Library Step ladder
Located in Danville, CA
FOLDING ENGLISH LIBRARY STEP LADDER CIRCA VERY EARLY 1900
Category

Early 20th Century English Ladders

Materials

Oak

Library Step ladder
Library Step ladder

Library Step ladder

$1,900
Mahogany Library Step Ladder
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solid mahogany with brass mounts.
Category

20th Century Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Library Step Ladder
Mahogany Library Step Ladder

Mahogany Library Step Ladder

$1,150
French Library or Artist Ladder
Located in Winter Park, FL
A superb artist or library folding ladder made of oak with mortise construction and original
Category

Antique 19th Century French Ladders

French Library or Artist Ladder
French Library or Artist Ladder

French Library or Artist Ladder

$1,850
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Library Ladders For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of library ladders is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct library ladders — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are 773 antique and vintage library ladders for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Library ladders have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Library ladders bearing Regency or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Putnam, David N. Ebner and Slingsby of England each produced beautiful library ladders that are worth considering.

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 Library Ladders
  • What is the ladder in a library called?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The ladder in a library is sometimes called a rolling or leaning ladder. However, you will most often see it referred to simply as a library ladder. Shop a variety of library ladders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What are library ladders called?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Library ladders can also be called elephant ladders or the No. 70 ladder. They are typically made with rungs and not steps, which can be somewhat difficult to climb. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique library ladders from some of the world’s top sellers.

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