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English George III Mahogany Metamorphic Library Table Ladder
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A rare and ingenious George III period metamorphic table that converts into a library ladder
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Tables
Materials
Metal
Oakwood Ladder Library Steps Prov. Parc Monceau
Located in Manhasset, NY
Vintage oakwood ladder library steps very strong and sturdy.
Previously sold Parc Monceau Westport
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Ladders
Materials
Wood
Antique Library Leather Covered Folding Pole Ladder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique English library folding pole ladder covered in luggage-colored leather with brass nailheads
Category
Antique Early 1900s Regency Ladders
Materials
Brass
Victorian Leather and Brass Library Stick Ladder
Located in Essex, MA
Black leather with brass tacks stick form opening to a ladder with metal release latch.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
Late Victorian Wooden Library Pole Ladder by Taylor
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian wooden library pole ladder by Taylor, the brass ‘D’ section uprights re-covered in
Category
Antique 1880s English Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
Folding Steps-Ladder for the Library, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia.
Made of wood, metal
Fully functional.
With aged patina.
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Ladders
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Folding Library Steps or Ladder, 1920
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia.
Made of wood, metal
Fully functional.
With aged patina.
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Ladders
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Country Carved Pine Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or a library with this whimsical antique ladder. Crafted in Lyon, France circa
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders
Materials
Iron
Vintage English Mahogany and Leather Library Step Ladder on Casters
Located in Dallas, TX
This Regency step-ladder was created in England, circa 1950. Built of mahogany, the three stairs
Category
Mid-20th Century English Regency Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Original Patina Painted Finish Library Reading Bookcase Steps Ladder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pine library steps or ladder to sit next to a bookcase
A good looking and decorative piece with a
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Ladders
Materials
Pine
17th Century Italian Walnut Library Steps Baroque Ladder Rocchetto Style
Located in Milano, MI
and practical addition to any study or library!
Measures: Height 100 cm x width 53.5 cm x depth 65 cm
Category
Antique Late 17th Century European Baroque Ladders
Materials
Oak, Walnut
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
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Ladders
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century French Country Carved and Painted Pine Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique scalloped step ladder was created in France, circa 1970. Carved of pine, the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Ladders
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century French Carved Beech Wood Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this elegant antique folding step ladder. Crafted in France circa
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders
Materials
Beech
20th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Library Spiral Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this vintage fruitwood staircase to organize books in your office or library. Created in France
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Ladders
Materials
Pine
19th Century English Victorian Carved Pine and Iron Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or a library with this whimsical antique ladder. Crafted in England circa 1880 and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Ladders
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Four-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
antique ladder in a study or library to access tall cabinets or shelving. Tallest step: 35.5" from the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Five-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
antique ladder in a study or library to access tall cabinets or shelving. Tallest step: 44" from the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders
Materials
Iron
Italian Folding Library or Gallery Ladder from the Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hinged, the steps with separated slats, structurally sound, retaining the gallery labele, G. Marelli, Milano.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Ladders
Vintage French Louis XIII Carved Walnut
Leather Library Step Ladder on Wheels
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this vintage fruitwood step ladder on wheels to organize books in your office or study. Created
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Three-Stair Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this vintage fruitwood staircase to organize books in your office or library. Created in France
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Four-Stair Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this vintage fruitwood staircase to organize books in your office or library. Created in France
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Antique Carved Oak Shaped as Lions Library Steps Ladder
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Beautiful and rare oak library staircase with hand carved lions from the late 19th century.
The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Ladders
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-20th Century English Mahogany and Red Leather Library Step Ladders
Located in Dallas, TX
These Regency style library stairs were created in England, circa 1950. Each three-step ladders
Category
Mid-20th Century English Regency Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
English Folding Library Step Ladder of Mahogany and Brass from the Edwardian Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine period English folding library step ladder (or library steps) of mahogany with brass
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ladders
Materials
Metal, Brass
English Carved-Wood Library Step Ladder Would Also Be a Great Kitchen Piece
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage English carved-wood set of library steps. This oak wood step ladder from England is
Category
20th Century English Ladders
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut and Brass Spiral Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this vintage fruitwood staircase to organize books in your office or library. Created in France
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Ladders
Materials
Brass
Antique Library Steps
Located in London, GB
A rare antique library ladder,
circa 19th century, likely French.
Lovely walnut top rail
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Stairs
Materials
Wood
$6,580
Library Step
Located in Pomona, CA
Gothic style 1920s library step.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Ladders
Materials
Mahogany
$1,200
Rustic Library Steps
Located in Pomona, CA
Rustic painted library three steps.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Ladders
Materials
Wood
Antique Library Staircase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique pine library staircase in good and usable condition.
Origin: England
Period: Approx. 1900
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Ladders
Materials
Pine
Oak Library Steps
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large set of 19th century country house oak library steps, 1870.
Reference: 4792
Dimensions
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ladders
Materials
Oak
$2,673
Georgian Library Steps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An unusual Georgian Mahogany metamorphic stool/ library steps. Having deep button leather
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Ladders
Materials
Mahogany
$6,580
Mahogany library steps
Located in Martlesham, GB
A set of mid 20th Century mahogany library steps, consisting of four steps with each step lined
Category
Vintage 1960s British Regency Ladders
Materials
Mahogany
$1,343
French 20th Century Oak Chair Ladder
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A metamorphic chair that converts to a ladder–or library steps–made in early 20th century France
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Ladders
Materials
Metal
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps a Very Useful Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps
A very useful piece, this handy little
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Ladders
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Walnut Library Step
Located in New Windsor, NY
Elegant Victorian walnut fold out library step. The compact way of getting to those hard to reach
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Ladders
Materials
Steel, Iron
$700 / set
Notary Filing Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Tall Cabinet with 85 flip down drawers. Wheeled library ladder.
Category
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$14,000
Levenger Wooden Library Steps
Located in Astoria, NY
Levenger wood library steps, made in the late 20th century. 3 steps to allow you to reach the top
Category
Late 20th Century Ladders
Materials
Wood
Painted Pine Library Steps
Located in New York, NY
Charming and unique antique library steps.
Sourced from Britain by experienced buyers at Ann
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Ladders
$12,500
19th century library steps
Located in Brecht, BE
library steps when closed you can store it and then the depth is only 52 cm.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Ladders
Materials
Pine
English Mahogany Library Steps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of English mahogany collapsible library stairs consisting of 3 steps and a stabilizing bar
Category
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Ladders
Materials
Brass
19th c. Library Stairs
Located in Houston, TX
Decorative Library stairs with Railing for support. Made with 3 types of wood...Cherry, Ash and
Category
20th Century Belgian Ladders
Materials
Wood
$8,500
American Spiral Library Steps
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Library Steps of mahogany with original embossed leather insets on each step and resting
Category
Antique 19th Century American Ladders
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Hatherley Pine Step Ladders
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
by hand. Ideal for a decorative piece in any study/library, the ladders have the Hatherleys patent
Category
Antique 1890s European Edwardian Ladders
Materials
Pine
Vintage English Library Step Stool
Located in Calgary, Alberta
A well-proportioned set of 20th century European library steps featuring neoclassical-inspired
Category
20th Century British Neoclassical Ladders
Materials
Wood
Antique Leather Brass Library Steps
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
The 19th-century French library step ladder is an ideal antique to enhance any space. With a semi
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Ladders
Materials
Brass
Antique Leather Library Steps
Located in London, GB
A superb set of antique leather library steps in the Georgian style. They were made in England, and
Category
Vintage 1950s British Georgian Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Leather Library Steps
Located in London, GB
A wonderful set of antique wooden library steps with leather tops. They were made in England, and
Category
Vintage 1950s English Georgian Ladders
Materials
Wood, Leather
Mid 19th Century Library Steps
Located in London, GB
Mid 19th century Library Steps
Category
Antique 19th Century Ladders
Antique Provincial Elm Library Steps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Provincial carved elm Library steps
Category
Antique 19th Century French Ladders
Materials
Elm
19th Century Pine Library Steps
Located in Brecht, BE
Great piece of furniture in every library.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders
Materials
Pine
Set of Italian Library Steps
Located in London, GB
An unusual set of early twenteith century library steps with six graduated treads, and cross
Category
20th Century Italian Ladders
Materials
Hardwood
Library Steps, England, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small library steps made of mahogany with three tiers. The design features fluted pilaster-style
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ladders
Materials
Mahogany
British Colonial Style Library Stairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic mid century library stairs crafted in brass with a faux bamboo center pole and a tight
Category
20th Century Italian British Colonial Ladders
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century Library Stairs
Located in Houston, TX
Antique 19th century library stairs in elm. Peg and Dowel construction. Six levels. Turnstile
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Ladders
Materials
Elm
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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
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Library 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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Putnam Ladder