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20th Century Antique Library Ladder/Step Ladder, Mahogany England
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique library ladder/step ladder, mahogany England.
Solid wood covered with green
Category
20th Century English Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Library Ladder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th-century book ladder from the National Library in Paris. An extremely special item, the
Category
Antique 1890s French Ladders
Materials
Wood
$6,500
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
Antique French Ebonized Oak Library Ladder or Library Steps
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This artisan-made library ladder in ebonized oak is a functioning piece ready for a home office or
Category
Vintage 1930s French Ladders
Materials
Oak
20th Century Antique Library Ladder/Step Ladder, Dark Mahogany England
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique library ladder/step ladder, dark mahogany England.
Solid wood covered with
Category
20th Century English Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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
Little Old Library Ladder in "Wabi-Sabi" Conditions.
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1626 - Little library ladder (I don't know if Italian or French ) from the 19th century, in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Adirondack Ladders
Materials
Fruitwood
Tall Vintage Pitch Pine Fruit Picking or Library Ladder
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tall Vintage Pitch Pine Fruit Picking or Library Ladder
A superb architectural piece in excellent
Category
Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Ladders
Materials
Pine
Antique mahogany library ladder, England, 20th century with green leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique mahogany library ladder, England, 20th century with green leather
Solid wood stained with
Category
20th Century Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Vittoriano Viganò Minimal Floor Library Ladder for Azucena, Italy 1950
By Vittoriano Vigano, Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
Vittoriano Viganò Minimal Floor Library Ladder for Azucena, Italy 1950
Published on the cover of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Metal, Brass
1900s French Vintage Fruit Picking Painting Ladder Library Ladder /Shop Display
Located in Markington, GB
library ladder
It is sturdy and usable.
We currently have a couple of these ladders for sale
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Ladders
Materials
Metal
1900s French Vintage Fruit Picking Painting Ladder Library Ladder /Shop Display
Located in Markington, GB
library ladder
It is sturdy and usable.
We currently have a couple of these ladders for sale
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Ladders
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century French Painted Library Ladder with Platform
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French library ladder features an iron rod hinge that allows it to be
Category
Early 20th Century French Ladders
Materials
Wood
Folding Leather Library Ladder Brass Nailheads 19th Century Still Sturdy 7.5
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ingenious Folding Leather Library Ladder, circa 19th Century, England. Still strong, sturdy, and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Ladders
Materials
Brass
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
Custom Modern Chrome and Marble Library Ladder in the Style of Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Doylestown, PA
Elegant custom crafted modern library ladder in polished chrome with marble steps, circa 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Marble, Chrome
19th Century Antique Italian Wood and Leather Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian wooden three step library ladder. We left each step upholstered with the original
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Cherrywood and Pine Folding Library Ladder
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French convent, this pine and cherry wood folding library ladder from the turn
Category
Early 20th Century French Ladders
Materials
Walnut, Pine
English Faux Bamboo Library Ladder in Brown Paint with White Accents, circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
English faux bamboo library ladder in brown paint with white accents, circa 1830. Beehive turnings
Category
Antique 1830s European Regency Ladders
Materials
Wood
English Mahogany Library Ladder
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English mahogany library steps with five rungs, the second step mortised through, circa 1850
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Ladders
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century, French Country Carved Pine Four-Step Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique library ladder was created in Normandy France, circa 1920. Made of pine, the
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders
Materials
Pine
Antique French Painted Library Ladder from the Bibliothèque Nationale de Paris
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A rare find, this sturdily constructed painted library ladder is marked B.N. Paris from the
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Ladders
Materials
Oak, Paint
Early 20th Century French Country Carved Walnut Seven-Step Library Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique library ladder was created in Normandy France, circa 1920. Made of walnut, the
Category
Early 20th Century French Country Ladders
Materials
Walnut
Primitive Wood Step Library Ladder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Swedish step ladder made from primitive wood. Three steps.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Ladders
French Artisan-Made Oak Library Ladder with Platform Top, Iron Hinges circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This artisan-made French library ladder from the turn of the 20th century features iron hinges that
Category
Early 20th Century French Ladders
Materials
Iron
20th Century Artisan Made Folding Oak Library Ladder with Hand Forged Iron Hooks
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This sturdy oak folding library ladder has been in use for over a century in Normandy, France
Category
Early 20th Century French Ladders
Materials
Iron
Antique Wooden Library Ladder with Handle
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome, sturdy antique library step ladder with handle.
Category
Vintage 1930s British Arts and Crafts Ladders
Materials
Wood
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
Antique French Handmade Beechwood Library Ladder
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A handsome addition to any space with hard to reach shelving, this artisan made beech wood ladder
Category
Early 20th Century French Ladders
Materials
Beech
Antique Wooden Library Ladder from Belgium
Located in Houston, TX
Ladder from Belgium with six steps. Great height and size. Additional photos upon request.
Category
Vintage 1910s Belgian Arts and Crafts Ladders
Materials
Wood
Rare English George III Mahogany and Tooled Leather Library Ladder, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A most fine and precise work, this gorgeous English library ladder is diminutive in form and was
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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
Early 20th Century Italian Library Ladder, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Library. Versatile and practical, the elegant library essential is in very good used condition with a nice
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Wood
Foldable Library Ladder, Wood and Leather, circa 1950, France
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
Foldable library ladder,
wood and leather,
circa 1950, English.
Measures: Height 2m35 (open
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
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
Anglo Indian Elephant Ladder, Folding, Library Ladder in Mahogany
Located in San Francisco, CA
steps. It decorated a large library in San Francisco.
The ladder is in excellent condition.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Midcentury Italian Walnut Large Wood 3-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood large ladder with three stairs. Versatile and practical, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Ladders
Materials
Wood
English Leather, Brass
Nailhead Trim Folding Stick Library Ladder
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, 20th century.
A wonderful 19th century elephant ladder, in walnut and wrapped with a
Category
20th Century English Georgian Ladders
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Ashwood Museum or Library Ladder
Located in Haarlem, NL
This beautiful decorative ladder was used in an Amsterdam museum depot. Made by C de Krijger, Ned
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Ladders
Materials
Iron
English Leather, Brass
Nailhead Trim Folding Stick Pole Library Ladder
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Georgian style library elephant ladder, in walnut and wrapped with a brown leather which is
Category
20th Century English Georgian Ladders
Materials
Brass
19th Century Ash French Library Ladder with Platform and Handle
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A handsome addition to any space with hard to reach shelving, this artisan made solid ash ladder
Category
Antique 1880s French Ladders
Materials
Iron
Architectural Oak Library Ladder in the Style of Franco Albini
Located in North Miami, FL
In the manner of Franco Albini, this intricately designed, early made library wall ladder with all
Category
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Ladders
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
Mid-20th Century German Carved Wood Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Created in Germany circa 1960 and standing on turned legs, the circular step ladder features three
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Carved Wood Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Created in Germany circa 1960 and standing on turned legs, the circular step ladder features three
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Carved Wood Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Created in Germany circa 1960s to 1970s and standing on turned legs, the circular step ladder
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Wood
Antique Library Ladder, Brown Larch with Moved Bar, 1800, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique library staircase, in brown larch with wavy bars, from a collector's home of antique books
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Ladders
Materials
Wood
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
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood step ladder with four stairs and nicely carved details and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather 4-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood step ladder with four stairs and nicely carved details and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Turned Nut Wood Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Created in Austria in the 1970s and standing on turned legs, the circular step ladder features
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Turned Nut Wood Spiral Step Library Ladder
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Created in Austria in the 1960s and standing on turned legs, the circular step ladder features four
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Spiral 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
Leather, Wood
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
Late 20th Century English Louis XIII Ladders
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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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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