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Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Library Step Ladder with brass elements.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This Teak library step ladder was designed and made in Scandinavian. The refined craftsmanship is reminiscent of the famous France & Son from Denmark. In very good condition, no dama...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladders
Materials
Brass
Sturdy Solid Mahogany Folding Library Steps
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A pair of mid 20th century, George III style, solid mahogany "A" framed three step library steps. The folding steps with three treads on each side with brass hinges and detailing. Op...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Georgian Vintage Ladders
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century French Beech and Leather Metamorphic Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library or study with this elegant vintage chair/folding step ladder. Crafted in France circa 1970, the metamorphic folding library steps stands on curved legs secured wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis Philippe Vintage Ladders
Materials
Beech, Leather
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 decorated structure. Each step is upholstered with dark leather and golden classic fra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
Scale
Scaleo
L&O Lucci and Orlandini Velca 1970s, red
By Velca Legnano
Located in Milano, IT
Lockable ladder. Metal and plastic material.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladders
Materials
Metal
Mahogany library steps
Located in Martlesham, GB
A set of mid 20th Century mahogany library steps, consisting of four steps with each step lined with a green leather decorated with blind and gilt tooling, supported on a tall turn c...
Category
1960s British Regency Vintage Ladders
Materials
Mahogany
$1,343
20th Century French Wooden Step Ladder
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this charming vintage step ladder, a true testament to craftsmanship and enduring beauty. Hailing from the storied workshops of the French countryside, this la...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Vintage Ladders
Materials
Wood
Rustic Library Steps
Located in Pomona, CA
Rustic painted library three steps.
Category
1960s American Vintage Ladders
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bamboo Ladder
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage bamboo ladder, circa 1950's.
Beautiful ladder crafted of sturdy bamboo with a subtly tapered A frame. A simple design and nice patina. Sure to bring lots of character and ru...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladders
Materials
Bamboo
$1,200
Vintage French Wooden Ladder Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage ladder from early 20th Century France, refigured into a two level shelving unit. Conjuring images of bricolage, this time-traveled object displays a nostalgic patina; scuff...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Vintage Ladders
Materials
Metal
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 date from around the 1950’s.
These versatile and quirky steps are always popular, t...
Category
1950s English Georgian Vintage Ladders
Materials
Wood, Leather
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 date from around the 1950’s.
The quality is fantastic, they are very useful for r...
Category
1950s British Georgian Vintage Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
Unusual Old Peak Top Adjustable Arm Orchard Ladders
Located in Rochester, NY
Unusual wood and metal peak top orchard arbor garden ladders with five rungs and an adjustable height and angle arm that sets into tree branches for stability and picking of fruit / ...
Category
20th Century American Vintage Ladders
Materials
Metal
Vintage Metal Ladder Prototype
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage metal ladder, this one of a kind prototype was constructed from vintage materials in our atelier. Created from steel plates, delicately shaped into rounded forms, this ladd...
Category
20th Century Polish Industrial Vintage Ladders
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Library Ladder, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Created in Italy around 1920s and standing strong and very sturdy, this is a real beauty in every Library. Versatile and practical, the elegant library essential is in very good used...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladders
Materials
Wood
English Leather Folding Stick Ladder
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with red leather and brass tacks. Maple rungs.
Category
20th Century English Regency Vintage Ladders
Materials
Brass
Italian Architectural Library Ladder Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Architectural library ladder
Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladders
Materials
Wood
Tall Oak Rolling Putnam Industrial Library Ladder
By Putnam
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century oak library ladder in a light stain. Original Putnam Rolling Ladder Co, Inc. sticker, Features brass plated steel hardware and side rolling bottom wheels. No top whe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Ladders
Materials
Steel
Swedish Ladder
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian vintage ladder from the 1960s.
Original piece of Nordic modernism with metal and plastic frame.
A ladder with a retro look and small size, easy to move when needed.
...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ladders
Materials
Metal
$236
Metal Ladder / Blue
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian metal ladder.
An original piece found in every home in Sweden.
Modern and industrial in flavor, it can be used for a variety of purposes, including for resting clothe...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ladders
Materials
Metal
Metal Ladder / Red
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian metal ladder.
An original piece found in every home in Sweden.
Modern and industrial in flavor, it can be used for a variety of purposes, including for resting clothe...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ladders
Materials
Metal
Hand Carved Ornate Decorated French Wooden Library Step in Belle Époque Style
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Step into the past with our antique French hand-carved and ornate-decorated wooden library step! This exquisite piece of furniture is a true work of art that exudes old-world charm a...
Category
20th Century French Belle Époque Vintage Ladders
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Library Ladder with Brass Top Handle
Located in Round Top, TX
Very nice library ladder with brass top handle. Rare and fun. Very cool.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Ladders
Materials
Brass
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 three stairs rolled around a turned central post. Versatile and practical, the elegant ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladders
Materials
Wood
20th Century French Wooden Shelves
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden shelving unit made in 20th century, France. This shelving unit is composed with a vintage fruit picking ladder teepeed together with slats of wood fit across its rungs, form...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Vintage Ladders
Materials
Metal
1900s French Wooden Ladder
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden ladder from 1900s France. A simple, pleasing structure: two long, angled rails are punctuated by six round rungs. A curious patina, worn by a coat of white paint slowly ebbi...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Vintage Ladders
Materials
Wood
Antique Georgian Style Library Steps
Located in London, GB
A superb set of antique library steps in the Georgian style. They were made in England, and date from around the 1950’s.
The quality is fantastic, they are very useful for reachin...
Category
1950s British Georgian Vintage Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
Huge 20th Century Antique Library Ladder/Step Ladder, England
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Antique library ladder/step ladder, mahogany England.
Solid wood covered with green leather. four-stage with a long turned handle. Very stable and robust. Rare body s...
Category
20th Century English Vintage Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
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 green leather. four-stage with a long turned handle. Very stable and robust. Rare b...
Category
20th Century English Vintage Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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 leather. four-stage with a long turned handle. Very stable and robust. Rare body s...
Category
20th Century Vintage Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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 turned, central post embellished with a decorative finial. Versatile and practical, th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladders
Materials
Wood
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 1970, the metamorphic folding library steps stands on turned stretcher-joined legs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Vintage Ladders
Materials
Beech
Extra Large Dogon Ladder, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Dogon Ladder, Mali
Wood
Early to mid-20th century
Measures: 100 x 17 x 8 in. / 254 x 43 x 20 cm
Mounted on a custom display stand that measures 18 x 18 in. / 46 x 4...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Other Vintage Ladders
Materials
Wood
Large Dogon Ladder, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Dogon ladder, Mali
Wood
Early to mid-20th century
Measures: 68 x 13 in. / 173 x 33 cm
With a textured, eroded patina, this ladder was originally used outdoors. Carv...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Other Vintage Ladders
Materials
Wood
$3,900
Large Dogon Ladder, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Dogon ladder, Mali
Wood
Early to mid-20th century
Measures: 75.5 x 16 in. / 192 x 41 cm
With a textured, eroded patina, this ladder was originally used outdoors. Ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Other Vintage Ladders
Materials
Wood
$3,900
Swedish Vintage Metal Ladder
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian metal ladder.
An original piece found in every home in Sweden.
Modern and industrial in flavor, it can be
used for a variety of purposes, including to support clothe...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ladders
Materials
Steel
Set of Italian Library Steps
Located in London, GB
An unusual set of early twenteith century library steps with six graduated treads, and cross stretcher supports.
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Ladders
Materials
Hardwood
Oversized Regency-Style Armchair That Transforms into Library Steps
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Regency-style armchair that transforms into library steps. Solid mahogany and leather, apparently unsigned. C. 20th Century. Dimensions: (As chair) H 35.5" x W 23.5" x D 29...
Category
20th Century American Regency Vintage Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Stunning Vintage George III Style Brown Leather Library Steps Georgian Home
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Georgian style vintage hardwood & brown leather library steps
A very good looking and decorative set of georgian style library step...
Category
20th Century English Georgian Vintage Ladders
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Wooden Industrial Ladder with Iron Handles by Putnam
Co., New York No
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A five rung Industrial Era Ladder with a pair of tall arch shaped iron handles on top. The base with black painted iron mounts and wheels. Original Label and Oval Number Plate is aff...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Ladders
Materials
Iron
Antique Wood
Leather Library Steps
Located in London, GB
A wonderful set of antique wooden library steps with leather tops. They were made in England, and date from around the 1950’s.
These versatile and quirky steps are always popular,...
Category
1950s English Georgian Vintage Ladders
Materials
Wood
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 circa 1960 and standing on carved turned legs connected with a double stretcher, t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Vintage Ladders
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Elm Decorative Ladder
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Elm Decorative Ladder
This vintage elm decorative ladder is from the south of China. With original color and patina. Used as a display for kitchen towels...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Ladders
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Antique Georgian Style Library Steps
Located in London, GB
A wonderful set of antique library steps in the Georgian style. They were made in England, and date from around the 1930’s.
They are a great size, and are very useful as intended,...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Vintage Ladders
Materials
Wood
Spiral 4-Step Library Stairs Casters , Wood and Leather Bookcase Ladder , 1960s
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Beautiful 1960s old classic Library steps with casters ,
the circular step ladder features four stairs rolled around a central post Each step is upholstered with the original brown...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Vintage Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
Christian Liaigre Modern Minimalist Custom-Stained Quarter
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Astoria, NY
Christian Liaigre (French, 1943 - 2020) modern minimalist custom-stained quarter-sawn French Oak "Marabout" ladder (designed 2000) of square form with four horizontal stretchers desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Minimalist Vintage Ladders
Materials
Oak
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 cabinet sits on small, fluted and tapered legs ending with brass wheels; both sides a...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Regency Vintage Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Hand Carved Wood Dog Step Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming mid-20th century hand carved step stool with carvings of dogs on both sides. The charming piece of folk art would add the perfect touch for that small library or office.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Ladders
Materials
Walnut
1950s, Czech Wooden Skis
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of vintage skis evokes the majesty of winter in the Carpathian mountains. Made in Czechia in the 1950s, the long, slender design indicates that these skis would have been u...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Ladders
Materials
Metal
$300 / set
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 in France circa 1980 and standing on six turned legs ending with brass coasters wi...
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Vintage Ladders
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Big Library Stairs Mid-20th Century Library Steps Ladder Carved Wood Leather
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Impressive & luxurious 1960s old classic Library steps,
the circular step ladder features four stairs rolled around a central post embellished with a decorative brass finial at the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
Midcentury Library Stairs Carved Wooden and Leather Bookcase Ladder Spiral Steps
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Beautiful 1960s old classic Library steps ,
the circular step ladder features four stairs rolled around a central post
Each step is upholstered with the original green leather de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Vintage Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
American Industrial Work Ladder, Circa 1940
Located in Rochester, NY
American Industrial painter's / utility work ladder with beautifully designed architectonic form and great old color to wood and metal construction. In fully open working position as...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Vintage Ladders
Materials
Metal
American Architectural Design Industrial Work Ladder, Circa 1940
Located in Rochester, NY
American industrial work ladder with great architectonic form and beautifully aged color to wood and metal fittings. Measures fully extended open as shown in pictures - 90" H to top ...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Vintage 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.
The geometric frame features an airy, open silhouette with modern, clean lines. Th...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladders
Materials
Marble, Chrome
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 turned, central post embellished with a decorative finial. Versatile and practical, th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladders
Materials
Wood
Ladder
Scaleo
by L&O
Lucci and ORlandini
for Velca, 1970s
By Roberto Lucci
Paolo Orlandini
Located in Milano, IT
Lockable ladder. Metal and plastic material.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ladders
Materials
Metal
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Vintage Ladders For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage ladders available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, all vintage ladders available were constructed with great care. Vintage ladders have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage ladders are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Vintage ladders have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Abercrombie
Fitch, Arturo Pani and Dayton Safety Ladder Company are consistently popular.
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.
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