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Ladders For Sale
Dogon
African Ladder, Mali
Located in Los Angeles, CA
African Granary Ladder on custom steel stand from the Dogon People of Mali. The ladders were used by the Dogon people to climb to upper levels of granaries and access hard-to-reach p...
Category
20th Century Malian Ladders
Materials
Steel
19th C. French Poplar and Pine Five-Step Folding Ladder with Chain Supports
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, this five-step folding ladder is made from poplar and pine with a warm, timeworn patina that reflects its utilitarian past. The broad top platform reach...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Ladders
Materials
Pine, Poplar
20th Century English Leather Library Step or Stairs / Stepladder, Victorian
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century English leather library step or stairs / stepladder, Victorian.
Solid wood mahogany stained. English library manager / stepladder 2...
Category
20th Century English Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Painted Library Ladder
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 20th C painted library ladders. 1920.
Dimensions when closed.
22 inches (56 cms) Wide
6 inches (15 cms) Deep
103 inches (262 cms) High.
Category
Early 20th Century English Ladders
Materials
Pine
Agwam Hangar Aircraft Service and Repair Fuselage Access Ladder Prop Treehouse
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A vintage relic sold as a prop. An antique collapsible Early-century wooden and steel ladder. Each Rung Segment is 14 inches and space between rungs is about 12 inches. Seems strong...
Category
1920s American Industrial Vintage Ladders
Materials
Steel
$1,000 Sale Price
60% Off
Victorian ALHATHLAT Shop Step Ladder The Ladder is made in Pine
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian ALHATHLAT Shop Step Ladder
The Ladder is made in Pine it has been waxed but still retains an authentic aged look, the patented iron work on the side is good quality, this ...
Category
19th Century Industrial Antique Ladders
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Pine Folding Library Ladder with Six Steps
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this charming antique folding library ladder to access books or display decorative objects in any study or living space. Crafted in France circa 1870, the 19th-century step ladde...
Category
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Ladders
Materials
Pine
19th Century Mahogany Bedsteps with Chamber Drawer
Located in Richmond, VA
Great set of 19th century English mahogany and leather bedsteps with sliding chamber drawer.
Category
19th Century English Antique Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Paint Splattered Simplex Safety Step Ladder
By Simplex
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Paint splattered simplex safety step ladder
This is a very useful and marvelous looking piece, the step ladder has 2 good long upright grab handles, it has a the Simplex snap acti...
Category
Early 1900s Industrial Antique Ladders
Materials
Pine
Beckford Bed Steps
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A finely craved and decorated pair of bed steps in mahogany with leather inset treads and column supports.
We are currently working to a 30-36 week lead time.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Ladders
Materials
Leather, Wood
$6,272 / set
20th Century English Leather Library Step or Stairs / Stepladder, Victorian
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century English leather library step or stairs / stepladder, Victorian
Solid wood mahogany stained. English library manager / stepladder 20...
Category
20th Century Ladders
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Bamboo vintage British Colonial Artisan decorative display stand or ladder.
Located in Bellport, NY
British Colonial artisan made free standing display stand or ladder, great bathroom piece or plant stand, not to be used as a climbing ladder.
Wonderful condition.
Natural organic bamboo furniture...
Category
20th Century British Anglo-Indian Ladders
Materials
Bamboo
Heavy Victorian Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Heavy Victorian Spiral Library Steps with Turned Supports
A Great set of Library Steps, the 3 steps are in a spiral formation, they are in good condition, very sturdy and very usefu...
Category
19th Century Adam Style Antique Ladders
Materials
Walnut
HUGE 3+ METER TALL DOE TS73 STAMPED FRUIT PICKERS PAINTERS ANTiQUE 1880 LADDER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original antique Victorian extra large Fruit Pickers ladder stamped DOE TS73
Please note the de...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Ladders
Materials
Pine
Regency Style Painted Library Steps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Regency Style Painted Library Steps
This is a sturdy solid piece there are 3 steps, the ladder is pointed in the Regency style in Cream, Green and Gold with pretty floral detail wi...
Category
1960s Regency Revival Vintage Ladders
Materials
Pine
Early 20th century French Oak Bibliotheque Stepladder, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful vintage oak stepladder with a stick for support is a perfect addition to any interior. With its French design and wooden construction, it exudes a classic charm that fits e...
Category
20th Century French Ladders
Materials
Oak
Georgian, Mahogany, Spiral Library Steps, United States, 20th c.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Georgian, Mahogany, Spiral Library Steps, United States, 20th c.
Set of stained Mahogany library steps having turned supports and likely from the later half of the 20th century.
Ma...
Category
1980s Georgian Vintage Ladders
Materials
Wood
18th Century, Italian Baroque Walnut Four Steps Staircase
Located in IT
18th Century, Italian Walnut Four Steps Staircase
Measurements H 84 x W 66 x D 64 (step depth 24) cm
The staircase was built in the eighteenth century in carved solid walnut.
The p...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Ladders
Materials
Walnut
Artie Ladder White
Located in Cincinnati, US
Scandinavian inspired blanket/towel ladder. Simple, minimal and clean rack.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Steel, Wire
$146 / item
An unusual set of Victorian folding Walnut library steps
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual set of Victorian folding Walnut library steps, with original iron hand hold and what appears to be the original green baize tread.
Category
20th Century English Victorian Ladders
Materials
Iron
1900s French Vintage Artists Painting Ladder / Library Steps / Shop Display
Located in Markington, GB
1900s French vintage fruit picking / painting ladder.
1900s French vintage artists painting ladder library steps / shop display
This ladder will be great as an vintage library steps...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Ladders
Materials
Metal
$238 Sale Price
36% Off
HUGE 3+ METER TALL ER STAMPED FOR THE CROWN ESTATE FRUIT PiCKERS PAINTERS LADDER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original antique Victorian extra large Fruit Pickers ladder stamped ER with the Crown for the Cr...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Ladders
Materials
Pine
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE FLAMED HARDWOOD GREEN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD LIBRARY STEPs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, fully restored, hand made in England Flamed Mahogany & Green Leather, Chesterfield...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Ladders
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
English library stepladder/room convenience from the mid to late 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this unique antique English library stepladder/room convenience from the mid to late 19th century.
A unique item for the enthusiast! This n...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Ladders
Materials
Wood
Rustic Art Populaire Ladder, France, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Art Populaire; France; Early 20th Century; Monoxylite; Wabi Sabi; Travail Populaire; Folk Art;
Rustic French ladder adorned with a fascinating patina. This unique piece embo...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders
Materials
Wood
French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps a Very Useful Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps
A very useful piece, this handy little chair can be flipped over and turned into a small 4 step ladder...
Category
Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Ladders
Materials
Oak
Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, side table/display table/stairs Ca. 1890-1914
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Beautiful Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, also usable as side table/display table/stairs/bookcase.
Ca. 1890-1914, Netherlands.
Very beautifully executed in wood with curling openw...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Ladders
Materials
Wood
English library stepladder/room convenience from the mid to late 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this nice English antique library stepladder/room convenience from the mid to late 19th century.
A unique item for the enthusiast! This nic...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Ladders
Materials
Wood
c.1940s Rare Vintage English Mahogany
Leather Library Stairs / Step Ladder
Located in Skien, NO
Rare 20th century English Classic Mahogany & Leather Library Ladder
A piece of classic English elegance, this circa 1940s mahogany library ladder combines robust functionality with ...
Category
1940s English British Colonial Vintage Ladders
Materials
Brass
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Pine Library Ladder with 11 Steps
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, this exceptionally tall pine library ladder embodies the practical elegance of late 19th century design. Measuring 116 inches high, the piece is built w...
Category
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Ladders
Materials
Pine
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
Pair 19thc Tall Haberdashery Tall Rolling Industrial Solid Oak Ladders
Located in Savannah, GA
Milbradt Manufacturing Company was a St. Louis, Missouri, company known for making "rolling step ladders" that were used in libraries, stores, and warehouses in the late 19th and ear...
Category
1890s American Industrial Antique Ladders
Materials
Metal
20th Century French Industrial Ladder
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
French industrial iron library ladder, originally used in a bank. Circa 1900.
This ladder has a practical design, with wheels for ease of movement, a hand rail and five steps.
The...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Ladders
Materials
Iron
Old Pine Steps
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Old pine steps in perfect condition. Very stable and usable for several purposes.
Origin: England
Period: Approx. 1920
Size W. 74cm. D.43cm, H. 168cm.
Category
1920s Edwardian Vintage Ladders
Materials
Pine
$940
VINTAGE ART NOUVEAU STYLE 166 CM TALL BRASS TOPPED HARDWOOD LIBRARY STEPs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Art Nouveau style vintage Mahogany with brass handle top library steps
Please note the deliver...
Category
20th Century English Art Nouveau Ladders
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century, Italian Neoclassical Walnut Library Staircase
Located in IT
19th Century, Italian Neoclassical Walnut Library Staircase
The particular library staircase was built in the neoclassical era, around the beginning of the 19th century, in Piedmont...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Ladders
Materials
Walnut
Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this large and collectable lightly restored William IV circa 1830 Flamed Mahogany, metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London.
This is a wonderful piece of English history, I have never seen another with such elegant turned front legs, usually they are plainer and straight timber. The seat pad has been upholstered with a grey linen, the steps and raw flamed mahogany and look amazing.
This chair is an important and extremely expensive looking thing that commands attention in any setting. You can see the same model made by Gillows currently viewed in the Victorian & Albert Museum, below is an extra from their listing.
The period 1800-1825 was a great one for ‘patent’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture This chair, which transforms into a short set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of the Arts in July 1811, which was made by the London firm of Morgan and Saunders, of Catherine Street, Strand.
They were well known for their ingenious furniture, including reading chairs with writing surfaces attached and a great variety of travelling beds...
Category
1830s English William IV Antique Ladders
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century French Pine Library Ladder with 10 Steps
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, this tall and slender library ladder is made from solid pine and retains its warm, aged patina. Measuring 108 inches high, the piece features two sturdy...
Category
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Ladders
Materials
Pine
Antique Original Painted "the Patient Safety Ladder Company" Decorators Ladder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely original antique "The Patient Safety Ladder Company" decorators ladder
A good looking and decorative piece, I ha...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Ladders
Materials
Pine
1900s French Wooden Painter’s Ladder
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French wooden painter’s ladder embodies the utilitarian craftsmanship and charming wear of early 20th-century workshop tools. Built from stu...
Category
Early 20th Century French Ladders
Materials
Wood
19th century French Library ladder
Located in Glasgow, GB
A beautifully crafted 19th century French library ladder. Hand made carved from Elmwood. and in exceptional condition. These library ladders are in great demand as works of Art and a...
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Ladders
Materials
Elm
Vintage Pitch Pine circa 1920
s Original Aqua Blue Paint Decorators Ladder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1910-1920 pine painted library steps or ladder which is stamped G.R.D.C
A good looking and decorative piece, original...
Category
1920s English Edwardian Vintage Ladders
Materials
Pine
Grdc Stamped Pitch Pine circa 1920
s Original Aqua Green Paint Decorators Ladder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely original circa 1910-1920 pine painted library steps or ladder which is stamped G.R.D.C
A good looking and decorative piece, originally made f...
Category
1920s English Edwardian Vintage Ladders
Materials
Pine
Rustic Climbing Frame, France, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Climbing Frame; Ladder; Monoxylite; Wabi Sabi; Antique; France; 20th Century; Art Populaire; Travail Populaire;
Rustic climbing frame from the ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Ladders
Materials
Wood
Antique Georgian Style Library Steps
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive set of antique Georgian style library steps. They were made in England, and date from around the 1930’s.
The quality is fantastic, they are very useful for re...
Category
1930s British Georgian Vintage Ladders
Materials
Brass
Country House Library Steps
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A splendid set of Georgian design five-step library steps with leather treads, a tall handrail and feet fitted with finely cast brass castors.
Please note that we are currently work...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Ladders
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
6ft Tall Shabby Painted Pair of Builder’s Trestles
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
6ft Tall Shabby Painted Pair of Builder’s Trestles
The Trestles come with long heavy boards, ideal for adjustable shop or any other display
The Trestles have been roughly painted...
Category
1920s Industrial Vintage Ladders
Materials
Pine
French Spiral Library Stairs / Stepladder, 4 Steps
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This elegant staircase/stepladder features four steps attached to a post that serves as a secure handhold. The four-tier spiral structure is both functional and decorative. This piec...
Category
20th Century French Louis Philippe Ladders
Materials
Wood
Vintage Regency Scroll Wrought Iron Decorative Ladder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this enchanting vintage decorative ladder, a charming piece that captures the fanciful spirit of Hollywood Regency design. Crafted from elegantly scrolled ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Ladders
Materials
Wrought Iron
Drab Hanger in Gold Stainless Steel, Heat Collection, Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Drab Hanger in Flamed Gold stainless steel, Heat Collection, Zieta
Dimensions: D 5 cm x W 46 cm x H 188 cm
Material: Stainless steel.
About the heat collection:
The heat uses hig...
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Ladders
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique French Oak Library Steps
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Tall large antique library step ladder, made of quality solid oak and bearing clear signs of the fine craftsmanship and classic design.
A robust and elegant construction with solid ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Ladders
Materials
Oak
Vintage, New and Antique Ladders
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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