British Leather and Brass Studded Elephant Ladder
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A British elephant ladder — a folding pole ladder wrapped in leather with double rows of brass studs and brass caps at the ends. It hinges open to ...
Brass
Authentic Antique Brass Ship’s Ladder from the Late 19th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
Step into the past with our authentic antique brass ship’s ladder dating back to the late 19th century. Originally crafted for ship cabins, this meticulous...
Brass
19th Century Antique French Library Ladder, Handcrafted Walnut & Brass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French library ladder in a beautiful weathered condition and in good condition. It can be used as a practical piece for your a...
Metal, Brass
Set of George III Mahogany Library Steps
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
An unusual flight of substantial late 18th Century Mahogany library steps, with a tall handrail, above a set of pullout steps with pair of brass handles, joined by stretchers. In goo...
Brass, Iron
Handsome Vintage Large English Brown Leather & Brass Folding Library Ladder
Located in Roslyn, NY
This elegant vintage very large English folding ladder is made of beautiful mahogany wood and encased in a rich tooled brown leather that is fitted on each step, a true statement pie...
Brass
Antique Victorian Brass Library Steps / Ladder
Located in London, GB
A rare and very lovely antique set of antique Victorian brass library steps / ladder. They were made in England by Hoskins and Sewell Ltd, they date from the 1890-1900 period. The d...
Brass
Early 20th Century Metamorphic Library Step Ladder w/ Exposed Brass Hardware
Located in Memphis, TN
A well-considered metamorphic library ladder, designed to fold into a compact, sculptural form when not in use. Crafted in stained wood, the piece features a warm, time-softened fini...
Brass
A fine George III mahogany pole ladder
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine George III mahogany pole ladder, of typical form when closed and opening at the press of a brass button to reveal seven stair rungs, secured by brass fittings, including a peg...
Brass
Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Metamorphic Bench
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular padded seat covered in brown leather, opening to reveal a set of library steps, over a solid inlaid seat-rail and ring-turned tapering legs ending in castors. 18in. high, 34 1/2in. wide and 16 1/2in. deep. Opened, 36in. high and 49in. wide. Rooms organized during the Regency period as libraries often had floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. The upper shelves were difficult to reach, so movable library stairs were invaluable. Further, libraries were one of the most important rooms in a stately house, symbol of its owner's wealth, culture and status. As a consequence, designers, architects and cabinet or chair makers devoted much attention to its architecture and decoration. Hence, the emrgence of innovative ideas such as our bench. Enter the Regency era metamorphic library chair/bench (chairs are more common than benches)! The tables, chairs and stools containing library steps were patented in Great Britain by Robert Campbell in 1774 but this innovative chair-based design did not become immediately popular. Once the Regency was established, a neo-classical interpretation of Campbell’s Metamorphic Library Chair concept started to become popular in London. Any early attributions rely heavily on two contemporary sketches...
Brass
Brass Bird Cage - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely 19th century brass birdcage Beautiful small, very refined model with two brass eating containers which are very well sculpted The uprights are twisted which is unusual and ve...
Brass
$5,895
H 28.13 in W 18.13 in D 27.75 in
Library Stair Steps of Mahogany and Leather in the Regency Style from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine set of antique English bed steps (also known as library stair steps), in the Regency style, from the early 19th century. The frame is craf...
Wood, Mahogany, Leather
Gold Ladder
Located in Paris, FR
Ladder gold made in polished stainless steel in gold finish, using bending properties of steel sheets.
Stainless Steel
$1,309
H 48 in W 18 in D 18 in
Spiral Library Steps with Tall Turned Support A good set of Library Steps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Spiral Library Steps with Tall Turned Support A good set of Library Steps, the 4 steps are in a spiral formation and are in good condition, very sturdy and useful An attractive and...
Mahogany
$2,274
H 34.45 in W 16.54 in D 16.74 in
Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with period upho...
Oak
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...
Wood
$11,029
H 35.04 in W 23.63 in D 22.64 in
Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of large and collectable Regency style metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by Gillows of Lancaster with Burr Walnut panels A very good looking and well made pair, I have never seen a Regency style piece with Burr Walnut panels before, the leather seat pads have been restored by my leather polishers, they have been hand dyed six times, antiqued and sealed 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...
Leather, Walnut
19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder in Walnut
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant French folding ladder, crafted in walnut and dating from the late 19th century, is a rare piece that combines practicality with refined craftsmanship. Featuring six step...
Walnut
$1,540
H 47.64 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
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, central pole with a decorative finial. Each step is upholstered with red leather an...
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Walnut Turned Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
19th century walnut turned shelf from France. This shelf is lovely and the size is fantastic. It is shallow, so will be perfect in a tight space. The finials on the top are expert...
Walnut
$1,295
H 37.5 in W 16.5 in D 12 in
Antique French Provincial Country Oak Wood Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Provincial country oak wood folding library step ladder. Item features remarkable patina, fold out steps, exposed joinery, solid wo...
Wood, Oak
Good Set Mahogany Library Steps
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A good set of of mahogany library steps, leather steps, turned post with brass ball top. 46" high 21" steps height 17" step width 6.5" step depth You are welcome to view this item ...
Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Step Ladder
Located in Essex, MA
Closed height 29.78. Depth 8.25. width 16.75. Victorian folding mahogany folding step stool.
Brass
English Brass and Leather Library Steps
Located in Miami, FL
This spiral library step ladder is an ideal conversation piece to enhance any space. With a semi-circular design and four stairs surrounding a central post, it exudes elegance. It co...
Brass
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 1930’s period. The quality is fantastic, they are very useful for re...
Brass
Regency Style Brown Leather Stick Ladder
Located in Essex, MA
Cylindrical wood core wrapped in brown leather with brass tacks opening to a ladder. Closed dimension 3.25 wide x 2.75 x91.
Brass
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...
Brass
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H 92.5 in W 12.25 in D 2.5 in
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 usable. Retains its warm original patina to the dark brown leather and brass nailhead...
Brass
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H 61.42 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
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 ...
Brass
Folding Walnut Library Pole ladder
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Folding Walnut Library Pole ladder, of typical form when closed and opening at the press of a brass button to reveal seven stair rungs. English Cir...
Brass
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 functional artistry of mid-century design. Made from rich, well-figured mahogany, the...
Brass
Early 20th Century English Leather-Clad Folding Pole Ladder
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An early 20th century English pole ladder clad in dark brown leather and detailed with brass nailhead trim. The piece features a clever folding mechanism integrated at the base, allo...
Brass
Early 20th Century English Leather-Clad Pole Ladder With Brass Mounts
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An exceptional early 20th century English pole ladder clad in rich brown leather and detailed with brass mounts and rows of nailhead trim. The combination of patinated metal, aged le...
Brass
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H 103 in W 12.5 in D 3.75 in
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 accented by nailhead trim. The ladder folds into a pole w...
Brass