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Antique Original Patina Painted Finish Red Tall Library Bookcase Steps Ladder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bookcase or display table, or they can of course be used as a normal ladder / library steps We have
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Pine

Vintage Italian Wooden Ladder
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
also be used as a bookcase ladder thanks to iron supports. The vintage ladder is a decorative object
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Wooden Ladder
Vintage Italian Wooden Ladder
H 70.87 in W 18.12 in D 3.94 in
Industrial iron bookcase with wooden shelves and drawers complete with ladder
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Iron bookcase, composed of industrially derived iron pieces, with shelves and drawers in light
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Regency Library Ladder English Mahogany Book Study Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Regency style library ladder in mahogany Great looking interiors piece what scrolls around
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Original French Library Step Ladder Stamped for Bibliotheque Nationale De France
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
steps or ladder made for and used by the Bibliotheque Nationale De France A good looking and
Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
metamorphic library desk / writing table which converts into a library bookcase ladder Please note the
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Antique 1820s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Michael Coffey, "Jacob's Ladder, " Modular Bookcase, United States, 1973
By Michael Coffey
Located in New York, NY
A black walnut étagère with four adjustable shelves, finished to a satin sheen. First created in Massachusetts by master craftsman Michael Coffey, and fabricated by the artist in 201...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Italian Post-Modern Architectural Bookcase, Ladder Shelving Unit Etagere
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Vintage architectural l-adder sided shelving unit with white Formica laminated wood shelves and black powder coated steel frame. Thoughtfully designed with uniquely rounded edged Fo...
Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Iron

Restored Vintage Industrial Bakers Shelves Ladder Bookcase Solid Steel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this seriously cool industrial vintage set of bakers ladder
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

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
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Ladders

Materials

Pine

Unusual Ladder Style Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage shelving unit in an angled ladder style, featuring five shelves and bottom drawer. Slender
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Unusual Ladder Style Bookcase
Unusual Ladder Style Bookcase
H 73 in W 18 in D 22 in
18th Century Italian Walnut Library Ladder Rocchetto Baroque Style Staircase
Located in Milano, MI
: Northern Italy, 18th century. This antique Italian bookcase ladder from the 18th century period is an
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Ladders

Materials

Chestnut, Poplar, Walnut

Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps for Large Bookcases
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to a standard bookcase I don't come
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Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

Antique Sturdy Wooden Country House Library Step/Bookcase Steps Marked Twyford
Located in Lisse, NL
Good quality library or bookcase steps. These handcrafted, early 20th century bookcase steps have
Category

Early 20th Century English Country Ladders

Materials

Iron

Antique Original Patina Gravity Randall Library Bookcase Steps Ladder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely original pine Gravity Randall library steps or ladder
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Large Danish Teak Wall Bookcase "ladder" by Poul Cadovius, F140
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large wall bookcase "ladder" from the 60's by Danish designer Poul Cadovius. This bookcase is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage French Ladder Bookshelf
Located in Mckinney, TX
A unique bookshelf created from an old French painter’s ladder coupled with reclaimed scaffolding
Category

Early 20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Ladder Bookshelf
Vintage French Ladder Bookshelf
H 85 in W 76 in D 31 in
Victorian Library Steps Mahogany Step Ladder
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic Victorian style set of library steps in mahogany Step ladder action Perfect for the large
Category

Vintage 1980s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Industrial Ladder Bookshelf / TV Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern contemporary industrial ladder bookshelf TV stand, metal, glass and pressboard, unmarked. In
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Modern Industrial Ladder Bookshelf / TV Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern contemporary industrial ladder bookshelf TV stand, metal, glass and pressboard, unmarked
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Regency Library Steps Spiral Ladder Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Regency style library steps in mahogany Half spiral design, great interiors piece Some of our items are in storage so please check ahead of a viewing to see if it is...
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Restored Rattan Zig-Zag Ladder Display Shelf Wall Booksshelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage three-level rattan shelf short 30" tall room divider wall bookcase with mahogany shelving
Category

Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

Materials

Rattan

Early Dutch Modernist Two Section Slatted Bookshelf with Ladder Sides
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimal two section early Dutch Modernist bookshelf with ladder sides and removable slatted shelves
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Italian Vintage Bookcase Ladder in Brass and Wood
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant bookcase ladder of Italian manufacture from the 1950s. The beautiful ladder is made of a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Brass

Italian Vintage Bookcase Ladder in Brass and Wood
Italian Vintage Bookcase Ladder in Brass and Wood
H 104.34 in W 14.97 in D 14.57 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Ladders

Materials

Leather, 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
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Ladders

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Hardwood & Green Leather Spiral Bookcase Library Steps Georgian Home
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
next to a tall astral glazed bookcase. These are as rare as they come, a truly wonderful size and form
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Ladders

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Early 1900 Gothic Revival Library Stairs / Handcrafted Oak Bookcase Steps
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, very good condition and highly practical library stairs. These rare Neo-Gothic library stairs are another one of our recent finds and a nice example of the beauty and the qu...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Ladders

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Library Stairs / Handcrafted Bookcase Steps
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, excellent condition and highly practical library stairs. These rare Neo-Gothic library stairs are another one of our recent great finds and the perfect example of the beauty a...
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Ladders

Materials

Oak

Antique & Sturdy Wooden Arts & Crafts Library Chair / Bookcase Steps by Naether
By Naether
Located in Lisse, NL
your library or standing next to your bookcase this rare antique can also be used in your kitchen. Mind
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Metal

Antique Gothic Revival English Library Stairs / Chair Bookcase Steps by Hewetson
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, good condition and highly practical library stairs. These rare Neo-Gothic library stairs are another one of our recent great finds and this antique is the perfect example of t...
Category

Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Ladders

Materials

Oak

Rustic Chic Reclaimed Wood and Iron Black Bookcase with Ladder
By Four Hands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very tall 8 ft 6 inch industrial chic four hands bookcase is a mix of reclaimed wood, matte black
Category

Early 2000s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Yacht Companionway Steps Boat Galley Ladder Stairs Vintage Solid Teak Bookcase
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Huge interest - would make a wonderful bookcase or display With very desirable leaping fish form Of
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Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Double Bookcase with Ladder
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Double sized wooden bookcase with sliding lader.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases

Double Bookcase with Ladder
H 99.5 in W 87 in D 17.5 in
'the ladder shelf' Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Savona, IT
Shelving unit produced in the 1960s in Sweden by String Design AB. Designed by Nisse Strinning. Uprights in black plasticized metal. Shelves in veneered wood. Coupling system in ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Victorian Style Library Steps in Mahogany Ladder Step Bookcase
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Stunning Victorian style library ladder step. Handcrafted from walnut with mahogany trim. Great
Category

Vintage 1980s English Victorian Ladders

Swedish Bookcase Ladder, 19th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish bookcase ladder made during the 19th century in Sweden. Made from pine.   
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bookcases

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Ladder Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ladder bookcase available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, every ladder bookcase was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a ladder bookcase — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A ladder bookcase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Arts and Crafts and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Four Hands, Michael Coffey and Midcentury Italian school each produced at least one beautiful ladder bookcase that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ladder Bookcase?

The average selling price for a ladder bookcase at 1stDibs is $1,484, while they’re typically $708 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced.