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Library Stepladder Transformable Into Chair - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
"Library Stepladder Transformable Into Chair - 19th Century" library stepladder convertible into a
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Library Stepladder Transformable Into Chair - 19th Century
Library Stepladder Transformable Into Chair - 19th Century

Library Stepladder Transformable Into Chair - 19th Century

H 34.65 in W 17.33 in D 14.97 in
20th Century French Hand Carved Oak Folding Chair Convertible to a Ladder
Located in Sofia, BG
functional as seating or as a library and kitchen ladder. The chair easily converts into a ladder with four
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Early 20th Century French Ladders

Materials

Oak

20th Century French Hand Carved Oak Folding Chair Convertible to a Ladder
20th Century French Hand Carved Oak Folding Chair Convertible to a Ladder

20th Century French Hand Carved Oak Folding Chair Convertible to a Ladder

H 37.41 in W 22.05 in D 13.78 in
Metamorphic Chair Regency Shield Back Library Ladder
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely unique Regency style shield back arm chair library step combo - a metamorphic chair Wow
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Vintage 1980s Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

Metamorphic Chair Regency Shield Back Library Ladder
Metamorphic Chair Regency Shield Back Library Ladder

Metamorphic Chair Regency Shield Back Library Ladder

H 36 in W 21 in D 25 in
Rare German Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair, Circa 1920's
Located in Norwalk, CT
library. This chair / step ladder is crafted from beautifully grained mahogany wood that has been
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare German Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair, Circa 1920's
Rare German Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair, Circa 1920's

Rare German Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair, Circa 1920's

H 35.25 in W 21.5 in D 22 in

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Metamorphic Regency Style Dining Chair Library Steps Ladder
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
. Absolutely unique Regency Harp Back style arm chair library step combo. Wow - have you seen any thing like
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2010s Regency Armchairs

Metamorphic Regency Style Dining Chair Library Steps Ladder
Metamorphic Regency Style Dining Chair Library Steps Ladder

Metamorphic Regency Style Dining Chair Library Steps Ladder

H 34 in W 23 in D 21 in
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps a Very Useful Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps A very useful piece, this handy little
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Walnut

Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps a Very Useful Piece
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps a Very Useful Piece

Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps a Very Useful Piece

H 29 in W 15 in D 30 in
Metamorphic Oak Arts & Craft Library Step/Chair
Located in London, GB
This unadorned yet very attractive metamorphic oak Arts & Craft library step/chair features a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Ladders

Materials

Oak

Metamorphic Oak Arts & Craft Library Step/Chair
Metamorphic Oak Arts & Craft Library Step/Chair

Metamorphic Oak Arts & Craft Library Step/Chair

H 35 in W 16 in D 18 in
Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts metamorphic kitchen chair and library steps A very useful piece, this handy
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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps
Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps

Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps

H 33 in W 16 in D 15 in
Arts & Crafts Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair, English, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The side chair with turned back rails and legs converting to library steps.
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Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Arts & Crafts Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair, English, Late 19th Century
Arts & Crafts Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair, English, Late 19th Century

Arts & Crafts Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair, English, Late 19th Century

H 32.5 in W 16.5 in D 16 in
English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts & Crafts Carpet Line
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
library steps chair with carpet upholstery to the step side A very good looking and well made piece
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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts & Crafts Carpet Line
English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts & Crafts Carpet Line

English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts & Crafts Carpet Line

H 34.45 in W 17.52 in L 34.45 in
French Artisan-Made Walnut Folding Ladder Chair Library Ladder, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
both as a chair or ladder. When used as a seat, the rungs meet together below to provide a shelf under
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Artisan-Made Walnut Folding Ladder Chair Library Ladder, circa 1900
French Artisan-Made Walnut Folding Ladder Chair Library Ladder, circa 1900

French Artisan-Made Walnut Folding Ladder Chair Library Ladder, circa 1900

H 36.5 in W 15 in D 16 in
Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
folding wooden library chair, a rare vintage item found in the "lagu selection," stands out with its
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair
Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair

Vintage Wooden Metamorphic Step Ladder Folding Library Chair

H 34.26 in W 14.97 in D 13.39 in
Ottakringer Ladder Chair Library Steps by Katharina Noever, Austria, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful black wooden so called "Ottakringer" step ladder chair, to be used as a chair and as
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Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ottakringer Ladder Chair Library Steps by Katharina Noever, Austria, 1970s
Ottakringer Ladder Chair Library Steps by Katharina Noever, Austria, 1970s

Ottakringer Ladder Chair Library Steps by Katharina Noever, Austria, 1970s

H 39 in W 14 in D 16 in
Theodore Alexander Regency Mahogany Arm Chair Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional English Regency inspired metamorphic library step ladder by Theodore Alexander
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Late 20th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Theodore Alexander Regency Mahogany Arm Chair Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder
Theodore Alexander Regency Mahogany Arm Chair Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder

Theodore Alexander Regency Mahogany Arm Chair Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder

H 34.5 in W 34 in D 21.5 in
Library Chair
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage library chair that folds into step ladder.
Category

20th Century Stools

Materials

Metal

Library Chair
Library Chair

Library Chair

H 36 in W 17 in D 18 in
English Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive English Regency style metamorphic library step ladder chair constructed from mahogany
Category

20th Century Italian Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Mahogany

English Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Chair
English Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Chair

English Regency Style Mahogany Metamorphic Library Step Chair

H 35.5 in W 25.5 in D 27.5 in
Biomorphic Library Chair Ladder
Located in Houston, TX
Measures: As chair: 15.25" W x 18" D x 36.5" H, seat height 18.5" As ladder: 15.25" W x 24.5" D x
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

Biomorphic Library Chair Ladder
Biomorphic Library Chair Ladder

Biomorphic Library Chair Ladder

H 36.5 in W 15.25 in D 18 in
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Edwardian metamorphic library chair or library steps A very useful piece, this handy little
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Ladders

Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps

Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps

H 35 in W 17 in D 24 in
Danish Folding Library-Steps Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian library chair that folds into library steps.
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Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Ladders

Materials

Wood

Danish Folding Library-Steps Chair
Danish Folding Library-Steps Chair

Danish Folding Library-Steps Chair

H 38.5 in W 15 in D 24 in
Metamorphic Library Chair and Steps 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A wonderfully quirky metamorphic natural wood library chair, well made and incredibly practical
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Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Brass

Metamorphic Library Chair and Steps 19th Century
Metamorphic Library Chair and Steps 19th Century

Metamorphic Library Chair and Steps 19th Century

H 32.88 in W 15.16 in D 14.18 in
Metamorphic Eastlake Oak Chair Library Steps, American, circa 1870
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nice and sturdy Eastlake style metamorphic chair and step ladder with carved flowers on the side
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Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Ladders

Materials

Oak

Metamorphic Eastlake Oak Chair Library Steps, American, circa 1870
Metamorphic Eastlake Oak Chair Library Steps, American, circa 1870

Metamorphic Eastlake Oak Chair Library Steps, American, circa 1870

H 36 in W 16.5 in D 12.5 in
Library Chair Or Stepladder In The Taste Of Pugin
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Library chair or stepladder in the taste of Pugin made in oak wood with a metal bar to be use as
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Antique 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

Library Chair Or Stepladder In The Taste Of Pugin
Library Chair Or Stepladder In The Taste Of Pugin

Library Chair Or Stepladder In The Taste Of Pugin

H 51.58 in W 18.12 in D 26.38 in
Antique & Sturdy Wooden Arts & Crafts Library Chair / Bookcase Steps by Naether
By Naether
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and great quality, folding library chair and steps. The design of this Arts & Crafts library
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Metal

Antique & Sturdy Wooden Arts & Crafts Library Chair / Bookcase Steps by Naether
Antique & Sturdy Wooden Arts & Crafts Library Chair / Bookcase Steps by Naether

Antique & Sturdy Wooden Arts & Crafts Library Chair / Bookcase Steps by Naether

H 34.3 in W 15.75 in D 17 in
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
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Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Ladders

Materials

Oak

Antique Gothic Revival English Library Stairs / Chair Bookcase Steps by Hewetson
Antique Gothic Revival English Library Stairs / Chair Bookcase Steps by Hewetson

Antique Gothic Revival English Library Stairs / Chair Bookcase Steps by Hewetson

H 35 in W 18 in D 19.6 in
French Artisan-Made Oak Folding Ladder Chair or Library Ladder, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
place both as a chair or ladder. When used as a seat, the rungs meet together below to provide a shelf
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Artisan-Made Oak Folding Ladder Chair or Library Ladder, circa 1900
French Artisan-Made Oak Folding Ladder Chair or Library Ladder, circa 1900

French Artisan-Made Oak Folding Ladder Chair or Library Ladder, circa 1900

H 35.25 in W 15.25 in D 15 in
Antique Victorian Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Ornately Carved Side Panels
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Victorian metamorphic library steps side
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Victorian Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Ornately Carved Side Panels
Antique Victorian Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Ornately Carved Side Panels

Antique Victorian Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Ornately Carved Side Panels

H 22.84 in W 16.15 in D 11.82 in
19th Century Metamorphic Chair, Library Steps
Located in Culver City, CA
a hinged seat that flips over to form the steps of a library ladder with three steps. Chair
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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Metal

19th Century Metamorphic Chair, Library Steps
19th Century Metamorphic Chair, Library Steps

19th Century Metamorphic Chair, Library Steps

H 35.5 in W 16.75 in D 15.13 in
20th Century Teak Library Step Chair
Located in Raalte, NL
Teak wooden library step chair two in one after antique examples, it is in good condition and made
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Late 20th Century Ladders

Materials

Teak

20th Century Teak Library Step Chair
20th Century Teak Library Step Chair

20th Century Teak Library Step Chair

H 35 in W 16.7 in D 14.1 in
Oak Unfolding Library Ladder Chair
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
With a shaped inspired by the sloping back splat and yoke of Ming furniture, this oak library chair
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Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Oak Unfolding Library Ladder Chair
Oak Unfolding Library Ladder Chair

Oak Unfolding Library Ladder Chair

H 42.5 in W 27 in D 14.5 in
Late 19th Century French Elm Wooden Metamorphic Library Chair Step
Located in Raalte, NL
Antique French elm wooden library steps that can be folded as a chair and reinforced with metal
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Elm

Late 19th Century French Elm Wooden Metamorphic Library Chair Step
Late 19th Century French Elm Wooden Metamorphic Library Chair Step

Late 19th Century French Elm Wooden Metamorphic Library Chair Step

H 37 in W 15.7 in D 12.2 in
Turn of the Century Dutch Colonial Library Stairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn of the century Dutch Colonial convertible chair or library step ladder.
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Antique 1890s Indonesian Chairs

Materials

Teak

Turn of the Century Dutch Colonial Library Stairs
Turn of the Century Dutch Colonial Library Stairs

Turn of the Century Dutch Colonial Library Stairs

H 35 in W 16 in D 16.5 in
Old French Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps, circa 1900
Located in Raalte, NL
Old French painted pine metamorphic kitchen chair and library steps, from circa 1900. The
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Antique Early 19th Century French Ladders

Materials

Pine

Old French Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps, circa 1900
Old French Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps, circa 1900

Old French Metamorphic Kitchen Chair and Library Steps, circa 1900

H 36.2 in W 14.9 in D 15.7 in
19th Century English Oak Metamorphic Library Chair Arts & Crafts Ladder Steps
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive 19th century Arts & Crafts well carved oak metamorphic library chair, England
Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Metamorphic Library Chair Arts & Crafts Ladder Steps
19th Century English Oak Metamorphic Library Chair Arts & Crafts Ladder Steps

19th Century English Oak Metamorphic Library Chair Arts & Crafts Ladder Steps

H 35.24 in W 16.82 in D 14.81 in

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Antique Library Ladder with Great Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. rustic library ladder. Most of the original paint has worn off but it has a great patina.
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20th Century Unknown Rustic Ladders

Materials

Iron

Antique Library Ladder with Great Patina
Antique Library Ladder with Great Patina

Antique Library Ladder with Great Patina

H 99 in W 26 in D 9 in
Ash Library Steps
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful ash library staircase, with many details. The steps are very stable in use due to the construction and the long handle. Perfectly suited for everyday use and multiple purpo...
Category

2010s English Ladders

Materials

Ash

Ash Library Steps
Ash Library Steps

Ash Library Steps

H 57.09 in W 11.82 in D 20.48 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 bookcase or library study Some of our items are in storage so please check ahead of ...
Category

Vintage 1980s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Library Steps Mahogany Step Ladder
Victorian Library Steps Mahogany Step Ladder

Victorian Library Steps Mahogany Step Ladder

H 45 in W 32 in D 17 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Other

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
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Library Chair Ladder For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the library chair ladder you’re looking for. Each library chair ladder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect library chair ladder — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each library chair ladder bearing Arts and Crafts, Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Library Chair Ladder?

A library chair ladder can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,224, while the lowest priced sells for $695 and the highest can go for as much as $2,149.
Questions About Library Chair Ladder
  • What are library ladders called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Library 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.
  • What is the ladder in a library called?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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 era are ladder back chairs from?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.