20th Century Library Staircase in Wood, France, 1920s

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Library Ladder, Wood, Early 20th Century – France

Library ladder or stepladder
Material: Wood
Period: Early 20th Century
Country of … Read more Library Ladder, Wood, Early 20th Century – France

Library ladder or stepladder
Material: Wood
Period: Early 20th Century
Country of Origin: France
Dimensions: 94.5 x 40.5 x 70 cm

Exquisite French library ladder or stepladder (A-frame), made of wood in the early 20th century. As is typical of this type, it features a folding A-frame structure with three flat steps and a small upper platform that extends slightly beyond the structural edges, serving both as a stand and as a place to rest books, tools, etc.

These types of portable slatted ladders, originally patented in the 1890s, were traditionally designed for use in libraries and shops, although they have now been adapted as decorative elements. It is a useful, practical, lightweight, and decorative item in itself. See less