Antique English Library Ladder Margot, an original antique wooden library ladder with collapsible design and rich aged patina.
Front view of the Antique English Library Ladder Margot showing its four-step design and traditional craftsmanship.
Close-up of the solid timber top platform on the Antique English Library Ladder Margot.
Traditional timber joinery detail on the Antique English Library Ladder Margot.
Detail of the solid timber steps and aged finish on the Antique English Library Ladder Margot.
Close-up showing the beautiful aged timber grain and rich patina of the Antique English Library Ladder Margot.
Angled view of the Antique English Library Ladder Margot with its collapsible frame and four solid steps.
Antique English Library Ladder Margot shown in use to demonstrate its practical height and proportions.
Antique English Library Ladder Margot side view
Three-quarter view of the Antique English Library Ladder Margot showing its classic English design.
Side profile of the Antique English Library Ladder Margot highlighting its collapsible construction.
Video showcasing the Antique English Library Ladder Margot from multiple angles and demonstrating its construction.
Demonstration of the Antique English Library Ladder Margot showing its proportions, detailing and collapsible design.
Antique English Library Ladder Margot, an original antique wooden library ladder with collapsible design and rich aged patina.
Front view of the Antique English Library Ladder Margot showing its four-step design and traditional craftsmanship.
Close-up of the solid timber top platform on the Antique English Library Ladder Margot.
Traditional timber joinery detail on the Antique English Library Ladder Margot.
Detail of the solid timber steps and aged finish on the Antique English Library Ladder Margot.
Close-up showing the beautiful aged timber grain and rich patina of the Antique English Library Ladder Margot.
Angled view of the Antique English Library Ladder Margot with its collapsible frame and four solid steps.
Antique English Library Ladder Margot shown in use to demonstrate its practical height and proportions.
Antique English Library Ladder Margot side view
Three-quarter view of the Antique English Library Ladder Margot showing its classic English design.
Side profile of the Antique English Library Ladder Margot highlighting its collapsible construction.
Video showcasing the Antique English Library Ladder Margot from multiple angles and demonstrating its construction.
Demonstration of the Antique English Library Ladder Margot showing its proportions, detailing and collapsible design.

Antique English Library Ladder | Margot

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£595.00
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DELIVERY

We want every part of your Home Barn experience to feel as carefully considered as the items you choose. From the moment you place your order, we'll take care of every detail, selecting the most appropriate delivery service to ensure your purchase arrives safely, efficiently and ready to enjoy.

PARCEL DELIVERY

Smaller items are dispatched with DPD, providing a fast and reliable nationwide service.

·       Small Parcel – £6

·       Medium Parcel – £12

·       Large Parcel – £20

·       Extra Large Parcel – £40

 

Most parcel orders are delivered within two working days of placing your order.

SPECIALIST FURNITURE DELIVERY AS STANDARD

Larger, heavier or more delicate pieces are delivered by our trusted specialist furniture couriers, who are experienced in transporting quality furniture with the care and attention it deserves.

·       Large Furniture Item – £65

·       Extra Large Furniture Item – £95

 

Most mainland UK furniture deliveries are completed within 7–14 working days of placing your order.

Once your order has been received, we'll confirm everything by email before our delivery partner contacts you directly to arrange a convenient delivery date.

Our specialist furniture delivery service is carried out by a dedicated one-person furniture courier.

To help ensure a smooth delivery, we kindly ask that a capable adult is available to assist the driver with larger furniture items where required. Delivery is made to the ground-floor entrance of your property.

Many of our customers find this service quick, efficient and an excellent value option for larger furniture deliveries.

PREMIUM TWO-PERSON DELIVERY / ASSEMBLY

For complete peace of mind, we also offer a premium two-person delivery / assembly service on many of our larger furniture pieces.

Our experienced team will carefully deliver your furniture, position it in the room of your choice and professionally assemble it where applicable, leaving you free to simply enjoy your new purchase.

Two-Person Delivery / Assembly – £80 extra per delivery

(Available on selected products.)

SELF-ASSEMBLY

Some furniture, including selected dining tables, is supplied flat-packed to ensure safe transportation. Where self-assembly is required, comprehensive instructions and all necessary fittings are included, making assembly straightforward.

DELIVERY CHARGES

Delivery charges are automatically calculated at checkout, allowing you to review the cost before confirming your order.

SCOTLAND & OFFSHORE LOCATIONS

We're delighted to deliver throughout most of mainland UK.

For deliveries to the Scottish Highlands, Scottish Islands, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and other offshore UK islands, please contact us before placing your order. We'll be pleased to provide a personalised delivery quotation based on your location and the items you've chosen.

Simply email info@homebarnshop.co.uk with your postcode and shopping basket.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS

Although we do not currently offer international delivery directly, we're always happy to work with specialist international shipping companies arranged by our overseas customers.

If you require a recommendation, we'd be delighted to suggest trusted international furniture shipping partners.

COLLECTING YOUR ORDER

You're very welcome to collect eligible purchases from our Marlow, Buckinghamshire showroom during our normal opening hours.

As some items are stored at separate warehouse locations, we recommend contacting us before travelling so we can ensure your order is prepared and ready for collection.

Please note that large furniture and bulky items are available by delivery only.



Beautifully engineered and full of authentic character, our Antique English Library Ladder is a genuine antique dating back over a century and bearing its original GPO (General Post Office) stamp. Originally designed for everyday use in public buildings and offices, this beautifully preserved ladder combines practical function with timeless craftsmanship, making it an exceptional addition to both contemporary and traditional interiors.

Expertly handcrafted from solid timber, the ladder features four generously proportioned steps, robust pivoting joints and an ingenious collapsible design that allows it to be stored neatly when not in use. Unlike folding ladders, the frame remains rigid and secure in use before collapsing flat for convenient storage. The beautifully aged timber has developed a rich, warm patina over many decades, with softened edges and honest signs of wear that speak to its long working life.

Today, antique library ladders are admired as much for their sculptural beauty as their practicality. Whether used in a home library, kitchen, pantry, dressing room or study, this versatile piece provides safe access to high shelving while introducing warmth, history and understated architectural character to a room. Equally striking displayed as a decorative object, it is a piece that celebrates both craftsmanship and provenance.

Stamped with its original GPO mark, this is a genuine English antique with all the individuality associated with age. Historic wear, surface markings, natural colour variation and the beautifully developed patina are not imperfections but part of the story of a piece that has faithfully served for generations.

Key Features

  • Genuine antique English library ladder
  • Original GPO (General Post Office) stamped example
  • Over 100 years old
  • Crafted from solid timber
  • Clever collapsible design for easy storage
  • Strong, rigid construction when in use
  • Beautifully aged natural timber patina
  • Four generously proportioned steps
  • Ideal for libraries, kitchens, pantries, dressing rooms and home offices
  • One-of-a-kind antique

Dimensions

Height - 125cm (145cm when folded)

Width - 35cm

Depth - 87cm (13cm when folded)

 

Condition

Please note that this is a genuine antique and not a newly manufactured item. Signs of age, historic use and sympathetic wear are to be expected and form part of its authenticity and charm.

Surface marks, knocks, scratches, natural timber movement and variations in colour all reflect the ladder's long working life. These characteristics enhance its originality and should be appreciated as part of its unique history.

We make every effort to photograph and describe our antiques accurately. However, every antique is entirely individual and will naturally display the beautiful patina and honest wear acquired over many decades of use.

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