A ladder on rails complements floor-to-ceiling built in bookcases lit by brass picture lights.

Putnam Rolling Ladder Co., Inc. manufactures custom rolling ladders for libraries, commercial, and residential use.

There are stunning brass details on the library ladder we found through an architectural salvage company. The brass roller covers have beautiful curves and the letter P embossed. Each step has a bass rod that runs below it and the hooks on the top of ladder that connect to the brass bar allow the ladder to slide beautifully. We love to find vintage pieces that would have been destroyed or sitting in a cold warehouse if not repurposed. The stories and history that you can dream up behind…

Decorating with library bookcases with ladders. Inspiration and sources!