Antique Rolling Library Ladder

Dimensions are This specific ladder is the Putnam Classic No. 1 rolling library ladder, a legendary design that has been continuously manufactured in the United States since 1905. Key Structural Features Top Fixture Hardware: It utilizes the iconic "Platinum system" dual-roller assembly. The wheels sit both above and below a solid steel rail to capture the track securely, preventing the ladder from tipping or disconnecting. Slide & Store Mechanism: The upper wood block houses a tracking extension that allows the ladder to slide vertically flush against the wall for storage or pull out at an angle for safe climbing. Premium Oak Build: Handcrafted from heavy solid red or white oak, the design integrates flat, grooved structural steps rather than round rungs. Cast Iron Bottom Casters: The bottom features original early 20th-century style cast-iron swiveling wheels designed to roll smoothly over wood or tile floors.