I love the history surrounding Versailles and Petit Trianon! For my own apartment, I take some of my charm cues specifically from Marie Antoinette! I love this ladder. I wonder where I could find a replica.

cute, a great idea, but how sturdy does that thing look? Much like a Kartell dining chair, it likely is more for looks than actual use.

I love library ladders of this kind precisely because they are ALL an accident waiting to happen... they wake us up to to the dangers of desire and curiosity in a domestic setting

nah i think it totally looks as sturdy as my utility step ladders! and far better looking. i wuv it.

...and Marie must have been teeny tiny to step upon that.

i great idea.....is very functional and beautiful else

@muirwoods--

She was 5'7 before her beheading...
...and she was considered tall for her times.

Library ladder chairs are easier to use, and very steady. I can reach that extra shelf easily.
Examples:
http://jpeterman.com/product~cat~120207~sku~DFN%202122.asp
http://www.onewayfurniture.com/ms-c155.html

@bepsf ~ Ah...but does that include la coiffure?
But thanks for that info. Too bad she couldn't have kept a lower profile.

I like it---and I'd buy one. But to me, it seems a little TALL for an ottoman. But likely MA had it custom measured to fit her.

Nice. I knew some rather upper crust Brits who have something similar for climbing into their really tall four poster bed.