Mid- Century Retail Oak Library Ladder

Vintage ALACO Rolling Library Ladder-store display shelves - Warner Bros Studio Prop Department This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of Hollywood history! Up for sale is a vintage ALACO rolling library ladder that was used in the Warner Brothers Studio prop department in Los Angeles. This ladder played a critical role in helping Hollywood's elite prop masters, set decorators, and art department professionals reach iconic props stored in the towering shelves of the various prop rooms on the Warner Bros. lot. Crafted by the renowned ALACO Ladder Company, this mid-century industrial ladder features a sturdy wooden oak frame complemented by metal handrails and supports. Its rolling casters make it highly functional for navigating large storage spaces, whether in a studio setting or your own home. It can be used as a piece of topical and stand out furniture, a retail/store display, a plant shelf, or a sturdy and unique ladder. Provenance: Warner Bros. Studio, Los Angeles Materials: oak wood, metal Dimensions: Approx. Height 7 ft 6 in., Base Width 4 ft., and 18 in. wide Condition: Good vintage condition with authentic wear from use in the film industry Features: original branding, rolling casters for mobility, sturdy and durable Use: Ideal for libraries, retail displays, lofts, or as a one-of-a-kind collector's piece. Backstory: This ladder was instrumental in helping set decorators and art department professionals access high-up props used in countless iconic films and TV shows produced at Warner Brothers Studios. It's not just a practical tool but a piece of cinematic history, having aided in creating some of Hollywood's most memorable sets and scenes. Appraisal: Given its Hollywood provenance and its excellent structural condition, this ALACO ladder (Not in production for 30 + years) is appraised between $700 and $1,200. Its unique backstory as a Warner Bros. studio tool makes it especially valuable to collectors of film memorabilia, set designers, and lovers of industrial-style decor. Available for local pick it up in the DTLA Arts District.

Condition

Used (normal wear)

Material

Wood

Style

Industrial