I would like the names and purchasing information of
suppliers/manufacturers of wooden library step ladders that are
suitable for use in a home libray.  thank you.

Hello leomark,

Thank you for your question. My research turned up the following
options for you:

Royal Colony Furniture has a *very* interesting library chair that
converts into a step ladder. This deserves looking at:
http://www.indo-pacific.com/item991.htm

"Interesting and unique step/chair. This library step ladder folds
into a chair and back into a step ladder!

Features: 
Double duty as a chair and ladder! 
Solid handcarved mahogany 
100% kiln dried wood!"

This sells for $101 and can be ordered online.

The same item appears at Harbor Bazaar, about halfway down the page,
but at a higher price:
http://pages.harborbazaar.com/217/InventoryPage/1475608/1.html


I'm assuming from your question that you do NOT want rolling library
ladders (which I have seen in home libraries), but if you do, take a
look at Cotterman:
http://www.cotterman.com/main/ns/44/doc/45

"Oak Library Ladder

The Cotterman #1 Straight Side Oak Track Ladder has been in use since
the 1920’s. In this time Oak Track Ladders have adapted to many
applications, the most common being bookstores, libraries, and
shelving access for retail stores. The furniture grade quality
appearance adds to the appeal of the ladder, especially in home
libraries and retail floor environments. In addition, many other wood
selections are available, as well as various stains..."

Putnam shows a ladder that might be to you liking at the bottom of
this page:
http://www.putnamrollingladder.com/docs/p9.html

"Our numbers 29 and 19 stools are classics. Made of the same red oak
as our ladders and with the same attention to craftsmanship and
detail, they are equally suited to residential and commercial
applications. The No. 29 comes in one size only, 13". Oak, ash, birch,
maple, cherry, honduras, mahogany, and walnut woods are available. The
No. 19 comes in various sizes from 18" to 42". Other styles and sizes
of stools also available..."

And you can find a very interesting spiral library step ladder at the
bottom of this page from Masterpiece Furniture:
http://www.masterpiecefurniture.com/dpgallry.htm

Library Ladder 
Made from Jatoba, this library ladder offers 36" of extended reach.


SHH Designs offers something similar to the above with contrasting
woods:
http://www.shhdesign.com/portfolio2.html


Antique.net shows a mid sized antique French library ladder for $435
at the bottom of this page:
http://search.antiqnet.com/categories/furniture_accessories_8.shtml


I somehow doubt you would be interested in spending close to $10,000
to solve this need, but you still might like to look at this antique
library chair/ladder:
http://www.associatedartists.net/furniture%20pages/f170.html


Laurel Crown offers another design library chair/step ladder for $220:
http://www.laurelcrown.com/ChairsLSC.htm


Eximious has another interesting folding design available online for
$195 at this page:
http://www.eximious.com/servlet/EXMServlet.ItemSelection.ItemDetail?imItem=402900&imWebGroup=



Search Strategy:

wood +library +"step ladder" +order OR buy
"library ladder" +wood OR wooden
"library step ladder" 
library +"step ladder" +wood
wood +"library step"

I trust my research has provided you with a selection of interesting
designs available to order, though as you will note, there is a
limited selection of libray step ladders available online. If a link
above should fail to work or anything require further explanation or
research, please do post a Request for Clarification prior to rating
the answer and closing the question and I will be pleased to assist
further.

Regards,

-=clouseau=-

This was exactly what I wanted.  Thank you.