We are Library Ladders International

We believe that rolling ladders are an essential piece of functional furniture that is often underrated and overlooked. We’re here to change that, with our aesthetically designed, superior quality rolling ladders and rolling ladder hardware.

Our range of ladder hardware by Quiet Glide is the epitome of functional design, allowing you to easily and safely reach new heights in your interior space...

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Moove Studio in Havelock North, NZ, showcasing a custom wooden ladder featuring the Quiet Glide Rolling Ladder Hardware Kit in contemporary matte black finish.

You don't need a library to have a library ladder!

A midcentury modern kitchen in white and light wood, a perfect place for a Quiet Glide rolling ladder rolling hooklad. This hardware kit allows the owner to lift the ladder from one rail to another, maximizing sliding space without needing to invest in a second ladder.

A close up image of the Quiet Glide Classic Double Rolling Hardware in polished brass, sitting snugly on the solid metail rail attached to a wooden shelving unit. perfectly matching the decor.

Rolling Ladders - Not just for libraries

You will find our ladders and hardware throughout the world in the most discerning businesses and homes. Ignite your inspiration and excite your interior design passion here, with a selection of installations.

A most creative use of a Quiet Glide Rolling Ladder Hardware Kit can be seen in this open plan, split level lounge, dining and kitchen area. With a floor to ceiling glass encased wine display cabinet breaking up the space, a custom rolling ladder on a metal rail is the obvious choice of rolling ladder hardware for the person who can have anything they want.

Quiet Glide wooden rolling ladder on an aluminum rail in a polished brass finish. The sliding rail ladder is mounted on a dusty grey mid century modern ceiling height kitchen cabinet with double glass cabinet doors.

An elegant wooden ladder with sliding wheels is attached to a ceiling mounted solid metal rail in a matte black finish. The ladder rolls effortlessly to the left or right in front of floor to ceiling height recessed shelving in a mid century modern styled lounge, allowing the user to easily reach the various shelf heights and then store the ladder flat against the wall after use.

A close up of the stunningly detailed weight braked wheels from the Quiet Glide range of rolling library ladder hardware kits. The wheels in this image are finished in a summery polished brass with contemporary wedge cut outs showing the black rubber wheels in a circular pattern.

A view of a Quiet Glide rolling ladder as seen from below, as if one was climbing the ladder. From this vantage point we can see the extra details, like the metal rung supports that fit snug under each of the ladder treads. We can also see the solid metal rail from which the sliding ladder is hung; in this case attached to the ceiling and finished in polished aluminum, the double rollers attached to the top of the ladder fitting securely around the rail, no doubt offering a smooth and silent rolling experience.

A modern use of the classic sliding ladder and rail hardware kit is seen here, with a wooden ladder fitted with the Quiet Glide Double Hook hardware sitting over a rail, both finished in matte black. On closer inspection, the ladder leads to an office mezzanine in what must be a tiny home, as hinted at by the claw footed bathtub partially hidden behind a partition just beyond the ladder. The simplicity of the Double Hook hardware kit allows the user to lift and store the ladder in an upright position on the rail when not in use. Genius.

A stunning example of the two types of Quiet Glide hardware kits are on show in this floor to ceiling walk in wardrobe. One ladder has been fitted with the Swivel Hook Rolling Ladder hardware, which allows it to be mounted to a rail which curves around the room, gliding effortlessly on the weight braked wheels. Off to the left, we can see a second has been endowed with a standard set of skid proof feet, hinting at the use of a static hardware kit, presumably to reach a single location in the large closet dressing room.

A simple and timeless use of the Quiet Glide classic sliding rail hardware kit is seen here with this whitewashed wooden ladder looking perfectly at home against wide wooden bookshelf, also in white. The way the ladder and hardware blend so well into a smaller space are testament to the fact that there is no space too small for a rolling ladder.

A custom Quiet Glide ladder and hardware kit look right at home supporting the full height Whittakers Chocolate display in the Auckland International Airport. If it's good enough for one of the most luxury chocolate brands in the world, it's good enough for you.

This gorgeous custom wooden ladder shows off exactly how versatile the rolling ladder hardware kits are when it comes to finding a perfect match for your design aesthetic.

Close up detail of the Quiet Glide Classic Rolling Ladder Hardware Kit, in polished brass.

Close up detail of the Quiet Glide Rolling Hook Ladder Hardware Kit, in polished brass.

Close up detail of the Quiet Glide Rail Hook Ladder Hardware Kit, in polished brass.

Quiet Glide Ladder Hardware

The Quiet Glide Rolling Library Ladder is a classy way to add functionality to your library, closet, wine cellar, kitchen, pantry, or loft. With the Rolling Ladder, it is all about choice.

Available in custom or kit options, our unique ladder rail system is the only kit on the market that offers solid aluminum rails, not hollow tubes and has been 100,000 cycle tested.

Providing the most options and features, Quiet Glide can give you the timeless classic or a modern contemporary solution for any project.

All our Quiet Glide Rolling Ladder parts are machined or manufactured by American craftsmen - from the metal work to wood work to the steam-bent handrails.

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