Canmore Ladder

THE STORY

Our client’s home in Canmore has a loft space above one side of their entrance way. They wanted their ladder to compliment their antique French country doors, which are distressed and have multiple edge treatments.

When I looked at the photos of their doors I thought of a 300 year old library ladder I saw in Marsh’s library in Dublin, Ireland. This library was founded in 1707 and has a storied history that you can discover at https://marshlibrary.ie

The Canmore ladder is a reproduction of this ladder with old world charm with the defining elements:

  • The sides pieces and steps are 4 1/2” W X 4 31/2” D

  • The front edge of each step has an ogee edge treatment on the top edge and a cove on the bottom

  • Each step has two v shaped traction grooves

  • The screws for each step are counter sunk and covered by a wood plug

  • Three of the steps have a mortice and tenon look

  • The front edge of each side have a bead groove

Our Canmore ladder can be used in libraries, kitchens, closets, wine rooms, mud rooms, pantries and lofts. . Customization is unlimited, different wood species, a variety of hardware types and colours, different edge profiles, just let us know how you want your ladder to look.

Inspired by this ladder?

Every ladder we create is the result of a collaborative process that starts with your vision. We use our experience and together we design your ladder. Once you approve the design we handcraft your ladder in our Perth, Ontario workshop.

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Close-up view of a piece of wood with a visible weathered edge, showing the grain and texture.
A wooden bookshelf filled with old, leather-bound books, with a metal ladder leaning against it for access.
Close-up of a light-colored wooden frame with visible grain and a small square cutout in the corner, with a blurred red upholstered chair and some black wires in the background.