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Amsterdam Ladder
A reproduction of a vintage Dutch ladder, with square sides and a narrow profile.
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The story
Our client has a loft space above a stairwell landing. They wanted a ladder that was narrow so it would not block the stair landing, but would be safe to climb and would fold against the wall for storage.
When they described their dream ladder to us, we thought of a beautiful vintage ladder we saw in a shop in Amsterdam. As soon as we went into the shop, we knew that we wanted to make a reproduction of the ladder, manufactured by Hendrik A. van Waveren Ladderfabriek (ladder factory) between 1930 and 1950. It had such a sleek, clean look. The sides were square and the steps were thin but tall.
What defines our Amsterdam Ladder
Slim proportions
The side pieces are 1 3/4 inches wide by 1 3/4 inches deep. The steps are 3/4 inch high by 2 1/2 inches deep.
Square edges
The edges of the sides and steps are left square for a contemporary look.
Traction grooves
Each step has two traction grooves for safety.
Hidden screws
The screws for each step are countersunk and covered by a wood plug.
Made for any room, built your way
Our Amsterdam ladders 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, and different edge profiles. Just let us know how you want your ladder to look.
Design Your LadderInspired 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.
Design Your Ladder