Orchard Ladders

I recently spotted this orchard ladder at a local garage sale for $50. It was something like 13' high and wasn't very sturdy, but its shape was very appealing. Thus started the search for others like it...

Use one at home as, well, a ladder (but be sure it's sturdier than our initial find!). Or prop one up as a decorative element for hanging towels or blankets.

• 1 the original garage sale find
• 2 three turned maple versions by Paul Loebach for Matter
• 3 a free-standing antique one from Muir: Antiques for Modern Interiors
• 4 another antique - this one's a French orchard ladder from the1920's at 1st Dibs
• 5 and finally, a contemporary metal one by Japan's Niwaki

Comments (2)

Yes, they do have an odd, almost sculptural appeal, esp. the old ones. Great for linens, and/or displaying artwork.

posted by mirandabee on August 27th 2009 at 1:43pm
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My sister, the antique lover, has one of these. She was using hers inside the house to change a light bulb - they may be ok in the orchard field but hers is unstable and skittish on hard floors. Maybe the newer ones are better, but the one my sister has is suitable for display purposes only. I'll stick to a hardware store step ladder for work around the house.

posted by Poster on August 27th 2009 at 2:09pm
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