Step by Step Ladder Reinvents the Traditional Library Ladder

If floor-to-ceiling bookshelves are on your home design wish list, I suggest you add the versatile, functional, and inviting the Form & Reform Step by Step Ladder by Herman Studio to it. Featuring a deep top step for extra safety and a wooden support bar for balance, Step by Step can be folded up and hung on the wall when not in use using an included small wooden hook, pulling double-duty as a decorative wall object.

Designer Jonas Herman of Herman Studio in Bosnia-Herzegovina shared, “This stepladder has two purposes: to provide optimal function when unfolded and in use, and serve as a decorative element when folded up and hanging on the wall. We wanted to create a functional ladder that would also have a sculptural effect in a room.”

Choose between natural oil treated and white oak treated European oak finishes.

An ultra-strong flag halyard line prevents the ladder from collapsing when in use and prevents it from damaging the wall when stored.

To learn more about the Step by Step Ladder, visit formandrefine.com.

Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she's likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.

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