Waterloo Library Ladder

THE STORY

This bespoke ladder was specified by our client to match his magazine cover living room. He wanted his library ladder to be made of walnut to match his custom midcentury-style furniture. He also requested that we supply a matching solid walnut header that was used to mount his top rail on, finishing the look and tying the space together. The hardware has sliding hooks at the top, allowing the ladder to be stored vertically against the shelf to free up additional floor space. This hardware also allows our client to remove the ladder from the bookshelf and store it on a second rail installed on a nearby wall.

The key design element that our client challenged us with was to come up with a more contemporary looking ladder. This was a huge ask, up to this point we always put a rung at the top of our ladders, like all the ladder companies do. We experimented with a variety of ideas, and decided to build a unique, small bookshelf with clean lines and a very European feel to it. “Booky” sits in the position that the traditional top rung would be. In addition to being beautiful it allows you to set your book down and freeing your hands to climb your ladder safely.

This unique feature is requested by many of our clients, we love that! It has become a signature on many of our library ladders.

Inspired by this ladder?

Every ladder we create is the result of a collaborative process that starts with your vision. We can build ladders of all heights and slopes with different types of wood and a choice of finishes like stains or paint. Once we’re in touch, we can discuss materials—including your preferred wood and hardware style—and provide a quote for the price of the ladder plus shipping.

  • Our ladders start at $1195.00 CAD.

    The price of your ladder depends on the materials you would like the ladder to be made out of, how tall you want it to be, the finish you want on the ladder and the hardware you select. We handcraft the ladder in our workshop using high-quality hardware and premium wood.

    Shipping isn’t included in this starting price. Contact us with your location and we will give you the shipping price.

  • We use a variety of different woods and hardware for our ladders. Our base price includes an 8’ maple ladder. Every ladder is completely custom and when you contact us with your vision we will design your ladder with you, then handcraft it in our Calgary workshop

    You can choose:

    Your desired wood (e.g. white oak, walnut, ash or fir).

    Hardware that fits your style and provides the functionality you require (e.g. top hooks, stationary loft mounts or rolling wheels).

    Finishes like stain, varnish or paint.

    Practical additions like handrails, easier to climb angle or a small bookshelf above the top step.

    Creative design details such as rounded over or square corner edges, routered traction grooves on each step, double bevelled step front corners.

  • Once you contact us with your vision we will design your ladder with you.

    When we send you a quotation we will include the shipping cost to your home or business.