Sculptural appeal elevates the Albina Stepladder by Gaia Bottari from esthetically dull utility item, best hidden when not in use, to full furniture status, worthy of upfront display.


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Fabricated in birch, with an optional calfskin bag that serves as a convenient soft shelf.



"When does a ladder become a piece of furniture? Usually designers have to shape physical objects, but sometimes they must mold people's views too: that is surely more complicated." says Bottari.



"Albina is a proud ladder with its head held high, that wants to be exhibited with the rest of the house."