upper stepladder
by Alberto Meda, from Kartell
upper stepladder
Design Alberto Meda with Paolo Rizzatto, 2000
Chromed steel and polycarbonate
Made in Italy by Kartell
A successful combination of form and substance: the technique for processing the polycarbonate, as well as giving it certain aesthetic appeal, makes this practical step-ladder exceptionally resistant and functional. The metal structure is solid, welded to the transparent polycarbonate, polished and crystalline body. The non-skid steps are practical and safe. Ideal to be displayed by itself or by a bookcase in the lounge, in the kitchen, bathroom or night zone.
open: 23.3" h | 18" w | 22.75" d | 10 lbs.
folded: 30.75" h | 18" w | 6.75" d
weight limit: 280 lbs.
Chromed steel and polycarbonate
Made in Italy by Kartell
A successful combination of form and substance: the technique for processing the polycarbonate, as well as giving it certain aesthetic appeal, makes this practical step-ladder exceptionally resistant and functional. The metal structure is solid, welded to the transparent polycarbonate, polished and crystalline body. The non-skid steps are practical and safe. Ideal to be displayed by itself or by a bookcase in the lounge, in the kitchen, bathroom or night zone.
open: 23.3" h | 18" w | 22.75" d | 10 lbs.
folded: 30.75" h | 18" w | 6.75" d
weight limit: 280 lbs.
$540.00 + free shipping
(usually ships in 5-7 business days)
Alberto Meda
Alberto Meda (b. 1945) of Lenno, Italy studied Mechanical Engineering at the Politecnico di Milano. From 1973 he was the technical manager of Kartell, in charge of the development of projects of furniture and plastic laboratory equipments. Alberto Meda came to design from engineering, bringing with him a pragmatic mind, and an attention to details as well as formal concerns. His applied-science background gave Meda the recognizable stamp of elegant simplicity, in designs that are at once modern in form and organic in feel. His work caught the eye of Rolf Fehlbaum, the chairman of the Swiss manufacturer Vitra, who commissioned the Italian engineer to design a chair, and beginning a collaboration that continues to this day.
The Kartell brand is informed through products and can be appreciated by observing the products Kartell has produced. Kartell expresses the language and atmosphere of the period in which designs were created and incorporate values and messages and have become an integral part of our design world.