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Japanese Ladder

Rustic Ladder Bench, Early 20th Century, Wood, Japanese Design, Patina
Rustic Ladder Bench, Early 20th Century, Wood, Japanese Design, Patina

Rustic Ladder Bench, Early 20th Century, Wood, Japanese Design, Patina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rustic early 20th-century ladder bench from Japan, marked by its elongated form and beautiful patina.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Benches

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Beggar's Ladder, Large Abstract Geometric Screenprint by Kikuo Saito
Beggar's Ladder, Large Abstract Geometric Screenprint by Kikuo Saito

Beggar's Ladder, Large Abstract Geometric Screenprint by Kikuo Saito

By Kikuo Saito

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Kikuo Saito, Japanese (1939 - 2016) Title: Beggar's Ladder Year: 1980 Medium: Silkscreen, Signed and Numbered in Pencil Edition: 160 Size: 42 in. x 29.5 in. (106.68 cm x 74.9...

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This is a very old Japanese wooden ladder. It is an item from the Edo period. (1800s-1860s) Made from cedar wood.

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Japanese Old Wooden Ladder 1800s-1860s/Antique Rack Wabisabi Art Art

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a ladder of an old Japanese private house. It is an item from the Edo period.

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Rustic Stools

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wooden ladder. This item was used in the Kinki region, mainly in Kyoto.

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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Located in Bath, GB

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Japanese Ladder For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese ladder for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every Japanese ladder was constructed with great care. There are 4 variations of the antique or vintage Japanese ladder you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese ladder — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Japanese ladder, those designed in mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese ladder over the years, but those crafted by Goro Suzuki and Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanese Ladder?

Prices for a Japanese ladder can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $860 and can go as high as $42,600, while the average can fetch as much as $15,713.