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Chinese Red Lacquer Cloud Ladder, c. 1900

About the Item

This early 20th-century ladder was originally used to access the loft in a traditional Chinese courtyard home. Crafted with mortise-and-tenon joinery methods, without the use of nails and screws, the elmwood ladder has a tapered a-frame design with squared sides and slightly rounded rungs. The topmost rung is arched and carved on either end with decorative clouds. Cloaked in a bright red lacquer finish, the tall ladder adds a pop of color to modern interiors as a rustic accent or unexpected display for blankets and textiles. From the collection of Frances and Gary Comer.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 75 in (190.5 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Carved,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Ladder frame is slightly warped.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CFC4191stDibs: LU820030097132
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