Kartell Upper Stepladder
This stepladder has a strong personality and great functionality. It is also a successful marriage of form and function. Its pragmatism is made possible by the technology employed by Kartell and has permitted the shaping of polycarbonate, giving it the durability, strength and toughness which a stepladder requires. The metal structure is solid and welded to a polished and crystalline body in transparent polycarbonate. The slip-resistant steps are practical and safe. An item which, aside from being multi-functional and practical, is also attractive and can even be used for decoration.
MEASUREMENTS:
Open
- Width: 46 cm / 18.1 inch
- Height: 60 cm / 23.6 inch
- Depth: 58 cm / 22.9 inch
Closed
- Width: 46 cm / 18.1 inch
- Height: 78 cm / 30.7 inch
- Depth: 17 cm / 6.75 inch
MATERIALS:
- Frame: Chrome-plated steel
- Steps: Transparent or batch-dyed polycarbonate
HELPFUL NOTES:
- Can support a maximum weight of 130 kg
Alberto Meda
Italy, 1945
Alberto Meda studied mechanical engineering in Milan, graduating in 1969. Soon after he was appointed technical director for the design-oriented manufacturer, Kartell. In 1979 Meda made the decision to pursue independent work as a designer and engineer.
The wonderfully functional and comfortable Meda task chair, designed during the 1990’s for Vitra, combines ergonomic sophistication with a visual coherence that testifies to his engineering background. Meda’s portfolio is comprised of a wide range of products – everything from cars for Alfa Romeo to high-tech lighting for Luceplan. Meda is acknowledged for his ability to use state-of-the-art materials in ways that are visually arresting as well as structurally sound. Alberto Meda has been working with Vitra since 1994. During this time he has created a series of office chairs and a variety of office and conference desks.
Today he lives in Milan.
Paolo Rizzatto
Italy, 1941
Paolo Rizzatto was born in 1941 in Milan, Italy, where he studied architecture at the Milan Polytechnic. In 1968 he opened his own studio and worked on lighting, architectural and interior design projects. In 1978 he founded Luceplan together with Riccardo Sarfatti. With the 265 Lamp collection, Rizzato’s work was recognized internationally.
This collection would be followed by the Berenice Table Lamps and the Titania Hanging Lamps, which are reminiscent of floating submarines (both created in collaboration with Alberto Meda and produced by Luceplan). The Costanza series of lighting represents his work at its best, ethereal and uncluttered.
Over the years Rizzatto has received many important national and international awards for design, including three Compasso d’oro Awards, 1981, 1989 and 1994. His creations are part of the permanent collections of museums such as the Wave Hill Museum Centre for Environmental Studies, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan.
Founded in 1949 by Giulio Castelli, the Italian design house Kartell started in car accessory design before shifting to furniture, lighting, and home accessory design in the 1950s. Kartell is famed for its groundbreaking use of plastic in modern design, transforming how people view this material. Iconic designs include the ""Componibili"" modular storage units by Anna Castelli Ferrieri and the ""Universale"" stacking chair by Joe Colombo.
Kartell has worked with acclaimed designers like Philippe Starck, Patricia Urquiola, Enzo Mari, Piero Lissoni, Vico Magistretti, Alberto Meda, Ferruccio Laviani, and Ron Arad. At the forefront of contemporary interior design, its resume of awards includes several Compasso d'Oro awards, the oldest industrial design award in Europe.
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