{"product_id":"large-kemu-wood-ladder-1-5m-black-japan-style","title":"Large Kemu Wood Ladder - 1.5m - Black - Japan Style","description":"\u003cp\u003eA black wood ladder that leans against the wall rather than hanging from it, making a quiet vertical feature in a room. Made from kemu wood with a Japan-inspired minimalist form, two uprights, four rungs, and a slight taper towards the top that gives it a sense of lift. The black finish is even and matt, showing a fine grain beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe wood has weight and substance; this is a piece that stands steady on its own, not something you prop tentatively.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe rungs are smooth and evenly spaced, wide enough to drape a towel or throw without it slipping straight off.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe black finish sits somewhere between charcoal and true black, warm rather than cold, and the grain remains visible when the light catches it at an angle.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt suits a bathroom, a bedroom, or the end of a hallway, anywhere you want vertical storage that reads as furniture rather than fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKemu wood, finished in black\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKemu wood is a medium-density hardwood grown across subtropical regions, valued for its even grain and its ability to hold a clean finish. This ladder is stained black and sealed with a matt coating that protects the surface without adding shine. The wood itself is left exposed at the ends of the rungs, showing the natural pale tone underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to place and care for it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStand it at a slight angle against a flat wall, making sure both feet rest level on the floor. The angle is built into the form, so it settles naturally without needing to be propped. Keep it away from prolonged damp and wipe it down with a dry cloth if it gets wet. The finish is durable, but dragging sharp objects across it will leave marks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere the form comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ladder's silhouette is drawn from Japanese domestic design, where simple structural forms are left visible rather than hidden away. In traditional Japanese interiors, everyday objects, a towel rail, a drying rack, a clothes stand, are treated as part of the room's composition, chosen for their line and proportion as much as their use. This ladder follows that principle: it does a practical job and sits well in the space at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSize and placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt stands 1.5 m tall, about shoulder height on most adults, with four rungs spaced evenly down its length. The width across the rungs is narrow enough to fit into a tight corner but wide enough to hold a bath towel without it bunching. It works in a monochrome bathroom, a Japandi bedroom, or a hallway with clean lines and muted tones.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA considered gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes a thoughtful present for someone moving into a new flat, refitting a bathroom, or looking to replace plastic storage with something more deliberate. The Japan-inspired styling and the solid feel tend to make it a piece people keep rather than replace.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it mark the wall behind it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe ladder leans rather than resting its full weight, so it is unlikely to leave deep marks. If you are concerned about painted plaster, place a thin felt pad between the top of the ladder and the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it hold heavy items?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is designed for towels, throws, and light clothing. Do not hang anything heavy enough to pull it forward or put lateral pressure on the rungs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the black finish sealed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The wood is stained and sealed with a matt protective coating, so it will not transfer colour onto fabric or leave residue on your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54028567380282,"sku":"TLD-08","price":82.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/bG9jYWw6Ly9tZWRpYS85Ry8wRS82MFIzMEMxSjY4VDMwRTlHL2JkMGVhNWE2LmpwZw.png?v=1789970963","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/large-kemu-wood-ladder-1-5m-black-japan-style","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}