Frequently Asked Questions - Kimora 3 Step Ladder Cherry Wood
What are the dimensions of the Kimora 3 Step Ladder Cherry Wood?
When open and in use, the Kimora 3 Step Ladder measures 48cm W x 66cm D x 116cm H. When folded flat for storage, it reduces to 48cm W x 10.5cm D x 125cm H - slim enough to slide into a pantry gap, beside a refrigerator, or behind a door without occupying meaningful floor space. The folded height of 125cm means it stores upright and remains stable without needing to be laid flat or hung on a wall.
What is the Kimora 3 Step Ladder Cherry Wood made from?
The Kimora is crafted from solid European cherry wood. European cherry wood is one of the hardest, densest hardwoods used in traditional European furniture-making - significantly more robust than the pine, aluminium tube, or composite materials found in standard household step ladders. The cherry wood finish deepens and warms naturally over time, giving the Kimora the character of a considered furniture piece, rather than a utility item. Every Kimora is handcrafted and quality-checked at the Arredamenti Italia workshop in Bione, northern Italy, before leaving the factory.
What is the weight capacity of the Kimora 3 Step Ladder?
The Kimora 3 Step Ladder Cherry Wood has a maximum load capacity of 150kg. This is a direct reflection of the structural integrity of solid European cherry wood construction - a material chosen precisely because it holds precise shapes and load-bearing requirements over decades of use without degrading. The ladder should be used on a flat, stable floor surface and within its rated capacity at all times.
How high is the highest step on the Kimora?
The highest step on the Kimora 3 Step Ladder sits at 60cm from the floor. Combined with the handrail, which extends to approximately 55cm above the top step, users have a secure, stable handhold at around 115cm - well above hip height - when standing on the top step. This makes the Kimora comfortable and confident to use at full height, which is a meaningful distinction from step ladders that offer no handrail or a low, token grip point.
Does the Kimora have non-slip steps?
Yes - all three steps on the Kimora feature a machined textured surface with a series of fine grooves running across the full width of each step. This grip pattern is integrated directly into the wood surface, which means it cannot peel, shift, or degrade independently of the ladder over time. The four rubber feet on the base of the ladder prevent movement on hard floor surfaces.
Does the Kimora fold flat, and does it stay upright when folded?
Yes on both counts. The Kimora folds to a depth of just 10.5cm, making it one of the slimmest folded profiles available in a full 3-step timber ladder. When folded, the ladder stands upright independently - it does not need to be leant against a wall or laid flat. This means it can be stored in a pantry, beside a kitchen appliance, in a hallway cupboard or in a utility room without requiring a dedicated hook, bracket or horizontal storage space.
Where in the home is the Kimora 3 Step Ladder best used?
The Kimora is a residential step ladder designed for daily household use across any room in the home. It is most commonly used in the kitchen to access high shelving, pantry cupboards and overhead storage; in the home library or office to reach upper shelves; in the laundry for overhead storage; and in walk-in wardrobes or dressing rooms for high-level shelf access. Because the cherry wood finish is furniture-grade in quality and warmth, the Kimora suits rooms where a standard steel or plastic step ladder would look visually out of place - it is a piece that earns its position in a well-considered interior.
What is the handrail on the Kimora and why does it matter?
The Kimora features a full-width integrated handrail that extends above the top step to approximately 55cm in height, giving users a secure, natural handhold when ascending to and standing on the highest step. On a 3-step ladder, the top step is the point of greatest instability - most household step ladders either omit a handrail entirely or include a low, narrow grip that provides little practical support. The Kimora's handrail is structural, full-width, and integrated into the ladder's frame design - not an afterthought. This is one of the features that most directly justifies the Kimora's position as a premium residential ladder.
Is the Kimora easy to move between rooms?
Yes - the Kimora is designed to be carried folded from room to room with one hand. At 48cm wide and 10.5cm deep when folded, it is easy to grip along the handrail and carry upright through doorways and along corridors. The solid beechwood construction means the ladder has a considered weight to it - the kind of solidity that reads as quality rather than burden - but it is entirely manageable for a single adult to move and position as needed with total ease.
How do I care for and clean the Kimora 3 Step Ladder Cherry Wood?
The cherry wood frame can be wiped with a dry or lightly damp cloth to remove dust and surface marks. Avoid soaking the timber or using abrasive or chemical cleaners, which can damage the natural finish. A light application of natural timber oil or beeswax can be used to enhance its natural lustre without obscuring the grain. The rubber feet can be wiped clean with a damp cloth and will not require replacement under normal household use.
Does the Kimora require any assembly?
No - the Kimora 3 Step Ladder Cherry Wood arrives fully assembled and ready to use. There is no flat-pack construction, no hardware to fit and no steps to attach. This is consistent with Arredamenti Italia's manufacturing standard: every piece is assembled, finished and quality-checked in the Bione workshop in northern Italy before it is packed and dispatched. Unbox it, unfold it, and it is ready.
How does the Kimora compare to a steel or plastic step ladder?
A standard steel or plastic step ladder is an engineering solution to a functional problem - it gets you higher, it folds flat, and that is broadly the extent of its brief. The Kimora is designed to the same functional brief, but executed as a furniture-quality object: solid European beechwood, a full-width integrated handrail, machined non-slip steps, a 150kg load rating, and a cherry wood finish that deepens with age. Where a standard ladder is stored out of sight, the Kimora can be stored in full view without apology. For anyone who has invested in a well-considered home interior, the distinction is not trivial.
