"Silent ladder" oak and ash

The somewhat cryptic name of this small piece of furniture - silent ladder - is deciphered with the information that it is a hybrid (thought of the ladder) of stepladder and silent servant, which is to perform both functions. In its role as a ladder, it has two steps along with a safety bar - the name given in ladder construction to the combination of stiles extended in the direction of stepping and a cross-connection. As a mute servant, the furniture from Auerberg in Bavaria offers space for a shirt (thrown over the top; the ash wood rails have a semi-circular cross-section especially for this purpose) and trousers (which can be hung over the rung that cannot be stepped on). The lower two steps act as storage areas, as well as a small leather-lined compartment for the contents of the pants pocket on top. Further rededication not excluded.