Designed by MSDS Studio

Noboru means ’to climb’ in Japanese and is a multifunctional step ladder. The lower step can slide in, taking up less space and turning the step ladder into a stool or side table. Under the step a short handle is milled, so you can grab it and pull it out and push it back in. The minimalistic step ladder in solid oak has slim profiles on all edges allowing the assemblings to be visible, which gives Noboru its aesthetic excess in the overall elegant and discrete expression.

Oak
FSC 100%
WxDxH: 45x31x47 cm / Seat H: 47 cm

• PROPER USAGE AND MAINTENANCE

  Proper usage and maintenance is vital for getting the most out of the valuable resources we have. Our designs are made to last for generations, but just like everything else, they need a little care to get there.

• OAK

  Origin
  Oak grows in most temperate zones. The Skagerak oak comes from European forests and is either 100% FSC certified or FSC mix certified, supporting sustainable forest management. The selection of the wood is extremely careful and all processing is by hand, so that only the best and most durable pieces of wood are used in production.

  Why
  Oak is a sturdy and hardwearing type of wood containing natural tannins that will protect against bacterial growth. Combined with its light, elegant colour and well-defined grains, this makes oak wood safe choice for high-quality interior.
  
  Cleaning
  The wood comes with no finish. If you choose not to treat it with soap or oil, use a suitable cleaning agent for wood.

  Maintenance
  As the wood is untreated it may be affected by grease and colorants. For this reason, we recommend saturating the wood with soap or a suitable furniture oil to make it more resistant. If you wish to use soap or oil, use a suitable product. Be aware that the wood will change colour when applying soap or oil.

Skagerak is an international design business, established in 1976 and based in Denmark. They have always focused on designing and producing high quality furniture that ages with grace and lasts for generations. They want to inspire our customers to live well and think long-term.

They believe in sustainable and straightforward beauty and work with skilled international designers that help us achieve that goal. Sustainability runs deep through the veins of company – reflected in materials, production and the way they treat partners and employees, which is why they have been proud members of the UN Global Compact Act since 2010, B Corp since 2017 and FSCTM (certified since 2003).

Skagerak is now 'Skagerak by Fritz Hansen'. Fritz Hansen stands behind Skagerak to bring the best of Danish design to every part of life, indoors and outdoors. Together the two companies will expand design possibilities with high-quality craftsmanship and beautiful design.

Skagerak and Fritz Hansen are two pioneering Danish design brands with quality and craftsmanship as core values and ambitious sustainability goals.

Josef Kaiser, CEO of Fritz Hansen and Skagerak, says, "Skagerak and Fritz Hansen are a natural fit. Both are rooted in Nordic design traditions and responsible manufacturing and synonymous with furniture and interior design of the highest quality."