Unique steps come in a variety of forms these days, as these examples of sculptural staircases demonstrates. Looking for a way to improve storage space? Now even a set of stairs can help with this dilemma.
The all-in-one staircase for example is also a fully functional desk and storage area. While this may sound cramped, the overall design is surprisingly well organized. Architects as well as artists have re-thought the staircase, introducing spiral designs and angular contraptions. The Orange Staircase takes on this angular look, and is reminiscent of a game of Snakes and Ladders (minus the snakes).
Looking to renovate your home? Perhaps adding some unique steps is the only thing needed for a modern look.
35 Sculptural Staircases
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Floating Scarlet Staircases
Hanging Red Stairs by Diapo is Inspired by a Tate Modern Installation
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Floating Staircases
Stairs are the Crown Jewel at 5th Ave. Tommy Hilfiger Store
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Illusory Staircases
Interior Design Blog Features Stupendous Stairways That Command Attention
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All-in-One Staircases
Object Eleve by Mieke Meijer Combines Multiple Functionalities in One
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Greenified Staircases
A Tree Railing is a Great Way to Bring the Outdoors In
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Surrealist Staircase Installations
Beautiful Steps by Lang-Baumann Spiral with Surrealism
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Stair Steps
DIY Storage Staircase
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Sleek Spinal Staircases
The Andrew Mcconnel Vertabrae Staircase Mimics the Form of a Whale Spine
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Continually Spiraling Staircases
The Olafur Eliasson Infinite Staircase is Full of Twists and Turn
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Sporty Staircase Houses
The Nendo Puma House Tokyo is an Exsquisitely Original Event Space
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Garden-Infused Staircases
The Ars Technica Staircase Project Includes Plants Under Each Step
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Spiral DNA Staircases
Garvan Medical Institute Helix Stairs
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Spinal Staircases
The Casa Son Vida 1 in Spain is Luxurious Living at Its Best
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Spectacular Steel Staircases
This Montreal Home Features a Stunning 'Iron Lace' Staircase
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Childbearing-Inspired Staircases
The Umbilical Rebirth Stairs is Inspired by Woodward's Revamp
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Unique Spiralling Steps
These Featured Bonansea Scale Staircases will Add a Touch of Class
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Sweeping Sculptural Staircases
This Loft by Amore Architects Offers a Dramatic Undulating Stairway
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Cantilevered Reed Staircases
Amaral Loft Has a Mesmerizing Means of Ascension to its Second Floor
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Cantilevered Transparent Staircases
The Aquarium Gleneagles Glass Stairs is a Spectacular Sight
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Illuminated Floral Staircases
This Sicilian Staircase is Artfully Arranged for La Scala Infiorata
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Hypnotically Spiraling Staircases
Nils Eisfeld Captured Staircases Sprialing to the Rabbit Hole
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Scrumptious Spaghetti Staircases
'Tradizione, Costruzione' Explores Edible Design's Potential
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Sculptural Spiral Staircases
Italian Designer Roberto Semprini Creates Stunning Steps
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Seashell Staircases
The Cliff House Hotel by Garry Cohn for Douglas Wallace
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Infinite Surreal Staircases
The Stairway by Danny Lane Will Take You to New Heights of Imagination
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Abstract Staircases
'Ribbon Stairs' Make for Eye-Catching Home Decor
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Real-Life Escher Stairways
'Endless Stair' by dRMM Was Built for the London Design Festival 2013
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Crater-Like Staircases
Biljana Jovanovic's 'Emmental Stairs' Design is Playfully Perfect
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Pressure-Sensitive Staircases
Edo Kriegsmann Creates DIY Automatic LED Stair Lighting
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LED Staircases
Stair Lights Home System Illuminates Every Step
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Cellular Spiral Staircases
EeStairs Cells Bring a Magnified Organic Beauty to Your Modern Spaces
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Angular Snakelike Staircases
The Orange Staircase Connects Six Floors with Its Snake-Like Body
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Musical Organ Staircases
The Wulin Plaza Piano Stairs Let You Walk Out a Melody as You Climb Them
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Bent Wood Stairs
Melby Snekkerverksted Designs a Simple Wood-and-Glass Staircase
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Makeshift Musical Staircases
Artist Tim Vincent-smith Used an Old Piano for His Newest Project
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