Name: Ladderax Modular Corner Unit by Staples
SKU: 194
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Ladderax Modular Corner Unit by Staples

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£1,195.00

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This beautifully refinished vintage Ladderax modular shelving system is a versatile example of mid-century design at its best. Designed to fit perfectly into a corner setting, this configuration makes excellent use of space while maintaining the clean, architectural aesthetic that Ladderax is known for.

The unit features black steel ladders with evenly spaced rungs, allowing you to customise the layout of the components to suit your space and storage needs. Thanks to its modular nature, the Ladderax system is endlessly adaptable – shelves and cabinets can be repositioned, added or removed over time, making it easy to tailor the setup as your requirements evolve.

This complete corner unit includes:

1 × Pull-down front desk cabinet
1 × Wide shelf
1 × Sliding door display cabinet with interior glass shelf
1 × Standard shelf
3 × Corner shelves
3 × Black metal support ladders
1 × Corner support pole
12 × Hook-over brass support rods
1 × Key

Originally designed in 1964 by Robert Heal for Staples & Co, the Ladderax system is a true icon of British modernist furniture. Combining clean lines, warm teak tones and exceptional practicality, it remains one of the most recognisable modular designs of the mid-century period.

This configuration is particularly striking in a corner placement – ideal for use as a home office, reading corner or display area, offering a beautiful balance of open shelving and enclosed storage.

Excellent vintage condition with newly restored surfaces. Fully complete and ready to install.

A functional statement piece and a true classic of British design – perfect for lovers of mid-century modern furniture and adaptable storage systems.

Complete Unit
Width	148cm
Height	201cm
Depth	80.5cm

Corner Bay
Width	80.5cm
Height	201cm
Depth	80.5cm

Narrow Single Bay
Width	63cm
Height	201cm
Depth	36cm

Narrow Sliding Door Unit
Width	59cm
Height	47.5cm
Depth	35cm

Narrow Pull Front Desk Unit
Width	59cm
Height	39cm
Depth	35cm

Maker	Robert Heal for Staples of Cricklewood
Condition	Excellent Vintage Condition
Period	1960s

Brand

Staples

Ladderax was a self-assembly, modular storage solution that perfectly captured the spirit of mid-century modern living. It featured teak-veneered cabinets, drawers, and shelves supported by slim steel ladders, which gave the system both its name and distinctive look. Affordable, lightweight, and endlessly adaptable, Ladderax allowed users to customise configurations to suit their homes, making it a stylish yet practical alternative to expensive Scandinavian imports of the time. The system quickly became a design icon of the 1960s and 70s, celebrated for its clean lines, flexibility, and modernist aesthetic. Although Staples eventually ceased operations in the 1980s, partly due to changing tastes and the growing popularity of flat-pack furniture from companies like IKEA, Ladderax remains one of the most recognisable examples of British mid-century furniture design. Today, original Ladderax systems are highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts, a testament to Staples’ enduring influence on modern interiors.

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