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.
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Staples of Cricklewood manufactured the iconic Ladderax modular shelving system during the 1960s-70s. Designed by Robert Heal, it featured ladder-style side panels with shelves, cabinets, and desks that could be configured to fit any space.
The system used teak or afromosia with brass fittings. Highly versatile - you could start with a basic setup and expand it over time by adding more units.
We stock Ladderax shelving units, cabinets, and components, all properly restored and ready to assemble.
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Robert Heal was a British furniture designer and a descendant of the Heal family – the family behind Heal’s of London, one of Britain’s most celebrated furniture retailers since 1810. Working in that tradition, Heal brought both a design sensibility and a practical understanding of modern living to his work.
In 1964 he designed the Ladderax storage system for Staples & Co, and it became the piece he is best remembered for. Inspired by the clean lines and functionalism of Scandinavian design, Ladderax offered a modular approach to shelving and storage – produced in teak veneer with steel supports, and sold through leading retailers including Heal’s and Harrods.
The system’s appeal was its flexibility: components could be mixed, matched, and reconfigured without tools, making it genuinely adaptable to different spaces and needs. It was also an affordable alternative to high-end Scandinavian furniture at the time, which helped it reach a broad audience and become a fixture of British modern interiors through the 1960s and 70s.
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