Name: Ladderax Modular Shelving Unit by Staples - 2 Bays
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Ladderax Modular Shelving Unit by Staples – 2 Bays

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This vintage Ladderax modular shelving unit features a set of ladder-like supports made of wood, which serve as the backbone of the shelving unit. These ladders have rungs spaced at regular intervals, allowing for the desk and drawer units to be positioned at different levels based on individual needs and preferences.

The Ladderax system can be easily adapted and expanded as storage needs evolve over time. You can add or remove components, adjust shelf heights, and create a personalised layout that suits your specific requirements.

Ladderax is a renowned modular shelving system that offers functional storage, versatility and a distinct mid-century modern aesthetic.

Complete Ladderax unit consists of

1 x Sliding glass door unit with interior glass shelf
1 x Sliding teak wooden door unit with interior glass shelf
1 x Pull front desk unit with dividers
3 x Standard shelves
3 x Wooden metal support ladders
12 x Long metal hook support rods
1 x key
6 x Brass fixings to secure units to support ladders

In excellent refinished vintage condition.

Free delivery within the UK.

Complete 2 Bay Unit
Width	185cm
Height	201cm
Depth	41cm

Single Bay
Width	94cm
Height	201cm
Depth	41cm

Sliding Glass Door Unit
Width	89cm
Height	47cm
Depth	37cm

Sliding Wooden Door Unit
Width	89cm
Height	47cm
Depth	35cm

Pull Front Desk Unit
Width	89cm
Height	40cm
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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International Delivery	We are happy to deliver overseas but would ask that you contact us prior to purchasing to discuss.