This vintage mid century Ladderax modular shelving unit features a set of black ladder-like supports made of steel, 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. It has the flexibility to add or remove components, adjust shelf heights, and create a personalised layout to suit your specific requirements.
Complete Ladderax unit consists of
1 x Wide sliding teak glazed door unit with interior glass shelf 1 x Wide pull front desk unit 1 x Wide shelf 1 x Narrow Sliding teak glazed door unit with interior glass shelf 3 x Narrow shelves 3 x Black metal support ladders 14 x Metal hook support rods 1 x key
The Staples Ladderax system, designed by Robert Heal in 1964, is an iconic example of mid-century modular furniture that revolutionised home storage. With a lightweight yet sturdy design, Ladderax remains a timeless testament to mid-century innovation, proving that great design is as practical as it is beautiful.
In excellent refinished vintage condition. A few blemishes to the wood as it be expected for it’s age – please see images for more details of the items condition.
A stunning addition to your home for a distinct mid-century modern aesthetic.
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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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