Three bays of Ladderax modular shelving & storage designed by Robert Heal in 1964 for Staples of Cricklewood, London.
– Excellent original condition
The Ladderax System consists of four wooden upright ladders plus two extra white ladders to give you the option of configuring the units into individual bays. The ladders, sliding door cabinets and desk unit are all in the rare white, factory finish.
These are fixed by resting on steel support rods, hooked on to the rungs of the ladders. They fit into grooves under the shelves and cabinets. This allows easily assembly and flexibility. Ladderax does not require any permanent fixing to a wall because it self-supports.
This sale is for three bays. As aforementioned, we are including six of the white ladders in this sale.
This system consists of:
X1 Narrow three drawer base unit
X2 Narrow sliding door cabinets (with glass shelves)
X1 Wide Desk unit
X4 Short, full depth shelves
X2 Short, half depth shelves
X1 Long, full depth shelf
X3 Long, half depth shelves
X6 White wooden ladders - can be configured as as individual bays if required
X10 Long metal hook supports rods
X18 Short metal hook supports rods
X6 fixing bolts
X2 Internal glass shelves
In excellent restored condition, it has been superbly looked after by its original owner. There are minor polished in marks as to be expected but these are barely noticeable once the system is up and in place.
This is a real piece of mid-century modern design at its very best with clear influence from the 'Danish School' of design.
Dimensions:
Width of three bays: 216cm
Width of two bays (wide and narrow): 154cm
Width of single narrow bay: 63cm
Width of single wide bay: 94cm
Height: 201cm
Depth: 42cm
Three Drawer Unit:
Width: 58.5cm Height: 47.5cm Depth: 41cm
X2 Sliding Door Cabinets:
Width: 58.5cm Height: 47cm Depth: 35cm
Desk/Drawer Unit:
Width: 89cm Height: 13cm Depth: 41cm
Shelves:
X4 Short, full depth:
Width: 59cm Depth: 35.5cm
X2 Short, half depth:
Width: 59cm Depth: 20cm
X1 Long, full depth:
Width: 89cm Depth: 35.5cm
X3 Long, half depth:
Width: 89cm Depth: 20cm
A very desirable and collectable system, that would make a great addition to any mid-century modern inspired interior.
Furniture Delivery Service
- Specialist courier: items are fully insured & handled with care by our tried and trusted couriers.
- Delivery charge varies by location, size and weight - automatically applied at checkout.
- Timescales: Usually within 10 working days. Scotland & farther afield may take longer.
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Our restoration process
Preparation
We carefully assess every piece, identifying any damage, repairs or replacement parts it may need. Drawers may need new runners, handles can be missing or damaged, and joints may require repair or reinforcement. We look beyond the surface to uncover hidden defects, ensuring each piece is restored to work as it was originally intended.
Restoration
With over 20 years of experience, we know that the right restoration techniques can make all the difference. It’s a delicate process that takes patience, skill and attention to detail — one we’ve taken the time to perfect. Each piece is carefully and sensitively restored, preserving its original character and charm while giving it a new lease of life.
Finishing
Finally, we add the finishing touches — whether that’s painting, oiling or sealing, fitting new handles, hinges or catches, or simply giving the piece a final clean and polish. We make sure every piece is ready for modern living, giving it a new lease of life and a renewed sense of purpose, ready to be loved for generations to come.
Before and after
Each piece is carefully and sympathetically restored to preserve the character, charm and beautiful details that make it unique. The result is a truly individual piece of furniture, thoughtfully restored for
modern living and ready to bring warmth, personality and timeless style to your home for years to come.
