Description
Stylish and functional, this is the classic Staples Ladderax mid century shelving system. The white metal uprights and easy removable supports, allow the teak cabinetry to be positioned wherever required. This is a very versatile piece of retro furniture. Ladderax adjustable, modular shelving systems are a true mid century design classic and are very highly sought after today. Ladderax was designed by Robert Heal in 1964 and manufactured by Staples of Cricklewood in London for sale in high end stores like Harrods, Heals, etc. Heal was influenced by the Danish school of design. This mid century Scandinavian design movement was all about reinterpreting simple, linear shapes from earlier design periods and making them ‘simpler’.
This system features three full bays of Ladderax, with five shelves, separated by white metal ladders. The cabinetry consists of a glass fronted, shelved cabinet, a drop-front record cabinet and a single desk unit that can be used as a laptop desk or dressing table. These systems are great for storing books, vinyl records, stationery, etc or for displaying glassware, ceramics or houseplants. Remember that the cabinets can be moved around and set at different heights to suit your needs.
The Ladderax system combines upright ‘ladders’ that support shelves and cabinets, which sit on steel rods that hook onto the rungs of the ladders. One of the great benefits of Ladderax over its Scandinavian counterparts is that it doesn’t need to be attached to the wall. The whole set up breaks down easily when it needs to be moved and is so simple to rebuild. You can also be clever and source extra cabinets, rods, shelves and/or ladders to allow you add to and alter your configuration.
A structurally sound, great looking piece of furniture that is ready for use. With, as is always the case with ladderax, some signs of age and use. There’s a little variation in the shade of white between the ladders and there are a few areas where the white paint has been scratched away (see photo). Be assured though, these little imperfections genuinely don’t attract your eye once the system is in situ and populated with your favourite books, records, plants, glassware, etc.
Key present for cabinet locks.
Chair not included.
Ladder Height 201cm – Width 276cm – Depth(at deepest point) 41cm
