Midcentury Large Three Bay Ladderax Modular Shelf System with Right Hand Corner

British maker, Staples, made modular Ladderax systems, incorporating shelves, bureau desks, bookcases, corner units and more. These different elements can be configured in whatever way suits. Truly versatile pieces of furniture, this large, three-bay ensemble featuring a right hand corner is a fine example of a multi-functional piece of domestic furniture that delivers masses of storage, work and display space. It has the chunkier wooden, wall-leaning ‘ladders’ dating it to the seventies. It incorporates a neat record cabinet with interior dividers and two units (one small with pigeon holes and one large) that could serve as desks with a chair pulled up at either. Or the large cabinet could be used for drinks. This piece of classic, midcentury furniture would create an impressive, statement feature wall, adding instant retro charm to an interior. Move the shelves and cabinets around to tailor it for you and your home.

SKU: M235

Description

This is an original, vintage modular piece that is ‘sold as seen’. It is in fair – good, used condition. It has been cleaned and the teak elements polished with natural beeswax polish but otherwise the finish is original. The full inventory for this modular shelving system is:

3 x ladders – H: 204cm D: 37.5cm
1 x ladder – H: 204cm D: 32cm (note: this is the end right corner upright. This particular ensemble can only have the corner section on the right, not left)
1 x metal corner pole
4 x corner triangular shelves – W at Front Edge: 63.5 Max Internal W: 110cm
11 x corner shelf metal rods (note: there is one rod missing but the shelf is structurally sound with two in place)
1 x small record cabinet – W: 58.5cm D: 40.5cm H: 40cm
1 x small sectioned cabinet with fall door – W: 58.5cm D: 35cm H: 40cm
1 x large glass sliding door cabinet with interior adjustable glass shelf – W: 89cm D:35cm H: 47.5cm
1 x large drop down cabinet / bureau – W: 89cm D: 35cm H: 40cm
2 x small shelves – W: 58.5cm D: 35.5cm H: 2cm
1 x large shelf – W: 89.5 D: 35cm H: 2cm
8 x small metal rods
4 x large metal rods
2 x keys
Various bolts to secure the units to the ladders for stability

In our experience, Ladderax systems are usually rather knocked and scuffed, partly because of their age and partly because of their function as a multi-purpose, high-use piece of furniture. This set has faired pretty well but there are signs of wear and tear in line with its age and function. Scuffs, fading, knocks and chips to the teak veneer and scratches across the various cabinets, shelves and uprights. There are water marks on the top of the record cabinet, and some veneer chips to the side top edge of the other small cabinet but it’s worth noting this isn’t visible, hidden by the ladder upright when in position. Also one of the triangular corner shelves is quite heavily scratched. Although not deep, they are visible so we would suggest this shelf is placed up high. Please refer to our photos for a good sense of this set’s condition. Our price reflects the wear and tear. All four cabinets have clean and tidy interiors, as well as hinges and closures in good, working order. The two keys supplied work across all three lockable cabinets. The glass front bookcase has sliding doors that move with ease in their runners and a height-adjustable glass shelf inside. The nature of this modular system means it can be configured in all manner of ways – we would recommend that there are two people on hand during assembly. The uprights of this particular set are wall-leaning and the only specific wear to call out is to the three circular plastic feet that rest on the floor at the front. Although in place and intact, they have worn. Please do browse all our photos for an accurate sense of its order. If you have any questions, please do get in touch.

Dimensions in Configuration Pictured
Corner Depth: 83cm / Height: 204.5cm / Width: 229cm / Bay Depth: 40.5cm (deepest cabinet)