Vintage Danish teak modular Royal system shelving by Poul Cadovius, 1950s

This highly versatile and functional “Royal System” was designed by Poul Cadovius in 1948. This particular piece is quintessentially Mid-century Modern being the first generation with orange-slice brass handles. Simply hung on brass pins and hangers from holes that run the full length of the four uprights, offering a wide variety of storage and display options. This particular modular arrangement comprises of two chests of drawers, each with three drawers, a drop down leather covered desk or bar with shelf, a lectern shelf for magazines, books or paperwork, two shelves and two twin-door cupboards with sliding doors - one with a shelf. In lovely vintage condition, this piece has been very well looked after for the past 70 years! 4 x Uprights: 180cm H x 2cm D x 3.5cm W 2 x Chests of Drawers: 43cm H x 37cm D x 80cm W 2 x Cupboards: 33.5cm H x 28.5cm D x 80cm W 1 x Dropdown: 34cm H x 30cm D x 80cm W 2 x Shelves: 2cm H x 20cm D x 80cm W 1 x Lectern shelf: 3.5 H x 30cm D x 80cm W Est weight: 150/160kg Reference : 253775