Royal System Rail

The rail is the backbone of Royal System. It fixes to the wall and carries every shelf and cabinet in the system, so the furniture lifts off the floor entirely.

Poul Cadovius designed the system in 1948 as one of the world's first wall-mounted furniture systems, on the principle of moving furniture off the floor and onto the walls to add space and light to a room.

Rails come in three lengths and six wood finishes. Hangers, self supports and keys are available in brass or stainless steel at the same price. To plan a full configuration, use DK3's online configurator or contact us.

1.3"W x 0.75"D, in lengths of 78.7"H, 39.8"H and 27.6"H

Materials
Solid wood rail with brass or stainless steel hangers, shelf supports and keys at the same price

Notes
The rail carries the shelves and cabinets of the Royal System. Order one rail per vertical line.
Each shelf holds up to 33 lbs and may deflect slightly over time.
Shelves on brass hangers deflect a little more than on steel, because brass is the softer metal.
Not compatible with Royal System parts made before 1985.

Treatment
Oil or soap. Oak and walnut are also available in matt lacquer at the same price.

Care
Avoid direct sunlight and heat from radiators or other heat sources.
Maintain a consistent humidity of 30-60%.
Avoid placing hot or damp objects directly on the furniture.

Designer Poul Cadovius (1911-2011) trained as an upholsterer before founding his furniture company, Royal System, in 1945. His idea was to move furniture off the floor and onto the walls, leaving more space in the room, and it gave rise to Royal System (1948), System Ultra (1957) and System Cado (1960). Over his career he held more than 400 patents. In 2009, at the age of 98, he was approached by DK3 founder Jacob Plejdrup to relaunch Royal System, and today DK3 holds the licences for all three systems and the Pia Chair. Brand

DK3 is a Danish furniture brand known for its exceptional craftsmanship and timeless designs, often drawing from mid-century modern influences. The brand collaborates with renowned designers, including Jeppe Utzon, Poul Cadovius and others, whose iconic shelving systems and furniture pieces are central to their collection. DK3 blends traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics, using natural materials like wood to create sustainable, durable furniture that reflects both functional beauty and Danish design heritage.

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