Royal System Shelf

Shelves for the Royal System hang from the wall rail on brass or stainless steel hangers, and move up or down whenever the room changes.

Four kinds: two plain shelf depths, a magazine shelf with an angled front that holds covers face out, and a desk shelf deep enough to work at.

Poul Cadovius designed the system in 1948 as one of the world's first wall-mounted furniture systems. Shelves need a rail to hang from, sold separately.

Shelf 31.5"W x 9.4"D x 0.75"H
Shelf 31.5"W x 11.8"D x 0.75"H
Magazine shelf 31.5"W x 12.2"D x 0.75"H
Desk shelf 31.5"W x 23.6"D x 0.75"H

Materials
Wood veneered MDF shelf with brass or stainless steel hangers and shelf supports at the same price

Notes
Shelves hang on the Royal System rail and can be moved up or down at any time.
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.
The magazine shelf has an angled front to display covers. The desk shelf is deep enough to work at.
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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