Description
Mid 20th Century Royal System Shelving
Modular free-standing shelving
Designed by Poul Cadoivus and manufactured by Cado in Denmark.
This piece comprises of two shelves with brass supports, a two-drawer compartment and a drop-down door cabinet with basket weave design.
The cabinet is fitted with a lock and key (operational)
Each section is adjustable and can easily be repositioned. The shelving can also be added to other free-standing Royal System shelving as it is modular.
Made from teak
Dimensions:
Shelves depth 20cm
Cabinet depth 37.5cm
Drawer compartment depth 30.2cm
Width of shelves, compartment and cabinet 80cm
***This will be delivered part or fully dismantled***
History
Poul Cadoivus was born in Denmark in 1911 and had studied to become a saddler and upholsterer. He later began designing furniture and had a particular interest in modular, adaptable furniture which could fit into any room or design, this led to the design of the Royal System. In 1944 he created variations of modular shelving both free standing and wall mounted. Following this, his focus became functional furniture. In the mid-1960s Cadovius purchased the already famed furniture company France & Son, which later became known as Cado, for which he and other designers designed numerous pieces. Cadovius is still considered one of the great designers of the 20th century for his innovative approach to modular shelving and kit furniture.
Condition report:
Good Condition – Good overall condition with signs of wear commensurate with age.
There are some scratches and dents in the surfaces of the shelves and cabinets, including some damage to the bottom right hand corner of the basket weave on the cabinet.
The escutcheon on the cabinet is missing, but the key is present and the lock is operational.
Dimensions:
Overall H.197cm W.83.5cm D. 40.5cm
Ref. 1i