1968 Poul Cadovius Royal System 5-Bay with Original Acoustic Research Speakers

Description

Designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, this walnut Mid-Century wall shelving and cabinet storage includes a rare pair of … more Designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, this walnut Mid-Century wall shelving and cabinet storage includes a rare pair of original stereo hifi speakers custom produced by Acoustic Research.

This system comes to market for the first time from a single estate, and was purchased and installed in stages in Honolulu, Hawaii between January 1968 and December 1978, with the exception of the deep desk shelf, purchased in Denver in the 2010's. Original purchase receipts are available for all components, except for the speakers and deep desk shelf.

A shelf with a custom Lightolier underlight, as well as a classic Royal System molded wood magazine display shelf are also included.

The small 2-drawer cabinet is independent of the deep desk shelf and may be placed anywhere on the rail system, just like all other components.

The six rails, five cabinets, and multiple shelves and accompanying hardware allow for a dynamic and versatile configuration in up to 5 continuous bays, or 3 and 2, etc.

Many additional photos available.

All 25 components included:

Pair of Acoustic Research speakers, 11.75" D x 15" H x 31.5" W

6 Vertical Rails, 79" H x 1.5" W x .75" D

Small Cabinet With Glass Doors, 9.5" D X 13.125" H x 31.5" W

Large Glass Cabinet, 9.5" D X 22" H x 31.5" W

Small 2-Drawer Cabinet, 12" D x 6" H x 31.5" W

4-Drawer Cabinet, 15.5" D x 20.25" H x 31.5" W

2-Door Cabinet with interior shelf and dividers, 15.5" D x 20.25" H x 31.5" W

Deep Desk Shelf, 23.5" D x .75" H x 31.5" W

Lightolier Lighted Shelf, 9.5" D x .75" H x 31.5" W

Magazine Shelf, 31.5" x 14" D x 7" H x 31.5" W

7 Shelves, 9.5" D x .75" H x 31.5" W

2 Shelves, 11.5" D x .75" H x 31.5" W

Original hardware.

Poul Cadovius designed his now-iconic Royal System shelving in 1948, and it has been one of the greatest and enduring Danish furniture success stories.

One of the world's first wall-mounted furniture systems, the idea behind the design was quite innovative, and it remains a timeless classic with it's space-saving flexibility and offering of infinite possibilities. less