RS 25 by Poul Cadovius, HF Belysning, Royal System, 1968 Aluminum Flower Lamp

View Similar Items

Large Atomic RS-System Chandelier by Kalmar

'CADOVIUS 900 LAMP', Golden Pendant Lamp by DK3

Konsthantverk Globe D25 Aluminum Ceiling Lamp

Beige Fran RS Lamp by Llot Llov

Red Fran RS Lamp by Llot Llov

1 of 4 Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Lights Chandeliers 'RS 27', Aluminum Glass, 1970

Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier 'Rs 27', Aluminum Glass, 1970, 1 of 4

1 of 4 Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Lights Chandeliers 'Rs 27', Aluminum Glass, 1970

1 of 2 Kalmar Sputnik Chandeliers Pendant Lights 'RS 12', Aluminum Glass, 1970

763 Pendant Lamp by Horn Belysning, Denmark, 1970s

Kalmar Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Light 'RS 12', Aluminum Glass, 1970, 1 of 2

Grain Drum 25 White & Aluminum by Ravenhill Studio

About the Item

Flower lamp RS 25 designed by Poul Cadovius in 1968 and produced by HF Belysning for Royal System a/s - extremely attractive pendant light that oozes Classic Danish Mid-Century design! Two shallow aluminum halves, together forming a sphere shape with space for a small flower or plant in the middle. The bottom acts as a suspended pot for the flower, while the upper half holds the bulb mount. Poul Cadovius designed this beautiful light fixture in 1968 as an accessory for his now world famous Royal System - the world's first wall-mounted modular shelving system, designed 20 years earlier, in 1948. The flower lamp was produced by HF Belysning in aluminum as well as copper finishes, and were available in three sizes; RS 25 (9.8" / 25 cm in diameter), RS 37 (14.6" / 37 cm in diameter) and RS 50 (19.7" / 50 cm in diameter). The version up for sale here is RS 25 in aluminum, complete with it's original box and booklet. Excerpt from the included booklet: "With natural or artificial flowers in your flower lamp you will create an atmosphere of coziness and attractiveness". The true beauty emerges when lit - illuminating the flower, and creating a super cozy and decorative light effect in any room. Perfect for accenting your favorite sitting area corner, or perhaps in a hall - or the kitchen - many many possibilities! Mid-Century functionalist design at it's best. It comes in the original box, complete with booklet, marked august 1968! Please see the photos! Condition: All original, but rewired with 2 m (6' 6.7") high end quality, white fabric cord - for safety and beauty. Tested and fully functional. Cleaned, labeled and packed in protective bag. Light source: One bulb, Edison screw-fitting (E14/E12 with adapter) maximum 15 watt.

Creator:
HF Belysning (Manufacturer),Royal System (Manufacturer),Poul Cadovius (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Diameter: 9.85 in (25 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Aluminum
Place of Origin:
Denmark
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1968
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Absolutely minimal signs of usage and age on the outside of each aluminum half (near mint). The bottom half has few normal signs of usage inside. It comes in the original box, complete with booklet, marked august 1968! Please see the photos!
Seller Location:
Frederiksberg, DK
Reference Number:
Seller: #161051stDibs: LU209335845133

Shop All Poul Cadovius

Poul Cadovius

While Poul Cadovius is most famous for his modular floating shelving system, his career in design didn’t actually start with wall units.

Born just outside of Copenhagen in 1911, Cadovius began manufacturing window treatments in the 1940s with his partner, Hother Brønner. He soon turned his focus from Venetian blinds to furniture, finding success designing svelte pieces in teak, a richly colored hardwood favored by the Danish mid-century modernists.

In 1945, Cadovius founded the furniture manufacturer Royal System with his designs, including the 1948 Royal System shelving unit, a space-saving solution that underscored Cadovius’s penchant for problem-solving in a multifunctional way. Rather than balance shelves on wooden or metal legs, it held them to the wall with brackets.

Cadovius followed the Royal System shelving unit with the System Ultra in 1957, the System Cado in 1960 and the System Abstracta, which was installed throughout the exhibition halls of the 1962 Cologne Furniture Fair. All expanded on his idea of wall-mounted shelving that saved space while offering functionality, allowing for limitless combinations of storage, shelves, work surfaces and other units. The Royal System proved to be especially popular and is still produced by Danish furniture brand dk3 today, with early models continuing to be in demand.

Along with the shelving systems, Cadovius designed everything from lounge chairs to mushroom-shaped bus shelters, and he held over 400 patents. In addition to being a designer, he was also an entrepreneur with an eye for opportunity, such as purchasing Danish manufacturer France & Søn in the mid-1960s and folded it into Cado, a company he founded years earlier. He used this as an occasion to experiment with his designs, conceiving such unusual pieces as an aluminum-based dining table topped with rosewood and hand-painted by artist Susan Fjedldoe Mygge.

Cadovius’s innovations in shelving continued throughout his career, with examples like the sculptural Butterfly shelf and vertical pieces mixing shelving and storage. In 2018, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Royal System, dk3 reissued the celebrated shelving system as well as a more compact version reimagined for 21st-century homes.

Find a collection of vintage Poul Cadovius storage cabinets, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

Shop All Royal System

Royal System

Poul Cadovius founded the furniture manufacturer Royal System in 1945. While the Danish designer is most famous for his novel modular floating shelving systems, his career in design didn’t actually start with wall units.

Born just outside of Copenhagen in 1911, Cadovius began manufacturing window treatments in the 1940s with his partner, Hother Brønner. He soon turned his focus from venetian blinds to furniture, finding success designing svelte pieces in teak, a richly colored hardwood favored by the Danish mid-century modernists.

Royal System was a home for producing Cadovius’s designs, which included the 1948 Royal System shelving unit, a space-saving solution that underscored Cadovius’s penchant for problem-solving in a multifunctional way. Rather than balance shelves on wooden or metal legs, it held them to the wall with brackets.

Cadovius followed the Royal System shelving unit with the System Ultra in 1957, the System Cado in 1960 and the System Abstracta, which was installed throughout the exhibition halls of the 1962 Cologne Furniture Fair. All expanded on his idea of wall-mounted shelving that saved space while offering functionality, allowing for limitless combinations of storage, shelves, work surfaces and other units. The Royal System proved to be especially popular and is still produced by Danish furniture brand dk3 today, with early models continuing to be in demand by vintage mid-century modern furniture collectors and design enthusiasts alike.

Along with the shelving systems, Cadovius designed everything from lounge chairs to mushroom-shaped bus shelters, and he held over 400 patents. In addition to being a designer, he was also an entrepreneur with an eye for opportunity, such as purchasing Danish manufacturer France & Søn in the mid-1960s and folded it into Cado, a company he founded years earlier. He used this as an occasion to experiment with his designs, conceiving such unusual pieces as an aluminum-based dining table topped with rosewood and hand-painted by artist Susan Fjedldoe Mygge.

Cadovius’s innovations in shelving continued throughout his career, with examples like the sculptural Butterfly shelf and vertical pieces mixing shelving and storage. In 2018, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Royal System, dk3 reissued the celebrated shelving system as well as a more compact version reimagined for 21st-century homes.

Find vintage Royal System shelving units, bookcases and other furniture on 1stDibs.