Vintage Rosewood Racking Shelf Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler 1960

Danish design bij Kai Kristiansen. FM is short for Feldballes Møbelfabrik that had the fortune to have succesful designer Kai Kristiansen on their side in the 50s and 60s. Kai Kristiansens most successful design for FM was the FM Reolsystem Wall Unit from 1957. Proved to be a huge success with sales throughout Europe and the US. The modular shelving unit was made in both teak and rosewood and came in a variety of add-on shapes and sizes to suit ones need. This particular Reolsystem has 2 metal uprights and 5 shelves, with one of those slightly oversized. The size of this big shelve is width 85cm and depth 40cm. The smaller shelves are width 85cm and depth 24cm. This particular rosewood Reol system is in a very good vintage condition but has some color differences on the boards and light signs of age and use.