Large FM Shelving System in Teak by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, 1960s, Set of 18

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

A fantastic wall-mounted FM shelving system/shelf system designed by the Danish designer Kai Kristiansen.

The system is made of teak and has eleven shelves, a slanted magazine shelf, a bar cabinet, two wall cabinets and four consoles.

The shelves are 18 cm deep and six 24 cm deep, the slanted magazine shelf is 86×33 cm. All shelves have the characteristic wings that Kristiansen's system has and which rest against the consoles.

The bar cabinet has a folding door and is equipped with a shelf and drawer. The two wall cabinets have sliding doors and also drawers and shelves. All drawers and shelves can be moved around in the three cabinets so that you can design the spaces according to your needs.

The four consoles are 200 cm long, which provides a stable and generous length to adjust the placement of the interior. For those who wish and have specific requirements, it is excellent to divide the consoles into smaller sections to create a longer and lower system, and can then be adapted completely to taste and individual needs. Flexibility means that the shelves can be placed in many different ways, regardless of whether you prefer a modern, minimalist style or something more traditional. In addition, the consoles are thin and elegant, which means that they give you the opportunity to create space for, for example, a wall-mounted TV, artwork or paintings, without compromising on the style and functionality you desire.

The shelving system is truly flexible and makes it possible to move the contents within each other in many different combinations. This means that you can adapt the system to your specific needs and preferences and provides a high degree of adaptability. In addition, Kristiansen's systems are also very easy to supplement with additional modules and accessories over time, which makes it possible to constantly develop and improve the solution as needs change.

Most of the parts still have labels.

The dimensions of the system in the pictures are 261x34x200 cm and the system can be varied and changed in expression and size endlessly.

The system is in very good condition with very few signs of use.

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Creator	Kai Kristiansen
Manufacturer	FM Møbler
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Production Period	1970 to 1979, 1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Denmark
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Danish Design, Vintage, Mid-Century, Scandinavian Modern, Design Classics
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
Product Code	BPJ-2207898
Materials	Teak
Color	Brown
Width	261 cm 261 cm
Depth	34 cm 34 cm
Height	200 cm 200 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Sweden
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

Sustainability

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About the Creator

Kai Kristiansen

Danish designer Kai Kristiansen was born in 1929. Like many of Denmark's design greats, he apprenticed in cabinetmaking before enrolling—around 1948—in the prestigious Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen under the highly influential designer Kaare Klint. At the age of 26, Kristiansen opened his own studio and began to create furniture in what would soon became known as the Danish modern style. His designs would be produced by well-known Danish manufacturers, such as Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Fornem Møbelkunst, Fritz Hansen, and Magnus Olesen.

In true Danish modern fashion, Kristiansen favored well-joined teak and rosewood, evident equally in his chairs, desks, sideboards, and wall units. In 1956, he designed his most celebrated work, the No. 42 Chair for Schou Andersen. The organically curved back and pivoted armrests form a chair that is as beautiful as it is comfortable. The No. 42 was well-received by critics and enjoyed continued success as one of the most enduring Danish designs of the 20th century.

Kristiansen's collaboration with Magnus Olesen brought about the sleek and sculptured No. 121 Lounge Chair. His modular FM Reolsystem Wall Unit (1957) for Feldballe Møbelfabrik met with success, not only in Scandinavia, but also throughout the rest of Europe and overseas in the United States.

Because they were so difficult to manufacture, many of Kristiansen’s designs eventually went out of production. In 2014, Kristiansen collaborated with Miyazaki Chair Company in Japan to reimagine some of his classics designs, which resulted in the Handy Chair, 4110 Chair, and Paper Knife seating collection. Today, his vintage designs are highly collectible, and he is recognized as one of the most talented Scandinavian designers of the 20th century.