Royal Cado Shelving System
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cado Royal System 3 bay Unit. Includes 3 cabinets and 8 shelves. Unit comes with Four 78" tall
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Brass
Royal Cado Shelving System
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cado Royal System 3 bay Unit. Includes 3 cabinets and 8 shelves. Unit comes with Four 78" tall
Brass
“Sistema Reale” Modular Bookshelf by Poul Cadovius for Cado
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Roma, RM
“Sistema Reale” Modular Bookshelf by Poul Cadovius for Cado Product details Scandinavian shelving
Metal
$7,022
H 51.19 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Danish Modern Teak & Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Odense, DK
and thick glass shelves. The minimalistic and modern looking furniture system is perfect for conscious
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Scandinavian rosewood wall cabinet by Poul Cadovius, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in MONTESSON, FR
Scandinavian wall cabinet designed by Poul Cadovius and produced by Cado. It is made of Rio
Glass, Rosewood
Danish Mid Century Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit Bookcase Freestanding
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Poul Cadovius Single Wall Unit or Bookcase. Cabinets and Shelves can be re-arranged. 33wide 17deep 78tall
Brass
$10,000
H 96 in W 94.75 in D 20 in
Poul Cadovius for Cado/Royal System 3-Bay Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the late 1960s by Poul Cadovius, this 2nd generation wall unit was produced by Cado
Glass, Rosewood
$3,389
H 79.93 in W 32.68 in D 19.69 in
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 82,5 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true master...
Glass, Teak
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H 78 in W 96.25 in L 78 in
Poul Cadovius, Cado, Royal System Wall Unit in Teak Midcentury Danish Modern
By Cado
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a wall unit Royal System designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado. Constructed in
Glass, Teak
Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in bruxelles, BE
glass door containing a glass shelf and a large box with 2 sliding doors containing a shelf and 3
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Wall unit by Poul Cadovius for CADO, Denmark 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado. This teak setup has two storage cabinets, one
Glass, Teak
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H 5.6 in W 4.75 in D 1.85 in
French Art Deco 1935 By Sudre White Barman Cocktail Picks Holder Makassar Wood
By Cado, Raymond Sudre
Located in Miami, FL
no trace of wear. This set was designed by Sudre and manufactured by the French company Cado. Period
Enamel, Steel
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H 102.37 in W 175.99 in D 18.9 in
Midcentury Danish Rosewood ‘Cado’ Modular Wall System Poul Cadovius Home Office
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This particular system is commonly referred to as ‘Cado’ to differentiate it from the ‘Royal System
Metal
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H 78.75 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
1960s Danish Rosewood Veneer Wall Unit Bookcase by Poul Cadovius for Cado
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in London, England
A well-sized, multi-functional Rosewood veneered, single wall-hung unit by Poul Cadovius for CADO
Brass
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H 79.53 in W 127.56 in D 16.15 in
Danish Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s Danish Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado. This teak setup has three storage cabinets, one
Glass, Teak
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H 79.93 in W 96.07 in D 18.9 in
1960s Danish Teak 3-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System by Paul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning 1960s three-bay Danish teak CADO shelving system designed by Paul Cadovius consisting of
Glass, Teak
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H 78.35 in W 64.97 in D 15.75 in
Vintage 'Royal System' Teak Modular Wall Shelving Unit By Poul Cadovius For Cado
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Bristol, GB
three wall-mounted uprights, three shelves, one glass-fronted display cabinet, one drop-down cabinet
Metal
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H 101.19 in W 125.99 in D 18.12 in
Danish Teak 4-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System Bar Desk Paul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning 1970s four-bay Danish teak CADO shelving system designed by Paul Cadovius. These
Glass, Mirror, Formica, Teak
Poul Cadovius 'Cado' Bookcase in Rosewood
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
‘Cado’ wall system / bookcase designed by Poul Cadovius. Produced in Denmark.
Glass, Rosewood
MCM Danish teak cado wall unit
By Paul Cadobius
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado Gorgeous teak Modular wall unit. Includes three floating glass
Art Glass, Teak
Midcentury Poul Cadovius Danish 'Cado' Walnut Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Astoria, NY
Cadovius. The four wall-mountable supports hold three separate cabinets, with two wooden doors, two glass
Glass, Walnut
Poul Cadovius Danish Teak CADO Wall Mount Shelving System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1960s Danish teak CADO wall shelving system with modular components. The ingenious design
Glass, Teak
Danish Rosewood Wall Mounted Cabinets by Cado ca. 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Arne Vodder
Located in Peabody, MA
that hang sideboard style 94.75" long (nearly 8 feet) with a glass-front cabinet mounted above
Rosewood, Glass
Mid-Century Danish Modern Poul Cadovius "Cado" Teak Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark Teak Wall Unit Offered is a Danish
Glass, Teak
Danish Modern Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark Teak Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Danish modern teak wall unit that was designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark in
Glass, Teak
Cado 2 Bay Shelf by Poul Cadovius Royal System Denmark
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
high. One Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors, 16.75 high and 14.75 deep, with one adjustable shelf. Unit
Glass, Teak
Cado Room Divider/ Shelf by Poul Cadovius Royal System Denmark
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with wine Rack, Large and Small Storage Cabinets, one with glass door and 11 Shelves. Designed to be
Glass, Teak
Poul Cadovius Royal Modular Wall Unit in Rosewood
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
shelve, one turnable tv/laptop shelve, one sliding door cabinet with glass shelve, five book
Metal
Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Rosewood, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
, one large sliding glass door cabinet with two glass shelves inside (new glass doors and shelves), five
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Modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for CADO, Denmark 1960s. This teak setup has two storage
Glass, Teak
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H 70.87 in W 127.96 in L 70.87 in
Royal Series Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
-down-door cabinet with drawer – 1 drawer cabinet with 2 drawers – 1 glass door cabinet – 1 desk
Metal
Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
units. Designer: Poul Cadovius Manufacturer: Cado Country: Denmark Model: Modular Wall Unit
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Exclusive Poul Cadovius 'Royal' Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
cabinet with wine rack and drawers. Two drawer cabinets. One closed sliding door cabinet. One glass
Metal
Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak - Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Cadovius Manufacturer: Cado Country: Denmark Model: Modular wall unit Design period: 1950s Date of
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Cadovius Wall Unit 'Royal' Series in Teak - Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
with extra units. Designer: Poul Cadovius Manufacturer: CADO Country: Denmark Model: Modular Wall
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Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
offer worldwide shipping at competitive pricing. Designer: Poul Cadovius Manufacturer: Cado
Metal
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H 80 in W 92 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Poul Cadovius for Royal Systems "Cado" Teak Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Poul Cadovius for Royal "Cado" teak wall unit/system Offered is a
Glass, Teak
Poul Cadovius Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
woven front cabinet, a vitrine glass cabinet, a lecture shelve, a desk shelve, seven book shelves and
Metal
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H 79.93 in W 98.43 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
case with two glasses shelfs that are not shown in the images, providing ample storage space while
Teak, Glass
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H 79.93 in W 94.49 in D 19.69 in
Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 240 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true master...
Glass, Teak
Poul Cadovius Teak Royal Wall Unit, Denmark, circa 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Paul Cadovius wall unit, 1960s. This is a modular wall unit so you can set it up to your own liking. It has a rare sliding shelve (shown in pictures with laptop on it). Very good ...
Metal
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H 78.75 in W 94.49 in D 14.57 in
Poul Cadovius, Teak Royal System, Scandinavian Midcentury, Denmark 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Göteborg, SE
Poul Cadovius designed the Royal System shelving system in 1948. It was one of the world's first shelves that hung on the wall, freeing up floor space. The shelving system quickly be...
Metal
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H 22 in W 31.5 in D 8.5 in
Danish Modern Teak & Glass Cado Wall Unit Display Cabinets 2 Available
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful teak wall display cabinets designed by Poul Cadiovious for the Cado wall system , we have
Glass, Teak
Poul Cadovius for Cado Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
shelf for storage or to be used with the desk shelf beneath, a woven front bar cabinet, a vitrine glass
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1958 Danish Walnut Cado Wall Unit with Corner Section by Poul Cadovius
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly versatile and functional CADO wall unit in walnut by Danish designer Poul Cadovius. Wall
Art Glass, Walnut
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H 96.07 in W 95.28 in D 18.9 in
Midcentury Danish Teak System ‘Cado’ by Poul Cadovius Modular Wall Shelving 60s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A highly versatile and functional three-bay teak Cado wall system by Danish designer Poul Cadovius
Brass
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H 82.68 in W 220.48 in D 18.9 in
Rare 1960s Danish Rosewood ‘Cado’ Wall System by Poul Cadovius Midcentury Office
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This particular system is commonly referred to as ‘Cado’ to differentiate it from the ‘Royal System
Glass, Rosewood
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H 95 in W 156 in D 18 in
Large Royal Cado Midcentury Danish Modern Wall Unit or Shelving Unit in Walnut
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Here we have a large wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado Systems. This unit consists of
Glass, Walnut
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H 77.56 in W 33.08 in D 17.33 in
1960s, Poul Cadovius Teak with Brass Detail Book Case with Vitrine by Cado
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautiful and rare freestanding / wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark. This
Metal
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H 78.5 in W 96 in D 15 in
Danish Teak Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit by Poul Cadovius 'Cado', circa 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Peabody, MA
doors, a large cabinet with glass doors (and two glass interior shelves), a smaller cabinet with glass
Brass
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H 90 in W 73 in D 18.75 in
Danish Teak Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit in the Manner of Poul Cadovius (Cado)
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Peabody, MA
. Consists of a lighted bar cabinet with a drop down door front; a storage cabinet with stained glass sliding
Brass
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H 69.1 in W 96.07 in D 14.77 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Royal Wall or Shelving Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Cado. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. This free standing wall unit consists of: 4 black
Glass, Teak
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H 88.59 in W 190.95 in D 14.97 in
Large Teak Mid-Century Modern Royal Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Cado. Striking design from the sixties. This wall unit consists of: 7 uprights: H 225 cm or 2
Metal
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H 72.84 in W 125.99 in D 15.75 in
‘Cado’ Wall System / Bookcase in Rosewood and Glass by Poul Cadovius, 1960's
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
‘Cado’ Wall System / Bookcase in Rosewood and Glass by Poul Cadovius, 1960's Additional
Rosewood, Glass
Danish Modern Rosewood Wall Unit or Bookcase by Cado
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern rosewood wall unit, designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, circa 1960s
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Danish Teak Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit by Poul Cadovius (Cado)
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Peabody, MA
, and a cabinet with glass doors (and a glass shelf), and six hanging shelves. Components can be re
Teak, Glass
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H 58.38 in W 33 in D 11.88 in
Rosewood Poul Cadovius "Cado" Danish Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, circa 1960s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Peabody, MA
. Consists of a single cabinet with glass doors (and interior glass shelf), and two adjustable rosewood
Glass, Rosewood
Danish Rosewood Cado Style PS Wall Unit by Peter Sorensen for Randers
By Finn Juhl, Poul Cadovius, Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features 2 drawer cabinets, 1 glass display case, 1 magazine tray, and 4 shelves. All done in beautifully
Glass, Rosewood, Wood
Danish Rosewood Cado Style Ps Wall Unit by Peter Sorensen for Randers
By Randers Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder, Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features one pull down door bar cabinet, one glass display case with two shelves, one two door cabinet with
Glass, Wood, Rosewood
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H 70.87 in W 94.49 in D 15.75 in
Free standing modular wall unit 'Royal system' Poul Cadovius, Denmark 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Poul Cadovius classic modular unit produced by CADO, Denmark, during the 1960s. Rare free standing
Brass
Large Poul Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
drawers and 2 open spaces – 2 glass door cabinets – 1 desk shelve – 6 book shelves – 6 wall mounts
Metal
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H 70.87 in W 127.96 in D 14.97 in
Royal Series Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
spaces – 1 cabinet with glass doors – 1 desk shelve – 6 book shelves – 5 wall mounts Designer
Metal
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H 80 in W 132.5 in D 18 in
Danish Modern Brazilian Rosewood Freestanding Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in North Hollywood, CA
unit, expertly crafted by the renowned designer Poul Cadovius for Cado in Denmark during the 1960s
Metal
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H 72 in W 72 in D 16 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Floating Shelves Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modular wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius and produced in the 1960's. It features all teak construction with two cabinets and three shelves. In great ready to use condition.
Brass
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H 79.93 in W 32.68 in D 19.69 in
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 82,5 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true master...
Glass, Teak
Unavailable|$2,870
H 73.82 in W 67.33 in D 13.98 in
1950s Japanese vintage solid wood tall square open shelf unit wabi sabi japandi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
This vintage, 6.15 feet (187.5cm) tall, 5.61 feet (171cm) wide open back square shelving unit was manufactured in circa 1950s to 70s, estimate from the style & material. Fully made o...
Hardwood, Wood
$7,580 / item
H 70 in W 76 in D 12 in
Casey Lurie Studio Modern High "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room as pleasing to see as anything it displays. Casey Lurie’s Primo system would be the latter...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal
Sold|$4,176
H 70.08 in W 95.28 in D 14.77 in
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is contains two cabinets one with sliding doors a cabinet with drawers and 11 shelves This ...
Metal
$3,511 / set
H 78.75 in W 63 in D 14.97 in
Poul Cadovius, Teak Royal System, Scandinavian Midcentury, Denmark 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Göteborg, SE
Poul Cadovius designed the Royal System shelving system in 1948. It was one of the world's first shelves that hung on the wall, freeing up floor space. The shelving system quickly be...
Metal
$2,905
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
French Style 1950s Plant Stand
Located in Sharon, CT
A plant stand that holds four small plants in style. Light blue over white paint. The holes are 4" in diameter.
Steel
$3,465Sale Price|30% Off
H 27.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style wrought iron and four-color vitreaux stained glass single-light hall lantern, the rounded four stained glass panels with red, green, ...
Wrought Iron
$710 / item
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in
fferrone Contemporary Modern Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Candle Wall Scone
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple and minimal, the contemporary, modern, asymmetrical candle wall sconce, made from mirror polish stainless steel, reflects the light doubling it’s effect which perfe...
Stainless Steel
$5,395
H 113.5 in W 85 in D 65 in
Mid-Century Italian Corner Shelving Unit, Gio Ponti Style, Bookmatched Wood
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An architecturally compelling Italian corner room divider shelving unit attributed to the Gio Ponti design aesthetic. The piece features a floor-to-ceiling adjustable support rod wit...
Metal
$4,800
H 72 in W 82 in D 16.5 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Shelves & Cabinets with Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Scandinavian wall unit circa 1960's. It features teak wood finish with a drop down center desk. The unit is totally modular and can arranged to your liking. It also includes ...
Teak
$4,594
H 96.86 in W 65.36 in D 18.12 in
Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This is a rare American ‘Omni’ modular freestanding shelving system in walnut and aluminium, designed by George Nelson in 1952 and manufactured by Herman Miller, America. The shelvi...
Metal, Aluminum
$52,000
H 121.66 in W 149.81 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is cons...
Pine
$6,416
H 98.43 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
Freestanding Wall unit, Bookshelves, Roomdivider, Midcentury Modern, 1950s
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modular wall unit or room divider designed by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, Ghent Belgium. 1958. Four black metal mounted on oblique, four tapering legs, brass stretchers ad...
Metal
$5,900
H 95.5 in W 65.5 in D 21 in
Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern Omni wall unit shelving system designed by George Nelson is circa 1960. This ingenious shelving system features spring-loaded floor to ceiling aluminu...
Metal, Aluminum
$9,600
H 78.5 in W 107.5 in D 16.25 in
Large Mid Century Danish HG Teak Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern Hansen & Guldborg modular teak wood wall unit shelving system and bookcase was made in Denmark circa 1960. The classic Scandinavian modern ...
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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.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.