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Danish Modern Teak & Glass Cado Wall Unit Display Cabinet
Danish Modern Teak & Glass Cado Wall Unit Display Cabinet

Danish Modern Teak & Glass Cado Wall Unit Display Cabinet

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful teak wall display cabinet designed by Poul Cadiovious for the Cado wall system , this one has its own poles fo easy hanging on the wall and removable glass doors for easy s...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Teak

“Sistema Reale” Modular Bookshelf by Poul Cadovius for Cado
“Sistema Reale” Modular Bookshelf by Poul Cadovius for Cado

“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 system with five wall panels supporting various shelves, drawers, and display cabine...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Teak & Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
Danish Modern Teak & Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s

Danish Modern Teak & Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Odense, DK

The system consists of black metal tubes with patented connectors, floating teak wood and thick glass shelves. The minimalistic and modern looking furniture system is perfect for con...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Danish Mid Century Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit Bookcase Freestanding
Danish Mid Century Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit Bookcase Freestanding

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

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian rosewood wall cabinet by Poul Cadovius, 1960
Scandinavian rosewood wall cabinet by Poul Cadovius, 1960

Scandinavian rosewood wall cabinet by Poul Cadovius, 1960

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in MONTESSON, FR

It has 2 glass shelves and closes with glass panels. This vintage piece of furniture is fixed to the wall using two vertical racks.

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Poul Cadovius for Cado/Royal System 3-Bay Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood
Poul Cadovius for Cado/Royal System 3-Bay Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood

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 during the same time period. Cado as a company was founded when Poul began selling his...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Mid Century Teak Shelving System by P. Cadovius - Danish Wall Unit, Royal System
Mid Century Teak Shelving System by P. Cadovius - Danish Wall Unit, Royal System

Mid Century Teak Shelving System by P. Cadovius - Danish Wall Unit, Royal System

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...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

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Poul Cadovius, Cado, Royal System Wall Unit in Teak Midcentury Danish Modern
Poul Cadovius, Cado, Royal System Wall Unit in Teak Midcentury Danish Modern

Poul Cadovius, Cado, Royal System Wall Unit in Teak Midcentury Danish Modern

By Cado

Located in Chula Vista, CA

A smaller cabinet with two glass shelves and glass sliding doors. Four 9" D shelves with their original hardware.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

H 78.75 in W 64.57 in D 15.75 in

Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in bruxelles, BE

The modular wall unit with metal uprights which consists of 7 wooden shelves, a box with sliding glass door containing a glass shelf and a large box with 2 sliding doors containing a...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Wall unit by Poul Cadovius for CADO, Denmark 1960s
Wall unit by Poul Cadovius for CADO, Denmark 1960s

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 display cabinet, one desk cabinet, one reading shelf and seven bookshelves. Always a...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s

Modular 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 one drawer cabinet, two storage cabinets, one display cabinet and nine bookshelves. Always adaptable and furth...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

French Art Deco 1935 By Sudre White Barman Cocktail Picks Holder Makassar Wood
French Art Deco 1935 By Sudre White Barman Cocktail Picks Holder Makassar Wood

French Art Deco 1935 By Sudre White Barman Cocktail Picks Holder Makassar Wood

By Cado, Raymond Sudre

Located in Miami, FL

Barman cocktail picks holders bar designed by Sudre. Fabulous and very elusive piece, created in France by Sudre during the art deco period, back in the 1935. This is a striking 193...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Midcentury Danish Rosewood ‘Cado’ Modular Wall System Poul Cadovius Home Office
Midcentury Danish Rosewood ‘Cado’ Modular Wall System Poul Cadovius Home Office

Midcentury Danish Rosewood ‘Cado’ Modular Wall System Poul Cadovius Home Office

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

The bureau opens to reveal four drawers and a filing slot – ideal for a home office desk. The glass-fronted cabinet has sliding doors and two original glass shelves.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960s Danish Rosewood Veneer Wall Unit Bookcase by Poul Cadovius for Cado
1960s Danish Rosewood Veneer Wall Unit Bookcase by Poul Cadovius for Cado

1960s Danish Rosewood Veneer Wall Unit Bookcase by Poul Cadovius for Cado

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in London, England

The unit consists of: 2 x Vertical wall wupports plus one spare 2 x Shelves with feature arrow supports 1 x Glass Cabinet Display Unit with two glass internal shelves 1 x...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Danish Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s Danish Wall Unit
Danish Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s Danish Wall Unit

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 display cabinet and nine bookshelves. Always adaptable and further expandable.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

1960s Danish Teak 3-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System by Paul Cadovius
1960s Danish Teak 3-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System by Paul Cadovius

1960s Danish Teak 3-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System by Paul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

Comprising of two matching cupboards, each with two adjustable shelves, a glass fronted cabinet with two glass shelves, a chest of four drawers and five shelves.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Vintage 'Royal System' Teak Modular Wall Shelving Unit By Poul Cadovius For Cado
Vintage 'Royal System' Teak Modular Wall Shelving Unit By Poul Cadovius For Cado

Vintage 'Royal System' Teak Modular Wall Shelving Unit By Poul Cadovius For Cado

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Bristol, GB

DANISH MID-CENTURY WALL-MOUNTED MODULAR SHELVING UNIT The iconic and trailblazing shelving system 'Royal System' was designed in 1948 by legendary Danish designer Poul Cadovius. Th...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Danish Teak 4-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System Bar Desk Paul Cadovius
Danish Teak 4-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System Bar Desk Paul Cadovius

Danish Teak 4-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System Bar Desk Paul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

There are two matching glass fronted cabinets, each with two adjustable glass shelves.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Formica, Teak

MCM Danish teak cado wall unit
MCM Danish teak cado wall unit

MCM Danish teak cado wall unit

H 94 in W 77 in D 18 in

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 door shelves with brackets and three bottom cabinets ( one open hutch with shelf a...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Art Glass, Teak

Poul Cadovius 'Cado' Bookcase in Rosewood
Poul Cadovius 'Cado' Bookcase in Rosewood

Poul Cadovius 'Cado' Bookcase in Rosewood

H 79.53 in W 127.56 in L 79.53 in

Poul Cadovius 'Cado' Bookcase in Rosewood

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

‘Cado’ wall system / bookcase designed by Poul Cadovius. Produced in Denmark.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Midcentury Poul Cadovius Danish 'Cado' Walnut Wall Unit
Midcentury Poul Cadovius Danish 'Cado' Walnut Wall Unit

Midcentury Poul Cadovius Danish 'Cado' Walnut Wall Unit

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Astoria, NY

This adjustable walnut shelving system was designed in the 1960s by Danish interior architect Poul Cadovius. The four wall-mountable supports hold three separate cabinets, with two w...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Poul Cadovius Danish Teak CADO Wall Mount Shelving System
Poul Cadovius Danish Teak CADO Wall Mount Shelving System

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.

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Danish Rosewood Wall Mounted Cabinets by Cado ca. 1960s
Danish Rosewood Wall Mounted Cabinets by Cado ca. 1960s

Danish Rosewood Wall Mounted Cabinets by Cado ca. 1960s

By Poul Cadovius, Arne Vodder

Located in Peabody, MA

Danish rosewood wall mounted cabinets by Poul Cadovius, ca. 1960s. Consists of three cabinet units that hang sideboard style 94.75" long (nearly 8 feet) with a glass-front cabinet m...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood, Glass

Mid-Century Danish Modern  Poul Cadovius "Cado" Teak Wall Unit
Mid-Century Danish Modern  Poul Cadovius "Cado" Teak Wall Unit

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 modern teak wall unit that was designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark in the 1960s. ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Danish Modern Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark Teak Wall Unit
Danish Modern Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark Teak Wall Unit

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 the 1960s. This versatile unit features ample storage including shelving, 4 drawers, ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Cado 2 Bay Shelf by Poul Cadovius Royal System Denmark
Cado 2 Bay Shelf by Poul Cadovius Royal System Denmark

Cado 2 Bay Shelf by Poul Cadovius Royal System Denmark

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Poul Cadovius Royal Shelf System. Possibilities are endless as to how you might set this unit up! Unit contains 1 Cabinet with sliding wood doors and internal adjustable shelves, 31"...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Teak

Cado Room Divider/ Shelf by Poul Cadovius Royal System Denmark
Cado Room Divider/ Shelf by Poul Cadovius Royal System Denmark

Cado Room Divider/ Shelf by Poul Cadovius Royal System Denmark

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Poul Cadovius Royal system shelf/ room divider. Possibilities are endless as to how you might set this unit up! Room Divider with usable functional shelving on two sides! Unit contai...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Teak

Poul Cadovius Royal Modular Wall Unit in Rosewood
Poul Cadovius Royal Modular Wall Unit in Rosewood

Poul Cadovius Royal Modular Wall Unit in Rosewood

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

It features: one three-drawer cabinet one two-drawer cabinet, one desk shelve, one turnable tv/laptop shelve, one sliding door cabinet with glass shelve, five book shelves,...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Rosewood, Denmark, 1950s
Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Rosewood, Denmark, 1950s

Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Rosewood, Denmark, 1950s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Designer: Poul Cadovius Manufacturer: Cado Model: ROYAL Modular Wall-Unit Material: Rosewood cabinets / black lacquered wood wall pillars / black lacquered metal hangers / glass ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark 1960s
Modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark 1960s

Modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark 1960s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Ranst, VAN

Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for CADO, Denmark 1960s. This teak setup has two storage cabinets, one drawer cabinet, two display cabinets and five bookshelves. Always ada...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Royal Series Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Royal Series Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius in Teak, Denmark, 1950s

Royal Series Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius in Teak, Denmark, 1950s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

This unit features: – 1 much wanted lecture shelve – 1 fold-down-door cabinet with drawer – 1 drawer cabinet with 2 drawers – 1 glass door cabinet – 1 desk shelve – 5 wide book...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak, Denmark, 1950s

Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak, Denmark, 1950s

H 70.87 in W 96.46 in D 15.75 in

Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak, Denmark, 1950s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Beautiful Royal series wall unit by Poul Cadovius with much wanted angled lecture shelve. In a beautiful warm wood color and in good condition. This unit features: – 1 much wante...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Exclusive Poul Cadovius 'Royal' Wall Unit
Exclusive Poul Cadovius 'Royal' Wall Unit

Exclusive Poul Cadovius 'Royal' Wall Unit

H 79.53 in W 159.45 in D 55.12 in

Exclusive Poul Cadovius 'Royal' Wall Unit

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Very exclusive and large Cadovius wall unit. Stunning to see and in beautiful condition. The Cadovius wall units are modular and can be arranged to your own liking. But also extended...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak - Denmark, 1950s
Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak - Denmark, 1950s

Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak - Denmark, 1950s

H 70.87 in W 127.96 in D 15.75 in

Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak - Denmark, 1950s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Beautiful Royal series wall unit by Poul Cadovius with much wanted angled lecture shelve. In a beautiful warm wood color and in good condition. This unit features: - much wanted an...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Cadovius Wall Unit 'Royal' Series in Teak - Denmark, 1950s
Cadovius Wall Unit 'Royal' Series in Teak - Denmark, 1950s

Cadovius Wall Unit 'Royal' Series in Teak - Denmark, 1950s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Beautiful Royal series wall unit by Poul Cadovius with much wanted angled lecture shelve. In a beautiful warm wood color and in good condition. The system is modular so it can be arr...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak, Denmark, 1950s

Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak, Denmark, 1950s

H 70.87 in W 127.96 in D 11.82 in

Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak, Denmark, 1950s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Beautiful Royal wall unit by Poul Cadovius with nice liquor cabinet and angled lecture shelve. In beautiful warm wood color and in very good condition with very minor signs of use. ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Danish Modern  Poul Cadovius for Royal Systems "Cado" Teak Wall Unit
Mid-Century Danish Modern  Poul Cadovius for Royal Systems "Cado" Teak Wall Unit

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 Danish modern teak wall unit that was designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal Systems in th...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Poul Cadovius Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s
Poul Cadovius Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s

Poul Cadovius Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s

H 78.75 in W 127.96 in D 15.75 in

Poul Cadovius Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Beautiful modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius from Denmark. It features a three-drawer cabinet, a woven front cabinet, a vitrine glass cabinet, a lecture shelve, a desk shelve, seven...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
Vintage Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark

Vintage 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...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak, Glass

Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Poul Cadovius, Teak Royal System, Scandinavian Midcentury, Denmark 1960s
Poul Cadovius, Teak Royal System, Scandinavian Midcentury, Denmark 1960s

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Teak Royal Wall Unit, Denmark, circa 1960
Poul Cadovius Teak Royal Wall Unit, Denmark, circa 1960

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 ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Poul Cadovius Royal Cado Shelving System, Teak & Glass, 1968
Poul Cadovius Royal Cado Shelving System, Teak & Glass, 1968

Poul Cadovius Royal Cado Shelving System, Teak & Glass, 1968

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 brackets that mount to the wall. Endless possibilities in the way you hang this very...

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak & Glass Cado Wall Unit Display Cabinets 2 Available
Danish Modern Teak & Glass Cado Wall Unit Display Cabinets 2 Available

Danish Modern Teak & Glass Cado Wall Unit Display Cabinets 2 Available

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful teak wall display cabinets designed by Poul Cadiovious for the Cado wall system , we have 2 cabinets available one of the cabinets the glass was replaced , buyer has the ch...

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Teak

Poul Cadovius for Cado Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s
Poul Cadovius for Cado Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s

Poul Cadovius for Cado Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Awesome modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius from Denmark. It features a two-drawer cabinet with open shelf for storage or to be used with the desk shelf beneath, a woven front bar cab...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1958 Danish Walnut Cado Wall Unit with Corner Section by Poul Cadovius
1958 Danish Walnut Cado Wall Unit with Corner Section by Poul Cadovius

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Art Glass, Walnut

Midcentury Danish Teak System ‘Cado’ by Poul Cadovius Modular Wall Shelving 60s
Midcentury Danish Teak System ‘Cado’ by Poul Cadovius Modular Wall Shelving 60s

Midcentury Danish Teak System ‘Cado’ by Poul Cadovius Modular Wall Shelving 60s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A highly versatile and functional three-bay teak Cado wall system by Danish designer Poul Cadovius.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Rare 1960s Danish Rosewood ‘Cado’ Wall System by Poul Cadovius Midcentury Office
Rare 1960s Danish Rosewood ‘Cado’ Wall System by Poul Cadovius Midcentury Office

Rare 1960s Danish Rosewood ‘Cado’ Wall System by Poul Cadovius Midcentury Office

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

This particular system is commonly referred to as ‘Cado’ to differentiate it from the ‘Royal System', also designed by Poul Cadovius.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Large Royal Cado Midcentury Danish Modern Wall Unit or Shelving Unit in Walnut
Large Royal Cado Midcentury Danish Modern Wall Unit or Shelving Unit in Walnut

Large Royal Cado Midcentury Danish Modern Wall Unit or Shelving Unit in Walnut

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Here we have a large wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado Systems. This unit consists of five wall mounting pieces with many cabinet components and shelves as shown. It is co...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

1960s, Poul Cadovius Teak with Brass Detail Book Case with Vitrine by Cado
1960s, Poul Cadovius Teak with Brass Detail Book Case with Vitrine by Cado

1960s, Poul Cadovius Teak with Brass Detail Book Case with Vitrine by Cado

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

One vitrine with harden glass sliding doors and harden shelf inside. The overall condition is very good.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Danish Teak Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit by Poul Cadovius 'Cado', circa 1960s
Danish Teak Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit by Poul Cadovius 'Cado', circa 1960s

Danish Teak Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit by Poul Cadovius 'Cado', circa 1960s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Peabody, MA

Danish teak three-bay wall unit by Poul Cadovius, circa 1960s featuring a cabinet with sliding teak doors, a large cabinet with glass doors (and two glass interior shelves), a smalle...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Teak Mid-Century Modern Royal Wall or Shelving Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado
Teak Mid-Century Modern Royal Wall or Shelving Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado

Teak Mid-Century Modern Royal Wall or Shelving Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Design by Poul Cadovius for Cado. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. This free standing wall unit consists of: 4 black lacquered wooden uprights H: 175.5 cm or 69.09 in. 1 fl...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Danish Teak Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit in the Manner of Poul Cadovius (Cado)
Danish Teak Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit in the Manner of Poul Cadovius (Cado)

Danish Teak Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit in the Manner of Poul Cadovius (Cado)

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Peabody, MA

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Large Teak Mid-Century Modern Royal Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
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‘Cado’ Wall System / Bookcase in Rosewood and Glass by Poul Cadovius, 1960's
‘Cado’ Wall System / Bookcase in Rosewood and Glass by Poul Cadovius, 1960's

‘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 Information: Material: Rosewood, glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced in Denmark D...

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Danish Modern Rosewood Wall Unit or Bookcase by Cado
Danish Modern Rosewood Wall Unit or Bookcase by Cado

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. Beautiful graining to the rosewood.

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Metal

Danish Teak Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit by Poul Cadovius (Cado)
Danish Teak Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit by Poul Cadovius (Cado)

Danish Teak Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit by Poul Cadovius (Cado)

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Peabody, MA

Danish teak three bay wall unit by Poul Cadovius, circa 1960s featuring a basket weave door front cabinet with drop-down desk surface and interior storage for folders, a cabinet with...

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Rosewood Poul Cadovius "Cado" Danish Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, circa 1960s
Rosewood Poul Cadovius "Cado" Danish Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, circa 1960s

Rosewood Poul Cadovius "Cado" Danish Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, circa 1960s

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in Peabody, MA

Rosewood single bay wall-mounted Royal System shelving unit, by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s. Consists of a single cabinet with glass doors (and interior glass shelf), and two...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Danish Rosewood Cado Style PS Wall Unit by Peter Sorensen for Randers
Danish Rosewood Cado Style PS Wall Unit by Peter Sorensen for Randers

Danish Rosewood Cado Style PS Wall Unit by Peter Sorensen for Randers

By Poul Cadovius, Randers Møbelfabrik, Finn Juhl

Located in Philadelphia, PA

In the style of: Cado, Poul Cadovius, Finn Juhl, Hans Wegner

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Danish Rosewood Cado Style Ps Wall Unit by Peter Sorensen for Randers
Danish Rosewood Cado Style Ps Wall Unit by Peter Sorensen for Randers

Danish Rosewood Cado Style Ps Wall Unit by Peter Sorensen for Randers

By Poul Cadovius, Randers Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A three bay rosewood PS wall system designed by Peter Sorensen for Randers, circa 1960s. It features one pull down door bar cabinet, one glass display case with two shelves, one two ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Free standing modular wall unit 'Royal system' Poul Cadovius, Denmark 1960s
Free standing modular wall unit 'Royal system' Poul Cadovius, Denmark 1960s

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 model. Made in teak.

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Large Poul Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Large Poul Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak, Denmark, 1950s

Large Poul Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak, Denmark, 1950s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Designer: Poul Cadovius Manufacturer: CADO Country: Denmark Model: Modular Wall Unit Design period: 1950s Date of manufacturing: 1950s-1960s Size WxD: 405 × 38 cent...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Royal Series Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Royal Series Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius in Teak, Denmark, 1950s

Royal Series Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius in Teak, Denmark, 1950s

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Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

This unit features: – 1 lecture shelve – 1 fold-down-door cabinet with drawer – 1 drawer cabinet with 2 drawers – 1 drawer cabinet with 2 drawers and 2 open spaces – 1 cabinet w...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Cado Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of cado glass you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, wood and hardwood, every item from our selection of cado glass was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of cado glass — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each object in our assortment of cado glass bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of cado glass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Cado and Randers Møbelfabrik produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Cado Glass?

Prices for a piece of cado glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $58 and can go as high as $16,170, while the average can fetch as much as $4,100.

Poul Cadovius for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

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.