$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
rosewood wall panels, customary of a Cado-manufactured unit, and solid rosewood wall brackets. Royal System
Glass, Rosewood
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
Brass
$8,054
H 77.96 in W 190.56 in D 15.95 in
Danish 6-Bay Modular Teak Corner Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
for continuous rearranging to suit individual needs. This original Cado Royal System is suitable for
Teak
$1,895
H 68.9 in W 119.49 in D 9.45 in
Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. This is an early version of
Walnut
$3,316
H 79.93 in W 32.68 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Teak Shelving System by P. Cadovius - Danish Wall Unit, Royal System
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
Glass, Teak
$3,433 / 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
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1960s Poul Cadovius Cado Dining Table in Teak with Two Leaves 94"
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Rectangular Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak, designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal System in
Steel
Unavailable
H 90 in W 98 in D 17 in
Rosewood Cadovius Lighted Royal System Wall Unit - Room Divider by Cado
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Portland, ME
metal brackets can provide extra strength by fixing the rails to a wall. The Cadovius Royal system
Rosewood
Small Poul Cadovius Royal System in Teak
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Handewitt, DE
Small cado wall system in teak. Royal System. Designed by Poul Cadovius. Manufactured by Cado. - 2
Teak
Poul Cadovius Royal System in Teak, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Handewitt, DE
Cado wall system in teak. Royal System. Designed by Poul Cadovius. Manufactured by Cado. - Ten
Teak
Early Poul Cadovius Royal System in Teak 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Handewitt, DE
Cado wall system in teak. Royal system. Designed by Poul Cadovius. Manufactured by Cado. Five
Teak
Small Poul Cadovius Royal System in Teak from the 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Small Cado wall system in teak. Royal System. Designed by Poul Cadovius. Manufactured by Cado
Teak
Sold
H 32.68 in W 29.93 in L 32.68 in
Poul Cadovius for Cado "Royal System" Modular Wall Shelves, 1948
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
'Royal System' wall shelves system designed by Poul Cadovius, 1948. Manufactured by Cado in
Metal
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H 38.98 in W 23.82 in D 7.96 in
Poul Cadovius for Cado "Royal System" Modular Wall Shelve, circa 1948
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
'Royal System' wall shelve designed by Poul Cadovius, circa 1948. Manufactured by Cado in Denmark
Metal
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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
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H 7.09 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Poul Cadovius Butterfly Shelf Teak Plywood Cado Royal System Denmark 50s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Basel, BS
Rare pair of Poul Cadovius Butterfly Shelves, designed in 1958 and manufactured by Royal System in
Metal
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H 78.04 in W 127.37 in D 15.75 in
Modular Danish Teak Shelving System by Poul Cadovius for Cado Royal
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Munster, NRW
Cado Royal system shelf designed in 1948 by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark. Teak wood with black
Teak
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H 78.04 in W 127.37 in D 15.75 in
Modular Danish teak shelving system by Poul Cadovius for Cado Royal
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Munster, NRW
Cado Royal system shelf designed in 1948 by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark. Teak wood with black
Teak
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H 79.73 in W 94.49 in D 18.12 in
Poul Cadovius Danish Midcentury Floating Royal System Wall Unit and Shelving
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Highclere, Newbury
shelves. The Cado Royal System has become an icon of outstanding Danish midcentury design and has spawned
Rosewood
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H 82.68 in W 32.29 in D 15.95 in
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
to suit individual needs. This original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home
Teak
2-Bay Poul Cadovius Danish Teak Cado Wall Mount Shelving System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Chattanooga, TN
shelves. The CADO Royal System has become an icon of the era for it’s beauty and practicality. This group
Teak
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H 77.96 in W 96.07 in D 15.95 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
to suit individual needs. This original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home
Teak
Sold
H 69.1 in W 96.07 in D 12.01 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
to suit individual needs. This original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home
Teak
Poul Cadovius Danish Teak CADO Wall Mount Shelving System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Chattanooga, TN
thumbtack, you can manipulate these shelves. The CADO Royal System has become an icon of the era for it’s
Glass, Teak
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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
. - Royal System Shelving Unit. The wall unit dates from the 1960s and is in very good condition
Brass
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H 68.9 in W 159.26 in D 15.75 in
Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Walnut Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
to suit individual needs. This original large Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room
Walnut
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H 78.75 in W 96.26 in D 15.95 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
to suit individual needs. This original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home
Teak
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H 77.96 in W 64.57 in D 15.95 in
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
to suit individual needs. This original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home
Teak
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H 77.96 in W 64.57 in D 14.97 in
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
to suit individual needs. This original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home
Teak
Sold
H 68.9 in W 64.57 in D 12.01 in
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
to suit individual needs. This original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home
Teak
3-Bay Poul Cadovius Danish Teak Cado Wall Mount Shelving System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Chattanooga, TN
in a thumbtack, you can maneuver these shelves. The CADO Royal System has become an icon of the era
Teak
Cado Room Divider/ Shelf by Poul Cadovius Royal System Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Poul Cadovius Royal system shelf/ room divider. Possibilities are endless as to how you might set
Glass, Teak
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H 77.96 in W 96.07 in D 14.97 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
to suit individual needs. This original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home
Teak
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H 77.96 in W 159.45 in D 15.16 in
Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
to suit individual needs. This large and impressive original Cado Royal System is suitable for both
Teak
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H 77.96 in W 96.26 in D 14.97 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
to suit individual needs. This original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home
Teak
Sold
H 77.96 in W 159.45 in D 15.16 in
Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
to suit individual needs. This large and impressive original Cado Royal System is suitable for
Teak
Cado 2 Bay Shelf by Poul Cadovius Royal System Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Poul Cadovius Royal Shelf System. Possibilities are endless as to how you might set this unit up
Glass, Teak
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H 95.67 in W 96.07 in D 14.97 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
to suit individual needs. This original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home
Teak
Poul Cadovius For Royal System Cado Danish Rosewood Four Bay Wall Unit
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Peabody, MA
Royal System “Cado” four bay wall unit in rosewood, designed by Poul Cadovius circa 1960s, Denmark
Rosewood
Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit Cado, Denmark, 1958
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful large Royal System wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark 1960. This
Teak, Wood
Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Teak wooden Danish Royal system designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark in the 1960s. This
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Wall System Cado in Teak
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Shelving system "Cado" by Poul Cadovius in teak. Referenced by the Design Museum Danmark under No
Teak
Sold
H 38.98 in W 32.88 in D 9.45 in
Danish Teak Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Teak Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. This is a version of the Royal
Teak
Sold
H 77.96 in W 32.88 in D 12.01 in
Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. This is a version of the
Walnut
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H 35.44 in W 94.49 in D 7.88 in
Vintage 1960s Elmwood Royal System Wall Unit Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall unit elmwood Cado Royal Super rare elmwood version! Designer: Poul
Wood, Elm
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H 38.59 in W 94.49 in D 9.45 in
Vintage 1960s Elmwood Royal System Wall Unit Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall unit elmwood Cado Royal Super rare elmwood version! Designer: Poul
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H 77.96 in W 63 in L 77.96 in
Vintage 1960s Elmwood Royal System Wall Unit Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall unit elmwood Cado Royal Super rare elmwood version! Designer: Poul
Metal
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H 55.12 in W 31.5 in D 14.97 in
Teak Desk Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall unit teak wood Cado system. Designer: Poul Cadovius Producer
Wood, Teak
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H 78.75 in W 96.07 in D 16.15 in
Vintage Royal System Modular free standing Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
Original freestanding wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, model Royal, in the 1950s for Cado
Metal
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H 76.78 in W 63 in D 14.57 in
Vintage 1960s Teak Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall unit teakwood Cado Royal Designer: Poul Cadovius Producer: Cado
Wood
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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
'Royal System' was designed in 1948 by legendary Danish designer Poul Cadovius. This set consists of
Metal
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H 78.75 in W 90.56 in D 9.85 in
1970s, Danish shelving system "Royal System" by Paul Cadovius, teak wood.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish shelving system "Royal System" by Paul Cadovius. Original good condition. Teak wood
Teak
Danish Royal Shelving System by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Danish royal shelving system, designed by Poul Cadovius and made by Cado. This
Wood
Poul Cadovius Royal System Danish Modern 'Cado' Shelving/Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Poul Cadovius Royal System Danish modern 'Cado' shelving/wall unit.
Teak
Sold
H 79.53 in W 126.78 in L 79.53 in
Extra Large Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System or Shelving Unit, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
Extra large Danish design wall system or shelving unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, designed
Metal
Danish Teak Royal Shelving System by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in London, GB
A fantastic Danish vintage teak wall mounting bookcase. This is called ‘the royal shelving unit
Teak
Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Karis, Nyland
Beautiful teak veneer Royal System wall unit by Poul Cadovius. The wall unit consists of cabinet
Teak
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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
Metal
Extra Large Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Extra large Danish design wall system or shelving unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, designed
Metal
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H 90.56 in W 129.93 in D 15.75 in
Modernist Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Perpignan, FR
- Danish adjustable shelving unit from the 1960s - Made of teak veneer - Designed by Poul Cadovius - Set of 4 wall brackets, 12 shelves, 2 secretary boxes, and vinyl holders - De...
Wood
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H 77.56 in W 64.97 in D 11.82 in
Poul Cadovius Royal System Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
system is in a good vintage condition. Made of teak wood and brass holders. We have couple of more
Brass
Sold
H 49.22 in W 64.97 in D 11.82 in
Poul Cadovius Royal System Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
system is in a good vintage condition. Made of teak wood and black holders. Right wallmount is about
Brass
Sold
H 79.93 in W 64.97 in D 11.82 in
Poul Cadovius Royal System Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
, all crafted from beautiful teak wood with sleek black metal supports. Completely modular, the system
Brass
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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
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
Glass, Teak
Poul Cadovius hanging Royal Wall System 1950s Denmark
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Den Haag, NL
For sale this iconic Royal System by Poul Cadovius 1950s in the rare African Bonkonko Wood Beautiful warm light color . 4 uprights 2 Cabinets 12 shelves ....
Wood
$12,351Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$3,741Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 81.5 in W 42.13 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s
By William Watting, ScanFlex
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern modular two-tone wall units or shelving units. Design by William Watting for ScanFlex Holland. Striking Danish/Dutch design from the 1960s. Both wall units...
Beech, Teak
A Mid-Century Bookshelf, Oak, France, c. 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A unique mid-century bookshelf with compass feet in oak, designed by unknown designer in France, c. 1950s.
Oak
$11,700
H 81.89 in W 188.19 in D 15.75 in
Michel Ducaroy Modular Wall Unit in Black Lacquered Wood and Steel
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michael Ducaroy, free-standing wall unit, chrome-plated steel, lacquered wood, France, 1970s Sleek and stunning free-standing wall unit designed by Michael Ducaroy in the 1970s. In ...
Steel
$2,741Sale Price|20% Off
H 70.87 in W 85.44 in D 21.26 in
Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity
Located in Leicester, GB
An exceptional large vanity with six drawers, two cabinets and triple dressing mirrors. Circa 1900's. Made in England to the highest quality with fully panelled wooden back mirrors, ...
Mahogany, Walnut
$2,738Sale Price|50% Off
H 86.62 in W 62.6 in D 15.75 in
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy Wall Unit in Acrylic and Aluminum for Roche Bobois
By Michel Ducaroy, Roche Bobois
Located in Markington, GB
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy modular wall unit in acrylic and aluminum for Roche Bobois Freestanding Michel Ducaroy modular wall unit in acrylic and aluminum for Roche Bobois from ...
Aluminum
$6,905 / item
H 78.75 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in
Pontile Bookcase, in canaletto walnut, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Bookcase made of a series of solid wood poles with circular section, veneered shelves with solid wood edging, all made of Canaletto walnut finished with transparent paint. The head o...
Wood, Walnut
$1,610Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.09 in Dm 8.27 in
Space Age. Brutalist style table lamps by Estiluz, Spain, 1970s
By Estiluz
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist and Space Age style table lamps by Estiluz, Spain, 1970s. Each piece is formed by a veined pine wood base varnished in a dark chocolate tone, and an opaline glass diffuser,...
Metal, Chrome
$4,523
H 96.86 in W 65.36 in D 18.12 in
Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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
French Art Deco Vanity or Dressing Table, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco vanity or dressing table. Design in the style of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. Striking French design from the 1930s. Black lacquered walnut and burl base wit...
Granite, Marble, Brass
$2,664 / set
H 62.41 in W 45.48 in D 14.57 in
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Dressing Table or Vanity by J.J. Zijfers, 1920s
By J.J. Zijfers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School dressing table or vanity. Design by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original drawer...
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
$88,500
H 56.5 in W 193 in D 45.625 in
Sculptural Wall-Mounted Teak Console in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...
Steel
Studio Kastilia Silvi, Italian White Vanity Table with Blue Seat, 1970s
By Studio Kastilia 1
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century transformable white Kastilia vanity table with its original blue upholstered chair. This stunning piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s and is signed by ...
Metal
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
Baker Finn Juhl Modular Wall Unit, circa 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Baker Finn Juhl adjustable modular wall unit, circa 1950s. Can be positioned vertically or horizontal. Each unit measures 32" wide x 11" deep x 14" tall. Shelf measures 10" x 54". Me...
Wood
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.