$7,546
H 80.32 in W 63 in D 15.75 in
Danish Teak Wall Unit with Bar Cabinet by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century Danish Teak Wall Unit with Bar Cabinet by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
Teak
Wall Shelf with Bar Cabinet by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
Located in Neuss, NW
teak. The system consists of two shelves, a container with sliding doors, a bar container with folding
Teak
$2,075 / item
H 39.38 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Contemporary Bar Stool PIA by Dk3, Natural Cordel, Walnut
By DK3, Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Bar Stool PIA by Poul Cadovius for Dk3 Materials: Solid walnut frame, paper cordel
Walnut
$1,922 / item
H 39.38 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Contemporary Bar Stool PIA by Dk3, Natural Cordel, Smoked Oak
By Poul Cadovius, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Bar Stool PIA by Poul Cadovius for Dk3, Materials: Solid oak frame, paper cordel
Oak
$1,768 / item
H 39.38 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Contemporary Bar Stool PIA by Dk3, Natural Cordel, Oil Oak
By Poul Cadovius, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Bar Stool PIA by Poul Cadovius for Dk3 Materials: Solid oak frame, paper cordel seat
Oak, Papercord
$1,768 / item
H 39.38 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Contemporary Bar Stool PIA by Dk3, Natural Cordel, Soap Oak
By DK3, Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Bar Stool PIA by Poul Cadovius for Dk3 Materials: Solid oak frame, paper cordel seat
Oak, Papercord
$1,768 / item
H 39.38 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Contemporary Bar Stool PIA by Dk3, Natural Cordel, Black Lacquered Oak
By Poul Cadovius, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Bar Stool PIA by Poul Cadovius for Dk3, Materials: Solid oak frame, paper cordel
Oak, Papercord
$1,768 / item
H 39.38 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Contemporary Bar Stool PIA by Dk3, Natural Cordel, White Oil Oak
By Poul Cadovius, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Bar Stool PIA by Poul Cadovius for Dk3 Materials: Solid oak frame, paper cordel seat
Oak, Papercord
Unavailable
H 29 in W 18.63 in D 18.75 in
Teak and Raffia Side Chair by Poul Cadovius Denmark Circa 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Richmond, VA
A striking and expertly crafted teak and raffia chair by Poul Cadovius. Exceptional joinery and
Raffia, Teak
Cado Four-Bay Rosewood Shelving System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in New York, NY
A four-bay rosewood shelving unit by Paul Cadovius. Includes ten shelves, a bar with key, a glass
Poul Cadovius Trolley/Side Table Model Abstracta
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare trolley/side table model Abstracta designed by Poul Cadovius. Produced in Denmark.
Steel
Set of Six Poul Cadovius Teak Pia Chairs
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish teak chairs with paper cord seats and mortised leg joints designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado
Teak
Sold
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
Mid Century Poul Cadovius Abstracta Game Table Needlepoint Surface
By Poul Cadovius
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique Poul Cadovius Abstracta game table. Iconic design with thin steel cube frame. Lift off game
Steel
Sold
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Poul Cadovius & Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Chess Table
By Poul Cadovius
Located in London, GB
A high quality chess table by Poul Cadovius & Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen. Rosewood chess table with
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 77.96 in W 96.86 in D 15.75 in
60s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Bar
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This highly versatile and functional “Royal System” was originally designed by Poul Cadovius in
Metal
Mid-Century Two Bay Cado Wall Unit / Bar Cabinet
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century two bay wall mounted unit or bar cabinet. Made from warm teak wood and designed by Poul
Wood, Teak
Chess Table by Poul Cadovius
By France & Søn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chess table in rosewood and ash with natural leather on base of aluminum. Maker France & Son.
Chess Table by Poul Cadovius
By France & Søn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chess table in rosewood and ash with natural leather on base of aluminium. Maker France & Son.
Electro Voice EV SP8B Speakers for Poul Cadovius Royal System
By Electro Voice
Located in Littleton, CO
A pair of 1970s Electro Voice EV SP8B speakers in walnut cabinets custom made for the Poul Cadovius
Walnut
Sold
H 70.87 in W 126.38 in D 14.57 in
1950s Teak 4-Bay Modular Danish Royal System Shelving Poul Cadovius Bar 17 piece
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This highly versatile and functional “Royal System” was designed by Poul Cadovius in 1948. This
Brass
Sold
H 77 in W 64 in D 16 in
1960s, Poul Cadovius Teak with Golden Supports Dry Bar or Book Case 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
Mid Century Danish Teak Bar or Desk
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Danish Teak Upright Bar or Desk. Perfect for limited space areas. Cado storage like
Laminate, Teak
Sold
H 53.15 in W 159.45 in D 11.82 in
1950s Poul Cadovius Teak Modular Danish Royal System Shelving Bar Midcentury
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This highly versatile and functional “Royal System” was designed by Poul Cadovius in 1948. This
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 75.6 in W 96.07 in D 14.57 in
1950s Teak Modular Danish Royal System Shelving by Poul Cadovius Office Desk Bar
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This highly versatile and functional “Royal System” was designed by Poul Cadovius in 1948. This
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 77.96 in W 125.99 in D 14.77 in
Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 4-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Bar 60s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This highly versatile and functional “Royal System” was originally designed by Poul Cadovius in
Brass
Sold
H 77.96 in W 95.67 in D 14.77 in
1960 Poul Cadovius Modular 3-Bay Teak Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Bar
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This highly versatile and functional “Royal System” was originally designed by Poul Cadovius in
Steel
Service trolley by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1970's
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brussels , BE
Service trolley made by designer Poul Cadovius forhis editor Cado. Produced in Denmark in the 1970
Beech
Sold
H 27.17 in W 31.5 in L 27.17 in
Danish Midcentury Cado Rosewood Bar Cabinet by Poul Cadovius, 1965
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Nyborg, DK
Modernist Brazilian rosewood Poul Cadovius Cado Bar cabinet with fold-down door Designed by Poul
Rosewood
Sold
H 26.38 in W 31.5 in D 16.93 in
Danish Midcentury Cado Rosewood Bar Cabinet by Poul Cadovius, 1965
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Nyborg, DK
Modernist Brazilian rosewood Poul Cadovius CADO bar cabinet with fold-down door Designed by Poul
Rosewood
Sold
H 25.6 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Foldable Serving Trolley, Bar Cart by Ary Fanerprodukter Nybro, Sweden
By Poul Cadovius, JIE Gantofta
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Serving tray or bar cart by Åry Fanérprodukter Nybro. Made in Sweden in the 1950s. Similar to the
Metal
Rare Poul Cadovius Danish Teak Bar for Roche Bobois, circa 1963
By Poul Cadovius, Roche Bobois
Located in L'Escala, ES
Beautiful and authentic Danish teak bar by Poul Cadovius for Roche bobois, circa 1963 . Backlit
Glass, Teak
Sold
H 30.12 in W 32.09 in D 16.93 in
Mid Century Teak Bar Cabinet on wheels By Avalon, Poul Cadovius style, 1965.
By Avalon Yatton
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Cadovius style Features Teak veneer front with internal compartments. Pull down door with piano hinges
Teak
Sold
H 26.97 in W 31.5 in D 14.97 in
Danish Midcentury Cado Rosewood Bar/LP Record Cabinet by Poul Cadovius, 1965
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Nyborg, DK
Rosewood Bar/Record cabinet by Cado, designed by Poul Cadovius in 1960. This is a 'stand alone
Rosewood
Sold
H 68.9 in W 33.08 in D 14.77 in
Poul Cadovius for Royal System Teak Dry Bar or Wall Unit, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Danish design wall system or shelving unit with a dry bar by Poul Cadovius for Royal System
Mirror, Teak
$3,726Sale 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 ScanFlex, William Watting
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
$8,773 / set
H 120.87 in W 79.53 in D 12.8 in
Large 1950s Italian Mid Century Teak Maple Freestanding Shelving System 18 Piece
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Recently imported from Italy, this is a good example of post war Italian Avant Garde design. Measuring an impressive 3-metres from floor to ceiling – a common height in Italian apart...
Brass
Vintage Danish Modular Wall Unit 1960
Located in Vigevano, PV
Vintage Danish 3-Bay teak Modular Wall Unit
Brass, Iron
$5,306
H 79.53 in W 100.79 in D 16.93 in
Vintage Italian Wood & Brass Mid-Century Modern Free-Standing Bookcase
By Dassi Lissone
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookcase was produced in Italy around the 1960s. It consists of 2 main wooden units with shelves and containers, joined together by a central chest of drawers and shelves. Remai...
Brass
Mid-Century Rosewood Frame and Headboard by Luigi Bartolini
By Luigi Bartolini
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Luigi Bartolini, an influential Italian furniture designer, created a timeless masterpiece in the 1960s with a stunning rosewood bed frame and headboard. The bed features a distincti...
Cocobolo
$796
H 40.16 in W 60.24 in D 10.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Sliding Glass Door Bookcase Cabinet Robert Heritage
By Robert Heritage
Located in Leicester, GB
We can ship directly to you - please contact us with your country & postcode for an accurate delivery price. Shipping to the US £450 in a custom made crate A beautiful long slim gla...
Hardwood
Poul Cadovius 4 "Royal System" Columns in Teak, 1970
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
Royal System" wall unit by Poul Cadovius, in teak, with seven shelves and four boxes. The set is supported by a hanging system of wooden brackets. Dimensions of the elements : ...
Teak
$3,064Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass Oval Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give or take a stem or two: this time Soda has only two stems, and its top takes on an elongated shape. Smooth as a surfboard, it evokes the fluidity of 1950s French design, but with...
Blown Glass
$4,454
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
Danish Bookcase w/ Storage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern standing bookcase features adjustable shelves, drawers, and drop front cabinet storage. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Teak
Wall Unit by HG Furniture, 1960s Shelf
By HG Furniture
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1960s by HG Furniture. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in teak. The system consists of seven shelves, one container with five dr...
Metal
Mid-Century modular wooden bookcase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular Mid-Century bookcase with wooden structure and gilded brass details. This elegant piece offers versatile storage with four shelves, a central cabinet, four drawers, and two f...
Wood
$3,749Sale Price|53% Off
H 70 in W 64.25 in D 16.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps
By Johan Tapp, Gumps
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular burled cabinet/wall unit designed by Johan Tapp for Gumps. Cabinet features beautiful book-matched burl veneered doors, solid brass hardware and unique, center fold-dow...
Brass
Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in patinated brass with globes and plates in Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
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
$2,650 / set
H 49.5 in W 73.5 in D 10 in
1960s Scandinavian Two Bay Wall Unit System Record Cabinet Cado Royal System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Vintage Scandinavian Modern wall unit system 2 bay in walnut wood. Unmarked. Attribution Poul Cadovius for Royal System. Two cabinets with sliding door. Spa...
Walnut
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.