$7,580
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 Cado, Poul Cadovius
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
$2,083 / item
H 39.38 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Contemporary Bar Stool PIA by Dk3, Natural Cordel, Walnut
By Poul Cadovius, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Bar Stool PIA by Poul Cadovius for Dk3 Materials: Solid walnut frame, paper cordel
Walnut
$1,930 / 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
$1,776 / 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
$1,776 / item
H 39.38 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Contemporary Bar Stool PIA by Dk3, Natural Cordel, Soap 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
$1,776 / 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
$1,776 / 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 Cado, Poul Cadovius
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 Royal System, Poul Cadovius
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 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 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 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 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 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 Poul Cadovius, Royal System, Finn Juhl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Danish design wall system or shelving unit with a dry bar by Poul Cadovius for Royal System
Mirror, Teak
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$3,830 / item
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 Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
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
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
LB7 Bookshelves, Franco Albini for Poggi, 1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The LB7 "Infinito" bookcase by Franco Albini for Poggi is an iconic creation of 1950s Italian design. This bookcase, designed in 1957, bears Albini's distinctive signature with its c...
Teak
$4,840Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$8,901 / 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
$10,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 33 in D 33 in
1958 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Brazilian Rosewood
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, models 670 and 671, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1956. This set dates to ca. 1958. The shells on this se...
Aluminum
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
$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
$3,900
H 58 in W 49.5 in D 18 in
Rare Paul McCobb 2pc. Bar Cabinet by H. Saks & Sons Connoisseur Collection
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A unique and stunning walnut 2 piece bar cabinet with the top having a pull down door that is also a drink mixing and serving area with an aluminum surface and a upper built in light...
Aluminum, Chrome
$646Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
Sold|$2,650
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
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
Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut wood finish. IN STOCK: 1 If not in stock, current production: 6-7 weeks 58"L x 32" x 15"H Walnut finish. Customers ...
Hardwood, Walnut
50 Piece Barzilay Walnut Wall Unit
By Barzilay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over 50 pieces of this amazing Barzilay walnut wall unit with aluminum accents. Please contact us for custom pricing and visit our LA showroom to view in person. The pric...
Aluminum
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.