Poul Cadovius 'abstracta' Shelf - 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Poul Cadovius 'abstracta' Shelf - 1960s Shelf - Decoration - Bookshelf Measures: 43x43cm H:171.5cm
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20th Century Danish Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Cadovius Poul Chrome
Abstracta Modular Shelf by Poul Cadovius for Royal System Smoked Glass - 2 Pcs
$1,800 / set
H 50.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Abstracta Modular Shelf by Poul Cadovius for Royal System Smoked Glass - 2 Pcs
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Abstracta Modular Shelf by Poul Cadovius for Royal System with Smoked Glass - 2 Pc Set. Item
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Side Tables “Abstracta” system designed by Poul Cadovius 1960s
$1,185 / set
H 21.66 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Side Tables “Abstracta” system designed by Poul Cadovius 1960s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Den Haag, NL
Elegant side tables 2 sizes is made of high quality chrome plated metal. It has a thin, tubular
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Chess/Coffee Table by Poul Cadovius for France and Son
$5,500
H 18 in W 27.625 in D 41.5 in
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Chess/Coffee Table by Poul Cadovius for France and Son
By France & Søn, Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Rosewood and Aluminum Chess Coffee Table, designed by Paul Cadovius for France & Son in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Steel
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Top Chrome Legs Folding Desk Mint
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Top Chrome Legs Folding Desk Mint
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
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POUL CADOVIUS Abstracta room divider
By Poul Cadovius
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
POUL CADOVIUS Abstracta room divider. The abstracta system designed by Poul Cadovius for the Royal
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Original 1960 Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' modular Shelf in chromed metal and Glass
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H 35.04 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Original 1960 Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' modular Shelf in chromed metal and Glass
By Poul Cadovius
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Original Poul Cadovius “Abstracta” modular bookcase (not the re-edition). Designed for Royal System
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Vintage 1960s British Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Poul Cadovius "Absracta" Chrome and Glass Table
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Chrome cube table from the 'Abstracta' collection by Poul Cadovius produced by Royal System
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Abstract a Shelves by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in London, Lambeth
Shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius for the Royal System, Denmark. Pure genius designed
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Poul Cadovius Abstracta shelving system
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Poul Cadovius Abstracta shelving system Beautiful Abstracta wall unit Designed in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Poul Cadovius 'abstracta' wall unit / room divider - 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Poul Cadovius 'abstracta' wall unit / room divider - 1960s Shelf - Decoration - Bookshelf Measures
Category
20th Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Poul Cadovius Round Dining Table
By France & Søn, Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Poul Cadovius 1960s round dining table with an aluminium frame and white melamine top. In
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Modular Chrome Display Shelf Abstracta System Designed, Cadovius, 1960s, Denmark
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H 88.59 in W 23.63 in D 16.54 in
Modular Chrome Display Shelf Abstracta System Designed, Cadovius, 1960s, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cadovius and produced by Royal System, Denmark, 1960. This modern unit consists of chrome-plated metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vitrines
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Poul Cadovius "Revolte" for France & Son Loveseat
By France & Søn, Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Cadovius "Revolte" 2-piece sofa for France & Son in good original condition with new
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Poul Cadovius Abstracta Shelving System, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Norwalk, CT
Very nice modern shaped 'Abstracta' shelving system designed by Poul Cadovius produced by Royal
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Steen Ostergaard for Poul Cadovius Chrome Pedestal Rosewood Coffee Table
By Ostergaard Steen, Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-Century Danish coffee table designed by Steen Ostergaard for Poul Cadovius. Stunning rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rare Small Rosewood Cabinet by Poul Cadovious on chrome Legs
By Poul Cadovius
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful versatile small sliding door rosewood cabinet with chrome polished legs nice clean
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Poul Cadovius Cado Aluminium Dining Table by Susanne Fjeldsoe AKA Mygge
By Poul Cadovius, Susanne Fjedldoe Mygge
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Poul Cadovius aluminium base dining table decorated by Susanne Fjeldsøe also known as the artist
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Danish Modern "Cado" Rosewood Four Drawer Nighstand
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful stand alone Poul Cadovius Rosewood four drawer cabinet with chrome legs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
1970s Poul Cadovius Round Dining Table by France & Son, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Poul Cadovius Steel Frame 'Revolt' Sectional Sofa for France & Son
By Poul Cadovius, France & Søn
Located in Dronten, NL
Very versatile modular sofa designed by Poul Cadovius for France & Son. Beautiful matte chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Aluminium Dining Table Hand-Painted by Susanne Fjeldsøe for Poul Cadovius, 1960s
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H 28.25 in Dm 54.13 in
Aluminium Dining Table Hand-Painted by Susanne Fjeldsøe for Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Susanne Fjedldoe Mygge
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Poul Cadovius aluminium base dining table decorated by Susanne Fjeldsøe also known as the artist
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Poul Cadovius/Lilly Lichtenberg Coffee Table
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Porto, PT
Circular coffee table with a steel frame and chrome base, glazed ceramic top. Signed: Just
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Very Cool Poul Cadovius System Abstract Bookshelf Kit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Hudson, NY
have about 100 more connectors and 300 plus more chrome rods. hammer and 2 mounting tools
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Vintage 1970s Danish Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Danish Mid-Century Modern Modula Sectional Sofa by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish Mid-Century Modern modular steel frame 'Revolt' sectional sofa by Poul Cadovius. Newly
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Set of Three Flower Lamps by Poul Cadovius for HF Belysning, Denmark, 1960s
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H 23.63 in Dm 17.92 in
Set of Three Flower Lamps by Poul Cadovius for HF Belysning, Denmark, 1960s
By HF Belysning, Poul Cadovius
Located in Wilnis, UT
Beautiful set of "RS25", "RS37" and "RS50" flower lamps designed by Poul Cadovius for HF Belysning
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Minimalist Chrome and Glass Side Table by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Abstracta
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
Vintage, 1960s side table, designed by Poul Cadovius for Abstracta System. Square, chromed tubular
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Danish Mid-Century Modern Modular 'Paper Clip' Sectional Sofa by Poul Cadovius
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H 30 in W 96 in L 30 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Modular 'Paper Clip' Sectional Sofa by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish Mid-Century Modern modular steel frame 'Revolt' sectional sofa by Poul Cadovius. Newly
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
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While Poul Cadovius is most famous for his modular floating shelving system, his career in design didn’t actually start with wall units.
Born just outside of Copenhagen in 1911, Cadovius began manufacturing window treatments in the 1940s with his partner, Hother Brønner. He soon turned his focus from Venetian blinds to furniture, finding success designing svelte pieces in teak, a richly colored hardwood favored by the Danish mid-century modernists.
In 1945, Cadovius founded the furniture manufacturer Royal System with his designs, including the 1948 Royal System shelving unit, a space-saving solution that underscored Cadovius’s penchant for problem-solving in a multifunctional way. Rather than balance shelves on wooden or metal legs, it held them to the wall with brackets.
Cadovius followed the Royal System shelving unit with the System Ultra in 1957, the System Cado in 1960 and the System Abstracta, which was installed throughout the exhibition halls of the 1962 Cologne Furniture Fair. All expanded on his idea of wall-mounted shelving that saved space while offering functionality, allowing for limitless combinations of storage, shelves, work surfaces and other units. The Royal System proved to be especially popular and is still produced by Danish furniture brand dk3 today, with early models continuing to be in demand.
Along with the shelving systems, Cadovius designed everything from lounge chairs to mushroom-shaped bus shelters, and he held over 400 patents. In addition to being a designer, he was also an entrepreneur with an eye for opportunity, such as purchasing Danish manufacturer France & Søn in the mid-1960s and folded it into Cado, a company he founded years earlier. He used this as an occasion to experiment with his designs, conceiving such unusual pieces as an aluminum-based dining table topped with rosewood and hand-painted by artist Susan Fjedldoe Mygge.
Cadovius’s innovations in shelving continued throughout his career, with examples like the sculptural Butterfly shelf and vertical pieces mixing shelving and storage. In 2018, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Royal System, dk3 reissued the celebrated shelving system as well as a more compact version reimagined for 21st-century homes.
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