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
20th Century Danish Minimalist Shelves
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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
Chrome
$2,566Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.92 in W 64.18 in D 16.93 in
Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' vintage Modular Display Unit, Denmark 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Minimal Danish modular display shelving by Poul Cadovius — Abstracta System, 1960s. A beautiful
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Poul Cadovius Abstracta shelving unit teak Denmark 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
minimalistic design by Poul Cadovius, manufactured by Royal System in Denmark in 1960. This timeless piece
Metal
$4,200
H 58.27 in W 63.78 in D 25.2 in
Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' Metal, Teak, Glass Modular Display Unit, Denmark 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Minimal Danish design modular display shelving by Paul Cadovius Around 1960 Poul Cadovius made a
Metal
$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
Chrome
$1,201 / set
H 21.66 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Side Tables “Abstracta” system designed by Poul Cadovius 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Den Haag, NL
other Abstracta modules. The Abstracta line is among Cadovius' most progressive and recognizable designs
Chrome
$6,969
H 51.19 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Danish Modern Teak & Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Odense, DK
Ingenious minimalist shelving or display unit SYSTEM ABSTRACTA designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark
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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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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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H 73.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' Free-Standing Shelf in Steel and Glass
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Glendale, AZ
Poul Cadovius’s “Abstracta” bookcases c. 1960’s. A sleek & sophisticated space age staple. Tall
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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
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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
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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
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H 16.25 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1960's Poul Cadovius Abstracta Style Stacking Shelving Unit or Room Divider
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible, Mid-Century standing shelving unit or room divider. Reminiscent of Poul Cadovius
Metal
Vintage Poul Cadovius Abstracta Wall unit set of two, 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Oirlo, LI
Discover the timeless charm of the Vintage Poul Cadovius Abstracta Wall Furniture set from the
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H 53.15 in W 32.29 in D 16.93 in
Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' vintage Modular Display Unit, Denmark 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Minimal Danish modular display shelving by Poul Cadovius — Abstracta System, 1960s. A beautiful
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Poul Cadovius Abstracta Shelving Unit
By Poul Cadovius, Royal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra large Cadovius "ABRSTACTA" shelving unit or room divider with black enameled tubular frame
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Poul Cadovius Abstracta Modular Shelving System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
abstracta shelving units see our other listings.
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Poul Cadovius Abstracta Modular Shelving System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Minimalist shelving unit designed by and produced by Royal System, Denmark, circa 1960. This modular system exists of black metal tubes with connectors, floating birch wooden and gla...
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Poul Cadovius Abstracta Modular Shelving System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Minimalist shelving unit designed by and produced by Royal System, Denmark, circa 1960. This modular system exists of black metal tubes with connectors, floating glass shelves.
Metal
Poul Cadovius Abstracta bookcase unit Denmark 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice 'Abstracta' bookcase unit by designer Poul Cadovius and produced in Denmark by Royal System in
Metal
Poul Cadovius Abstracta Shelving System, Denmark, 1960s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Norwalk, CT
Very nice modern shaped 'Abstracta' shelving system designed by Poul Cadovius produced by Royal
Steel, Chrome
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H 72.05 in W 53.15 in D 14.18 in
Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' Metal, Teak, Glass Modular Display Unit, Denmark, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Minimal Danish design modular display shelving by Paul Cadovius, circa 1960 Poul Cadovius made a
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Libreria Abstracta di Poul Cadovius, Danimarca, anni '60
By Poul Cadovius, Abstracta
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Libreria Abstracta progettata negli anni '60 da Poul Cadovius. Realizzata all'epoca sia per
Steel
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
Vintage Danish Abstracta Bookcase by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Abstracta bookcase by Poul Cadovius, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern minimalistic
Aluminum, Steel
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H 61.03 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Vintage Danish Abstracta Corner Bookcase by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Abstracta corner bookcase by Poul Cadovius, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Danish Abstracta Low Bookcase by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Abstracta Low Bookcase by Poul Cadovius, 1960s. Mid-century modern minimalistic
Aluminum, Steel
Abstracta Shelving Unit Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice modern shaped 'Abstracta' shelving system designed by Poul Cadovius and manufactured by
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Abstracta Shelving by Poul Cadovius Royal System, Denmark, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice large modernist shaped so called 'Abstracta' shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius and
Aluminum, Steel
Poul Cadovious Abstracta Shelving Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cadovious abstracta standing wall unit or room divider. Black enameled metal frame. Re-arrangeable
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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
This modular display shelf model "Abstracta" system with a timeless design was designed by Poul
Metal, Chrome
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H 63 in W 78.35 in D 16.15 in
Danish modern glass metal Bookcase Abstracta by Poul Cadovious, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish modern glass and metal Bookcase Abstracta by Poul Cadovious, 1960s Self-supporting floor
Metal
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H 8.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of 4 Poul Cadovius Abstracta Style Low and Stacking Glass and Metal Tables
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' style metal modular side tables with black enameled metal frames and
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Poul Cadovius Abstracta Bookcase Unit, Denmark, 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice small bookcase unit from the Abstracta series, designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal System
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Poul Cadovius Abstracta Shelving Unit, Denmark, 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice minimalistic shaped and so called ‘Abstracta’ shelving system designed by Poul Cadovius
Metal
Poul Cadovius Abstracta Shelving Unit Denmark, 1960
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice modern shaped 'Abstracta' shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius and produced by Royal
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Poul Cadovius Abstracta Shelving System, Denmark, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice modern shaped 'Abstracta' shelving system designed by Poul Cadovius produced by Royal
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Poul Cadovius Abstracta Storage System by Royal System, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice storage/shelving system designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Denmark, 1960. This
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Abstracta Shelving System Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice modern shaped 'Abstracta' shelving system designed by Poul Cadovius produced by Royal
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Unique Danish Prototype Lounge Chair by Steen Ostergaard
By Abstracta, Ostergaard Steen, Poul Cadovius
Located in Haderslev, DK
by Heinz Fahrenholz (factory manager of Poul Cadovius company Abstracta where the chair was developed
Fiberglass, Leather
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H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Cantilever Chair by Steen Østergaard, Denmark
By Steen Ostergaard
Located in Roma, Lazio
. Chief designer and developer for architect Poul Cadovius, Cado, France & Son and Abstracta 1970-1975
Velvet, Plastic
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H 33.75 in W 34 in D 35.5 in
'President' Fiberglass Lounge Chairs by Steen Ostergaard for Cado, 1968, Signed
By Cado, Steen Ostergaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designer and developer for architect Poul Cadovius, Cado, France & Son and Abstracta 1970-1975. Manager in
Fabric, Fiberglass
Poul Cadovius Abstracta Shelving System, Denmark 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Abstracta shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius and produced in Denmark around 1960. This unit
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Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' 1-Piece Shelving Unit, Denmark 1960’s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
1-Piece Abstracta shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius and produced in Denmark around 1960. This
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H 51.19 in W 95.67 in D 11.42 in
Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' 3-Piece Shelving System, Denmark, 1960’s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
3-Piece Abstracta shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius and produced in Denmark around 1960. This
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H 99.61 in W 122.05 in D 14.18 in
Large Abstracta System Cabinet by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1950
By Abstracta, Poul Cadovius
Located in Wilnis, UT
Amazing large Abstracta system cabinet designed by Poul Cadovius in Denmark, circa 1950. This
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Poul Cadovius Shelving Unit 'Abstracta', Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Abstracta shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius and produced in Denmark around 1960. Frame in
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Low “Abstracta” Cabinet by Poul Cadovius, Denmark 1950
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful low cabinet / sideboard designed by Poul Cadovius, manufactured by Abstracta in Denmark
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Poul Cadovius 2-piece Abstracta wall unit, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
2-Piece Abstracta shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius in Denmark around 1960. Frame with black
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H 51.19 in W 96.07 in D 14.18 in
Poul Cadovius 3-Piece Shelving System 'Abstracta', Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
3-Piece Abstracta shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius and produced in Denmark around 1960. This
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Poul Cadovius 2-Piece Abstracta Shelving Unit, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
2-Piece Abstracta shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius in Denmark around 1960. Frame with black
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H 61.03 in W 32.29 in D 14.18 in
Poul Cadovius 1-Piece Abstracta Shelving System, Danish Design, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Abstracta shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius and produced in Denmark around 1960. This unit
Steel
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H 57.88 in W 45.67 in D 14.18 in
Minimalistic Black Metal and Glass Abstracta Storage by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
The Abstracta system was designed by Poul Cadovius in 1952 for Royal System. The tubes made of
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Poul Cadovius Vintage Industrial Glass and Metal Side Table
By Poul Cadovius, Abstracta
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Designed by Poul Cadovius for Abstracta System, glass and chrome steel structure, 1960s.. This
Metal, Aluminum
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H 67.72 in W 95.67 in D 27.56 in
Poul Cadovius 3-Piece XL Abstracta Shelving System, Denmark, 1960’s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
3-Piece Abstracta shelving unit designed by P. Cadovius and produced in Denmark around 1960. This
Metal, Steel
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H 29.14 in W 17.72 in D 11.42 in
Set of 4 Abstracta side tables by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960's
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set ‘Abstracta’ shelving units designed by P. Cadovius in Denmark around 1960. This unit consist of
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Vintage Poul Cadovious Systema Abstracta Shelving Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Poul Cadovious, Systema Abstracta, modular steel and glass etagere. Designed 1960. Manufactured by
Steel
Abstracta Modular Shelving System by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
The Abstracta system was designed by Poul Cadovius in 1952 for Royal System. The tubes made of
Minimalist Chrome and Glass Side Table by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Abstracta, Poul Cadovius
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
Vintage, 1960s side table, designed by Poul Cadovius for Abstracta System. Square, chromed tubular
Metal, Chrome
George Ciancimino large travertine and aluminium coffee table
By George Ciancimino
Located in London, GB
Fabulous large and low travertine and aluminium coffee table designed by George Ciancimino. Beautiful figured travertine.
Travertine, Aluminum
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$22,000
H 100.4 in W 231.5 in D 19.3 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959 Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (...
Aluminum
$1,762 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$1,712Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 59 in D 13.8 in
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
Steel
$4,650
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
Jean Prouvé Compass Direction Desk Limited RAW Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Jean Prouvé Compass direction desk in natural oak and clear lacquered steel for Vitra. Originally designed in 1953, Prouvé's iconic desk is based the design on the structural princip...
Steel
Gian Franco Frattini Albero book mill pre Poltrona Frau
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Weesp, NL
Jatoba, Brazilian Cherry wood, Albero mid century modern book mill designed by Gian franco Frattini, pre Poltrona Frau. This unique Brazilian Cherry wood version has been made in th...
Brass
$4,446 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$5,500
H 72 in W 65 in D 16 in
Unusual Two Bay Solid Teak Stereo Wall Unit Woodcraft Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Two bay solid teak stereo wall unit made by the Canadian company WoodCraft. This wall unit can be arranged to suit your needs having a wonderful cabinet with pull out desk fo...
Teak
Maison Leleu, Unique Pair of Side Tables, France, 1963
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This pair of unique lacquer side tables feature flat, bronze legs not at the corners but unusually at the midpoint of each side, lending a surprising sense of weightlessness enhanced...
Bronze
Paul Frankl, Organic Coffee Table, Cork Top, Mahogany Base, 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
A very rare cork top coffee table or cocktail table by Paul Frankl for American manufacturer Johnson Furniture Company, circa 1955. The playful cork top features a tear-drop shaped ...
Mahogany, Cork
Frits Henningsen Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Frits Henningsen Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent Country of origin; materials: Denmark; wood, wool and silk upholstery Dimensions (H, W, D): ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular wall unit with 3 shelves, 2 boxes with two sliding glass doors containing one shelf, 1 boxes with a folding door containing one shelf and 1 boxes with 4 drawers and a door c...
Metal, Brass
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
$6,609
H 16.54 in W 21.66 in D 11.03 in
French Mid Century Side Console Table in Black Metal by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French black lacquered mid century half round console side table by Mathieu Matégot for Steph Simon Paris, 1950s. In good original condition with patina from age and use. Matche...
Metal
Frederick John Kiesler Nesting Tables, 1935
By Frederick John Kiesler
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frederick John Kiesler Nesting Tables, metal, USA, 1935 Designed in 1935 by Austrian-American visionary Frederick Kiesler, this rare set of nesting coffee tables exemplifies the org...
Metal
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.