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Mid-century Walnut Wall Unit in the style of Poul Cadovius, c. 1960
Mid-century Walnut Wall Unit in the style of Poul Cadovius, c. 1960

Mid-century Walnut Wall Unit in the style of Poul Cadovius, c. 1960

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A classic mid-century wall unit with four wall mounted upright rails where four short and two long

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Poul Cadovius Cado Teak Wall Shelf Units, 'Three Pieces'
Poul Cadovius Cado Teak Wall Shelf Units, 'Three Pieces'

Poul Cadovius Cado Teak Wall Shelf Units, 'Three Pieces'

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of three Poul Cado wall units. One is a three drawer cabinet measures - 30"W x 16"D x 18"H

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960

Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in The Hague, NL

Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960

Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in The Hague, NL

Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Danish Mid Century Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit Bookcase Freestanding
Danish Mid Century Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit Bookcase Freestanding

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Poul Cadovius Wall Shelving, Teak, Royal System, Denmark
Mid-Century Poul Cadovius Wall Shelving, Teak, Royal System, Denmark

Mid-Century Poul Cadovius Wall Shelving, Teak, Royal System, Denmark

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Cadovius designed this exceptional wall-mounted shelving system for Royal System in Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Rare 1960s Poul Cadovius Two Shelves Wall Unit
Rare 1960s Poul Cadovius Two Shelves Wall Unit

Rare 1960s Poul Cadovius Two Shelves Wall Unit

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Rare handmade solitary teak wall unit with two shelves designed by acclaimed Danish designer Poul

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century 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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s

Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Ranst, VAN

Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado. This teak setup has one drawer cabinet, two

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Rosewood Cado System Wall Unit
Rosewood Cado System Wall Unit

Rosewood Cado System Wall Unit

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Highly versatile and functional Cado System wall unit in Brazilian rosewood by Danish designer Poul

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Shelf Lamp by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Danish Shelf Lamp by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

Danish Shelf Lamp by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Shelf Lamp by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Original Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Vintage MCM Poul Cadovius 3 Bay Teak Wall System
Vintage MCM Poul Cadovius 3 Bay Teak Wall System

Vintage MCM Poul Cadovius 3 Bay Teak Wall System

By Poul Cadovius

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your interior with this exceptional Vintage Mid-Century Modern Poul Cadovius 3 Bay Teak

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Danish 6-Bay Modular Teak Corner Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Danish 6-Bay Modular Teak Corner Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

Danish 6-Bay Modular Teak Corner Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish 6-Bay Modular Teak Corner Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Large and impressive

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish walnut Corner Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, by Royal for  Poul Cadovius
Danish walnut Corner Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, by Royal for  Poul Cadovius

Danish walnut Corner Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, by Royal for Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Midcentury Danish walnut Corner Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, by Royal for Poul Cadovius, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius teak bookcase, 1960's
Poul Cadovius teak bookcase, 1960's

Poul Cadovius teak bookcase, 1960's

By Poul Cadovius

Located in LYON, FR

Poul Cadovius Royal System bookcase Modular bookcase from the 1960s in teak by Poul Cadovius Royal

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius for Cado/Royal System 3-Bay Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood
Poul Cadovius for Cado/Royal System 3-Bay Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood

Poul Cadovius for Cado/Royal System 3-Bay Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in the late 1960s by Poul Cadovius, this 2nd generation wall unit was produced by Cado

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

1960s Danish Teak Modular Royal System Bookcase by Poul Cadovius
1960s Danish Teak Modular Royal System Bookcase by Poul Cadovius

1960s Danish Teak Modular Royal System Bookcase by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Victoria, BC

A beautifully balanced example of Danish modern modular design, this 1960s Royal System wall unit

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Rare Poul Cadovius Royal system bookcase with extendable table, 1960s
Rare Poul Cadovius Royal system bookcase with extendable table, 1960s

Rare Poul Cadovius Royal system bookcase with extendable table, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius

Located in LYON, FR

Cadovius Royal System. A classic example of a Danish wall unit. Version with teak uprights and rare drop

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Shelf by Poul Cadovius, Scandinavian design, 1960
Shelf by Poul Cadovius, Scandinavian design, 1960

Shelf by Poul Cadovius, Scandinavian design, 1960

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in MONTESSON, FR

Wall shelf designed by the Danish designer Poul Cadovius in the 1960s for Cado. This piece of

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Poul Cadovius Royal Cado Shelving System, Teak & Glass, 1968
Poul Cadovius Royal Cado Shelving System, Teak & Glass, 1968

Poul Cadovius Royal Cado Shelving System, Teak & Glass, 1968

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Philadelphia, PA

brackets that mount to the wall. Endless possibilities in the way you hang this very useful unit!! Cabinet

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.

Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Asaa, DK

the Royal wall unit by Poul Cadovius with beautiful stained walnut veneered shelves. Designed in 1948

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Oak Floating Sideboard by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
Danish Modern Oak Floating Sideboard by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

Danish Modern Oak Floating Sideboard by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Modern Oak Floating Sideboard by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces

1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Madison, WI

This very unique modular 5 Piece Mid Century wall unit set has it ALL, and leaves plenty of room

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Vintage Danish Wall Mounted Teak Shelving System, 1960s.
Vintage Danish Wall Mounted Teak Shelving System, 1960s.

Vintage Danish Wall Mounted Teak Shelving System, 1960s.

By Kurt Østervig, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish wall mounted teak shelving system, 1960s. Floating Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Wall Mounted Teak Shelving System, 1960s.
Vintage Danish Wall Mounted Teak Shelving System, 1960s.

Vintage Danish Wall Mounted Teak Shelving System, 1960s.

By Poul Cadovius, Kurt Østervig

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish wall mounted teak shelving system, 1960s. Floating Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern

Category

Vintage 1960s Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Bookcase Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius Denmark 1960s Rosewood
Mid Century Bookcase Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius Denmark 1960s Rosewood

Mid Century Bookcase Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius Denmark 1960s Rosewood

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Munster, DE

Stunning rosewood wall unit from the 1960s by danish Designer Poul Cadovius. The unit features five

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado
Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado

Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Noiseau, FR

Here is a modular Scandinavian rosewood shelf by Poul Cadovius from the 1970s. She is composed

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Palisander

Vintage Poul Cadovius Teak Wall-Unit System
Vintage Poul Cadovius Teak Wall-Unit System

Vintage Poul Cadovius Teak Wall-Unit System

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Panningen, NL

Vintage Danish teak shelving system designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado. Cadovius, the architect and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Vintage Poul Cadovius Oak Wall-Unit System
Vintage Poul Cadovius Oak Wall-Unit System

Vintage Poul Cadovius Oak Wall-Unit System

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Panningen, NL

Vintage Danish oak shelving system designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado. Cadovius, the architect and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Huge Rosewood Wall-Unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1970s
Huge Rosewood Wall-Unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1970s

Huge Rosewood Wall-Unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1970s

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Megeve, FR

Huge rosewood wall-unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Wall Unit by Cadovius, 1960s
Wall Unit by Cadovius, 1960s

Wall Unit by Cadovius, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Wall unit in teak by Cadovius. Consisting 2 cabinets and 8 shelves.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Black Metal and Teak Rack and Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
Black Metal and Teak Rack and Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

Black Metal and Teak Rack and Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Merchtem, Merchtem

This rack is made out of black metal and teak shelves.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Wall-Mounted Escritoire by Poul Cadovius
Wall-Mounted Escritoire by Poul Cadovius

Wall-Mounted Escritoire by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Brussels, BE

A wall-mounted two unit fold down, lockable desk from Denmark by Poul Cadovius. Woven teak veneer

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Royal System Wall Unit in Palisander by Poul Cadovius
Royal System Wall Unit in Palisander by Poul Cadovius

Royal System Wall Unit in Palisander by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

The Royal System wall unit Poul Cadovius designed for his Royal Systems, Inc. in 1948 won the gold

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Palisander

Exclusive Mahogany Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
Exclusive Mahogany Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s

Exclusive Mahogany Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL

Beautiful modular wall unit from Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1950s in Mahogany This four unit

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Wall Unit in Elmwood by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Denmark, 1950s
Wall Unit in Elmwood by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Denmark, 1950s

Wall Unit in Elmwood by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Denmark, 1950s

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in Amsterdam, NL

wall unit consist of: 2 x shelf 80 x 20 cm 1 x shelf 80 x 24 cm 1 x cabinet 80 x 30 x 34 cm (L x D x

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Rosewood Cadovius Lighted Royal System Wall Unit - Room Divider by Cado
Rosewood Cadovius Lighted Royal System Wall Unit - Room Divider by Cado

Rosewood Cadovius Lighted Royal System Wall Unit - Room Divider by Cado

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Portland, ME

Wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius in 3 bays, 8 shelves, 2 cabinets. This system is both rare and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Poul Cadovius Designed Cado Wall Unit in Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Poul Cadovius Designed Cado Wall Unit in Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Poul Cadovius Designed Cado Wall Unit in Teak

By Cado

Located in Portland, OR

Fantastic vintage Mid-Century Modern Poul Cadovius designed Cado wall unit in teak. As shown it

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Teak Wall Shelving Unit
Midcentury Teak Wall Shelving Unit

Midcentury Teak Wall Shelving Unit

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Chicago, IL

• Teak wood • Mountable • Designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado, • France • Other coordinating

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Teak Wall Shelving Unit
Midcentury Teak Wall Shelving Unit

Midcentury Teak Wall Shelving Unit

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Chicago, IL

•Mid-20th century •Teak wood •Mountable •Designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado •France •Other

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Teak Wall Shelving Unit
Midcentury Teak Wall Shelving Unit

Midcentury Teak Wall Shelving Unit

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Chicago, IL

•Mid-20th century •Teak wood •Mountable •Designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado •France •Other

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Teak Wall Shelving Unit
Midcentury Teak Wall Shelving Unit

Midcentury Teak Wall Shelving Unit

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Chicago, IL

•Mid-20th century •Teak wood •Mountable •Designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado •France •Other

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s

Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Large freestanding wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal system. With 4 black metal risers and teak

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Danish Reading Lights or Shelf Light for the Cadovius Wall Unit, 1960s
Danish Reading Lights or Shelf Light for the Cadovius Wall Unit, 1960s

Danish Reading Lights or Shelf Light for the Cadovius Wall Unit, 1960s

Located in Bern, CH

fits exactly to the 80cm wide Cadovius wall unit. Two small screw-in Edison bulbs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Nisse Strinning for String Pinewood Shelving System, Sweden, 1960s
Vintage Nisse Strinning for String Pinewood Shelving System, Sweden, 1960s

Vintage Nisse Strinning for String Pinewood Shelving System, Sweden, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius, Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB

Located in Amsterdam, NL

shelving systems or wall unit by Poul Cadovius. Measures: Length 80 cm Depth 31 cm Height 75 cm.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius 3 Bay Wall Unit
Poul Cadovius 3 Bay Wall Unit

Poul Cadovius 3 Bay Wall Unit

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

Offered is a nice 3 bay Cado wall unit. Unit has desk with drop down front, 4 draw unit, 2 draw

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Suspended Wooden Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s
Mid-Century Suspended Wooden Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s

Mid-Century Suspended Wooden Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Suspended Wooden Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s Poul Cadovius Poul

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Poul Cadovius Teak Wall Unit
Poul Cadovius Teak Wall Unit

Poul Cadovius Teak Wall Unit

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Cambridge, US

originally called - by Poul Cadovius. Features high quality teak construction with two wall-mounted bays

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Wall Unit attributed to Poul Cadovius, 1960s
Wall Unit attributed to Poul Cadovius, 1960s

Wall Unit attributed to Poul Cadovius, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Ranst, VAN

Danish hanging cabinet with glass doors and two bookshelves. The price is for the whole wall unit.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius 'butterfly" wall shelves 3 units Denmark 1950
Poul Cadovius 'butterfly" wall shelves 3 units Denmark 1950

Poul Cadovius 'butterfly" wall shelves 3 units Denmark 1950

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Paris, IDF

Set of three midcentury shelves in metal. Model 'Butterfly' Designed and made by Poul Cadovius

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

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Poul Cadovius Mid Century Wall Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal poul cadovius mid century wall unit for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every poul cadovius mid century wall unit was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect poul cadovius mid century wall unit — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right poul cadovius mid century wall unit, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one poul cadovius mid century wall unit that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Cado and Royal System produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Poul Cadovius Mid Century Wall Unit?

A poul cadovius mid century wall unit can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,600, while the lowest priced sells for $720 and the highest can go for as much as $19,774.

Poul Cadovius for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

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.