Poul Cadovius hanging Royal Wall System 1950s Denmark
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Den Haag, NL
For sale this iconic Royal System by Poul Cadovius 1950s in the rare
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Poul Cadovius hanging Royal Wall System 1950s Denmark
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Den Haag, NL
For sale this iconic Royal System by Poul Cadovius 1950s in the rare
Wood
Teak Royal System with conical Desk by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Handewitt, DE
Royal system by Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark. With 1 small cabinet, shelfes and conical shaped
Teak
Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, produced in Denmark in the 1960s. This
Metal
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
Poul Cadovius for Cado/Royal System 3-Bay Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the late 1960s by Poul Cadovius, this 2nd generation wall unit was produced by Cado
Glass, Rosewood
1960s Danish Teak Modular Royal System Bookcase by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Victoria, BC
by Poul Cadovius is crafted in warm teak with the lightness and flexibility the system is known for
Teak
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
Teak
Danish walnut Corner Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, by Royal for Poul Cadovius
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Midcentury Danish walnut Corner Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, by Royal for Poul Cadovius, 1960s
Metal
Rare Poul Cadovius Royal system bookcase with extendable table, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in LYON, FR
Poul Cadovius Royal System 60's Bookcase Modular Danish bookcase from the 1960s in teak by Poul
Teak
Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. This is an early version of
Walnut
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
Poul Cadovius Oak Modular Shelf Royal System Wall Unit Denmark ca. 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Geneva, CH
Royal System Oak modular shelving system by Poul Cadovius produced by his own company CADO in
Oak
1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly versatile and functional Cado wall unit in walnut by Danish designer Poul Cadovius. We
Teak
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
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
Glass, Teak
1960s Poul Cadovius Cado Dining Table in Teak with Two Leaves 94"
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Rectangular Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak, designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal System in
Steel
Danish Modern Teak & Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Odense, DK
Ingenious minimalist shelving or display unit SYSTEM ABSTRACTA designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark
Metal
$5,347 / item
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
Teak
Poul Cadovius Wall Unit in Metal and Glass
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
unit from Denmark, dating back to the 1960s and designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal System. This
Metal
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
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
Metal
1960s Scandinavian Two Bay Wall Unit System Record Cabinet Cado Royal System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Chula Vista, CA
. Unmarked. Attribution Poul Cadovius for Royal System. Two cabinets with sliding door. Space for records and
Walnut
Danish Modern Oak Floating Sideboard by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Oak Floating Sideboard by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century
Oak
Large four-part bookcase, by Poul Cadovius, Editions CADO, Denmark, circa 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Paris, FR
Cado shelving system by Poul Cadovius in Brazilian rosewood, composed of: – 4 rack panels: H 248
Wood
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
Teak
Danish Modern 1-Bay Walnut Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 1-Bay Walnut Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid
Walnut
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid
Oak
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid
Oak
Poul Cadovius Rosewood Coffee Table Designed For France & Son Circular 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Poul Cadovius Beautiful Rosewood Coffee Table Designed For France & Son Circular Top Inlaid With
Steel
$2,475 / item
'CADOVIUS 900 LAMP', Golden Pendant Lamp by DK3
By DK3, Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, IDF
--- The 900·00 lamp, designed by Poul Cadovius in the early 1970’s. Many of his products, like the world
Aluminum
Poul Cadovius and Bjorn Wiinblad for Cado Mid Century Pedestal Dining Table
By Poul Cadovius, Susanne Fjedldoe Mygge, France & Søn
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Varnished Top - 1970's Made in Denmark by Poul Cadovius, Bjørn Wiinblad & Susanne Fjeldsøe MyGge for the
Steel
$5,444Sale Price / set|20% Off
6 Sigvard Bernadotte H-line chairs in brushed steel, Walnut and leather
By France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Highclere, Newbury
in the mid to late 60s at the changeover period in 1967 when Poul Cadovius acquired France & Son and
Steel
Unavailable|$3,424
Wall System by Poul Cadovius for Royal Systems, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Beautiful wall system or shelving unit by the famous Poul Cadovius from Denmark. Cadovius
Teak
Unavailable|$2,944
Wall System by Poul Cadovius for Royal Systems, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Beautiful wall system or shelving unit by the famous Poul Cadovius from Denmark. Cadovius
Teak
Unavailable|$7,160
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
Glass, Palisander
Unavailable|$4,506 / set
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
Metal
Unavailable|$2,944
Wall Unit in Elmwood by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black wooden risers and elmwood veneer book shelves and cabinet with black metal hooks. This wall unit consist of: 2 x shelf 80 x 20 cm 1 x shelf 80 x 24 cm 1 x cabinet 80 x 30...
Metal
Unavailable|$1,141
Small Poul Cadovius Royal System in Teak
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Handewitt, DE
Small cado wall system in teak. Royal System. Designed by Poul Cadovius. Manufactured by Cado. - 2
Teak
Unavailable|$3,545
Poul Cadovius Royal System in Teak, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Handewitt, DE
Cado wall system in teak. Royal System. Designed by Poul Cadovius. Manufactured by Cado. - Ten
Teak
Unavailable|$4,626
Early Poul Cadovius Royal System in Teak 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Handewitt, DE
Cado wall system in teak. Royal system. Designed by Poul Cadovius. Manufactured by Cado. Five
Teak
Unavailable|$2,397 / set
Poul Cadovius Bookshelves Butterflies, Royal Metal Bookshelves Red, Blue Yellow
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Poul Cadovius bookshelves butterflies. A set of three metal bookshelves. The butterflies are flying
Sheet Metal
Unavailable|$3,959
Vintage Poul Cadovius Teak Wall-Unit System
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Panningen, NL
Vintage Danish teak shelving system designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado. Cadovius, the architect and
Teak
Unavailable|$1,796
Vintage Poul Cadovius Oak Wall-Unit System
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Panningen, NL
Vintage Danish oak shelving system designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado. Cadovius, the architect and
Oak
Unavailable|$1,381 / set
Midcentury Poul Cadovius Royal Wall Shelves in Teak
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Handewitt, DE
Cado wall or shelves in teak. Royal system. Designed by Poul Cadovius. Manufactured by Cado
Teak
Unavailable|$5,948
Vintage Danish Large Teak Wall System by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands
This large teak wall system was designed in 1948 by Poul Cadovius in Denmark. The "Royal System" is
Teak
Unavailable|$1,802
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
Chrome
Unavailable|$6,950
Rosewood Cadovius Lighted Royal System Wall Unit - Room Divider by Cado
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Portland, ME
Wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius in 3 bays, 8 shelves, 2 cabinets. This system is both rare and
Rosewood
Unavailable|$7,650 / set
Poul Cadovius Chairs Produced by France and Son
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
. Poul Cadovius also used this technique in his most famous design serie; the Royal System. Poul
Fabric, Rosewood
Unavailable|$1,862
Small Poul Cadovius Royal System in Teak from the 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Small Cado wall system in teak. Royal System. Designed by Poul Cadovius. Manufactured by Cado
Teak
1960s Danish Teak Royal System by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Victoria, BC
Finally, our exquisite "Royal System" by Poul Cadovius has returned from restoration. This
Teak
1960s Danish Teak Royal System by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Victoria, BC
A beautifully restored example of Poul Cadovius’ iconic Royal System, this 1960s Danish wall unit
Teak
Poul Cadovius Four Section Shelving System for Royal System in Teak
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, 1960's four section Royal System by Poul Cadovius. Wall mounted unit with drop-down desk
Metal
Poul Cadovius, Four "Royal System" Columns in Wood, 1965
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
Wall unit "Royal System" by Poul Cadovius, in rosewood, with seven shelves, four boxes and a
Wood
Midcentury Floating Teak Wall Unit from PS System, 1960s
By PS System
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This wall unit is reminiscent in style to the Royal System by Poul Cadovius from 1948. A modular
Teak
Sold|$3,900
Poul Cadovius Teak Royal Shelving System
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in New Windsor, NY
Series of teak shelves and cabinets designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Inc., Denmark
Teak
Teak Poul Cadovius Hanging Wall System by Royal System Denmark, 1960s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Teak wooden wall system designed by Poul Cadovius and produced by Royal System, Denmark. This wall
Teak
Abstracta Shelving by Poul Cadovius Royal System, Denmark, 1960
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice large modernist shaped so called 'Abstracta' shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius and
Aluminum, Steel
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.
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.