Poul Cadovius hanging Royal Wall System 1950s Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Den Haag, NL
For sale this iconic Royal System by Poul Cadovius 1950s in the rare
Wood
Poul Cadovius Royal System Beech wood Bookcase 1960s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Den Haag, NL
Iconic Poul Cadovius Royal wall system ..Three uprights ,comes with 16 Beechwood shelves
Beech
$8,011 / set
H 78.75 in W 127.96 in D 15.75 in
Poul Cadovius Vintage 1960s Royal Teak Wall System with 4 Cabinets
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Den Haag, NL
Look at this stunning hanging Wall System . Super warm Teak Color . Iconic design by Poul Cadovius
Teak
$10,000
H 96 in W 94.75 in D 20 in
Poul Cadovius for Cado/Royal System 3-Bay Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rosewood wall panels, customary of a Cado-manufactured unit, and solid rosewood wall brackets. Royal System
Glass, Rosewood
$4,035
H 94.49 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
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
Metal
$3,323
H 79.93 in W 32.68 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Teak Shelving System by P. Cadovius - Danish Wall Unit, Royal System
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
Glass, 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
2-Bay wall unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerp, BE
idea that lead to the development of his revolutionary Royal wall unit system in 1948. This design was
Teak
Unavailable
H 78.75 in W 94.49 in D 14.97 in
Wall System by Poul Cadovius for Royal Systems, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Beautiful wall system or shelving unit by the famous Poul Cadovius from Denmark. Cadovius
Teak
Unavailable
H 68.9 in W 64.97 in D 11.82 in
Wall System by Poul Cadovius for Royal Systems, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Beautiful wall system or shelving unit by the famous Poul Cadovius from Denmark. Cadovius
Teak
Unavailable
H 78.75 in W 96.46 in D 15.56 in
Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large freestanding wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal system. With 4 black metal risers and teak
Metal
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
H 68.9 in W 11.82 in D 63 in
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
Metal
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
H 90 in W 98 in D 17 in
Rosewood Cadovius Lighted Royal System Wall Unit - Room Divider by Cado
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Portland, ME
metal brackets can provide extra strength by fixing the rails to a wall. The Cadovius Royal system
Rosewood
Poul Cadovius Teak Royal Wall System Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Den Haag, NL
Iconic Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall unit .One large Teak Cabinet with 4 drawers . Five Shelves
Teak
Poul Cadovius Royal Wall System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Toronto, ON
A simple yet superior wall system in teak and African hardwood provides function, form
Hardwood
Large Poul Cadovius Royal wall system 1950s Denmark
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Poul Cadovius Royal System hanging wall system . Iconic design by this famous Danish
Teak
Poul Cadovius Teak Royal Wall System Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Royal
Located in Den Haag, NL
For sale this original Poul Cadovius wall system .Two cabinets One with Three drawers .And one
Teak
Poul Cadovius Royal Wall System Free Standing 1958 Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Royal
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice teak wall system, consisting three black metal uprights. One hanging sideboard, comes
Teak
Sold
H 90.56 in W 94.49 in D 15.75 in
Poul Cadovius modular floating Teak and White Wall system 1960s Denmark
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beathiful iconic Poul Cadovius Royal Wall System . Comes in a very nice Teak And White color
Teak
Sold
H 55.5 in W 64.325 in D 11.75 in
Mid-Century Poul Cadovius Wall Shelving, Teak, Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Cadovius designed this exceptional wall-mounted shelving system for Royal System in Denmark
Metal, Enamel
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. This teak setup has one bar cabinet and
Teak
Sold
H 77.96 in W 96.07 in D 14.97 in
Scandinavian modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System. This teak setup has four storage
Metal
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H 79.75 in W 64.75 in D 214.75 in
Mid-Century Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, Teak, Integrated Desk
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Cadovius designed this two-section wall-mounted shelving system for Royal System in Denmark
Metal, Enamel
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H 68.9 in W 64.57 in D 16.15 in
Scandinavian modular wall unit in walnut by Poul Cadovius for Royal System
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System. This setup has two storage cabinets
Wood, Walnut
Poul Cadovius For Royal System Cado Danish Rosewood Four Bay Wall Unit
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Peabody, MA
Royal System “Cado” four bay wall unit in rosewood, designed by Poul Cadovius circa 1960s, Denmark
Rosewood
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H 77.96 in W 127.56 in D 16.15 in
Scandinavian Wall Unit in Teak by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System. This teak setup has five storage
Teak
Sold
H 68.9 in W 64.38 in D 15.75 in
1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 2-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This highly versatile and functional “Royal System” was originally designed by Poul Cadovius in
Metal
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H 11.62 in W 16.54 in D 7.09 in
Poul Cadovius Butterfly Shelf Metal Bookshelf Bedside Shelf Royal Systems 1960s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Basel, BS
Poul Cadovius Butterfly Shelf, designed in 1958 and manufactured by Royal System in Denmark. Made
Metal
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H 11.82 in W 16.93 in D 7.09 in
Poul Cadovius Butterfly Shelf Teak Plywood Bookshelf Royal Systems Denmark 1960s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Basel, BS
Poul Cadovius Butterfly Shelf, designed in 1958 and manufactured by Royal System in Denmark. Made
Teak, Plywood
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H 78.75 in W 64.57 in D 13 in
Poul Cadovius Freestanding Modular Wall Unit System for Royal System, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in The Hague, NL
Original freestanding wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, model Royal, in the 1960s for Royal
Metal
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H 78.75 in W 63.78 in L 78.75 in
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
Wall Unit Royal System by Poul Cadovuis 1960s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wall unit composed of 4 boxes, 4 posts and 3 boards. Wear due to time and age of the wall unit.
Metal
Wall Unit Royal System by Poul Cadovuis, 1960s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wall unit composed of 10 boards, 4 back panels and 6 boxes. Wear due to time and age of the wall
Glass, Teak
Wall Unit Royal System by Poul Cadovuis 1960s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wall unit composed of 3 posts, 6 boards and a storage box. Stamped Poul Cadovuis. Wear due to time
Metal
Wall Unit Royal System by Poul Cadovuis, 1960s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wall unit modular Poul Cadovius composed of 2 boxes, a boxing bar, a boxing window illuminated. 9
Glass, Teak
Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in bruxelles, BE
The wall unit consists of 7 shelves and a box with 2 drawers, all removable. Wear due to time and
Metal
Large "Royal System" Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Karis, Nyland
Great XXL size Danish modern teak wall unit ”Royal System” designed by Poul Cadovius, circa 1960s
Brass
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. This teak setup has one drawer cabinet
Metal
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H 63.39 in W 96.07 in D 14.97 in
Scandinavian modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System. This teak setup has two storage
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
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H 78.75 in W 33.08 in D 12.6 in
Wall Unit Designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal Systems, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius for royal systems, Denmark, 1950s. This is a flexible and
Metal
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H 75.5 in W 94.5 in D 19.25 in
Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius with Black Vinyl Backboards
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare midcentury free standing teak Royal System wall unit by Poul Cadovius. This modular piece has
Metal
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H 78.75 in W 96.07 in D 15.36 in
Poul Cadovius free standing wall unit in rosewood Royal System Denmark 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful large wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Denmark 1960. This highly
Metal
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H 77.96 in W 94.89 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Modular Danish Royal System Teak Wall Unit Shelving by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This highly versatile and functional “Royal System”, originally designed by Poul Cadovius in 1948
Metal
Sold
H 79.5 in W 64.5 in D 14.875 in
Cadovius Wall Mount 2 Section Royal Shelving System w/ Desk & Drop Down Cabinet
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Royal System wall mounted two section Rosewood adjustable shelving unit with locking cabinet and
Metal
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H 79.53 in W 96.66 in D 14.57 in
1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
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 96.86 in D 14.57 in
1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This highly versatile and functional “Royal System” was originally designed by Poul Cadovius in
Metal
Sold
H 79.53 in W 126.78 in L 79.53 in
Extra Large Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System or Shelving Unit, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
Extra large Danish design wall system or shelving unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, designed
Metal
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H 16.75 in W 32.75 in D 14.75 in
Pair of Royal System Wall Mounted Cabinets by Poul Cadovius w/ Dark Teak Frames
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of two Mid-Century Poul Cadovius wall mounted cabinets for Royal Systems. One cabinet has a
Felt, Formica, Teak
Sold
H 79.5 in W 64.5 in D 14.875 in
Poul Cadovius 2 Section Wall Mount Royal System w/ Drawers and Drop Down Cabinet
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two section interchangeable wall mounted Royal System with rosewood shelving, a drop down bar or
Metal
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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
Poul Cadovius Floating Wall System, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Den Haag, NL
Poul Cadovius wall system for Royal System Denmark 1960s. Consisting off 4 wall rails. Two
Teak
Extra Large Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Extra large Danish design wall system or shelving unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, designed
Metal
Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Teak wooden Danish Royal system designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark in the 1960s. This
Metal
Wall Unit with Brass Hooks by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System. This teak setup has six bookshelves and
Brass
Sold
H 77.56 in W 64.97 in D 11.82 in
Poul Cadovius Royal System Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 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
Brass
Sold
H 49.22 in W 64.97 in D 11.82 in
Poul Cadovius Royal System Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 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
Brass
Sold
H 79.93 in W 64.97 in D 11.82 in
Poul Cadovius Royal System Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
This stunning Danish modern wall unit, designed by Poul Cadovius in the 1960s, showcases timeless
Brass
20th Century Poul Cadovius Oak Wall Unit System
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
Poul Cadovius oak wall unit system from the 1960s. It is composed of four vertical ladders with
Metal
Sold
H 9.85 in W 16.54 in D 7.09 in
Set of 3 Metal Poul Cadovius Butterfly Wall Shelves Art Sculpture, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
wall system for books, plants or other collections. Without placing anything on it, these v shaped
Metal
Sold
H 78.75 in W 127.96 in D 15.75 in
Poul Cadovius XXL Royal System Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 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
Brass
Sold
H 49.22 in W 64.57 in D 11.82 in
Poul Cadovius Royal System Danish Modern Birch wood Wall Unit Shelving, 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
Brass
Sold
H 35.44 in W 94.49 in D 7.88 in
Vintage 1960s Elmwood Royal System Wall Unit Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall unit elmwood Cado Royal Super rare elmwood version! Designer: Poul
Wood, Elm
$7,002 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
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
$7,580 / item
H 70 in W 76 in D 12 in
Casey Lurie Studio Modern High "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room as pleasing to see as anything it displays. Casey Lurie’s Primo system would be the latter...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,650 / item
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
$6,364
H 86.62 in W 18.31 in D 135.83 in
60s 70s Teak Teak Shelf Wall Unit Kai Kristiansen Danish Design 60s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak teak shelf wall unit Kai Kristiansen Danish Design 60s Object: wall unit Manufacturer: Kai Kristiansen Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: ...
Metal
Pair of Mogens Koch Pine Bookcases by Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch (1898–1992). A pair of bookcases crafted in solid pine by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, circa 1950–1960. Each cabinet bears the maker’s label on the reverse. The bookcases ...
Pine
$1,630
H 70 in W 24 in D 14 in
Walnut Finish Modernist Bookshelf Designed by Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams
By Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant minimalist versatile bookcase , designed by Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams , great quality very clean double sided in a walnut finish .
Walnut
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 35
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
$1,614Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.09 in Dm 8.27 in
Space Age. Brutalist style table lamps by Estiluz, Spain, 1970s
By Estiluz
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist and Space Age style table lamps by Estiluz, Spain, 1970s. Each piece is formed by a veined pine wood base varnished in a dark chocolate tone, and an opaline glass diffuser,...
Metal, Chrome
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.