While Danish furniture company Cado is popular among collectors of Scandinavian modern furniture for its well-crafted chairs, sofas, coffee tables and dining tables, the brand is best known for its sculptural wall shelving systems created by renowned Danish designer Poul Cadovius (1911–2011), Cado's founder.
The Copenhagen-born Cadovius initially studied to be an upholsterer and saddler before pursuing furniture design. He began his career in the 1940s making Venetian blinds and other window treatments before shifting his focus toward designing versatile furnishings that could be adapted to all sorts of interior spaces.
In 1945, Cadovius founded the furniture manufacturer Royal System intending to produce his designs for postwar homeowners. His visionary works included 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. The wall unit was practical and functional, but it was also decorative, made of rich and exotic woods like walnut, rosewood and teak, a favorite wood of Cadovius’s and a highly sought-after material among mid-century modern designers.
Cadovius established Cado in the late 1950s. The manufacturer followed the Royal System shelving unit with several other modular storage designs including the System Ultra in 1957, System Cado in 1960 and System Abstracta in 1962. Two years later, with more than 400 patents to his name, Cadovius purchased premier Danish furniture manufacturer France & Søn and incorporated it into Cado.
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Cado collaborated with influential Danish and European designers of the era such as Steen Østergaard, best known for his stackable Cado 290, a Space Age fiberglass-and-polyamide nylon lounge chair; Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick who embraced expressive, free-flowing shapes in chair and sofa designs much earlier than his colleagues; and Ole Wanscher, who drew on Shaker furniture and Chippendale forms and created the widely loved Colonial chair and coffee table for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik.
Cadovius’s designs — as well as the other works manufactured by Cado — are widely coveted by vintage furniture enthusiasts all over the world. In 2018, the Danish brand dk3 reissued the Royal System as well as a more compact version.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Cado case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and tables.
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 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 6 bay L-shaped shelving system model Royal. This is...
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 the Royal wall unit by Poul Cadovius with beautiful stained walnut veneered shelves...
Walnut
$4,500 / set
Royal Cado Shelving System
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cado Royal System 3 bay Unit. Includes 3 cabinets and 8 shelves. Unit comes with Four 78" tall brackets that mount to the wall. Endless possibilities in the way you hang this very...
Brass
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 contains one cabinet with drawers and 7 shelves This piece is completely adjustable, and...
Teak
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 contains one cabinet and 9 shelves This piece is completely adjustable, and any of the c...
Metal
Danish Modern 1-Bay Walnut Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 1-Bay Walnut Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 1 bay shelving system model Cado with back panel. This is a original vi...
Walnut
$4,701Sale Price|40% Off
1960s Poul Cadovius for Cado 3-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Poul Cadovius for Cado 3-bay rosewood wall unit manufactored by Cado We are selling this rosewood wall unit as is for a client who has owned it for many years but no longer ha...
Rosewood
Ole Wanscher, set of 6 Danish leather and Mahogany dining chairs for CADO, 1960s
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Uppsala, SE
Set of 6 leather and Mahogany dining chairs designed by Danish designer Ole Wanscher for CADO in the 1960s. The set contains of 2 armchairs and 4 normal chairs. Newly upholstered sea...
Leather, Mahogany
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, in the 1960s. The system consists of black metal...
Metal
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 Modern 2 bay wall unit model Cado with back panels. This is a original vintage floatin...
Oak
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-Century Modern 2 bay shelving system model Cado with back panels. This is a original vint...
Oak
Poul Cadovius, Teak Royal System, Scandinavian Midcentury, Denmark 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Göteborg, SE
Poul Cadovius designed the Royal System shelving system in 1948. It was one of the world's first shelves that hung on the wall, freeing up floor space. The shelving system quickly be...
Metal
1960s 1970s Rio Rosewood Shelving System by Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s Rio Rosewood Shelving System by Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark Object: Shelving Unit Manufacturer: Cado Condition: Good Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions: Width = 241cm...
Rosewood
$2,182Sale Price|68% Off
Finn Juhl FD 112 Armchair Lounge, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark
By Cado, France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl FD 112 Armchair Lounge, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark. Arms are removable. You can use as armless lounge as well. (See final pho...
Textile, Rosewood
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-Century Modern 1 bay shelving system model Cado with back panel. This is a original vinta...
Oak
Poul Cadovius Midcentury Bücher- Wandregal Royal Systeme Cado
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes großes Wandregal vom dänischen Traditionshersteller Cado aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Regalsystem wurde von Poul Cadovius entworfen und erla...
Teak
Original Poul Cadovius Midcentury Bücherregal Wandregal Cado Teak
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes kleines Wandregal vom dänischen Traditionshersteller Cado aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Regalsystem wurde von Poul Cadovius entworfen und erl...
Teak
Ole Gjerlov Knudsen for Cado Saw chair 1960 Denmark
By Cado, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Saw chair designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen. 1958 Denmark. Birch wooden frame. Four parts sliding in each other. The seating angle can be changed by adjusting the parts more forward or...
Canvas
Scandinavian rosewood wall cabinet by Poul Cadovius, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in MONTESSON, FR
Scandinavian wall cabinet designed by Poul Cadovius and produced by Cado. It is made of Rio rosewood. This piece of furniture, from the 1960s, is in good original condition. It has 2...
Glass, Rosewood
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 furniture in Rio rosewood is in keeping with Scandinavian design. This mid-century moder...
Rosewood
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 82,5 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius ...
Glass, Teak
Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Big Mid century Danish Teak Wall Unit with 3 cabinets by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s Danish design by Poul Cadovius Design year: 1960s Dimensions: : 22 ---- 38 D x ...
Teak
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather Made of solid teak. Model senator, made by Cado.
Teak, Leather
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 Brushed Chrome Floral Decoration Made In Denmark 1960's Poul Cadovius (1911 - 2011) was one of the most colourful and successful persons in the history of Danish furniture industry. He was originally educated as an upholsterer but became very interested in design at an early stage, and in 1945 he established his own furniture manufacturing company Royal System. A few years later, in 1948, he designed the iconic shelving system ROYAL...
Steel
1960s Steen Ostergaard 'President' Fiberglass Lounge Chair for Cado, Denmark
By Ostergaard Steen, Cado
Located in Praha, CZ
- good (repolished ) original condition with minor signs of use - The fabric in good original condition
Fabric, Wood, Oak
$1,495 / set
CADO Teak Butterfly Wall Shelves Set of 4 (NOS)
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Hanover, MA
We have 4 original 1960's CADO butterfly wall shelves in teak model 2030 by Poul Cadovious of Denmark. These are vintage unused New Old Stock. Three of the four have never been take...
Teak
Set of Four Steen Østergaard Dining Chairs A-Line 290, CADO, Denmark, 1960s.
By Cado, Steen Ostergaard
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - stackable - marked - space age era
Faux Leather, Plastic
Danish Teak Wall Unit with Bar Cabinet by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century Danish Teak Wall Unit with Bar Cabinet by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s Danish design by Poul Cadovius Design year: 1960s D...
Teak
Mid-Century Three Seat Sofa Senator, Danish Design Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 182 x 75 x 80 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century three seat sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher for the Sentator Series for France and Son in the 1950s. This mod...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Mogens Koch MK16 Folding Safari Chair for Cado, Denmark
By Mogens Koch, Cado
Located in Barcelona, ES
MK16 folding Safari chair designed in 1932 by Mogens Koch and produced in 1960's by Cado, Denmark. Stained beech wood, leather, brass and new canvas upholstery.
Brass
Original Midcentury Poul Cadovius Wandregal Royal Cado 1960 Teak2
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Wandregal "Royal System" von Poul Cadovius aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Regalsystem besteht aus 2 Wandleisten, 2 höhenverstellbaren Regalböd...
Metal
Steen Ostergaard Model 290 Pair of Red Chair for Cado, 1970
By Steen Ostergaard, Cado
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Steen Ostergaard model 290 red plastic stacking chairs manufactured by Cado, 1970. Set of 2. With some scratches and marks.
Plastic
Set of Six Ole Wanscher Dining Chairs for CADO, Denmark 1960s
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ole Wanscher was a leading figure in Danish and Scandinavian design, as was his mentor, the legendary Kaare Klint, renowned to be the “father” of modern Danish furniture design. Toge...
Fabric, Wood
$1,494Sale Price|20% Off
1970s, Danish design by Arne Vodder for Cado Denmark, 3 seater sofa.
By Cado, Arne Vodder
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Arne Vodder for Cado Denmark. 3 seater sofa, furniture wool, dark exotic/teak wood. Loose cushions. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains.
Wool, Teak
Special Moduline Hanging Sofa by Cado, Denmark, 1960s
By Cado, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen, Torben Lind
Located in Haderslev, DK
Moduline two seater designed by Ole Gjerløv Knudsen and Torben Lind for Cado (Poul Cadovius) 1968. This rare wall mounted two seater is green colored pleather and in good condtio...
Aluminum
Set of 2 Moduline chairs by Ole Gjerløv Knudsen and Torben Lind for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 Moduline chairs by Ole Gjerløv Knudsen and Torben Lind for Cado, 1960s Denmark. The “Moduline” series was like the name suggests a modular syst...
Faux Leather, Wood
60s 70s Teak Coffee Table Cado Danish Design Denmark
By Cado
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak coffee table Cado coffee table Danish Design Denmark Object: coffee table Manufacturer: Cado Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: ...
Teak
Coffee Or Dining Table In Light Wood Designed by Paul Cadovius From 1960s
By Cado, Mogens Koch
Located in Lejre, DK
This dining table is a true gem of Danish furniture design and clearly bears the stamp of Paul Cadovius' unique vision and talent. Manufactured by the renowned company Cado in the 19...
Wood
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher three-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage aniline leather. Made of solid teak. Model senator, made by Cado.
Leather, Teak
$2,432Sale Price|64% Off
Finn Juhl FD 112 Lounge Chair, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark
By Cado, Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl FD 112 Lounge Chair, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark. Gorgeous rosewood base. maker's label underside: "Cado Made in Denmark 7416...
Textile, Rosewood
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 lighting Model RS 80 designed for Cado Shelving Systems Den...
Metal
Rare Danish teak lounge chair/ Easy chair by Grete Jalk For Cado , 1960s
By Grete Jalk, Cado
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-century Rare Danish teak lounge chair/ Easy chair by Grete Jalk For Cado , 1960s Design year: 1960s Style: vintage, Danish modern Designed by: Grete Jalk For Cado Matching...
Fabric, Teak
Large four-part bookcase, by Poul Cadovius, Editions CADO, Denmark, circa 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
Cado shelving system by Poul Cadovius in Brazilian rosewood, composed of: – 4 rack panels: H 248 cm (97.6 in) x W 80 cm (31.5 in) x D 5 cm (1.97 in). – 1 cabinet with 4 compartments, blue-gray and black background: H 56 cm (22 in) x W 80 cm (31.5 in) x D 24 cm (9.5 in). – 1 empty cabinet. H 56 cm (22 in) x W 80 cm (31.5 in) x D 24 cm (9.5 in). – 2 cabinets with two sliding glass doors and glass...
Wood
Vintage Mahogany Senator High Back Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This Danish mid-century modern high-back lounge chair is a must for those seeking that classic Scandinavian design. Elegant and beautifully sculpted, Ole Wanscher captured that refi...
Fabric, Mahogany
Original Midcentury Poul Cadovius Wandregal Royal Cado 1960 Teak
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Wandregal "Royal System" von Poul Cadovius aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Regalsystem besteht aus 3 Wandleisten und 12 höhenverstellbaren Böde...
Metal
Original Midcentury Poul Cadovius Wandregal Royal Cado 1960 Teak3
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Wandregal "Royal System" von Poul Cadovius aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Regalsystem besteht aus 2 Wandleisten, 2 höhenverstellbaren Regalböd...
Metal
Teak Coffee Table by Arne Vodder for Cado, 1960
By Cado, Arne Vodder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare teak coffee table by Arne Vodder for Cado, 1960. Made from solid teak.
Teak
Arne Vodder FD 164 Chaise Longue in Teak and Original Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Cado
Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, IT
Iconic FD 164 chaise longue designed by Arne Vodder for Cado, Denmark, in the 1960s. This elegant piece is crafted from solid teak, showcasing Vodder's signature organic lines and re...
Wood, Teak
Finn Juhl Set of Two Fully Restored Armchairs Including Custom Upholstery Cado
By Cado, Finn Juhl
Located in Knebel, DK
Finn Juhl set of two fully restored armchairs including custom upholstery The chairs were designed in 1963 for France and Son that later changed their name to Cado as part of an of...
Leather, Teak, Fabric
$3,114Sale Price|20% Off
Mid century sideboard by Ditte and Adrian Heath for France & son, Denmark 1960s
By Adrian Heath, France & Søn, Ditte & Adrian Heath, Cado
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century sideboard with sliding doors and 3 interior drawers. Designed by Ditte and Adrian Heath and produced by France & son (CADO) in the 1960s in Denmark. Made from solid oak...
Oak
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher three-seat sofa new upholstered with tan aniline leather. Made of solid teak. Model senator, made by Cado.
Leather, Teak
Set of Lounge Chairs by Ole Wanscher in Sangria Leather, Denmark, C. 1960s
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Westport, CT
An exquisite set of Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs by renowned Danish designer Ole Wanscher for Cado. Crafted from rich mahogany, these chairs exude sophistication and elegance. P...
Leather, Mahogany
1960s Finn Juhl Model 209 Diplomat Chair in Mahogany and Brown Leather - Cado
By Cado, Finn Juhl
Located in Knebel, DK
Finn Juhl designed the model 209 chairs in 1961. The chair is part of a series of furniture named the Diplomat series with chairs, desks, tables, cabinets and other furniture. The c...
Leather, Mahogany
Original Midcentury Poul Cadovius Wandregal Royal Cado 1960 Teak4
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Wandregal "Royal System" von Poul Cadovius aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Regalsystem besteht aus 2 Wandleisten, 4 höhenverstellbaren Regalböd...
Metal
1960s Fully Restored Customizable Danish Ole Wanscher Sofa by Cado
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s fully restored customizable Danish Ole Wanscher sofa by Cado The elegant light Ole Wanscher design of the sofa feature organic elegant shapes and lines, combined with very ex...
Teak
Set of 10 Danish Mid Century Modern Cado Dining Chairs Wool Upholstery Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 10 Danish Mid Century Modern Cado Dining Chairs Wool Upholstery Denmark
Wool, Chestnut
2x Moduline armchairs designed by Ole Gjerløv Knudsen & Torben Lind for Cado
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen, Cado, Torben Lind
Located in Breda, NB
2x Moduline armchairs designed by Ole Gjerløv Knudsen & Torben Lind for Cado, 1960s. Timeless design combined with unparalleled comfort. These iconic Moduline leather lounge chairs,...
Wood
Coppia di poltrone Senator di Ole Wanscher per Cado
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Brescia, IT
Coppia di poltrone Senator di Ole Wanscher per Cado. Raffinata coppia di poltrone modello Senator disegnate da Ole Wanscher per Cado negli anni ’60. Realizzate in teak massello, pre...
Fabric, Teak
Original Arne Vodder Stuhl Cado France & Son teak Midcentury 191
By Arne Vodder, Cado
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Stuhl vom bekannten Designer Arne Vodder aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Stuhl wurde ursprünglich vom dänischen Hersteller Cado aus hochwerti...
Teak