Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Danish, 1911-2011
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.
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Creator: Poul Cadovius
Set of Three Butterfly Shelves by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of three midcentury shelves in metal. Designed and made by Poul Cadovius 1960s.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Poul Cadovius for Cado "Royal System" Modular Wall Shelve, circa 1948
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
'Royal System' wall shelve designed by Poul Cadovius, circa 1948.
Manufactured by Cado in Denmark.
In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
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Wood
Metal
Dimensions:
D 20.2 cm x W 60.5 cm x H 99 cm
Poul Cadovius (1911-2011) was a Danish designer and manufacturer. Trained as a saddler and upholster, Cadovius became interested in industrial design and established his own furniture manufacturing company under the name of Royal Systems in 1945.
Between 1964-1967, Cadovius purchased the well-established furniture manufacturer France & Søn and renamed the company Cado. Cadovius collaborated with the impressive roster of iconic Danish designers through France & Søn and Cado, including Sigvar Bernadotte, Grete Jalk, Arne Vodder, Edvard Kindt-Larsen, and Finn Juhl.
His minimalistic aesthetic is considered a perfect harmony between form and function, industrial and organic, affordable and elegant. Although the Royal System shelving unit...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Small Danish Modern Rosewood Sideboard by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Small Danish Modern Rosewood Sideboard by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s.
Vintage Danish Rosewood sideboard with sliding doors and one adjustable shelf inside. Stunning Rose...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Rosewood
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 display case. The set is supported by a system of hanging shelves with wooden brackets.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Poul Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak for Cado, 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Midcentury royal system with 3 shelves. It was designed by Poul Cadovius and manufactured by Cado in Denmark during the 1960s. This unit is modular and you can easily without any too...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
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
One drop down bar cabinet measures - 30"W x 14.5"Dx16H
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
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.
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1960s Danish Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Poul Cadovius Shelves Set of 6 Copper " Butterfly" Denmark, 1950
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 6 Wall shelves Model " Butterfly " made by the Danish designer Poul Cadovius in Denmark 1955. They can be hung in different ways and can also be used for decorative purposes o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Copper
Mid-Century Modern Royal Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Royal Modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
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1950s Czech Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
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 ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Poul Cadovius Cado Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase 1960s 1970s in Teak
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Markington, GB
A wonderful large 5 Bay mid century Danish vintage PS wall unit in teak, this dates from the 1960s. The condition is excellent for its age, little wear to be seen, the teak has a stu...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Rare Poul Cadovius Royal System Teak Double Sided Room Divider, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Poul Cadovius Royal system teak, double sided room divider, made
in Denmark. Custom ordered, unusual double sided wall unit, room divider, desi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak, Walnut
Large Danish Teak Wall Bookcase by Poul Cadovius, F139
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Lyon, FR
Large wall bookcase from the 60's designed by the Danish designer Poul Cadovius. This bookcase is composed of different modular elements on three ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Set of 6 Scandinavian Modern "Butterfly" Shelves in Brass by Poul Cadovius, 1958
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Odense, DK
Wall shelves made by Danish Designer Poul Cadovius in 1958. They can be hung in different ways and can also be used for decorational purposes only. Very rare brass edition. Great con...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Poul Cadovius Teak Modular Freestanding Royal System Shelf, Danemark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Geneva, CH
Modular teak freestanding Royal System shelf by Poul Cadovius produced by Cado Denmark ca. 1960s
- 1 drawers cabinet
- 1 sliding doors cabinet
- 1 secretary cabinet with woven door...
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1960s Danish Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Vienna, AT
Large wall unit, shelving system by Cado Denmark designed by Poul Cadovius in 1958.
This shelving systems is made in really height quality hard wood. The system allows arranging mu...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Hardwood, Softwood
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 huge impact on the shelving area of the Danish furniture industry – he designed a freestanding modular based shelving system in metal with endless combinations and able be assembled without using tools...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Superb Large Poul Cadovius Royal Wall System 1958 Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Den Haag, NL
Superb Large Poul Cadovius Royal Wall System 1958 Denmark .
Stunning color . In a very good condition . Great looking set .
Because all the 6 Cabinets are small in depth . This must ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 3 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase desi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Poul Cadovius Floating Sideboard in Teak, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Floating sideboard designed by Poul Cadovius and produced in Denmark around 1960. This set features 4 different cabinets which can be arranged in any order. They come with 5 short te...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Poul Cadovius 'Royal System' walnut shelfs and black brackets, 1960s Denmark
By Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
This Mid-Century walnut wall-mounted shelving system, made by Danish designer Poul Cadovius has interchangeable shelves mounted on wooden risers and black metal paginated brackets.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Danish Modern Rosewood Shelves by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Set of 3.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood Shelves by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Set of 3.
Three floating shelves in beautiful grained rosewood/palisand...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Rosewood
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 1 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase desi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 5 bay shelving system model Cado. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed by Danish architect Poul Cadovius.
Cadovius had the revolutionary idea to design a floating, modular shelving system that would maximize floor space and signify the end of conformity in shelving. He first designed the model Royal with brass shelf brackets and a few years later the model Cado with wooden shelf brackets. He also named the company Cado.
Versatile and flexible floating bookcase that allows for continuous rearranging to suit individual needs. Cabinets and shelves can be placed as desired.
This original Cado System is suitable for both living room, home office or library. The cabinet with the drop down door can also function as a secretary desk, and the large shelf can also be used as a desk leaf. Drawer section has three wide drawers, all slides easily.
A rare addition to this unit is the two open modules, one for storing albums/records and one with backing in four different colors.
All elements can be moved around as desired with the use of tools.
This set consists of:
5 Uprights, length 203 cm
1 Upright, length 157.5 cm
1 Chest of drawers, three drawers: 38 x 80 x 42.5 cm
1 Cabinet with sliding doors and 1 adjustable shelf, 38 x 80 x 42.5 cm
1 Open album/record rack, 38 x 80 x 42.5 cm
1 Cabinet with drop down door with four small drawers, 38 x 80 x 42.5 cm
1 Display cabinet with double glass sliding doors, 22 x 80 x 56 cm
1 Harlequin cabinet...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius with wine cabinet, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Shelving system in teak designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark. This " Royal System" wall unit has 10 bookshelves. It has a cabinet with 2 sliding door (with behind a glass shel...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
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 1948. This useful three-bay teak shelving system offers a wide variety of storage and ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Poul Cadovius Abstracta bookcase unit Denmark 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice 'Abstracta' bookcase unit by designer Poul Cadovius and produced in Denmark by Royal System in 1960. Known for his modular shelving solutions like t...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Cado 2 Bay Shelf by Poul Cadovius Royal System Denmark
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Poul Cadovius Royal Shelf System. Possibilities are endless as to how you might set this unit up! Unit contains 1 Cabinet with sliding wood doors and inter...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Glass, Teak
Poul Cadovius for Royal system teak wooden wall unit, Denmark 1950's
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wooden risers and teak veneer book shelves and cabinet with black metal hooks.
This wall unit consist of:
5 x shelf: 80 x 20 cm
1 x cabinet: 80 x 30 x 34...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Poul Cadovius Teak & Brass Wall Mounted Modular Shelf, Denmark, ca. 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful wall mounted shelf in teak and brass brackets, with 2 cabinets with "braiding" teak finishing doors, 1 with two drawers inside, 1 with a simple shelf inside. 1 small cabine...
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1960s Danish Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Cado Shelves
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of bookshelves, designed by Poul Cadovius for CADO, Denmark, circa 1960s. They are priced at $200 each and include two metal mounting brackets for each shelf (a right and a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Teak Desk Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
wall unit teak wood Cado system.
Designer:
Poul Cadovius
Producer:
Cado, Denmark
Description:
Original Danish wall unit designed by Poul Cadov...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Poul Cadovius Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Teak
Poul Cadovius case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Poul Cadovius case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Poul Cadovius case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by Poul Cadovius were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by Dyrlund, Ib Kofod-Larsen, and Finn Juhl. Prices for Poul Cadovius case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $200 and can go as high as $12,140, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,296.
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