Poul Cadovius Minimalist Rolling Cart for Abstracta, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Abstracta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Poul Cadovius for the Danish manufacturer Abstracta, this two-tier rolling cart pairs a wire grid glass upper surface with a solid black enameled metal lower shelf. The t...
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
Danish Teak Wall Unit with Bar Cabinet by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
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 Dimensions: : 40 D x 160 B x 204 ...
Teak
Wall Shelf with Bar Cabinet by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
Located in Neuss, NW
The system consists of two shelves, a container with sliding doors, a bar container with folding door and two wooden ladders.
Teak
Contemporary Bar Stool PIA by Dk3, Natural Cordel, Walnut
By DK3, Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, IDF
Whether at a kitchen counter or at a bar, the Pia Counter Stool and Pia Bar Stool embody both comfort, refinement and timeless Danish design - just as Poul Cadovius envisioned over h...
Walnut
Contemporary Bar Stool PIA by Dk3, Natural Cordel, Smoked Oak
By DK3, Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, IDF
Whether at a kitchen counter or at a bar, the Pia Counter Stool and Pia Bar Stool embody both comfort, refinement and timeless Danish design - just as Poul Cadovius envisioned over h...
Oak
Contemporary Bar Stool PIA by Dk3, Natural Cordel, Soap Oak
By DK3, Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, IDF
Whether at a kitchen counter or at a bar, the Pia Counter Stool and Pia Bar Stool embody both comfort, refinement and timeless Danish design - just as Poul Cadovius envisioned over h...
Oak, Papercord
Contemporary Bar Stool PIA by Dk3, Natural Cordel, Oil Oak
By DK3, Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, IDF
Whether at a kitchen counter or at a bar, the Pia Counter Stool and Pia Bar Stool embody both comfort, refinement and timeless Danish design - just as Poul Cadovius envisioned over h...
Oak, Papercord
Contemporary Bar Stool PIA by Dk3, Natural Cordel, Black Lacquered Oak
By Poul Cadovius, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
Whether at a kitchen counter or at a bar, the Pia Counter Stool and Pia Bar Stool embody both comfort, refinement and timeless Danish design - just as Poul Cadovius envisioned over h...
Oak, Papercord
Contemporary Bar Stool PIA by Dk3, Natural Cordel, White Oil Oak
By Poul Cadovius, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
Whether at a kitchen counter or at a bar, the Pia Counter Stool and Pia Bar Stool embody both comfort, refinement and timeless Danish design - just as Poul Cadovius envisioned over h...
Oak, Papercord
Unavailable
H 29 in W 18.63 in D 18.75 in
Teak and Raffia Side Chair by Poul Cadovius Denmark Circa 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Richmond, VA
A striking and expertly crafted teak and raffia chair by Poul Cadovius. Exceptional joinery and attention to detail on the leg and a wonderful original patina throughout. This woul...
Raffia, Teak
Cado Four-Bay Rosewood Shelving System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in New York, NY
A four-bay rosewood shelving unit by Paul Cadovius. Includes ten shelves, a bar with key, a glass cabinet with sliding doors, one vented cabinet for media and two additional cabinets.
Poul Cadovius Trolley/Side Table Model Abstracta
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare trolley/side table model Abstracta designed by Poul Cadovius. Produced in Denmark.
Steel
Set of Six Poul Cadovius Teak Pia Chairs
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish teak chairs with paper cord seats and mortised leg joints designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado. (Six more available).
Teak
Sold
H 101.19 in W 125.99 in D 18.12 in
Danish Teak 4-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System Bar Desk Paul Cadovius
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning 1970s four-bay Danish teak CADO shelving system designed by Paul Cadovius. These designer shelves are fully modular, allowing an infinite number of combinations and is eas...
Glass, Mirror, Formica, Teak
Mid Century Poul Cadovius Abstracta Game Table Needlepoint Surface
By Poul Cadovius
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique Poul Cadovius Abstracta game table. Iconic design with thin steel cube frame. Lift off game board with needlepoint surface set in teak frame with dovetail corners. Has a clear...
Steel
Sold
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Poul Cadovius & Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Chess Table
By Poul Cadovius
Located in London, GB
A high quality chess table by Poul Cadovius & Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen. Rosewood chess table with cognac-coloured leather with two matching associated armchairs. Model FD/CADO 634 -...
Leather, Wood
Sold
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
The lock on the dropdown bar doesn’t work properly, and has been previously replaced by a ball catch - these are shown in the images.
Metal
Mid-Century Two Bay Cado Wall Unit / Bar Cabinet
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century two bay wall mounted unit or bar cabinet. Made from warm teak wood and designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark.
Wood, Teak
Chess Table by Poul Cadovius
By France & Søn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chess table in rosewood and ash with natural leather on base of aluminium. Maker France & Son.
Chess Table by Poul Cadovius
By France & Søn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chess table in rosewood and ash with natural leather on base of aluminum. Maker France & Son.
Electro Voice EV SP8B Speakers for Poul Cadovius Royal System
By Electro Voice
Located in Littleton, CO
A pair of 1970s Electro Voice EV SP8B speakers in walnut cabinets custom made for the Poul Cadovius Royal System. Cabinets are notched for perfect fit into the vertical rails of th...
Walnut
Sold
H 70.87 in W 126.38 in D 14.57 in
1950s Teak 4-Bay Modular Danish Royal System Shelving Poul Cadovius Bar 17 piece
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Comprising four bays consisting of two drop-down cupboards, the first with a single shelf, the second a bar containing two bent ply drawers and wire bottle holder.
Brass
Sold
H 77 in W 64 in D 16 in
1960s, Poul Cadovius Teak with Golden Supports Dry Bar or Book Case by Cado
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautiful and rare freestanding / wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark. This cabinet is made of teak.
Metal
Mid Century Danish Teak Bar or Desk
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Danish Teak Upright Bar or Desk. Perfect for limited space areas. Cado storage like unit with adjustable pieces and great storage. It has two upper shelves and a drop dow...
Laminate, Teak
Sold
H 53.15 in W 159.45 in D 11.82 in
1950s Poul Cadovius Teak Modular Danish Royal System Shelving Bar Midcentury
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This highly versatile and functional “Royal System” was designed by Poul Cadovius in 1948. This particular piece is quintessentially Mid-century Modern being the first generation ide...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 75.6 in W 96.07 in D 14.57 in
1950s Teak Modular Danish Royal System Shelving by Poul Cadovius Office Desk Bar
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This highly versatile and functional “Royal System” was designed by Poul Cadovius in 1948. This particular piece is quintessentially Mid-century Modern being the first generation wit...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 77.96 in W 125.99 in D 14.77 in
Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 4-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Bar 60s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
The two attractive basket weave drop front cabinets are in very good condition, the bar has its 8-bottle wire holder and two lovely dovetail drawers.
Brass
Sold
H 77.96 in W 95.67 in D 14.77 in
1960 Poul Cadovius Modular 3-Bay Teak 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 1948. This three-bay teak shelving system offers a wide variety of storage and display...
Steel
Service trolley by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1970's
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brussels , BE
Service trolley made by designer Poul Cadovius forhis editor Cado. Produced in Denmark in the 1970's. The original attribution mark can be found at the bottom.
Beech
Sold
H 27.17 in W 31.5 in L 27.17 in
Danish Midcentury Cado Rosewood Bar Cabinet by Poul Cadovius, 1965
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Nyborg, DK
Modernist Brazilian rosewood Poul Cadovius Cado Bar cabinet with fold-down door Designed by Poul Cadovius - Produced by System Cado - Model Cado - Year of design 1965 Very elega...
Rosewood
Sold
H 26.38 in W 31.5 in D 16.93 in
Danish Midcentury Cado Rosewood Bar Cabinet by Poul Cadovius, 1965
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Nyborg, DK
Modernist Brazilian rosewood Poul Cadovius CADO bar cabinet with fold-down door Designed by Poul Cadovius - Produced by System CADO - Model CADO - Year of design 1965 Very elega...
Rosewood
Sold
H 25.6 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Foldable Serving Trolley, Bar Cart by Ary Fanerprodukter Nybro, Sweden
By JIE Gantofta, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Serving tray or bar cart by Åry Fanérprodukter Nybro. Made in Sweden in the 1950s.
Metal
Rare Poul Cadovius Danish Teak Bar for Roche Bobois, circa 1963
By Roche Bobois, Poul Cadovius
Located in L'Escala, ES
Beautiful and authentic Danish teak bar by Poul Cadovius for Roche bobois, circa 1963 .
Glass, Teak
Sold
H 30.12 in W 32.09 in D 16.93 in
Mid Century Teak Bar Cabinet on wheels By Avalon, Poul Cadovius style, 1965.
By Avalon Yatton
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Very elegant and practical teak cabinet with fold-down door. Designed by Avalon under Poul Cadovius style Features Teak veneer front with internal compartments. Pull down door wi...
Teak
Sold
H 26.97 in W 31.5 in D 14.97 in
Danish Midcentury Cado Rosewood Bar/LP Record Cabinet by Poul Cadovius, 1965
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Nyborg, DK
Rosewood Bar/Record cabinet by Cado, designed by Poul Cadovius in 1960.
Rosewood
Sold
H 68.9 in W 33.08 in D 14.77 in
Poul Cadovius for Royal System Teak Dry Bar or Wall Unit, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Danish design wall system or shelving unit with a dry bar by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, designed in Denmark in 1948.
Mirror, Teak
$3,830 / item
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass Oval Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give or take a stem or two: this time Soda has only two stems, and its top takes on an elongated shape. Smooth as a surfboard, it evokes the fluidity of 1950s French design, but with...
Blown Glass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$2,270 / set
H 74.61 in W 29.53 in D 11.42 in
Teak and Brass Midcentury Free Standing Bookshelf Attributed to ISA
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Bookshelf made from teak wood in the 1950s.It is equipped with storage unit and shelfs. Overall good condition: this bookshelf has never been restored with the exception of some mino...
Brass
$3,679Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 81.5 in W 42.13 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s
By ScanFlex, William Watting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern modular two-tone wall units or shelving units. Design by William Watting for ScanFlex Holland. Striking Danish/Dutch design from the 1960s. Both wall units...
Beech, Teak
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$14,750 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
$10,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 33 in D 33 in
1958 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Brazilian Rosewood
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, models 670 and 671, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1956. This set dates to ca. 1958. The shells on this se...
Aluminum
Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut wood finish. IN STOCK: 1 If not in stock, current production: 6-7 weeks 58"L x 32" x 15"H Walnut finish. Customers ...
Hardwood, Walnut
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
$7,521 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$4,996
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
$3,900
H 58 in W 49.5 in D 18 in
Rare Paul McCobb 2pc. Bar Cabinet by H. Saks & Sons Connoisseur Collection
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A unique and stunning walnut 2 piece bar cabinet with the top having a pull down door that is also a drink mixing and serving area with an aluminum surface and a upper built in light...
Aluminum, Chrome
$642Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.16 in W 60.24 in D 10.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Sliding Glass Door Bookcase Cabinet Robert Heritage
By Robert Heritage
Located in Leicester, GB
We can ship directly to you - please contact us with your country & postcode for an accurate delivery price. Shipping to the US £450 in a custom made crate A beautiful long slim gla...
Hardwood
Chrome Bauhaus Dressing Table, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Praha, CZ
In very good original condition. Perfectly cleaned. Slight damage to the original mirror in the area.
Chrome
50 Piece Barzilay Walnut Wall Unit
By Barzilay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over 50 pieces of this amazing Barzilay walnut wall unit with aluminum accents. Please contact us for custom pricing and visit our LA showroom to view in person. The pric...
Aluminum
Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modern modular teak wall unit designed by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe, circa 1960. Black lacquered wooden uprights with ant legs. Multiple teak wooden shelves with brass hang system...
Teak
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.