Danish teak room divider modular vintage library bookcase shelf-system , 1960s
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak room divider vintage library bookcase Modular shelf-system , 1960s Dimensions: Height: 220--260 cm Width: 88 cm Depth: 38 cm It is in outstanding vintage condition,...
Metal
Poul Cadovius "CADO" 3-bay Rosewood Modular Shelf System Wall Unit Denmark 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning "CADO" 3-bay Rosewood Modular Shelf System Wall Unit designed by Poul Cadovius ,made in Denmark consisting of 4 modular cabinets and 10 adjustable shelves which can be arran...
Rosewood
Scandinavian modular wall shelf, Poul Cadovius, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful modular wall-mounted shelving unit by the renowned Danish architect Poul Cadovius, crafted from rosewood veneer. This bookcase, mounted on four wall-mounted panels, featu...
Wood
Danish Modern Modular Bookshelf Cabinet System in Teak Wood
By Christian Hvidt
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern modular cabinet and shelf set in the style of Christian Hvidt is circa 1980.
Brass
Danish Modular Desk/ Shelf System
By Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Danish Modern Modular Desk and Shelf System. Can be used in multiple ways, with or without the Desk Surface!
Brass
Danish Modular Shelf System in Teak 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Freestanding Danish modular shelving system in teak. All in original condition. Denmark, 1960s. Each modul 50 cm x 50 cm x 24 cm.
Teak
Danish modular shelf in Rosewood by Poul Cadovius 1960.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelf/library composed of (each element measures 80 cm wide): - 2 shelves 22 cm deep - 4 shelves 30 cm deep - A modular lamp - 3 racks 200 cm high.
Rosewood
Large Danish Teak Modular Shelf by Poul Cadovius, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelf/bookcase composed of (each element is 80 cm wide): - 6 shelves 22 cm deep - 1 lectern/magazine rack 30 cm deep - A large desk shelf 46 cm deep. - 1 storage bar...
Teak
Large Danish modular teak shelf by Poul Cadovius 1960.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelf/library composed of (each element measures 80 cm wide): - 6 shelves 22 cm deep - 1 shelf 38 cm deep - A storage module with 2 sliding doors which open onto a large...
Teak
Large Danish Rosewood Modular Shelf by Poul Cadovius, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelf/bookcase composed of (each element is 80 cm wide): - 9 shelves 22 cm deep - 3 shelves 30 cm deep - 1 large desk shelf 48 cm deep - 1 Large storage module with ...
Rosewood
Large Danish Teak Modular Shelf by Poul Cadovius 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelf/bookcase composed of (each element is 80 cm wide): - 5 shelves 22 cm deep - 2 storage modules with 2 sliding doors which open onto a large shelf, 38 cm deep and ...
Teak
Large Danish Teak Modular Shelf by Poul Cadovius, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelf/bookcase composed of (each element is 80 cm wide): - 4 shelves 22 cm deep - A showcase module with two glass shelves and 2 sliding doors 22 cm deep and 56 cm hig...
Teak
Large Danish modular teak shelf by Poul Cadovius 1960.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelf/library composed of (each element measures 80 cm wide): - 3 shelves 22 cm deep - 1 shelf 30 cm deep - 2 shelves 38 cm deep - A storage/bar module with 1 hinged doo...
Teak
Large Danish modular teak shelf by Poul Cadovius 1960.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelf/library composed of (each element measures 80 cm wide): - 3 shelves 22 cm deep - 1 shelf 30 cm deep - 2 shelves 38 cm deep - A storage/bar module with 1 hinged doo...
Teak
Poul Cadovius Modular Teak Wall Unit, Danish Modern Shelf System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Poul Cadovius Modular Teak Wall Unit, Danish Modern Shelf System Mid-century teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius of Denmark.
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H 88.59 in W 23.63 in D 16.54 in
Modular Chrome Display Shelf Abstracta System Designed, Cadovius, 1960s, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerp, BE
This modular display shelf model "Abstracta" system with a timeless design was designed by Poul Cadovius and produced by Royal System, Denmark, 1960.
Metal, Chrome
Large Danish modular shelf in Rosewood by Poul Cadovius 1960.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelf/library composed of (each element measures 80 cm wide): - 7 shelves 22 cm deep - 3 shelves 30 cm deep - 1 very large desk shelf 54 cm deep - 1 bar-type storage mod...
Rosewood
Large Danish modular shelf in Rosewood by Poul Cadovius 1960.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelf/library composed of (each element measures 80 cm wide): - 7 shelves 22 cm deep - 2 shelves 30 cm deep - A storage module with 2 sliding doors which open onto a lar...
Rosewood
Large Danish modular shelf in Rosewood by Poul Cadovius 1960.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelf/library composed of (each element measures 80 cm wide): - 13 shelves 22 cm deep - 3 shelves 30 cm deep - A storage/bar module with 1 hinged door from bottom to top...
Rosewood
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H 78.75 in W 129.93 in D 15.75 in
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...
Brass
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H 51.5 in W 23.75 in D 16 in
Pair of Small Midcentury Danish Modern Rosewood Modular Bookcase Chest Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of small midcentury Danish modern rosewood modular bookcase chest display shelves.
Rosewood, Acrylic
A Danish modular teak shelf by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelving unit/bookcase comprising: - 8 shelves, each 22 cm deep - A display cabinet with two wooden hinged doors opening onto two height-adjustable glass shelves, 30 cm ...
Teak
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H 78.75 in W 94.49 in D 19.69 in
Large Danish Modular Shelf in Rio Rosewood by Poul Cadovius, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelf/bookcase composed of (each element is 80 cm wide): - 3 shelves 22 cm deep - 3 shelves 30 cm deep - 2 shelves 38 cm deep - 1 large desk shelf, 54 cm deep. - 1 ...
Rosewood
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H 78.75 in W 94.49 in D 44.49 in
Danish modular shelf in Rosewood with integrated extendable desk, Poul Cadovius.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelf/library composed of (each element measures 80 cm wide): • 3 shelves 22 cm deep • 5 shelves 30 cm deep • 1 large shelf 46 cm deep • 1 Exceptional extendable desk mo...
Brass
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H 78.75 in W 125.99 in D 19.3 in
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 Denmark ca. 1960s. 4 cabinets ( W80 x D46 x H51 cm with sliding doors and small drawers...
Oak
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H 77.96 in W 37.01 in D 18.9 in
Large, mobile and modular shelf, Danish teak by H. Brockmann Petersen, 1960s.
By H. Brockmann-Petersen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Stunning Scandinavian shelf or bookcase. Six shelves (four of which are adjustable), plus a seventh, larger shelf at the base, offer ample storage. This highly functional and elegant...
Brass
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H 109.06 in W 125.99 in D 14.97 in
Scandinavian modular wall shelf in rosewood, Poul Cadovius, 60s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful wall-mounted modular bookshelf by the famous Danish architect, Poul Cadovius, in rosewood veneer. This bookcase, mounted on 4 wall-mounted panels, includes numerous shelves...
Rosewood
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H 86.62 in W 129.93 in D 15.75 in
Poul Cadovius Royal System Teak Floating Modular Shelf, Cado, Denmark circa 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Geneva, CH
Royal system teak modular floating shelf by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, circa 1960s Very good vintage condition
Teak
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H 68.9 in W 95.67 in D 13 in
Poul Cadovius Modular Floating Shelf Wall System in Teak, Denmark, 1950's
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful modular floating shelving system, by Poul Cadovius for Royal System. Cabinet 80 x 37.5 x 42.5 cm Magazine holder 80 x 30 cm 1 x Shelf 80 x 33 cm 1 x Shelf 80 x 30 c...
Metal
Midcentury Walnut Cado Display Shelf
By Poul Cadovius
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Walnut Cado System display shelf thats meant to hold books or flat artwork. The shelf has a beautiful catch at the bottom preventing a book from falling off. The wood brac...
Rosewood
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 African Bonkonko Wood Beautiful warm light color . 4 uprights 2 Cabinets 12 shelves ....
Wood
Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large side or coffee table, cerused oak, Europe, 1960s This eccentric large display table or coffee table is made in a precise manner, implementing geometrical shapes and straight l...
Oak
$31,475
H 109.45 in W 104.34 in D 13.78 in
Franco Albini Rosewood Mid-Century Modern “LB7” Modular Bookcase for Poggi, 1957
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Vicenza, IT
LB7 bookcase, designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Poggi in 1957. Modular bookstore composed by upholds, containers with flying and doors, shelve. The industrial standard...
Brass, Iron
$2,098
H 108.27 in W 34.65 in D 14.97 in
Italian Midcentury Modular freestanding Floor to Ceiling Book Case
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful rare and substantial Italian midcentury Floor to Ceiling veneered wood bookcase or modular wall unit. It features two black lacquered metal posts with brass fittings, fou...
Metal, Brass
Gerald McCabe Barzilay Wall Unit
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a nine bay Barzilay wall unit by Gerald McCabe of Los Angeles. Oiled walnut with aluminum detail in great condition. We have a variety of cabinets, shelves, and desk componen...
Aluminum
$3,800
H 67.5 in W 94.25 in D 17.5 in
Mid Century Swedish Shelf by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors 1950/60's
By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern wall unit, shelves, desk, designed by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, circa 1950/60's. This piece features three bays, one with a glass fronted slidin...
Glass, Teak
$10,600
H 96 in W 96 in D 2.25 in
Custom Mid-Century Style Geometric Wood Room Divider by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century geometric wood room divider. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Custom sizing and pricing available upon request.
Mahogany
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
$7,400
H 101.19 in W 97.25 in D 10.24 in
French Mid-Century Modern Bookcase or Shelf Unit in Solid Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase / wall shelving unit / room divider, solid ash, France, 1960s This mid-century modern French bookcase, dating from the 1960s, balances functionality with structural minima...
Ash
$7,800 / set
H 80 in W 95 in D 21.25 in
Poul Cadovius for Cado Rosewood 3 Bay Danish Modern Shelving Unit
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in New Windsor, NY
Rosewood three bay modular shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado. Circa 1968. The Cado System is comprised of 26 separate parts: four wall mounted brackets, 12 shelf suppo...
Metal, Brass
$7,577
H 66.93 in W 94.49 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Cado Bookshelf, Teak Wood, Danish Design, 1960s, Modular Unit
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage bookshelf "cado" is an original design item realized by Paul Cadovius, Denmark, in 1960s. Wall unit in teak structure. Five different cabintes with drawers, sliding doors a...
Wood
$14,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
Aluminum
$7,927
H 55.12 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Brutalist Style Italian Dry Bar made of Oak Wood, Hand-carved Drinks Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian hand-carved oak wood bar cabinet with four folding doors and central interior shelf. Discover the essence of Italian style with our stunning contemporary oak wood bar cabin...
Wood
$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 Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the late 1960s by Poul Cadovius, this 2nd generation wall unit was produced by Cado during the same time period. Cado as a company was founded when Poul began selling his...
Glass, Rosewood
Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular wall unit with 5 shelves, 1 box with two sliding doors and 3 drawers, and 1 box with two sliding doors and another door. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FO...
Wood
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.