The history of Cado, Danish mid-century furniture makers, can be traced back to 1948, when Poul Cadovius founded the furniture company Royal System. Cadovius was known for his innovative and functional designs, and his Royal System modular wall system was an instant success.

In 1964, Cadovius acquired the Danish furniture company France & Søn and renamed it Cado. Under Cadovius's leadership, the company continued to produce high-quality modular wall systems, as well as a variety of other furniture, including chairs, tables, and storage units.

Cado's furniture was characterized by its clean lines, simple forms, and use of natural materials such as teak and rosewood. It was also designed to be functional and versatile, with many pieces serving multiple purposes. For example, Cado's modular wall systems could be used to create a variety of different configurations, from a simple bookshelf to a complete home office more...

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Wall unit in the manner of Poul Cadovius, two black painted…

Danish Rosewood Wall Unit with Black Uprights, 1960s Design

Wall unit in the manner of Poul Cadovius, two black painted uprights, metal brackets, two rosewood shelves and one rosewood sliding door storage module., Denmark, 1960s, 43 cm high, 80 cm wide, 38 cm deep

Floating wall shelves, Royal system designed by Poul Cadovius…

1960s Teak Royal System Floating Wall Shelves with Writing Table

Floating wall shelves, Royal system designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado, c.1960s teak, single bay with two drawer cabinet, two shelves and writing table, height 172 cm, width 83 cm, depth 49 cm

Poul Cadovius wall unit, rosewood veneer with brass fittings.…

Vintage Danish Rosewood Wall Unit with Brass Fittings

Poul Cadovius wall unit, rosewood veneer with brass fittings. Consists of five varying shelves, three wall beams and two storage modules. One module with five drawers, the other with sliding doors and an internal shelf, Denmark, c 1960s, 177 cm high, 183…

Poul Cadovius Royal storage system for Cado, four varying teak…

1960s Danish Teak Veneer Royal Storage System with Locking Module

Poul Cadovius Royal storage system for Cado, four varying teak veneered shelves with adjustable black coated brackets. One locking drop-front module with internal drawers, a bottle rack and storage space. Key present. Black coated metal frame, Denmark, c…

Poul Cadovius shelving unit for Cado, metal and teak veneer.…

Vintage Teak and Metal Shelving Unit

Poul Cadovius shelving unit for Cado, metal and teak veneer. Varying shelf sizes and central drop front bureau with additional sliding door cabinet. (this cabinet includes a key), Denmark, c 1960s, 203 cm high, 240 cm wide, 38 cm deep cabinets 43 cm high…

Poul Cadovius sectional shelving unit for Cado, metal, teak and…

Cadovius Teak & Walnut Sectional Shelving Unit

Poul Cadovius sectional shelving unit for Cado, metal, teak and walnut veneer. Varying shelf sizes (please note there's an extra wall system bracket included which would extend the entire unit by 86 cm), Denmark, c 1960s, 200 cm high, 344 cm wide, 40 cm…

Impressive Cado wall system / unit, sectional cabinets and…

Cado Wall System with Glass Sliding Doors

Impressive Cado wall system / unit, sectional cabinets and shelving with overhead light, glass sliding doors, Denmark, c 1960s, 200 cm high, 420 cm wide, 38 cm deep, glass cabinet - 56 cm high, 80 cm wide, 22 cm deep, sliding door cabinet - 43 cm high, 80…

Floating wall shelves Poul Cadovius for Cado, Royal system,…

Poul Cadovius Teak Wall Shelves with Brass Supports

Floating wall shelves Poul Cadovius for Cado, Royal system, c1960s teak, two bay with six shelves, with brass supports, (a/f: slight damage to one shelf, drill holes), height 200 cm, length 164 cm, depth 25 cm

Poul Cadovius (Danish, 1911-2011), circular dining table, c.…

Cadovius Circular Dining Table, Rosewood and Aluminium, c. 1960

Poul Cadovius (Danish, 1911-2011), circular dining table, c. 1960, manufactured by France & Sons, rosewood and brushed aluminium, retains manufacturer's label, height 72 cm diameter 158 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.

Floating wall shelves, Poul Cadovius for Cado, Royal system,…

Poul Cadovius Rosewood Floating Wall Shelves

Floating wall shelves, Poul Cadovius for Cado, Royal system, c1960s rosewood single bay, with four shelves, (a/f: slight damage to one shelf), height 200 cm, length 163 cm, depth 25 cm

Floating wall shelves, by Poul Cadovius for Cado, c1960s Royal…

Rosewood Floating Wall Shelves by Poul Cadovius

Floating wall shelves, by Poul Cadovius for Cado, c1960s Royal system, rosewood single bay, with four shelves, height 200 cm

Poul Cadovius (Danish, 1911-2011), Coffee Table, c. 1965,…

Rosewood and Steel Coffee Table

Poul Cadovius (Danish, 1911-2011), Coffee Table, c. 1965, square glass top above a rosewood and steel base, height 39 cm width 75 cm depth 75 cm

Poul Cadovius, Royal system teak wall unit

Teak Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

Poul Cadovius, Royal system teak wall unit

Poul Cadovius, System Cardo wall unit, 1962 design, large wall…

Rosewood Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

Poul Cadovius, System Cardo wall unit, 1962 design, large wall mounted rosewood wall unit with numerous shelves and cupboards. Maker?s impression mark to the back. Length 320 cm. Depth 48 cm. Height 220 cm

Danish Poul Cadovius parquetry top rosewood coffee table, circa…

Cadovius Rosewood Coffee Table, 1960s

Danish Poul Cadovius parquetry top rosewood coffee table, circa 1960s, 49 x 160 x 80 cm