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Poul Cadovius Desk

Teak Royal System with conical Desk by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Handewitt, DE
Royal system by Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark. With 1 small cabinet, shelfes and conical shaped
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Teak

Midcentury Danish Teak Shelving Unit With Desk & light, by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Midcentury Danish Teak Shelving Unit With Desk & light, by Poul Cadovius, 1960s Danish design by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Glass, Teak

1960s Finn Juhl Diplomat Series Desk with 6 drawers in Rosewood
By Poul Cadovius, Finn Juhl
Located in Seattle, WA
was purchased by Poul Cadovius in the 1960s and renamed to Cado), in a rarer configuration completed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

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
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wool, Chestnut

1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
After": Poul Cadovius Period: 1960s Place of Origin: Germany Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Iron

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Wall-Mounted Escritoire by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brussels, BE
A wall-mounted two unit fold down, lockable desk from Denmark by Poul Cadovius. Woven teak veneer
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Wall-Mounted Escritoire by Poul Cadovius
Wall-Mounted Escritoire by Poul Cadovius
H 15.75 in W 63 in D 17.72 in
Poul Cadovius Floating Royal Desk in Teak, Cado 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sometimes less is more. Floating desk in teak designed by Poul Cadovius and made in Denmark for his
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Drop Leaf System Cado Desk by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
. Designed by Poul Cadovius, this sleek desk has beautifully tapered legs, gorgeous wood grain and a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak, Walnut

Drop Leaf System Cado Desk by Poul Cadovius
Drop Leaf System Cado Desk by Poul Cadovius
H 27.75 in W 31.14 in D 46.25 in
Poul Cadovius Royal System Room Divider with Desk
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Dronten, NL
This is a very practical free standing teak shelving system with desk by Paul Cadovius. You can
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass

Poul Cadovius Midcentury Storage Wall Unit Bookcase and Desk
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Wall mounted bookcase from 1960s designed by Poul Cadovius. The modular bookcase system includes 5
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Poul Cadovius Style Standing Bookshelf with Hidden Desk Top
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid century Cadovius style standing bookshelf with hidden desk top. In original condition with
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

CADO Rosewood desk
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a rosewood desk for CADO wall unit systems. Desk can be used by itself of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Rosewood

CADO Rosewood desk
CADO Rosewood desk
H 28 in W 63.25 in D 30.25 in
Poul Cadovius 'Royal System' teak desk shelf and brass brackets, 1960s Denmark
By Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
This Mid-Century teak wall-mounted shelving system, made by Danish designer Poul Cadovius . This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Brass

Mid Century Danish Modular Teak Wall System Poul Cadovius Cado Bookshelves Desk
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Norwich, GB
Vintage Danish teak modular wall shelving bookcase/desk designed by Poul Cadovius. Earlier example
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Desk
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern Danish teak desk with bookcases. Lean and upright this desk is a space saver but
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Desk
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Desk
H 72 in W 28.5 in D 16 in
Danish modular shelf in Rosewood with integrated extendable desk, Poul Cadovius.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
• 5 shelves 30 cm deep • 1 large shelf 46 cm deep • 1 Exceptional extendable desk module 103 cm deep
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood, Teak

Danish Teak 4-Bay Cado Wall Unit Modular Shelving System Bar Desk Paul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning 1970s four-bay Danish teak CADO shelving system designed by Paul Cadovius. These
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Glass, Mirror, Formica, Teak

Cadovius Wall Mount 2 Section Royal Shelving System w/ Desk & Drop Down Cabinet
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk shelf by Poul Cadovius. The shelves can be arranged in a number of ways with six small shelves (8
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

1960s Danish Rosewood Cado Royal Shelving / Desk / Bookcase
By Poul Cadovius
Located in London, GB
designed by Poul Cadovius. This consists of two full size rails, two shelves, one writing desk and all the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Floating Shelving Unit Desk Nelson Cadovious Era
By Poul Cadovius, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, wall-mounted, floating wall unit, in the style of Nelson and Cadovious, circa the 1960s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions of the t...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Floating Shelving Unit Desk Nelson Cadovious Era
By Poul Cadovius, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, wall mounted, floating wall unit, in the style of Nelson and Cadovious, circa the 1960s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions of the t...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wood

Poul Cadovius Wall Mounted Desk in Teak, Cado 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sometimes less is more. Floating desk in teak designed by Poul Cadovius and made in Denmark for his
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Poul Cadovius Wall Mounted Desk in Teak, Cado 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sometimes less is more. Floating desk in teak designed by Poul Cadovius and made in Denmark for his
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Vintage Teak 'Pia' Chair by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in London, GB
A stylish and iconic vintage Danish chair in Teak. This was designed by Poul Cadovious, it was made
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit or Home Office by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern wall unit or home office, designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Poul Cadovius 'Royal System' teak desk shelf and brass brackets, 1960s Denmark
By Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
This Mid-Century teak wall-mounted shelving system, made by Danish designer Poul Cadovius . This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Brass

Poul Cadovius Cado light oak wall unit with shelves dressers desk cabinet
By Poul Cadovius
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Poul Cadovius - Cado light oak wall unit with shelves desk drawers glass cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Birch, Oak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Shelving Wall Unit/Desk in Walnut after Poul Cadoviu
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, several cabinets, shelves, and pull down secretary desk. In the style of Poul Cadovius.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

1950s Teak Modular Danish Royal System Shelving by Poul Cadovius Office Desk Bar
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This highly versatile and functional “Royal System” was designed by Poul Cadovius in 1948. This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal, Brass

60s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Desk
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This highly versatile and functional “Royal System” was originally designed by Poul Cadovius in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

1960 Poul Cadovius Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Desk Bureau
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This highly versatile and functional “Royal System” was originally designed by Poul Cadovius in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass

Midcentury Modular Danish Royal System Teak Office Desk Shelving by Cadovius
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This highly versatile and functional “Royal System” was first designed in 1948 by Poul Cadovius
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Vintage Danish Wall Unit with Floating Desk for Cado
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Pasadena, TX
Cado Poul Cadovius. Vintage Danish wall unit in style of Poul Cadovius for Cado. Simple and
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Teak, Laminate

Mid Century Danish Teak Bar or Desk
Mid Century Danish Teak Bar or Desk
H 73 in W 29.5 in D 16.25 in
Gorgeous Three Bay Teak Cado Wall Unit Desk Danish Mid-Century
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Three bay Danish wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius. Royal System with solid teak brackets. Five
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Teak

Poul Cadovius Rosewood Desk Shelf
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful Poul Cadovius Rosewood and Teak Desk Shelf. The wall beams consist of 4 equally sized
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Brass

Poul Cadovius Rosewood Desk Shelf
H 84 in W 36 in D 42 in
Danish Floating Rosewood Desk
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Nyborg, DK
pieces by Poul Cadovius, but we could find no surviving makers mark. There are almost no dents, dings or
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Floating Rosewood Desk
Danish Floating Rosewood Desk
H 29.93 in W 57.49 in D 30.71 in
Poul Cadovius Wall System with Desk from the 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
Poul Cadovius wall system with unique corner desk. Royal system Cado in Denmark produced this wall
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Poul Cadovius Teak Wall System with Desk Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Teak wall system Royal with a desk and five shelves by Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark. Good
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Metal

Danish Modern Poul Cadovious Wall Unit with Desk
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Cadovious wall unit with record cabinet and desk cabinet with Key. Amazing teak grain in
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20th Century Danish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Brass

Stunning Danish Modern Cado Wall Unit and Drop-Leaf Desk by Poul Cadovious
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Danish modern Cado wall unit with a drop-leaf desk 47" W with the extension leaf up 67" W, the
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20th Century Danish Shelves

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Brass

Poul Cadovius Drop Leaf Table/ Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Poul Cadovius Rare Drop leaf walnut table Ca. 1970.Double drop leaf table makes for a great writing
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20th Century Danish Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Danish Modern Royal Cado Wall Unit with Drop-Leaf Desk
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Designed by Poul Cadovius. Each bay 33" wide x 78" high, completely modular unit and looks great split up
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Rosewood Cado Wall System with Writing Desk by Poul Cadovius
Located in Hudson, NY
be placed at any height or configuration. The poles are 80" tall, the cabinets and desk are 19"deep X
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20th Century Danish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Rosewood

Extremely Rare Desk Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal Systems Copenhagen, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful wall-unit with an almost never seen rare desk element designed by Poul Cadovius
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Teak Modular Poul Cadovius Wall Unit and Desk with Mirror
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning and timeless teak Danish wall unit that modular by Designer Poul Cadovius. You can set up
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

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Poul Cadovius Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic poul cadovius desk available at 1stDibs. A poul cadovius desk — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the poul cadovius desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A poul cadovius desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Poul Cadovius, Cado and Royal System each produced at least one beautiful poul cadovius desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Poul Cadovius Desk?

Prices for a poul cadovius desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $720 and can go as high as $6,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,895.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

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.

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