Royal System Shelving & Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado Skive Mobelfabrik, 1948

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Stunningly rare early example of the Royal System by Poul Cadovious from 1948 from the first release of the Cado system. This incredible piece has belonged to one gentleman who purchased the piece is 1948 & had it imported into the United Kingdom & the piece still has its original import stamp dated & signed ‘Denmark Import 1948’ as you can see photographed.

Featuring an incredible array of storage this piece has a rarely seen large selection of the Cado System Units. with shelves, drawers, glass display cabinets & sliding cabinets; all constructed in a beautifully preserved Teak with gorgeous graining & expertly crafted to have perfect reeding that matches & flows with the design.

Hung up on the wall with 4 bars of solid teak & hanging bars the process of hanging this piece is incredibly easy & the order of the storage units are completely customisable; this piece was one of the first major modular pieces to hit the market. The piece comes with all of its original fittings & wall screws.

The 10 Pieces included in the unit:

- 1x Large Teak Glass Display Cabinet with Internal Shelf
- 1x Large Teak Sliding Cabinet with Internal Shelf
- 1x Small Teak Sliding Cabinet with Internal Shelf
- 1x Large set of Teak Drawers
- 2x Small Shelves with Brass Stirrups
- 1x Large Shelf with Brass Stirrups
- 1x Small Teak glass Display Cabinet with Internal Shelf
- 1x Large Teak Bureau with Two Green Velvet Insert Drawers, Mirror & Internal Shelf
- 1x Large Teak Organizer Bureau with Record storage
- 4x Large Teak Holding Battons
- All original hardware including original Barton Screws

Dimensions:

(Measurements of the whole piece)

Length - 247cm
Height - 200cm
Depth - 41.5cm

Condition Report:

Excellent condition, this piece is excellent for a piece of 75 years of age. There are no major marks or areas of weakness in the teak. There are no water marks or deep scratches. The glass is un-chipped or scratched. The only visible ageing is some minor discolouration from the sun, please refer to the photographs for reference. There are some marks commensurate with age & slight scratches as would be expected of a piece of 75 years.

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Creator	Poul Cadovius
Manufacturer	Cado
Design Period	1920 to 1949
Year	1948
Production Period	1940 to 1949
Country of Manufacture	Denmark
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Danish Design, Mid-Century
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
Product Code	JYQ-1675398
Restoration and Damage Details	Excellent condition, this piece is excellent for a piece of 75 years of age. There are no major marks or areas of weakness in the Teak. Please refer to the description above for an extensive report.
Materials	Brass, Glass, Teak
Color	Brown, Clear, gold
Width	247 cm 97.2 inch
Depth	42 cm 16.3 inch
Height	200 cm 78.7 inch
Weight Range	Heavy — Over 80kg
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	United Kingdom
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within two days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Sustainability

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Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

About the Creator

Poul Cadovius

Danish designer and manufacturer Poul Cadovius was born in Frederiksberg in 1911. Originally 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. Shortly after, 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. The Royal System (1948) shelving unit went on to win the gold medal at the Finland Furniture Fair in 1950 and silver medal at the XI Triennale di Milano 1957 and remained a hallmark of midcentury modern design throughout the 1950s and ‘60s.

Sometime between 1964 and 1967, Cadovius purchased the well-established furniture manufacturer France & Søn—credited with the industrialization of teak furniture production—and eventually 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. Pieces manufactured by CADO include Ditte & Adrian Heath’s 594 Dining Table and Chairs (1971), Steen Ostergaard’s Lounge Chair and Model 290 Chairs (1968), Ole Wanscher’s Senator Chair series (1960s), as well as a series of coffee tables in the 1960s by Cadovius that feature the use of aluminum, rosewood, and hand-painted designs by Susan Fjedldoe Mygge.

His minimalistic aesthetic is considered a perfect harmony between form and function—industrial and organic, affordable and elegant. Although the Royal System shelving unit was his main contribution to Danish modernism, Cadovius registered more than 400 patents throughout his long career, leaving behind a legacy that inspired many future designers.

Cadovius passed away in 2011 at the age of 99.

About the Maker

Cado

Given the popularity of vintage Cado shelving units and other pieces of furniture, it is surprising that so little information about the Danish manufacturer’s history survives.

Cado began as modernist furniture producer France & Søn, which was founded by British entrepreneur Charles W. France and Danish cabinetmaker Eric Daverkosen circa 1948 in Denmark (originally named France & Daverkosen after its founders). The company entered a new phase when successful Danish designer Poul Cadovius (1911-2011) took ownership sometime between 1964 and 1967. The iconic Senator Chair (1951) by Ole Wanscher—along with a number of designs by Grete Jalk, Finn Juhl, and Arne Vodder—continued to be produced by Cado into the late 1960s.

Cado is best remembered for the modular wooden wall units designed by Cadovius. Named Royal System, the space saving exemplar of Danish modernism dominates Cadovius's legacy, even as he patented approximately 400 designs in his lifetime. Unfortunately, there is no information as to what happened to the Cado business after the 1970s.