Teak Modular Bookcase Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Teak wall bookcase composition "Cado" by Poul Cadovius, featuring: - 4 panels (H: 241cm, W: 80cm) - 1 sliding door cabinet with 6 drawers and 3 boards (W: 80cm x D: 46 cm x H: 51cm) - 1 sliding door cabinet with 4 drawers and a hanging document holder (W: 80cm x D: 46 cm x H: 51cm) - 1 glass cabinet with two glass boards (W: 80 cm x D: 22 cm x H: 56 cm) - 1 rectangular open pedestal (W: 80 cm x D: 30 cm x H: 38 cm) - 1 desk table (W: 80 cm x D: 54 cm x H: 37 cm) - 5 small shelves (80 cm x 22 cm), 1 medium shelf (80 cm x 30cm) and 1 large shelf (80 cm x 38 cm) Circa: 1960 Dim: W: 320cm, D: 46cm, H: 241cm. Dim: W: 126in, D: 18,1in, H: 94,9in. THE POUL CADOVIUS MODULAR SYSTEM: A WORLDWIDE SUCCESS The modular system by Poul Cadovius (1911-2011), the famous Danish interior designer, is one of the greatest classics of Scandinavian design. Created in 1948, it is one of the very first wall systems proposing the new idea of not cluttering the floor. Indeed, Poul Cadovius works from the 1950s on a storage system that would provide maximum functionality while allowing to customize the atmosphere of each interior. He was looking for a modular system, easy to assemble, which offered many combination possibilities and did not clutter the living space. Poul Cadovius invented the "Royal" system: modular shelving with infinite combination possibilities from a set of standard elements. The "Royal System" has been a huge success worldwide, due to its lightness and modularity to adapt to all interiors. Thereafter, he will conceive the "Cado" model that we propose you here. The principle has been taken up and by many manufacturers, but the "Cado" version of the "Royal System" of Poul Cadovius is the original model, of unequalled quality.

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Creator	Poul Cadovius
Year	1960
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Denmark
Style	Vintage, Scandinavian Modern
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Wear consistent with age and use. In good condition. Difference in shade from sunlight on wall panels consistent with age and use.
Product Code	VCJ-1454395
Materials	Teak
Color	Brown
Width	320 cm 126.0 inch
Depth	46 cm 18.1 inch
Height	241 cm 94.9 inch
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 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	France
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

Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.
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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.