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Large four-part bookcase, by Poul Cadovius, Editions CADO, Denmark, circa 1960

Creator: Poul Cadovius - Cado
Offered by: Galerie Canavèse

Description
Cado shelving system by Poul Cadovius in Brazilian rosewood, composed of:

– 4 rack panels: H 248 cm (97.6 in) x W 80 cm (31.5 in) x D 5 cm (1.97 in).
– 1 cabinet with 4 compartments, blue-gray and black background: H 56 cm (22 in) x W 80 cm (31.5 in) x D 24 cm (9.5 in).
– 1 empty cabinet. H 56 cm (22 in) x W 80 cm (31.5 in) x D 24 cm (9.5 in).
– 2 cabinets with two sliding glass doors and glass shelves. H 56 cm (22 in) x W 80 cm (31.5 in) x D 24 cm (9.5 in).
– 7 shelves. H 2 cm (0.79 in) x W 80 cm (31.5 in) x D 24 cm (9.5 in).
-1 cabinet with two sliding doors. H 56 cm (22 in) x W 80 cm (31.5 in) x D 46 cm (18,1 in).
– 1 bar-style cabinet. H 56 cm (22 in) x W 80 cm (31.5 in) x D 46 cm (18,1 in).
Width: 320 cm (126 inches - 10.5 feet)
Height: 248 cm (97.64 inches - 8.08 feet)
Maximum depth: 51 cm (20.08 inches)

Biography

Poul Cadovius, born in Copenhagen in 1911, began his career as an upholsterer before founding his own company in 1945. In 1948, he created the legendary Royal System, a modular wall-mounted shelving system that won prestigious design awards and became an icon of 1950s furniture.

In the 1950s and 1960s, he developed the System Ultra (1957) and System Cado (1960) systems, continuing his innovative idea of freeing up floor space. He acquired the company France & Søn, renamed CADO, and collaborated with figures such as Arne Vodder, Finn Juhl, Ole Wanscher, and Grete Jalk to create furniture that has become iconic.

A visionary and jack-of-all-trades, Cadovius obtained more than 400 patents and ventured into other fields such as bus shelters and exhibition structures. His minimalist style, combining functionality, elegance, and industrial spirit, made him a major figure in Scandinavian design—a legend who remained creative until the age of 99.

Poul Cadovius passed away in 2011.

Story

Poul Cadovius founded CADO in the late 1950s. In 1964, CADO acquired Manufacture France & Sön, one of Denmark’s largest furniture manufacturers. Poul Cadovius created the well-known CADO modular shelving system, also known as the Royal system. CADO collaborated with a number of renowned designers such as Finn Juhl and Steen Ostergaard. CADO used stamps or printed labels.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Denmark
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Red wood
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1960
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	837677

Dimensions

W.	125.98 in;	H.	97.64 in;	D.	20.08 in;
W.	320 cm;	H.	248 cm;	D.	51 cm;

Message from Seller:

Catherine Canavese is an expert from the "Compagnie Nationale des Experts." She is an astute antique dealer and offers to connoisseurs, dealers and private customers a curated selection of objects, furniture, sculptures, lamps and decorative elements of the XIXth up to the XXIth century, all original and of the best quality. The gallery has been in operation since 2001.