DANISH 'SYSTEM CADO' WALL UNIT BY POUL CADOVIOUS - $4,900

This is the now-iconic and highly collectible modular Cado system designed by Poul Cadovious. This system was created to allow easily customizable storage, display, media and work solutions. It is incredibly functional and very beautiful! Cadovious designed several versions: this is the System CADO', designed in 1960and crafted in Denmark. This classic design has been re-issued, and component prices are in line with the original pricing; this was a luxury item. To buy new, this configuration would cost around $12,500, and of course it would not have the wonderful patina and history of an original 1960s piece!

This example, in warm walnut, consists of three 'bays'. The modular cabinets and shelves can be configured however you like. (We also have more cabinets, shelves, and wall standards if you would like to build a different configuration.) This set includes:
4x standards / wall rails
2x shelves with brackets: 11.75" deep
3x shelves with brackets: 8.75" deep
1x “desk” shelf with brackets: 15” deep
1x angled book display shelf with brackets
1x drop-down desk or bar cabinet 15.75" deep x 20.25" high
1x cabinet with adjustable shelf: 31 5/8” x 18 1/8” d x 20 1/4” high
1x 4-drawer cabinet: 31 5/8” x 18 1/8” d x 20 1/4” high
1x display cabinet with glass doors and glass shelves: 8 3/4” deep x 22” high
*All units are 31 5/8" wide

(Chair not included)

Overall height installed as shown: 90 1/2”
Overall width installed as shown: 94 1/2”
Overall depth: 19 1/4"

This piece is in excellent vintage condition, with minor age-appropriate wear. The drawer cabinet has a few very minor scratches on the top. The desk shelf has a few tiny dings and a small flaw near the back. There are minor chips on the edges of some shelves. Overall this unit presents very well!

Danish CADO System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovious With Desk/Table - SOLD

We are very pleased to offer a rare configuration of the now-iconic and highly collectible modular Cado system designed by Poul Cadovious. This set includes an extremely rare lift-top file box or chest, and a rare, gorgeous drop-leaf table or desk.

Highly sought after for its grace, warmth, and supreme functionality, Cado wall units are the answer to any home's storage and display needs. 'System CADO' was designed in the 1960s and crafted in Denmark.

This example, in beautifully patina'd teak, consists of three 'bays'. The modular cabinets and shelves can be configured however you like. We do have other cabinets, shelves, and wall standards if you wish to build a different configuration. This set includes:
4x standards / wall rails
1x angled display shelf
1x 15" deep shelf
3x shelves: 11.75" deep
7x shelves: 8.75" deep
1x table or desk with drop-leaf 47 1/2” x 31 1/2” x 28” high; with leaf up 67 1/8”
1x lift-top file cabinet with adjustable file trays 15” deep x 16 3/4” high
1x 2-door unit with adjustable interior shelf 15” deep x 16 3/4” high
(all necessary brackets for above)
*All units are 31 5/8" wide

Overall height installed as shown: 89 1/2"
Overall width installed as shown: 95"

This piece is in excellent vintage condition, with minor age-appropriate wear and scratches. There are a few tiny dings and chips, and some very light small marks on the tabletop as shown.

Danish 'System CADO' Wall Unit by Poul Cadovious - SOLD

Nordic architects and furniture designers have a long history of creating efficiency in built spaces. Modular wall units -configurable to fit each home's needs- exemplify this idea, and Poul Cadovius's CADO wall units exemplify the genre.

Highly sought after for its grace, warmth, and supreme functionality, Cado wall units are the answer to any home's storage and display needs. 'System CADO' was designed in the 1960s and crafted in Denmark.

This example, in warm walnut, consists of two 'bays'. The modular cabinets and shelves can be configured however you like. (We also have more cabinets, shelves, and wall standards if you would like to build a different configuration.) This set includes:
3x standards / wall rails
3x shelves: 11.75" deep
2x shelves: 8.75" deep
1x drop-down desk or bar cabinet 15.75" deep x 20.25" high
1x sliding door cabinet adjustable interior shelf and two sweet finger-joint drawers 20 1/2” high x 18 1/4” deep
(all necessary brackets for above)
*All units are 31 5/8" wide

Overall height installed as shown: 88 1/2”
Overall width installed as shown: 63 3/8”
Overall depth: 19"

This piece is in very good vintage condition, with minor age-appropriate wear and scratches, and with the following to note: The cabinets have light scratches on the tops. One shelf has chipped back corners (we installed it high up so the flaws are not seen.) The sliding door cabinet gas minor chips and scratches. The drop-down surface of the desk/bar has chips along the back edge. Overall this unit presents very well! 3400

Danish Teak Bookcases, 2 Available - SOLD

A pair of lovely rich teak matching bookcases, each with one fixed and one adjustable shelf. They have beautiful beveled edge and shelf details with brass-line shelf peg holes, and a perfect patina.

In very good vintage condition with minor signs of age:
Bookcase #1- small veneer chips left side back corner, top back edge, right side bottom back corner.
Bookcase #2- Small veneer chips left back corner, right side bottom back corner and bottom edge, right edge of bottom shelf, light scratches on the top.

Each 39 1/2” w x 11 3/4” d x 43 1/2” h

Danish Teak Secretary & Bookcase by Bornholms Møbelfabrik - SOLD

A wonderful 1950's teak bookcase secretary desk with exceptional grain and book-matched teak veneers. This piece is usually mis-attributed to Borge Mogensen (due to the "BM" stamp on the back) but was actually designed by Johannes Sorth and produced by Bornholms Møbelfabrik in Denmark. The top section offers two adjustable tapered shelves. In the middle you will find a slide-out writing desk, a set of two tambour doors that glide smoothly revealing additional storage, including three interior drawers, four mail slots and a cubby with an adjustable shelf. The bottom offers three dove tail built drawers with sculpted recess pull handles in solid teak. This beautiful piece rests on a base with delicate tapered legs. 

This piece is in excellent vintage condition. There is a grommet installed in the back panel for power cord as shown. The pull-out desk top has a few minor scratches and a small chip on the front right corner. There is a ding on one shelf. The right side has a couple of minor chips and a tiny spot of white paint embedded in the grain, and there are a couple of small chips on the drawers.

39 1/4" w x 17" d x 71 5/8" h
Depth with desk extended 24"
Desk height 28 1/4"

Cado System Modular Teak Wall Unit, other sizes and variations available - SOLD

Wow, wow, wow! Look at all that gorgeous old teak! This is the now-iconic and highly collectible modular Cado system designed by Poul Cadovious, but with the very rare full wall panels. All of the cabinets and shelves are adjustable and can be placed in any manner you choose. We have two more panels and many other cabinets, tables, stereo/record cabinets, drawers and shelves. We are happy to work with you to create the configuration that suits you best. (Pricing will be adjusted.) The cabinets and shelves can also be hung on simple wall-mounted rails and free-standing tension poles if you prefer a lighter look.

This configuration measures 95 1/8” w x 94 1/2” h x 19” d and includes:

• 3x wall panels each 31 5/8” w x 94 1/2” h - panels have some chipping on top and bottom edges and on a few of the peg holes. Most people will cut the panels to fit their specific installation, so these could easily be trimmed off. One has a repaired split bottom right. One has a 2 1/4” gouge as shown. Minor scratches. Teak is highly photo-reactive; these have color variations from being exposed to light or covered by cabinets: this will even out over time.

• 3x shelves and brackets 31 5/8” x 8 5/8”

• 3x shelves and brackets 31 5/8” x 11 3/4”

• 1x deep desk shelf 31 5/8” x 15”

• 2x cabinets with adjustable shelves. One has cutouts for electrical cords. 31 5/8” x 18 1/8” d x 20 1/4” h. Some minor scratches and a repair on the edge as shown.

• 1x display cabinet 31 5/8” x 9” d x 18 1/4” h. This piece was hand made by a previous owner. It has veneer delamination.

• (chair not included)

Danish Bookcase, Rud Thygesen for H.G. MØBLER - SOLD

Beautifully grained, warm and rich walnut makes this minimalist shelving stand out. Part of a modular system by (Hansen Guldborg) HG Møbler, 1960s. The shelves are adjustable, and we have a cabinet that can be added if desired (inquire for cost and photos.) This quality piece has adjustable feet for leveling on uneven floors.

In very good vintage condition with age-appropriate minor scratches and dings. Some of the shelves are slightly bowed. One shelf has a discolored area, but if installed high up it cannot be seen. Price reflects these flaws.

73 1/8” w 12 5/8” deep x 80” h

Rare Hans Wegner for RY Møbler RY100 Room Divider - SOLD

This is a wonderful, rarely seen modular storage piece by renowned Danish designer Hans J. Wegner for RY Møbler. It is beautifully crafted with rich teak exterior and an amazing contrasting interior. Part of the RY100 modular system that allowed infinite combinations of cases, cabinets, and shelving. It features beautiful milled aluminum bases with adjustable stainless leveling feet and the fabulous orange keyhole joining system on each side. It is gorgeous on its own, or could be combined with other pieces from this system. The back is finished for use as a room divider.

This unit features two cabinets, both with sliding doors. The lower cabinet has beautifully detailed teak doors with raised panels and a stunning spalted white oak interior; the upper has sliding glass doors and a teak interior. The cabinets can be adjusted up or down as desired.

This piece has been very well cared-for and is in excellent vintage condition. There are a couple of small dings on the case edge. There is an area of scratches on top of the lower cabinet. The top right edge of the upper case has a few chips. There is a slightly lighter area on the left side where a custom-mounted light fixture blocked sunlight for years. it is not very noticeable and will even out over time. The light, a Shoji-style Lightolier with custom brass bracket, is also available if desired. Please see last 2 photos.

41 3/8” wide x 19 1/4” deep x 81” high
upper cabinet is 14 1/4” deep

Hans J. Wegner Bio

1960s Yugoslavian Wall Unit / Room Divider- SOLD

Here’s a great piece of mid-century storage furniture. This piece is finished on the back, so it can be used either as shown against a wall or freestanding as a room divider. Lovely warm walnut with brass hardware. Made in Yugoslavia.

This piece is in good vintage condition. The drawer cabinet has light scratches to the top, a small veneer chip on bottom drawer, some surface scuffs. The large 2-door cabinet has scratches to the top and a worn area on door handle. One small cabinet has two small screw holes in one side. The top shelf has rings on the top surface. Otherwise minor age-appropriate wear. Please see photos.

86.75” w x 16.5” d x 73” tall.
Upper shelves & cabinets are 12.5” deep.

DANISH TEAK SECRETARY & BOOKCASE BY BORNHOLMS MØBELFABRIK - SOLD

A wonderful 1950's teak bookcase secretary desk with exceptional grain and book-matched teak veneers. This piece is usually mis-attributed to Borge Mogensen (due to the "BM" stamp on the back) but was actually designed by Johannes Sorth and produced by Bornholms Møbelfabrik in Denmark. The top section offers two adjustable tapered shelves. In the middle you will find a slide-out writing desk, a set of two tambour doors that glide smoothly revealing additional storage, including three interior drawers, four mail slots and a cubby with an adjustable shelf. The bottom offers three dove tail built drawers with sculpted recess pull handles in solid teak. This beautiful piece rests on a base with delicate tapered legs. 

This piece is in very good vintage condition. The pull-out desk top has a couple of minor dings, an area of slight discoloration, and some veneer chipping along the front edge and corner. The bottom door has small scratches as shown. Two legs have slight discoloration at the very bottom. Otherwise, just minor age-appropriate wear.

39.375" w x 16.75" d x 71.5" h
Depth with desk extended 24"
Desk height 28.75"
Desk depth 14.5"

Danish Teak Secretary & Bookcase by Bornholms Møbelfabrik - SOLD

A wonderful 1950's teak bookcase secretary desk. This piece is usually mis-attributed to Borge Mogensen (due to the "BM" stamp on the back) but was actually designed by Johannes Sorth and produced by Bornholms Møbelfabrik in Denmark. The top section offers two adjustable tapered shelves. In the middle you will find a slide-out writing desk, a set of two tambour doors that glide smoothly revealing additional storage, including three interior drawers, four mail slots and a cubby with an adjustable shelf. The bottom offers three dove tail built drawers with sculpted recess pull handles in solid teak. This beautiful piece rests on a base with delicate tapered legs. 

This piece is in good vintage condition. Please see photos. The corners have veneer chips, the bottom drawer binds a little (may be due to the current excessive humidity!), and a previous owner treated the piece with a darker tinted Danish oil or stain, which is evident upon close inspection. It is still a lovely piece and presents very well. It is offered here at less than half the normal value due to these imperfections. 

39.375" w x 16.75" d x 71.675" h
Desk height 28.25"
Desk depth 14.675"

Rare Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe Wall Unit Bookshelf - SOLD

This is a gorgeous piece of Dutch mid-century design, very rare to find in the United States. It is a modular wall unit system, like the Danish Cado system: one could mix-and-match and add on with more supports, shelves, and cabinets. Made in the Netherlands in the 1950s.

This set consists of two ebonized wood uprights, five fully adjustable shelves, and solid brass hardware. The uprights feature wonderful legs, adjustable levelers on the back leg, and are meant to be secured to the wall at the top. The glowing teak shelves contrast beautifully with the ebonized supports and glowing brass. They can be adjusted to any spacing you require by sliding the solid brass hardware up and down the tracks in the uprights. It's a gorgeous and highly functional design!

In very good vintage condition. One shelf has a small chip on the back edge. The ebonized supports have some light finish wear.

35.5" wide x 78.75" high
Shelf depth ~8.75"
Overall depth 13.675"

Poul Cadovius 'System Cado' Wall Unit in Teak - SOLD

Nordic architects and furniture designers have a long history of creating efficiency in built spaces. Modular wall units -configurable to fit each home's needs- exemplify this idea, and Poul Cadovius's CADO wall units exemplify the genre.

Highly sought after for its grace, warmth, and supreme functionality, Cado wall units are the answer to any home's storage and display needs. 'System CADO' was designed in the 1960s and crafted in Denmark.

This example, in beautifully patina'd teak, consists of three 'bays'. The modular cabinets and shelves can be configured however you like. This set includes:
4x standards / wall rails at 79.75" high
1x angled display shelf
1x 15" deep shelf
3x shelves: 11.75" deep
5x shelves: 8.75" deep
1x 4-drawer unit
1x lift-top vanity/desk unit
1x 2-door unit with adjustable interior shelf
(all necessary brackets for above)
*All units are 29.875" wide

Overall width installed as shown: 96"
Overall depth: 19"
Overall height from floor as shown installed here: 85.5"

This piece is in excellent vintage condition, with minor age-appropriate wear and scratches, and with the following to note: There is a chip on the bottom edge of one drawer. The vanity unit has some professionally filled/repaired areas. The shelves have minor wear/small chips. The back corned of the display shelf was repaired. The rails have some light chipping and extra holes drilled for additional fasteners. Overall this unit presents very well!

Gorgeous Large Teak Bookcases by Hundevad, 2 Available - SOLD

These large, beautifully-made Danish teak bookcases are fantastic in person. There is just something about them -the scale, the shape, the details- that makes them stand out. Equally stunning separately or as a pair. Designed by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co., Denmark . Hundevad furniture is very well made and high quality.  These bookcases feature Hundevad's unique beveled-front shelves and a wonderful "invisible" shelf support system (the shelves each have grooves on the side that slide over -and hide!- adjustable wire supports).

$950 each / $1800 pair

54.5" wide x 12" deep x 59.75" high

These bookcases are in excellent vintage condition. Some small flaws are noted below.

Bookcase #1
8 adjustable shelves. The top has some very faint small scratches. Left side has some very light marks. One shelf has a chip on front edge. A very small hole has been drilled in the back panel (probably for speaker wires). The right side has some light marks on the edge. Interiors show slight color variations from shelving covering the teak: exposure to light will even these out.

Bookcase #2
7 adjustable shelves. Very small holes (probably for speaker wires) have been drilled in the side, back, and center vertical. There is a chip on the back left bottom corner.Interiors show slight color variations from shelving covering the teak: exposure to light will even these out.

Walnut Display Cabinet by American of Martinsville - SOLD

This sweet piece began life as a hutch top for a 1950s American of Martinsville 'Dania' sideboard. Atop tapered legs, it makes a wonderful standalone bookshelf or display cabinet. The removable glass doors feature the 'Dania' collection signature ground circular pulls, a lovely detail! A wide drawer with solid brass pull adds concealed storage. In excellent vintage condition with only a few minor dings.

36" wide x 12" deep x 49.675" high

Walnut & Steel Bookcase / Room Divider / Hutch by Stanley - SOLD

This is a very unusual and handsome century modern hutch / bookcase by Stanley Furniture Company, circa 1960s, for their 'American Forum' collection. Originally intended as part of a 2-piece set (see our other listings), we think this piece works beautifully on its own for storage, TV/media, and display. It's fully finished on the back, too, so it can be used as a room divider in a large space.

Two sliding sliding doors at the top with large compartments behind. A wide display shelf in the center is perfect for holding decorative objects, art or media items. Two long, skinny drawers and two smaller shelves below. The case sits on a heavy duty iron base which gives this pieces a "floating" appearance yet is solid and sturdy.

In excellent vintage condition with only minor age-appropriate wear. There is a small white mark on one sliding door and a small chip on the back edge.

68" wide x 12" deep x 42.25" high.
(Large central open space measures 31" wide x 19" high.)

Mid-Century Walnut 2-Piece Wall Unit / Room Divider by Stanley - SOLD

Wow, what a gorgeous and unique piece of furniture! This two-piece set can be purchased together, as originally intended, or as separate base and top.  From Stanley Furniture's 'American Forum' collection. It is fully finished on all sides, so can be used as a wall unit or room divider.

Top: 68" wide x 12" deep x 42.25" high.
Base: 68" wide x 18.5" deep x 31.75" high
Overall dimensions: 68" wide x 18.5" deep x 74" high

Danish MODERN Teak Freestanding Room Divider or Wall Unit - SOLD

A lovely vintage 1960s Danish modern style teak room divider. This piece can be used as a wall unit, but it is also fully finished on the back for use as a freestanding room divider. It features tons of storage with adjustable shelving, a 2-door cabinet, and a drop-down bar or low desk unit.

This wall unit is in very good vintage condition with a beautiful warm patina. It shows age appropriate wear. To note: small strips of veneer missing around desk, light stain on top shelf, drop-down mechanism slides slowly. The piece can be disassembled for easier transport.

46" wide x 15" deep x 70.25" high.

Danish 6-Piece Teak Wall Unit / Secretary / Bookcases / TV Stand - SOLD

This is a handsome and versatile piece of vintage Danish furniture by Feldballes Møbelfabrik. The six pieces can be arranged as best suits you, either all as one wall unit, or as separate pieces. 

Price for all six pieces: $1,200
Price for one 2-piece section (top and base): $500 each

• One Upper unit with a sliding-door cabinet above an open space with a small cutout in the back to allow electrical cords to pass through: perfect for a stereo!
• One Upper unit with adjustable shelve and a drop down desk.
• One Upper unit (tall) with adjustable shelves above an open space with a small cutout in the back to allow electrical cords to pass through: perfect for a flat screen TV!
• One Lower cabinet with sliding doors concealing one adjustable shelf.
• One Lower unit with dovetailed drawer and sliding cabinet below.
• One Lower Unit with four drawers.

This piece is in excellent vintage condition with some minor scratches and small dings as seen in the photos. The interior shelves are a bit bowed from storing heavy objects. 

Overall dimensions with all 6 pieces: 104.25" wide x 71" high x 16.25" deep
Upper units are 34.75" wide x 11.5" deep.
Lower cabinets are 34.75" wide 16.25" deep.
Desk height when open = 25"; desktop dimensions 14" x 33.25" with 11.5" more in cabinet.
Large open space in middle set measures 33.25" wide x 24" high.

Tapered Walnut Bookcase by Dillingham - SOLD

From Dillingham's 'Esprit' collection circa 1960, a beautifully designed mid century modern tapered walnut bookshelf. This handsome piece has a wonderful side profile and lovely beveled edges. Fixed shelves.  Although often incorrectly attributed to Milo Baughman or Martin Borenstein, the 'Esprit' Collection was designed by Merton Gershun (see original catalog photos.)

This piece is in excellent vintage condition, with beautiful walnut grain and color. There are a few minor scuffs and dings as shown.

38" wide x 60" high.
Width at bottom 14.5"; width at top 8.5"