$6,875
Poul Cadovius (Danish, 1911-2011) System CADO Wall Furniture, Denmark, c. 1960, teak, two bar cabinets, one drop-door cabinet, three large cabinets each with 18 in. interior shelf, two large cabinets with drawers, two narrow display cabinets with original glass doors, one record cabinet, six 9 in. shelves, seven 12 in. shelves, five 15 in. shelves, two magazine shelves, all requisite shelf brackets, eleven 79 in. rails, three partial rails, and two original light fixtures. Note: Cadovius, originally trained as a saddler and upholster, 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. His Royal System shelving won 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. Although the Royal System was his main contribution to Danish modernism, Cadovius went on to acquire the manufacturer France & Son and registered more than 400 patents throughout his long career. Estimate $2,000-3,000 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-12-08
