Cado

Cado is the company created around Poul Cadovius's revolutionary Royal shelving system, launched in Denmark in 1948 and sold in over forty countries within a decade. Cadovius's insight — that shelving could float free of the floor, mounted directly to the wall on slender steel rails — transformed the way people thought about storage and display.

The Royal system is the most internationally successful Danish furniture product of the twentieth century. Original Cado shelving in solid teak, rosewood, and painted metal carries significant collector value. Collectors Network features authenticated Cado pieces from specialist vintage dealers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I identify original Cado Royal shelving?

Original Cado Royal shelving is identifiable by the material quality — solid teak or rosewood components rather than veneer — and by the slim steel rails and mounting hardware. Look for the Cado label on the underside of shelves. Complete systems with all original components and hardware in matching wood carry the strongest value.

Does Collectors Network carry Cado shelving systems?

Collectors Network regularly sources Scandinavian storage systems and frequently carries Cado Royal shelving in teak and rosewood from specialist Danish and Dutch vintage dealers. Browse our current stock or contact us if you are looking to build or extend a Royal system.