Teak Two Bay Wall Unit with Hidden Desk by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

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This teak wall unit was designed by poul cadovius and made by cado in the 1960s. Its simple form provides … Read more This teak wall unit was designed by poul cadovius and made by cado in the 1960s. Its simple form provides elegance as well as very practical display and storage space.

overall set size is h: 198 / w: 164 / d: 40 cm.

it features a spacious sliding doors cabinet, a drop-down door cabinet, and a bunch of open shelves. If you lack space in your apartment, this set with a hidden desk is an ideal solution for creating a home office space. A cabinet with drop-down doors will work perfectly as a hidden desk, document organizer, or bar cabinet. the distinctive woven teak front, characteristic of cadovius designs, appears in many of his works, including the governor sofa. This decorative detail, crafted by cado, is a true classic that never goes out of style.

the set is fully modular. All elements are 80 cm wide and can be arranged as needed. Hung, lower, higher, and interchanged. Great carpentry and versatility have been key features of cadovius units. They are extremely well built and are still in perfect shape after 60 or more years of usage. it will last the next decades, still charming with its timeless design in your living room or office.

this set consists of:
- a shelf 24 cm depth,
- five shelves, 20 cm depth,
- a sliding doors cabinet, h: 52 / w: 80 / d: 40 cm,
- a drop-door cabinet h: 52 / w: 80 / d: 40 cm, depth with opened door 85,
- three wooden rails 198 cm long,
- black-painted metal hardware.

the wall unit has been fully renovated. Our team ensured all components fit together well. The wood has been cleaned and finished with a few layers of satin lacquer, very similar to the original, to enhance the beauty of the teak grain. the hardware has been repainted. The engraving “made in denmark” located on the back of the shelves confirms the authenticity of the furniture’s origin. Overall, in fantastic vintage condition with absolutely minor signs of use. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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