DK3 System Cado shelf, 31.5" wide and 9.4" deep in oiled oak, on a white background
DK3 System Cado shelf, 31.5" wide and 9.4" deep in soaped oak, on a white background
DK3 System Cado shelf, 31.5" wide and 9.4" deep in smoked oak, on a white background
DK3 System Cado shelf, 31.5" wide and 9.4" deep in walnut, on a white background
DK3 System Cado shelf, 31.5" wide and 11.8" deep in oiled oak, on a white background
DK3 System Cado shelf, 31.5" wide and 11.8" deep in soaped oak, on a white background
DK3 System Cado shelf, 31.5" wide and 11.8" deep in smoked oak, on a white background
DK3 System Cado shelf, 31.5" wide and 11.8" deep in walnut, on a white background
DK3 System Cado shelf, 31.5" wide and 23.6" deep in oiled oak, on a white background
DK3 System Cado shelf, 31.5" wide and 23.6" deep in soaped oak, on a white background
DK3 System Cado shelf, 31.5" wide and 23.6" deep in smoked oak, on a white background
DK3 System Cado shelf, 31.5" wide and 23.6" deep in walnut, on a white background
DK3 System Cado shelves in smoked oak on wall rails, front view
DK3 System Cado smoked oak shelves with stacked books, close view
DK3 System Cado smoked oak shelf and rail with books, close view
DK3 System Cado shelf in smoked oak, close view of the wood grain and edge
DK3 System Cado smoked oak shelving with a woman walking past
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System Cado Shelf

With the launch of System Cado in 1960, the Danish designer Poul Cadovius expanded his impressive shelving universe, which included the iconic Royal System from 1948 and the award-winning System Ultra from 1957. All three systems were based on the same wall-hung design principle. While Royal System and System Ultra were made with hangers in brass or steel, the System Cado was developed with wooden brackets, making it Poul Cadovius' first shelving system crafted entirely in wood.

The wall-mounted shelving system comes in various wood types and comprises rails, shelves with wooden brackets and different cabinets. The frame of the cabinets has a bevelled edge, which adds a distinctive lightness to the system.

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$595.00

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Shelf 31.5"W x 9.4"D x 0.75"H
Shelf 31.5"W x 11.8"D x 0.75"H
Desk shelf 31.5"W x 23.6"D x 0.75"H

Materials
Wood veneered MDF shelf with solid wood brackets
Treatment: oil or soap

Notes
Shelves hang on the System Cado rail, sold separately.
We recommend a maximum load of 33 lbs per shelf. The shelves may deflect slightly over time.
Not compatible with System Cado parts made before 1985.
Professional installation recommended.

Care
Avoid direct sunlight and heat from radiators or other heat sources.
Maintain a consistent humidity of 30-60%.
Avoid placing hot or damp objects directly on the furniture.
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Designer Poul Cadovius (1911-2011) trained as an upholsterer before founding his furniture company, Royal System, in 1945. His idea was to move furniture off the floor and onto the walls, leaving more space in the room, and it gave rise to Royal System (1948), System Ultra (1957) and System Cado (1960). Over his career he held more than 400 patents. In 2009, at the age of 98, he was approached by DK3 founder Jacob Plejdrup to relaunch Royal System, and today DK3 holds the licences for all three systems and the Pia Chair. Brand

DK3 is a Danish furniture brand known for its exceptional craftsmanship and timeless designs, often drawing from mid-century modern influences. The brand collaborates with renowned designers, including Jeppe Utzon, Poul Cadovius and others, whose iconic shelving systems and furniture pieces are central to their collection. DK3 blends traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics, using natural materials like wood to create sustainable, durable furniture that reflects both functional beauty and Danish design heritage.
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