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Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like String Shelves, 2 of 2
By Robert Heal, Ladderax
Located in London, GB
LISTING IS FOR THE RIGHT HAND SIDE UNIT IN THE PHOTOS ] One bay system. Four wooden shelves (each with
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like String Shelves, 2 of 2
Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like String Shelves, 2 of 2

Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like String Shelves, 2 of 2

H 79.14 in W 36.82 in D 8.27 in
Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like String Shelves, 1 of 2
By Ladderax, Robert Heal
Located in London, GB
LISTING IS FOR THE LEFT HAND SIDE UNIT IN THE PHOTOS ] One bay system. Four wooden shelves (each with two
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like String Shelves, 1 of 2
Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like String Shelves, 1 of 2

Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like String Shelves, 1 of 2

H 79.14 in W 36.82 in D 8.27 in
Vintage Tomado Wall Unit by Dekker, Netherlands, 1960s
By Tomado
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
yellow. The string shelves are black and white. This is a smaller model than most other Tomado wall units
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Tomado Wall Unit by Dekker, Netherlands, 1960s
Vintage Tomado Wall Unit by Dekker, Netherlands, 1960s

Vintage Tomado Wall Unit by Dekker, Netherlands, 1960s

H 17.33 in W 20.08 in D 8.27 in
Mid-Century Adjustable Birch, Coated Wire Wall Shelves by String Sweden 12" Deep
By String Design AB
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern adjustable wall shelves. Constructed of birch and coated wire. Made by String in
Category

Mid-20th Century European Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Birch

Vintage Mid-Century Adjustable Birch, Coated Wire Wall Shelves by String Sweden 12" Deep
Mid-Century Adjustable Birch, Coated Wire Wall Shelves by String Sweden 12" Deep

Mid-Century Adjustable Birch, Coated Wire Wall Shelves by String Sweden 12" Deep

H 39 in W 31.5 in D 11.75 in
Midcentury Adjustable Birch and Coated Wire Wall Shelves by String, Sweden, 8" D
By String Design AB
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern adjustable birch and coated wire ladder wall shelves made in Sweden by String
Category

1960s European Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Birch

Vintage Midcentury Adjustable Birch and Coated Wire Wall Shelves by String, Sweden, 8" D
Midcentury Adjustable Birch and Coated Wire Wall Shelves by String, Sweden, 8" D

Midcentury Adjustable Birch and Coated Wire Wall Shelves by String, Sweden, 8" D

H 39 in W 31.5 in D 8 in
String 3 Section Oak Wall Mount Unit w/ 4 Shelves, 2 Cabinets & Magazine Rack
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Nils Strinning 3 section oak wall mount system with 4 shelves, two cabinets and a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage String 3 Section Oak Wall Mount Unit w/ 4 Shelves, 2 Cabinets & Magazine Rack
String 3 Section Oak Wall Mount Unit w/ 4 Shelves, 2 Cabinets & Magazine Rack

String 3 Section Oak Wall Mount Unit w/ 4 Shelves, 2 Cabinets & Magazine Rack

H 30.25 in W 86.25 in D 12 in
Original MCM wood shelving system, from string Stockholm 1960s
By String Design AB
Located in Gaggenau, DE
MCM wood shelving system - consists of black lacquered metal ladders, from string Stockholm. The
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Original MCM wood shelving system, from string Stockholm 1960s
Original MCM wood shelving system, from string Stockholm 1960s

Original MCM wood shelving system, from string Stockholm 1960s

H 40.16 in W 31.89 in D 7.88 in
Modular String Wall Unit in Teak by Nisse Strinning
By Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB
Located in Vienna, AT
String wall shelf wall unit designed by Nils and Kajsa Strinning in 1949. This one was made in the
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Steel

Vintage Modular String Wall Unit in Teak by Nisse Strinning
Modular String Wall Unit in Teak by Nisse Strinning

Modular String Wall Unit in Teak by Nisse Strinning

H 30.32 in W 94.49 in D 11.82 in
Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Patina on this dark teak String Unit original from 1950. Featuring 8 shelves that are
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Vintage Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning
Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning

Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning

H 39 in W 47 in D 8 in
Modular String Wall Unit in Ashwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By String Design AB, Kajsa Strinning 1
Located in Vienna, AT
String regal wall unit designed by Nils and Kajsa Strinning in 1949. This one was made in the 1960s
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Steel

Modular String Wall Unit in Ashwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
Modular String Wall Unit in Ashwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden

Modular String Wall Unit in Ashwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden

H 59.06 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
"String" Wall Shelving System, 1950s Nils Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Neuss, NW
Original String shelf designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning in teak veneer. The system consists of ten
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

"String" Wall Shelving System, 1950s Nils Strinning
"String" Wall Shelving System, 1950s Nils Strinning

"String" Wall Shelving System, 1950s Nils Strinning

H 68.51 in W 94.1 in D 12.21 in
Mid Century Bookshelf by Olof Pira for String AB, 1960s
By String Design AB, Olof Pira
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century free standing bookshelf designed by Olof Pira for String AB. Elegant mid century and
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Bookshelf by Olof Pira for String AB, 1960s
Mid Century Bookshelf by Olof Pira for String AB, 1960s

Mid Century Bookshelf by Olof Pira for String AB, 1960s

H 50.01 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in
Large Elm Wood String Shel by Kajsa & Nils ''Nisse'' Strinning for String Design
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Poul Cadovius, Cado, Olof Pira, String Design AB
Located in München, DE
piece. The shelves are particularly durable and sturdy. Design: Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Elm Wood String Shel by Kajsa & Nils ''Nisse'' Strinning for String Design
Large Elm Wood String Shel by Kajsa & Nils ''Nisse'' Strinning for String Design

Large Elm Wood String Shel by Kajsa & Nils ''Nisse'' Strinning for String Design

H 39.38 in W 62.6 in D 8.08 in
Italian String Inlay Wood Gilt Bronze Wall Brackets Wall Shelves, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Italian String Inlay Wood Gilt Bronze Wall Brackets Wall Shelves -Pair Offered for sale is a pair
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Bronze

Italian String Inlay Wood Gilt Bronze Wall Brackets Wall Shelves, a Pair
Italian String Inlay Wood Gilt Bronze Wall Brackets Wall Shelves, a Pair

Italian String Inlay Wood Gilt Bronze Wall Brackets Wall Shelves, a Pair

H 14.5 in W 10.75 in D 5.38 in
MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string
By String Design AB, MCM Unique
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string Stockholm
Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string
MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string

MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string

H 20.48 in W 46.07 in D 11.82 in
Four section String Shelving Unit by Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning for String, Sweden. This unit consists of five sections, 14 full shelves, 7
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Four section String Shelving Unit by Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning, Sweden
Four section String Shelving Unit by Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning, Sweden

Four section String Shelving Unit by Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning, Sweden

H 65 in W 140.5 in D 27.25 in
Wall-mounted furniture designed by Nisse Strinning and produced by String Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Wall-mounted furniture designed by Nisse Strinning and produced by String in Sweden around 1960
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Steel

Wall-mounted furniture designed by Nisse Strinning and produced by String Sweden
Wall-mounted furniture designed by Nisse Strinning and produced by String Sweden

Wall-mounted furniture designed by Nisse Strinning and produced by String Sweden

H 29.14 in W 24.02 in D 7.88 in
Box and Wall Unit String Shelf Rack System by Nisse Strinning, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Telgte, DE
Box and wall unit string shelf rack system by Nisse Strinning, 1960s Original and rare String
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Box and Wall Unit String Shelf Rack System by Nisse Strinning, 1960s
Box and Wall Unit String Shelf Rack System by Nisse Strinning, 1960s

Box and Wall Unit String Shelf Rack System by Nisse Strinning, 1960s

H 16.54 in W 30.71 in D 11.82 in
1960s Teak "Parade" Bookcase / Shelves By Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning , Denmark
By Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
sliding door cabinets, drawers, open shelves, and a drop-front compartment for ample storage Adjustable
Category

1960s Danish Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

1960s Teak "Parade" Bookcase / Shelves By Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning , Denmark
1960s Teak "Parade" Bookcase / Shelves By Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning , Denmark

1960s Teak "Parade" Bookcase / Shelves By Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning , Denmark

H 71.26 in W 35.44 in D 16.15 in
Shelf Lamp by Kajsa & Nils ''Nisse'' Strinning for String Design
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Olof Pira, Poul Cadovius, Cado, String Design AB
Located in München, DE
Very rare lamp for string shelves from the 1950s. Wonderful high -quality workmanship and an
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Shelf Lamp by Kajsa & Nils ''Nisse'' Strinning for String Design
Shelf Lamp by Kajsa & Nils ''Nisse'' Strinning for String Design

Shelf Lamp by Kajsa & Nils ''Nisse'' Strinning for String Design

H 15.75 in W 16.54 in D 31.5 in
Olof Pira String Shelving System, Sweden, 1965
By Olof Pira
Located in Dronten, NL
A free standing, mid-century modern, shelving system with table/desk designed in Sweden by Olof Pira. This example designed to clamp between floor and ceiling making it possible to u...
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Steel

Olof Pira String Shelving System, Sweden, 1965
Olof Pira String Shelving System, Sweden, 1965

Olof Pira String Shelving System, Sweden, 1965

H 95.28 in W 71.66 in D 59.06 in
String shelf-system by WHB German Teak , 1950s
By WHB furniture
Located in Gaggenau, DE
String shelf-system by WHB German, Teak 1950s Measurements: Height : 70 cm Width : 51 cm Depth
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

String shelf-system by WHB German Teak , 1950s
String shelf-system by WHB German Teak , 1950s

String shelf-system by WHB German Teak , 1950s

H 27.56 in W 20.08 in D 10.24 in
"String" Birch & Plexiglass Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden, 1950s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Karis, Nyland
Mid-century Swedish Nisse Strinning 'String' design wall unit, 1950s. Two beautifully patinated
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Brass

"String" Birch & Plexiglass Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden, 1950s
"String" Birch & Plexiglass Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden, 1950s

"String" Birch & Plexiglass Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden, 1950s

H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 7.88 in
Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s
Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s
Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s

Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s

H 30.32 in W 62.41 in D 7.88 in
Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s
Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s
Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s

Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s

H 39.97 in W 62.41 in D 8.08 in
Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s
Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s
Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s

Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s

H 39.97 in W 62.41 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s
Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s
Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s

Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s

H 20.48 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s
Category

1960s Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s
Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s

Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design teak wall unit , 1960s

H 10.63 in W 16.15 in D 11.82 in
Large Wall Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Large wall shelving unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s. The string wall system was designed
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Wall Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
Large Wall Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s

Large Wall Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s

H 39.38 in W 43.31 in D 11.82 in
Large Retro 1960 Vintage String Metal Framed Desk Cupboard Drawers Wall System
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
The string wall system was designed in 1949 and over the years has evolved from being innovative to
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Retro 1960 Vintage String Metal Framed Desk Cupboard Drawers Wall System
Large Retro 1960 Vintage String Metal Framed Desk Cupboard Drawers Wall System

Large Retro 1960 Vintage String Metal Framed Desk Cupboard Drawers Wall System

H 45.28 in W 94.1 in D 12.21 in
60s 70s teak shelf wall shelf WHB Germany string shelf Danish design
By WHB furniture
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak shelf wall shelf WHB Germany string shelf Danish design Object: wall shelf
Category

1960s German Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

60s 70s teak shelf wall shelf WHB Germany string shelf Danish design
60s 70s teak shelf wall shelf WHB Germany string shelf Danish design

60s 70s teak shelf wall shelf WHB Germany string shelf Danish design

H 74.81 in W 28.75 in D 14.18 in
60s 70s oak string shelf module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s oak string shelf module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden Object: String shelf
Category

1960s Swedish Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

60s 70s oak string shelf module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden
60s 70s oak string shelf module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden

60s 70s oak string shelf module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden

H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
60s 70s teak shelf wall shelf telephone shelf string shelf Danish design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak shelf wall shelf telephone shelf string shelf Danish design Object: wall shelf
Category

1960s German Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

60s 70s teak shelf wall shelf telephone shelf string shelf Danish design
60s 70s teak shelf wall shelf telephone shelf string shelf Danish design

60s 70s teak shelf wall shelf telephone shelf string shelf Danish design

H 7.49 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Vintage Ikea 'Enetri' Shelf by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980s String Shelving
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Zagreb, HR
with expected sings of age, as indicated in the photos. Scratches appear on all of the shelves as well
Category

1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Ikea 'Enetri' Shelf by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980s String Shelving
Vintage Ikea 'Enetri' Shelf by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980s String Shelving

Vintage Ikea 'Enetri' Shelf by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980s String Shelving

H 62.8 in W 66.93 in D 13 in
60s 70s Teak String Shelf Module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden
By Kajsa Strinning 1
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak string shelf module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden 60s Object: string
Category

1970s European Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

60s 70s Teak String Shelf Module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden
60s 70s Teak String Shelf Module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden

60s 70s Teak String Shelf Module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden

H 39.38 in W 93.71 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Ikea 'Enetri' Shelf by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980s String Shelving
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Zagreb, HR
photos. The wooden shelves have developed a slight curve over time due to the weight they’ve held, in
Category

1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Ikea 'Enetri' Shelf by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980s String Shelving
Vintage Ikea 'Enetri' Shelf by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980s String Shelving

Vintage Ikea 'Enetri' Shelf by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980s String Shelving

H 63 in W 66.93 in D 13 in
Kajsa & Nisse Strinning White Laminate 4 bay String wire wall shelf unit Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Kajsa & Nisse Strinning White Laminate 4 bay String wire wall unit circa 1970 Sweden
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kajsa & Nisse Strinning White Laminate 4 bay String wire wall shelf unit Sweden
Kajsa & Nisse Strinning White Laminate 4 bay String wire wall shelf unit Sweden

Kajsa & Nisse Strinning White Laminate 4 bay String wire wall shelf unit Sweden

H 80 in W 134 in D 12 in
Large Retro Vintage Desk Plus Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Large retro vintage desk plus shelving unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s the string wall
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Retro Vintage Desk Plus Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
Large Retro Vintage Desk Plus Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s

Large Retro Vintage Desk Plus Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s

H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 22.84 in
60's 70's oak string shelf module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60's 70's oak string shelf module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden Object: string shelf
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

60's 70's oak string shelf module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden
60's 70's oak string shelf module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden

60's 70's oak string shelf module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden

H 30.32 in W 94.1 in D 11.82 in
Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders
By MCM Unique, String Design AB
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string Stockholm
Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders
Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders

Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders

H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in
1950s Shelving System by Nils Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Neuss, NW
Original String shelf designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning in ash veneer. The system consists of five
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

1950s Shelving System by Nils Strinning
1950s Shelving System by Nils Strinning

1950s Shelving System by Nils Strinning

H 30.71 in W 94.49 in D 11.82 in
1960s Teak Sectional Cabinet / Room Divider by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB, Kajsa Strinning 1
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
sliding door cabinets, drawers, open shelves, and a drop-front compartment for ample storage Adjustable
Category

1960s Danish Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

1960s Teak Sectional Cabinet / Room Divider by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning
1960s Teak Sectional Cabinet / Room Divider by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning

1960s Teak Sectional Cabinet / Room Divider by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning

H 71.26 in W 106.3 in D 16.15 in
1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Neuss, NW
Original String shelf designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning in ash veneer. The system consists of four
Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning
1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning

1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning

H 50.01 in W 31.5 in D 13.78 in
1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Neuss, NW
String shelf is much better processed and of a better quality than many wall shelves that hit the market
Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning
1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning

1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning

H 69.69 in W 62.6 in D 15.36 in
1960s Bookcase Shelves "Parade" by Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning , Denmark
By Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Features sliding door cabinets, and open shelves. Adjustable shelving system, allowing for customizable
Category

1960s Danish Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Teak

1960s Bookcase Shelves "Parade" by Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning , Denmark
1960s Bookcase Shelves "Parade" by Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning , Denmark

1960s Bookcase Shelves "Parade" by Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning , Denmark

H 71.26 in W 35.44 in D 16.15 in
Edwardian Floor Standing Inlaid Corner Cupboard
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
two shelves with satinwood string inlaid edge. The base having Neoclassical inlaid frieze and panelled
Category

20th Century English Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Floor Standing Inlaid Corner Cupboard
Edwardian Floor Standing Inlaid Corner Cupboard

Edwardian Floor Standing Inlaid Corner Cupboard

H 77.953 in W 27.559 in D 20.079 in
Shelf System String
By String Design AB
Located in Prague, CZ
System shelf by Katta & Nisse Strinning for String. The system has 19 shelves, 15 ladders and one
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Wood

Shelf System String
Shelf System String

Shelf System String

H 59.06 in W 109.85 in D 11.82 in
Nisse Strinning for String Vanity with Mirror, 1950 Sweden
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Nisse string for strinning vanity with mirror Vanity or desk by String in pinewood and with
Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Nisse Strinning for String Vanity with Mirror, 1950 Sweden
Nisse Strinning for String Vanity with Mirror, 1950 Sweden

Nisse Strinning for String Vanity with Mirror, 1950 Sweden

H 14.97 in W 30.71 in D 17.72 in
Nisse String Style Wall Unit in Pinewood and Black Metal, 1960
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Nisse String style wall unit in pinewood and black metal, 1960 Pinewood shelves and blackmetal
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Nisse String Style Wall Unit in Pinewood and Black Metal, 1960
Nisse String Style Wall Unit in Pinewood and Black Metal, 1960

Nisse String Style Wall Unit in Pinewood and Black Metal, 1960

H 30.32 in W 78.75 in D 11.82 in
Minimalistic Shelving System by Nils “Nisse” Strinning for String, Sweden, 1949
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Minimalistic shelving system by Nils “Nisse” strinning for string, Sweden, 1949 pinewood This
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Minimalistic Shelving System by Nils “Nisse” Strinning for String, Sweden, 1949
Minimalistic Shelving System by Nils “Nisse” Strinning for String, Sweden, 1949

Minimalistic Shelving System by Nils “Nisse” Strinning for String, Sweden, 1949

H 20.08 in W 62.21 in D 7.88 in
Minimalistic Shelving System by Nils Nisse Strinning for String, Sweden 1949
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
your likes. This system is made of teak and consists of four teak shelves and three black metal
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Minimalistic Shelving System by Nils Nisse Strinning for String, Sweden 1949
Minimalistic Shelving System by Nils Nisse Strinning for String, Sweden 1949

Minimalistic Shelving System by Nils Nisse Strinning for String, Sweden 1949

H 20.48 in W 62.21 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Corner Modular Teak Wall Unit in Teak by Nils Strinning, String, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Vintage string modular wall unit, 1960s. Corner modular system, with additional deeper desk shelf
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Teak

Vintage Corner Modular Teak Wall Unit in Teak by Nils Strinning, String, 1960s
Vintage Corner Modular Teak Wall Unit in Teak by Nils Strinning, String, 1960s

Vintage Corner Modular Teak Wall Unit in Teak by Nils Strinning, String, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 7.88 in
Rare Transparent Shelving System by Nils “Nisse” Strinning for String, Sweden 49
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
. This system is made of pinewood and constists of total three shelves and three transparant plastic
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Plexiglass, Pine

Rare Transparent Shelving System by Nils “Nisse” Strinning for String, Sweden 49
Rare Transparent Shelving System by Nils “Nisse” Strinning for String, Sweden 49

Rare Transparent Shelving System by Nils “Nisse” Strinning for String, Sweden 49

H 19.69 in W 31.3 in D 7.88 in
Teak Wall Shelving System by Nisse Strinning for String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Berlin, DE
Nisse Strinning designed his famous shelf system in 1949. It was produced in his own company String
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Teak Wall Shelving System by Nisse Strinning for String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
Teak Wall Shelving System by Nisse Strinning for String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s

Teak Wall Shelving System by Nisse Strinning for String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s

H 40.16 in W 24.02 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Nisse Strinning for String Pinewood Shelving System, Sweden, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage Nisse Strinning for string pinewood shelving system, Sweden, 1960s This shelving system
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Nisse Strinning for String Pinewood Shelving System, Sweden, 1960s
Vintage Nisse Strinning for String Pinewood Shelving System, Sweden, 1960s

Vintage Nisse Strinning for String Pinewood Shelving System, Sweden, 1960s

H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 12.21 in
Original Nisse Strinning Wall Unit with Desk for String Design AB Sweden, 1960
By Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful string design wall system from Nisse Strinning in pine. Bokhyllan ’the ladder shelf
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Original Nisse Strinning Wall Unit with Desk for String Design AB Sweden, 1960
Original Nisse Strinning Wall Unit with Desk for String Design AB Sweden, 1960

Original Nisse Strinning Wall Unit with Desk for String Design AB Sweden, 1960

H 78.75 in W 85.83 in D 15.75 in
Original String Shelf by Nils Strinning
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer: Nils Stinning Period/style: Mid-Century Modern Country: Denmark Date: 1960
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Original String Shelf by Nils Strinning
Original String Shelf by Nils Strinning

Original String Shelf by Nils Strinning

H 50 in W 94 in D 11 in
Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century Similar to String Shelves
By Robert Heal, Ladderax
Located in London, GB
shelves (each with two recessed metal supports), three metal uprights (two end uprights and one central
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century Similar to String Shelves
Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century Similar to String Shelves

Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century Similar to String Shelves

H 52.17 in W 73.04 in D 8.27 in
1960s Nisse Strinning teak string shelf with one magazine rack and two shelves
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in München, DE
be combined with other string shelves. (18) Total height of ladder: 76 cm 29.9" Width shelves: 78
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960s Nisse Strinning teak string shelf with one magazine rack and two shelves
1960s Nisse Strinning teak string shelf with one magazine rack and two shelves

1960s Nisse Strinning teak string shelf with one magazine rack and two shelves

H 29.93 in W 30.71 in D 11.82 in
Original 1960s Nisse Strinning teak string shelf with a drawer and 2 shelves
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in München, DE
suitable for all living areas and very decorative. Can be combined with other string shelves. (10) Total
Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage String Shelves

Materials

Metal

Original 1960s Nisse Strinning teak string shelf with a drawer and 2 shelves
Original 1960s Nisse Strinning teak string shelf with a drawer and 2 shelves

Original 1960s Nisse Strinning teak string shelf with a drawer and 2 shelves

H 29.93 in W 15.36 in D 11.82 in
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Vintage String Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage string shelves is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage string shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Vintage string shelves have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern vintage string shelves are consistently popular styles. Vintage string shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB and Kajsa Strinning are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage String Shelves?

Vintage string shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $917, while the lowest priced sells for $76 and the highest can go for as much as $11,750.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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