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60s 70s Oak String Shelf Wall Shelf String Shelf Danish Design, Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s OAK String shelf wall shelf String shelf Danish Design Denmark.
Object: wall shelf
Category
Vintage 1970s German Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 24.02 in W 27.56 in D 7.88 in
60s 70s teak string shelf module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden
By Nissen, Kajsa Strinning 1
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak string shelf module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden
Object: string shelf
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 39.77 in W 62.6 in D 7.88 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
Vintage 1970s European Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 93.71 in D 11.82 in
60s 70s Shelf Wall Shelf Whb Germany String Shelf Danish Design
By WHB furniture
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s shelf wall shelf WHB Germany string shelf Danish design
Object: wall shelf
Manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1970s German Shelves
Materials
Metal
60s 70s oak string shelf module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden
By Kajsa Strinning 1
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s oak string shelf module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden
Object: String shelf
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 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
Vintage 1960s Swedish Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 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
Vintage 1960s Swedish Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 20.28 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 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
Vintage 1960s Swedish Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 10.44 in W 31.5 in D 7.88 in
Mid century String shelf system teak & metal by Olof Pira Sweden, 1950s
By Olof Pira
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century String shelf system teak & metal by Olof Pira Sweden, 1950s
Measurements:
Height : 200
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 111.42 in D 16.15 in
Mid century String shelf-system, bookcase with lighting Oak by WHB Germany
By WHB furniture
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century String shelf-system, bookcase with lighting Oak by WHB Germany, 1950s
Measurements
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 74.81 in W 85.44 in D 16.54 in
Box and Wall Unit String Shelf Rack System by Nisse Strinning, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Telgte, DE
Box and wall unit string shelf rack system by Nisse Strinning, 1960s
Original and rare String
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 16.54 in W 30.71 in D 11.82 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
Vintage 1970s Swedish Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 94.1 in D 11.82 in
60s 70s teak shelf wall shelf Wall Unit Germany string shelf Danish design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak shelf wall shelf Wall Unit Germany string shelf Danish design
Object: wall shelf
Category
Vintage 1960s German Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 87.41 in W 108.67 in D 18.51 in
Mid century String shelf system teak & metal by Olof Pira Sweden, 1960s
By Olof Pira, String Design AB
Located in The Hague, NL
A large 1960s modular shelving system ‘Pira’ designed by Olaf Pira for string of Sweden, made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 82.68 in W 106.7 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design wall unit , 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Delft, NL
String shelf module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Original String Design Shelving System, Designed by Nils Strinning, 1950s Sweden
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 six
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Ash
H 69.69 in W 63 in D 13.78 in
Free Standing String Shelving System, Teak Bookcase with Cabinet by Whb Germany
By WHB furniture
Located in Gaggenau, DE
String shelf-system teak by WHB Germany, 1950s
Measurements:
Height : 225 cm
Width : 145 cm
Depth
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 88.59 in W 57.09 in D 15.75 in
1950s Shelving system, Nils Strinning
By String Design AB
Located in Neuss, NW
Original String Shelf designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning in ash veneer. The system consists of
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
1950s Shelving System, 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
Antique 1650s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage 1950s Swedish Shelves
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Elm Wood String Shel by Kajsa & Nils ''Nisse'' Strinning for String Design
By Poul Cadovius, Cado, Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB, Olof Pira
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Elm shelf from the 1950s.
Wonderful high-quality workmanship and an absolute favorite
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 15.95 in D 8.08 in
Large Elm Wood String Shel by Kajsa & Nils ''Nisse'' Strinning for String Design
By Poul Cadovius, Cado, Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB, Olof Pira
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Elm shelf from the 1950s.
Wonderful high-quality workmanship and an absolute favorite
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 62.6 in D 8.08 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 Shelves
Materials
Metal
Large Retro 1960 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 45.28 in W 94.1 in D 12.21 in
Victorian Whatnot Shelf Trolley Rosewood, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian rosewood high quality Whatnot surmounted with a brass gallery with string inlaid
Category
Antique 1860s Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 22.84 in
Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf Unit with integrated desk, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Modular Italian shelving String style, with integrated desk. It is composed of a black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 77.96 in W 52.56 in D 10.63 in
Aaron Willard Boston Federal Shelf Clock Arched & Inlaid Pediment/ Mahogany Case
By Aaron Willard
Located in Savannah, GA
This magnificent shelf clock has an arched and inlaid pediment over a painted dial that is signed
Category
Antique Early 1800s American Federal Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Tin
H 34.5 in W 13.5 in D 9.25 in
Antique Oak & Cast Metal Butcher Shop Mercantile Wrapping Wall Mounted Shelf
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique butcher's shop shelf was made by an unknown maker, but is believed to have originated
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 19 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
New Powder Blue Petal Shelf Bust Honeymoon Party Dress w Crinoline – M, 1953
Located in Tucson, AZ
wedding), this dress is the pinnacle of femininity. Oozing with propriety, from its petal-gathered shelf
Category
1950s American Ballerina Dresses
Size: none; comparable to size medium
Mid-century Wooden Wall Hanger by ULUV, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Úľuv
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage wooden wall hanger with a shelf made of strings intertwined with wood. Original design from
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
String, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Brass Inlaid Secretaire Chiffonier
Located in Dublin, IE
writing surface, with a pair of panelled doors below with brass stringing, enclosing one shelf. Sitting on
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 48.04 in W 40.95 in D 12.21 in
Edwardian Mahogany Display Cabinet
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
, satinwood spandrels flanked by interlaced stringing, raised upon tapering legs united by serpentine shelf
Category
Early 20th Century English Vitrines
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Jeweller's Display Cabinet, English, Glazed Shop Retail Case, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
stringing
Saffron-hued stringing adds further decoration to the upper fascia
Demi-lune inverted field panels
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 31.89 in W 27.37 in D 23.04 in
Pair Of Edwardian Mahogany And Inlaid End Tables
Located in Essex, MA
apron raised on circular string inlaid tapered legs joined by a stretcher with central oval shelf with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian End Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
Sheraton Revival Serpentine Fronted Cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
. Having large satinwood bowed door below opening to reveal single fixed shelf. All raised up on string
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood
Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
drawers with pen tray and letter compartments united by string inlaid shelf and surmounted by fine gallery
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid and Gilded Credenza
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with brass stringing over a frieze with brass stringing and flanked by paterae
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Credenzas
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
An Aesthetic Movement ebonized side table with a marquetry octagonal top
Located in London, GB
shells and a central star detail in various fruit woods, with ebonized string and chequer inlays. Stood
Category
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
A Rare Pair of 18th c. English Satinwood Etageres
Located in Greenwich, CT
supporting top and middle shelves with aprons over a base shelf cupboard with double doors with fine string
Category
Antique 18th Century European Shelves
Materials
Satinwood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Hall Tree
Located in Charleston, SC
string style top shelf that can hold a lot more than just hats. This piece has been a functional staple
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Wall Coat Rack Design by Karl Fichtel 50s, Germany
By Karl Fichtel
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage wall coat rack design by Karl Fichtel 60s, Germany
Black String Coat Rack by Karl Fichtel
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
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H 47.25 in W 15.75 in D 9.45 in
Superb Quality Large Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
inlaid gallery back with a shelf, rectangular shape quality mahogany top crossbanded in satinwood above
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sideboards
Materials
Other
Antique Pier Cabinet, English, Walnut, Boxwood Inlay, Display Cupboard, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
hues
Accentuated with superb boxwood stringing throughout
Front fascia accentuated with superb
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Cabinets
Materials
Boxwood, Walnut
H 40.75 in W 31.11 in D 12.41 in
Period Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Corner Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
inlaid with boxwood string, four simulated drawers inlaid with quarter fans and boxwood string as well as
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Corner Cupboards
Materials
Brass
Early 19th century Biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
brass lining. Top double door cupboard opens to reveal a single fixed shelf. In the middle of the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Desks
Materials
Mirror, Birch
Painted Console Table
Located in Wilson, NC
Painted console table, the top painted with very finely detailed inlaid string and reed instruments
Category
Early 20th Century English Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Italian Free-Standing Wall Units in Walnut on Ebonized Plinth Bases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional light with elegant pull on / off string above open storage. The central cabinet is composed of two
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut, Plywood, Paint
H 65 in W 39.25 in D 23.5 in
Good Quality French Chrome and Brass Console Table Designed by Guy Lefevre
By Guy Lefevre
Located in San Francisco, CA
a glass lower shelf; striking chrome finish with brushed brass stringing and detailing.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Console Tables
H 31.5 in W 49 in D 15.5 in
English Chippendale Mahogany Inlaid Fall Front Secretary with Bookcase, C.1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
keys, fitted interior burl walnut desk, satinwood string inlays, flanking lower case book matched
Category
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 92.5 in W 49.5 in D 24.75 in
Mid-Victorian Kingwood Serpentine Cabinet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
-walnut half veneers within kingwood banding and boxwood stringing, the double doors with shaped panels
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Edwardian Satinwood, Parcel-Ebonized Curio Tables, circa 1900
Located in Miami, FL
, and raised on square tapering legs with string inlay, joined by stretchers surmounted by circular
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian End Tables
Materials
Satinwood, Glass
American Aesthetic Mahogany and Mother of Pearl Table by A&H Lejambre
Located in Essex, MA
Square top with brass edge and top decorated with two bands of brass stringing and inset mother of
Category
Antique 1870s American Aesthetic Movement End Tables
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Edwardian Stand with Cupboard in Satinwood
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn706 Unusual, satinwood stand, having boxwood and ebony string inlay to top, the small cupboard
Category
Early 20th Century British Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Satinwood
Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
mounted with engraved silver stringing, a silver shield plaque below the silver escutcheon and a silver
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
and string beading, scrolled ionic capitals and leafwork to end blockings. The jambs with tapering
Category
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of Victorian Satinwood Display Cabinets Attributed to Holland and Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
adjustable shelf, decorated in satinwood, amboyna and kingwood with marquetry floral garlands, crossbanding
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood
H 42.5 in W 31 in D 20 in
Late 20th Century Black Hand Painted French Louis XVI Console Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
gold & red, gold painted stringing to top, extended & clipped front corners to top, brass hardware
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Louis XVI Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French Wild Cherry "Fougère" Armoire
Located in Pembroke, MA
framed by string inlay. The base features a horizontal burl wood detail framed with string inlay matching
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the string shelf you’re looking for. A string shelf — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 81 variations of the antique or vintage string shelf you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the string shelf you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each string shelf bearing mid-century modern, Louis XVI or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one string shelf that is appealing in its simplicity, but Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB and Kajsa Strinning produced versions that are worth a look.
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Prices for a string shelf start at $273 and top out at $48,000 with the average selling for $3,635.
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