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Original String Design Shelving System, Designed by Nils Strinning, 1950s Sweden

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Original String shelf designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning in ash veneer. The system consists of six metal ladders in white with three shelves, two containers with sliding doors, one container with a flap door with many compartments and three internal drawers and two magazine racks. Original lamp with new lampshade in creamy white and new wiring. This original String shelf is much better processed and of a better quality than many wall shelves that hit the market in the 50s and 60s. Quality features: - high quality veneer - 2 cm thick shelves made of blockboard, which prevent sagging - stable shelf holders that compensate for slight unevenness - more stable ladders - Made in Sweden. Manufacturer: String Design, designer: Nils Strinning Measures: 2 x Container top: W 78 cm, H 42 cm, D 20 cm Shelves: W 78 cm, H 2 cm, D 20 cm Container bottom: W 78 cm, H 44 cm, D 35 cm Magazine rack: W 75 cm, H 22 cm, D 32 cm.
  • Creator:
    String Design AB (Manufacturer),Nils Nisse Strinning (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 69.69 in (177 cm)Width: 63 in (160 cm)Depth: 13.78 in (35 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Good restored condition with slight signs of usage.
  • Seller Location:
    Neuss, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 22041021stDibs: LU6972229451092
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