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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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
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 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
Large Elm Wood String Shel by Kajsa & Nils ''Nisse'' Strinning for String Design
By Cado, Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB, Poul Cadovius, Olof Pira
Located in München, DE
piece.
The shelves are particularly durable and sturdy.
Design: Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 62.6 in D 8.08 in
Modular String Wall Unit in Teak by Nisse Strinning
By String Design AB, Kajsa Strinning 1
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
Modular String Wall Unit in Ashwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB
Located in Vienna, AT
String regal wall unit designed by Nils and Kajsa Strinning in 1949. This one was made in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Shelf Lamp by Kajsa & Nils ''Nisse'' Strinning for String Design
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Cado, String Design AB, Olof Pira, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, DE
Very rare lamp for string shelves from the 1950s.
Wonderful high -quality workmanship and an
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
"String" Wall Shelving System, 1950s Nils Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Neuss, NW
Original String shelf designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning in teak veneer. The system consists of ten
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage 1960s Shelves
Materials
Metal
"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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 7.88 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
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
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
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
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
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 magazine rack with black enameled metal risers. This unit has one cabinet with drop down l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 30.25 in W 86.25 in D 12 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
1960s Bookcase Shelves "Parade" by Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning , Denmark
By Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This beautiful modular teak shelving system, designed by Kajsa and Nils "Nisse" Strinning in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 71.26 in W 35.44 in D 16.15 in
1960s Teak "Parade" Bookcase / Shelves By Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning , Denmark
By Kajsa Strinning 1, Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This modular teak shelving system, designed by Kajsa and Nils "Nisse" Strinning in the 1960s, is a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 71.26 in W 35.44 in D 16.15 in
1960s Teak Sectional Cabinet / Room Divider by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning
By String Design AB, Kajsa Strinning 1, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This modular teak shelving system, designed by Kajsa and Nils "Nisse" Strinning in the 1960s, is a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 71.26 in W 106.3 in D 16.15 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
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 80 in W 134 in D 12 in
1960s Pair of Teak Cabinets / Room Dividers by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This modular teak shelving system, designed by Kajsa and Nils "Nisse" Strinning in the 1960s, is a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 71.26 in W 35.44 in D 16.15 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 45.28 in W 94.1 in D 12.21 in
Modernist table lamp by Nils Strinning, Scandinavian mid century, Sweden 1950s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Forserum, SE
wonderful structure. It has the String Design hallmark engraved in the metal.
Swedish designer Nils “Nisse
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
Set of 3 Brass Coat Hooks by Franz Hagenauer for Hagenauer Werkstätten Wien
By String Design AB, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Nils Nisse Strinning, Franz Hagenauer, Walter Bosse
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and very rare coat hooks from the 1950s.
Wonderful high-quality workmanship and a shape that feels absolutely flattering in the hand.
Solid cast brass.
Design: Franz Hagen...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
H 6.7 in W 1.19 in D 5.12 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
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 20.08 in W 62.21 in D 7.88 in
Minimalistic Shelving System by Nils Nisse Strinning for String, Sweden 1949
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
;Nisse" and his wife Kajsa Strinning in 1949. With its modular construction easily adjustable to
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 20.48 in W 62.21 in D 11.82 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 shelving system with its minimalistic looks, was designed by Swedish architect Nils “Nisse
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Plexiglass, Pine
H 19.69 in W 31.3 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Nisse Strinning for String Pinewood Shelving System, Sweden, 1960s
By String Design AB, Poul Cadovius, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage Nisse Strinning for string pinewood shelving system, Sweden, 1960s
This shelving system
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 12.21 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 40.16 in W 24.02 in D 7.88 in
Original Nisse Strinning Wall Unit with Desk for String Design AB Sweden, 1960
By String Design AB, Kajsa Strinning 1, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful string design wall system from Nisse Strinning in pine. Bokhyllan ’the ladder shelf
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 85.83 in D 15.75 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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 7.88 in
Nisse Strinning Dining Table, 1950s, Sweden
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Very rare Nisse strinning dining table in teak and blackened extending leaf.
Dimensions on the leaf
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
midcentury Shelf in the Style of String Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden
By Kajsa Strinning 1
Located in Palermo, Italia
Curtain wall made of metal and wood in Strinning style. This was made in the 1960s in Sweden.
Excellent vintage condition, slight traces of use due to age, beautiful patina.
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 32.29 in D 7.88 in
Children Chairs Designed by Nils Strinning, 1950s, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Super rare set off children chairs designed by Nisse Strinning, early 1950s.
Estimated edition of
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
former century. His several-times awarded String shelf made Nisse Strinning famous over the borders of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
H 63 in W 63 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1970s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
former century. His several-times awarded String shelf made Nisse Strinning famous over the borders of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
former century. His several-times awarded String shelf made Nisse Strinning famous over the borders of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
former century. His several-times awarded String shelf made Nisse Strinning famous over the borders of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
H 30.32 in W 70.87 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
former century. His several-times awarded String shelf made Nisse Strinning famous over the borders of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 19.69 in W 47.25 in L 19.69 in
Original Swedish String Walnut Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
former century. His several-times awarded String shelf made Nisse Strinning famous over the borders of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 86.62 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
former century. His several-times awarded String shelf made Nisse Strinning famous over the borders of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
former century. His several-times awarded String shelf made Nisse Strinning famous over the borders of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 19.69 in W 93.71 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
former century. His several-times awarded String shelf made Nisse Strinning famous over the borders of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
H 39.38 in W 94.49 in D 7.88 in
Original Swedish String Walnut Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
former century. His several-times awarded String shelf made Nisse Strinning famous over the borders of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 86.62 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Walnut String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
former century. His several-times awarded String shelf made Nisse Strinning famous over the borders of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 63 in W 63 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
former century. His several-times awarded String shelf made Nisse Strinning famous over the borders of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
H 30.32 in W 94.49 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
former century. His several-times awarded String shelf made Nisse Strinning famous over the borders of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 7.88 in
Original Swedish String Walnut Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
former century. His several-times awarded String shelf made Nisse Strinning famous over the borders of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 63 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Walnut String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
former century. His several-times awarded String shelf made Nisse Strinning famous over the borders of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 51.19 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
former century. His several-times awarded String shelf made Nisse Strinning famous over the borders of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
H 30.32 in W 94.49 in D 7.88 in
Original Swedish String Walnut Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
former century. His several-times awarded String shelf made Nisse Strinning famous over the borders of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 63 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
former century. His several-times awarded String shelf made Nisse Strinning famous over the borders of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
H 39.38 in W 94.49 in D 7.88 in
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String Nisse Stringing For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal string nisse stringing for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every string nisse stringing was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a string nisse stringing — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A string nisse stringing made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular.
How Much is a String Nisse Stringing?
Prices for a string nisse stringing start at $92 and top out at $11,750 with the average selling for $1,167.
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