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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
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Steel

Shelf Lamp by Kajsa & Nils ''Nisse'' Strinning for String Design
By Cado, Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB, Poul Cadovius, Olof Pira
Located in München, DE
Strinning Manufacturer: String Design The offer only includes the lamp. The shelf is not included because
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

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
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Vintage 1960s German Shelves

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Metal

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
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Vintage 1960s German Shelves

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Metal

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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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

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Bokhyllan "The Ladders Shelf" Elm String Wall Unit Designed by Nisse Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " string regal wall unit. Nisse & Kaisa Strinning, 1949. For
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Bokhyllan "The Ladders Shelf" Elm String Wall by Nisse Strinning, Sweden, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "The ladders shelf" String Regal wall unit. Nisse & Kaisa Strinning, 1949, for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Bokhyllan "The Ladders Shelf" Elm String Wall Unit Designed by Nisse Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " string regal wall unit. Nisse & Kaisa strinning
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Bokhyllan "The Ladders Shelf" Teak String Wall Unit Designed by Nisse Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " string regal wall unit. Nisse & Kaisa Strinning, 1949 for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Bokhyllan "The Ladders Shelf" Elm String Wall Unit Designed by Nisse Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " String Regal wall unit Nisse & Kaisa Strinning
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Original 1960s String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design, AB Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " String Regal wall unit, Nisse & Kaisa Strinning, 1949 for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Original 1960s Teak String Wall Unit, Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Swede
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " String Regal wall unit, Nisse & Kaisa Strinning, 1949 for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Original 1960s Oak String Wall Unit, Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf" string regal wall unit. Nisse & Kaisa Strinning, 1949 for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Original 1960s Elm String Wall Unit, Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " string regal wall unit. Nisse & Kaisa strinning, 1949, for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Original 1960s Elm String Wall Unit, Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " string regal wall unit. Nisse & Kaisa strinning, 1949, for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Original 1960s Ash String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " string regal wall unit. Nisse & Kaisa Strinning, 1949 for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Ash, Wood

Ash Wood String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " string regal wall unit. Nisse & Kaisa Strinning, 1949. For
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Ash, Wood

String Shelf Ladder Shelf by Nisse Strinning, circa 1952 Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Vienna, AT
Original string shelf; Nisse Strinning shelf system by String Design AB. The shelf system
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Brass, Steel

Original 1960s Modular String Wall Unit in Elmwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " string regal wall unit. Nisse & Kaisa Strinning, 1949 for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

Original 1960s Modular String Wall Unit in Elmwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf" String Regal wall unit. Nisse & Kaisa Strinning, 1949. for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Wall Unit String Shelf Rack System by Nisse Strinning in Rosewood, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Telgte, DE
Wall unit string shelf rack system by nisse strinning in rosewood, 1960s Original and rare
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Nisse Strinning Wall Unit Ladder Shelf for String Design AB Sweden, 1960
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB, Kajsa Strinning 1
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful string design wall system from Nisse Strinning in teak. Bokhyllan ’the ladder shelf
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Ladder Shelf Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB, 1950s
By String Design AB, Kajsa Strinning 1, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Oirlo, LI
A stylish and playful vintage Swedish String wall system. 'The Ladder Shelf' has a collection of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Metal

Teak String Ab 'Ladder Shelf' Shelving Wall Unit with Table by Nisse Strinning
By String Design AB, Kajsa Strinning 1, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice wall unit, designed by Nisse and Kajsa Strinning and manufactured by String AB, 1958 in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Steel

Teak 'Ladder Shelf' Shelving Wall Unit with Table by Nisse Strinning for String
By String Design AB, Kajsa Strinning 1, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice wall unit, designed by Nisse and Kajsa Strinning and manufactured by String AB, 1958 in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Steel

'The Ladder Shelf' Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB, 1950s
By Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Oirlo, LI
A both stylish and playful vintage Swedish String wall system. 'The Ladder Shelf' has a collection
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Metal

1960s String Teak String Shelf with Two Deep Shelves and One Magazine Rack
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in München, DE
Original 1960s Nisse Strinning String teak wall shelf. Made in Denmark. Two deep ladders with two
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Original 1960s Nisse Strinning String Shelf Made of Teak
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in München, DE
Original 1960s Nisse Strinning String wall shelf with 5 shelves and 4 black ladders. Three shelves
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

1960s Nisse Strinning String Shelf with Cabinets Made of Teak
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in München, DE
Original 1960s Nisse Strinning String teak wall shelf. Two shelving cabinets with sliding doors
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Original 1960s Nisse Strinning Teak String Shelf with Sliding Door Cupboard
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in München, DE
Original 1960s Nisse Strinning string teak wall shelf with 30cm depth. It has one cabinet with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

1960s Nisse Strinning Teak String Shelf with Drawers, Newspaper Rack and Shelves
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in München, DE
Original 1960s Nisse Strinning String teak wall shelf with a depth of 20 cm and 30cm. Made in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Original 1960s Nisse Strinning Teak String Shelf with Sliding Glass Door Cabinet
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in München, DE
Original 1960s Nisse Strinning String teak wall shelf with a depth of 20 cm. Made in Denmark. A
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Original 1960s Nisse Strinning teak string shelf with a drawer and 2 shelves
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in München, DE
Narrow original 60s Nisse Strinning String teak wall shelf. Made in Sweden. Two ladders with
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

1960s Nisse Strinning teak string shelf with one magazine rack and two shelves
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in München, DE
Original 1960s Nisse Strinning String teak wall shelf. Made in Denmark. Two ladders with two
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

60s 70s Teak String Shelf Wall Shelf String Shelf Danish Design, Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Teak string shelf wall shelf string shelf Danish Design Denmark. Object: wall shelf
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Vintage 1970s Danish Shelves

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Metal

60s 70s Teak String Shelf Wall Shelf String Shelf Danish Design Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Teak string shelf wall shelf string shelf Danish Design Denmark. Object: wall shelf
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Vintage 1970s German Shelves

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Metal

60s 70s shelving system wall shelf string shelf Danish Modern Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s shelving system wall shelf string shelf Danish Modern Design Object: Shelving system
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Vintage 1970s European Shelves

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Metal

String Wall Mount Vanity or Butlers Shelf
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Pine Wall Mount Shelf. Lightly Refinished. Two Drawers with Oval Carved Hand Pulls
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Original 1960s String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design, AB Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " string regal wall unit. Nisse & Kaisa Strinning, 1949. For
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Original 1960s Modular String Wall Unit in Ash Wood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " String Regal wall unit. Nisse & Kaisa Strinning, 1949. for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wood

String Wall Unit Ladder Shelf by Nils Nisse Strinning, 1960s, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Culver City, CA
An absolutely gorgeous wall unit by Nils (Nisse) Strinning for String Design. This wall unit stands
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

"The Ladder Shelf" Wall Mounted Single String Shelving Unit with Five Shelves
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The Ladder Shelf" wall mounted shelving unit with 5 shelves by Nisse Strinning for String. This
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

"The Ladder Shelf" 2 Section Shelving System by Nisse Strinning for String, 1949
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Scandinavian Design String shelving system designed by Nisse Strinning for String, 1949
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Wire

1960s Nisse Strinning String Wall Shelf with White Ladders and Shelf Boards
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in München, DE
Original 1960s Nisse Strinning String wall shelf with 6 shelves and 4 ladders. The metal ladders
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Nisse Strinning Wall System String Shelf in Teak Wood, 1950s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Wall system by Nisse Strinning in teak wood. Two cabinets, one magazine holder and two shelves
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Nisse Strinning Wall System String Shelf in Teak Wood Sweden 1950s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Wall system by Nisse Strinning in teak wood and white wall holders. One writing cabinet and six
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Metal, Brass

Nisse Strinning Wall System String Shelf in Teak Wood Sweden 1950s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Wall system by Nisse Strinning in teak wood and white wall holders. One cabinet and eight shelves
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Metal, Brass

Swedish Teak Wall Shelf by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Berlin, DE
String Design AB in Sweden. This wall shelf consists of two white coated ladders, three teak shelves with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Nisse Strinning String Shelf Wall System, Sweden 1949
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Large original Nisse Strinning "String" Shelf in Teakwood and rare white Doors. Designed in 1949
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Brass, Metal

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Textile

Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Amazing Italian corner Bookcase with Desk, produced in the 1950s and very well designed, probably by one of the most important Italian designers of the period such as Osvaldo Borsani...
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Large Wall Unit with Shelves, Desk, and Light by Coen de Vries for Pilastro
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno White Wall Unit
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno White Wall Unit
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Poul Cadovius Cado Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase 1960s 1970s in Teak
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Paul McCobb for Bryce Wall Shelf in Wood and Metal, USA - 1950s
By Bryce Originals, Paul McCobb
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Steel

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Bookcase by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
H 82.29 in W 112.21 in D 15.75 in
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Wall Shelf String For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wall shelf string for your home. A wall shelf string — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a wall shelf string — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each wall shelf string bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Wall Shelf String?

Prices for a wall shelf string can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $650 and can go as high as $6,510, while the average can fetch as much as $1,694.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.