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Swedish Wall Unit

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

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Has all hardware in tack. Great mid century Swedish wall unit. This unit does require proper installation on wall by a skilled professional. (15) mounting points for screws

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

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

By String Design AB, Kajsa Strinning 1

Located in Vienna, AT

String regal wall unit designed by Nils and Kajsa Strinning in 1949.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Large Wall Light AB Bruno Herbs - Price by unit - Made in Sweden
Large Wall Light AB Bruno Herbs - Price by unit - Made in Sweden

Large Wall Light AB Bruno Herbs - Price by unit - Made in Sweden

By Bruno Herbst

Located in Paris, IDF

1970s Bruno Herbst metal wall lamps. A rare model clean and simple design executed in its original Orange and white lacquered metal. Midcentury Scandinavian in its conception and exe...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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

By Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB

Located in Vienna, AT

String wall shelf wall unit designed by Nils and Kajsa Strinning in 1949.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Wall Unit Cabinet  by Nils Jonsson for Troeds
Mid Century Wall Unit Cabinet  by Nils Jonsson for Troeds

Mid Century Wall Unit Cabinet by Nils Jonsson for Troeds

By Troeds Bjarnum 1, Nils Jonsson

Located in Mortsel, BE

Very nice wall cabinet, some wear and tear see pictures please

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

1960s Hans Agne Jakobsson Wall Sconce V 169/3  in Antique Brass , 4 units
1960s Hans Agne Jakobsson Wall Sconce V 169/3  in Antique Brass , 4 units

1960s Hans Agne Jakobsson Wall Sconce V 169/3 in Antique Brass , 4 units

By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

4 units of Hans -Agne Jakobsson wall sconce model V 169/3 in antique brass finish . All 4 are in very good condition . Contain 3 E14 candelabra socket rated at 40 watt each . Sup...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Wall Unit Cabinet, Teak and Oak, Modular Design, Sweden, 1960s
Vintage Wall Unit Cabinet, Teak and Oak, Modular Design, Sweden, 1960s

Vintage Wall Unit Cabinet, Teak and Oak, Modular Design, Sweden, 1960s

Located in Lemmer, NL

Vintage wall unit wall cabinet 1960s Sweden Period 1960s Design Unknown Sweden Condition Good Minor signs of wear Size 160.5 x 270.5 x 40 cm (H x W x D) Details Teak; Oak...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Shelves

Materials

Oak, Teak

1960s 1970s Teak Wall Unit by Olof Pira Sweden Mid-Century Modern
1960s 1970s Teak Wall Unit by Olof Pira Sweden Mid-Century Modern

1960s 1970s Teak Wall Unit by Olof Pira Sweden Mid-Century Modern

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

1960s/70s Teak Wall Unit by Olof Pira, Sweden, Mid-Century Modern Item: Wall Unit Manufacturer: Olof Pira, Sweden Condition: Vintage - Good Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions: Wid...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Shelves

Materials

Metal

3 Bay Mid-Mentury Modern Walnut Glass Doors Bookcase Wall Unit Curio Cabinet
3 Bay Mid-Mentury Modern Walnut Glass Doors Bookcase Wall Unit Curio Cabinet

3 Bay Mid-Mentury Modern Walnut Glass Doors Bookcase Wall Unit Curio Cabinet

By Dux of Sweden, Durland

Located in Rockaway, NJ

3 Bay Mid-Century Modern walnut glass doors bookcase wall shelves unit Curio cabinet MINT!. Each section mesures 30 inches in width.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase
Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase

Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase

By Poul Havgaard

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Stunning rose wood book case or desk. Sliding door on the bottom with file draw and shelving. Two pieces. Top is shelves with a locked drop down desk on the right. Measures: Top is 5...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

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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

By Nils Nisse Strinning, Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Beautiful string design wall system from Nisse Strinning in pine. Bokhyllan ’the ladder shelf’. This set consists of four black ladders that can be hung on the wall and two black la...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern 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

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 78.75 in D 11.82 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 risers. Similar to Nisse String, but the shelves aren’t marked and the metal hooks a...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

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

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

Mid-Century Wall-Unit or Book Shelves Oak and Metal Attributed to Pira, 1960
Mid-Century Wall-Unit or Book Shelves Oak and Metal Attributed to Pira, 1960

Mid-Century Wall-Unit or Book Shelves Oak and Metal Attributed to Pira, 1960

By Pira

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

Vintage wall system in the style of Pira Sweden. Black metal risers which are attached to the wall and five oak veneer shelves. Measures: Height 192 cm Width 80 cm Depth 20 cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Chrome Cane White Wall Shelf Unit by DUX of Sweden
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Chrome Cane White Wall Shelf Unit by DUX of Sweden

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Chrome Cane White Wall Shelf Unit by DUX of Sweden

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern Swedish chrome Cane white wall shelf unit cabinet by DUX of Sweden.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Swedish String Walnut Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, Sweden, 1960s
Swedish String Walnut Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, Sweden, 1960s

Swedish String Walnut Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, Sweden, 1960s

By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

String Regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan 'Tthe Ladder Shelf' Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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

Modular String Wall Unit in Teak 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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Swedish Teak Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden, 1960s
Swedish Teak Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden, 1960s

Swedish Teak Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden, 1960s

By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

String Regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Swedish Teak Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden, 1960s
Swedish Teak Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden, 1960s

Swedish Teak Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden, 1960s

By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

String Regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan 'The Ladder Shelf' Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Swedish Teak Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden, 1960s
Swedish Teak Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden, 1960s

Swedish Teak Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden, 1960s

By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

String Regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Swedish Walnut Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden, 1960s
Swedish Walnut Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden, 1960s

Swedish Walnut Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden, 1960s

By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

String Regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan 'The Ladder Shelf' Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Swedish Walnut Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden, 1960s
Swedish Walnut Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden, 1960s

Swedish Walnut Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden, 1960s

By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

String Regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Swedish Teak Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
Swedish Teak Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s

Swedish Teak Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s

By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

String Regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Original Ashwood 1960s Modular String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
Original Ashwood 1960s Modular String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden

Original Ashwood 1960s Modular String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden

By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

String regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils Und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Ash

Original Elmwood 1960s Modular String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
Original Elmwood 1960s Modular String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden

Original Elmwood 1960s Modular String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden

By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

String regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

Original Elmwood Modular String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden, 1960s
Original Elmwood Modular String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden, 1960s

Original Elmwood Modular String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden, 1960s

By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

String regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’the ladder shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

Original Wallboard 1960s Modular String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
Original Wallboard 1960s Modular String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden

Original Wallboard 1960s Modular String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden

By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

String regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’the ladder shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Ash

Original White 1960s Modular String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
Original White 1960s Modular String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden

Original White 1960s Modular String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden

By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

String regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Original Elmwood 1960s Modular String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
Original Elmwood 1960s Modular String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden

Original Elmwood 1960s Modular String Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden

By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

String regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Original 1960s Modular String Wall Unit in Elmwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
Original 1960s Modular String Wall Unit in Elmwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden

Original 1960s Modular String Wall Unit in Elmwood by Nisse Strinning, Sweden

By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Bokhyllan "the ladders shelf " string regal wall unit. Nisse & Kaisa Strinning, 1949 for String Design AB, Sweden, 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair of Uno & Östen Kristiansson Wall Units Teak Luxus Sweden 1960s Nightstands
Pair of Uno & Östen Kristiansson Wall Units Teak Luxus Sweden 1960s Nightstands

Pair of Uno & Östen Kristiansson Wall Units Teak Luxus Sweden 1960s Nightstands

By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö

Located in Basel, BS

Rare pair of wall units in teak designed by Swedish designer duo Uno & Östen Kristiansson, hand-crafted by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1970s
Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1970s

Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1970s

By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

String Regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan 'The ladder shelf' Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s

Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s

By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

String Regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan 'The Ladder Shelf' Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s

Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s

By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

String Regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s

Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s

By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

String regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils and Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Vintage Walnut String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
Vintage Walnut String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s

Vintage Walnut String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s

By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

String Regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s

Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s

By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

String regal wall unit Made in Sweden. Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s

Vintage Teak String Wall Unit Nisse Strinning String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s

By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

String Regal wall unit Made in Sweden Bokhyllan ’The Ladder Shelf’ Design: Nils und Kajsa Strinning, 1949 The architect Nisse Strinning was born in 1917.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Swedish Wall Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Swedish wall unit for your home. Each Swedish wall unit for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are many kinds of the Swedish wall unit you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Swedish wall unit is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Swedish Wall Unit?

The average selling price for a Swedish wall unit at 1stDibs is $1,130, while they’re typically $92 on the low end and $8,750 for the highest priced.

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.

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