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"String" Wall Shelving System, 1950s Nils Strinning

$6,032.51
£4,555.63
€5,100
CA$8,436.77
A$9,228.26
CHF 4,842.76
MX$110,364.85
NOK 61,115.40
SEK 57,013.29
DKK 38,849.39

About the Item

Original String shelf designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning in teak veneer. The system consists of ten metal ladders in black with twelve shelves, two containers with hinged doors and one container with sliding doors. One hinged door is coated with black Formica. 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: accomplished design: perfect proportions and visible attention to detail high-quality workmanship using first-class materials mortise & tenon solid wood drawers Made in Sweden. Manufacturer: String Design, designer: Nils Strinning Container: W 78 cm, H 42 cm, D 31 cm Shelves: W 78 cm, H 2 cm, D 31/20 cm
  • Creator:
    Nils Nisse Strinning (Designer),String Design AB (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 68.51 in (174 cm)Width: 94.1 in (239 cm)Depth: 12.21 in (31 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Good restored condition with slight signs of usage.
  • Seller Location:
    Neuss, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 00008631stDibs: LU6972244465942

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