Pair of Beautiful Danish teak night stands from the 1960's with string shelves
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Danish Teak Nightstands, 1960s Elegant pair of mid-century modern nightstands crafted in teak. Each stand features a practical drawer with a sculpted wooden handle, and under...
Teak
Mid-Century Adjustable Birch, Coated Wire Wall Shelves by String Sweden 12" Deep
By String Design AB
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern adjustable wall shelves. Constructed of birch and coated wire. Made by String in Sweden.
Birch
Midcentury Adjustable Birch and Coated Wire Wall Shelves by String, Sweden, 8" D
By String Design AB
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern adjustable birch and coated wire ladder wall shelves made in Sweden by String Design, circa 1960s.
Birch
Original MCM wood shelving system, from string Stockholm 1960s
By String Design AB
Located in Gaggenau, DE
MCM wood shelving system - consists of black lacquered metal ladders, from string Stockholm. The respective elements are made of wood .
Metal
1960s String Style Modular Bookshelf, Black Enameled Wire, Plywood Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The natural wood tone of the plywood shelves creates striking contrast against the matte black metal frame.
Enamel, Wire
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. This one was made in the 1960s in Sweden. A good vintage condition, traces of use due to the age, yellowed h...
Steel
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. This one was made in the 1960s in Sweden. A very good vintage condition, slight traces of use due to the age, ni...
Steel
Mid Century Bookshelf by Olof Pira for String AB, 1960s
By Olof Pira, String Design AB
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Teakl shelves and ebonized wooden legs. Can be easily disassembled for shipping.
Teak
MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string
By String Design AB, MCM Unique
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string Stockholm 1960s The respective elements are made of Ash (veneer).
Metal
Vintage Teak Modular Wall Shelf by Olof Pira for String, 1950s, Set of 11
By Olof Pira, String Design AB
Located in Rødekro, DK
The system features beautifully grained teak shelves combined with anthracite-colored metal rods and brackets, creating a striking architectural contrast between warm wood and indust...
Metal
$1,027Sale Price|50% Off
Classic 1950's String Wall System with 10 Shelves Designed by Nils Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
A classic String wall system in good vintage condition, originally designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning for String Furniture.
Metal
$1,095Sale Price|20% Off
Large 1950's String metal framed wall System with record cabinet and two shelves
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
A sought-after large String metal framed wall system featuring a record cabinet with its original plastic key and two shelves, originally designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning for Strin...
Metal
Wall shelf with drawer produced by BFB-hyllan for String Design, 1950s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Brescia, IT
Mahogany wall-mounted modular shelf with white lacquered metal frame and integrated drawer. Original labels present. Designed by Nisse Strinning between the 1950s and 1960s, the "BF...
Metal
$1,687Sale Price|40% Off
1960s Teak "Parade" Bookcase / Shelves By Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning , Denmark
By Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This modular teak shelving system, designed by Kajsa and Nils "Nisse" Strinning in the 1960s, is a prime example of Scandinavian functionalism. Versatile sectional design, perfect a...
Glass, Teak
Shelf Lamp by Kajsa & Nils ''Nisse'' Strinning for String Design
By Cado, Olof Pira, String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, DE
Very rare lamp for string shelves from the 1950s. Wonderful high -quality workmanship and an absolute favorite.
Metal
Original Midcentury Wandregal ähnlich String Vintage Regalbrett
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Vintage Wandregal mit zwei Regalböden zum Verkauf an. Das Regal stammt aus den 1960er Jahren und erinnert an die Modelle von Nisse String. Zustand: Gute...
Metal
String shelf-system by WHB German Teak , 1950s
By WHB furniture
Located in Gaggenau, DE
String shelf-system by WHB German, Teak 1950s Measurements: Height : 70 cm Width : 51 cm Depth : 26 cm Please inquiry for prices to your country before buying. A wooden crat...
Metal
Mid Century Modular String Shelving System in mahogany and teak, Denmark 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
The system is accompanied by 14 shelves, each measuring 77 cm in width. The shelves offer an attractive contrast of warm wood tones, with 5 crafted in teak veneer and 9 in rich mahog...
Iron
$542Sale Price|20% Off
1950's Extra Large String Wall Desk System – Classic Scandinavian Modular Design
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
One of the great strengths of the String system is its remarkable flexibility: each component is carefully designed so that shelves and units can be placed wherever required, allowin...
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 Manufacturer: Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Width = 3...
Metal
$3,600Sale Price|40% Off
Kajsa & Nisse Strinning White Laminate 4 bay String wire wall shelf unit Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unit does require proper installation on wall by a skilled professional. (15) mounting points for screws. (10) x metal String wire white powder coated braces 40” x 12” x 1/2” ...
Metal
$3,081Sale Price|40% Off
Large Retro 1950's Vintage String Metal Framed Desk Cupboard Drawers Wall System
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Please note that the depth listed below refers to the desk, while the shelves are 31 cm deep. As with all String systems, each element can be repositioned within the frame to suit yo...
Metal
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 Manufacturer: Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Wi...
Metal
Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders
By MCM Unique, String Design AB
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string Stockholm 1960s The respective elements are made of Ash (veneer).
Metal
1950s Shelving System by Nils Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Neuss, NW
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.
Metal
$2,931Sale Price|50% Off
1960s Teak Sectional Cabinet / Room Divider by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning
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 prime example of Scandinavian functionalism. Versatile sectional design, perfect a...
Glass, Teak
$1,546Sale Price|40% Off
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 1960s, is a prime example of Scandinavian functionalism. Versatile sectional design,...
Teak
Vintage Tomado Wall Unit by Dekker, Netherlands, 1960s
By Tomado
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
Beautiful mid-century wall rack by Adriaan Dekker for Tomado. The shelves are white, red, and yellow. The string shelves are black and white.
Metal
Shelf System String
By String Design AB
Located in Prague, CZ
System shelf by Katta & Nisse Strinning for String. The system has 19 shelves, 15 ladders and one cabinet.
Wood
Unavailable
H 14.97 in W 30.71 in D 17.72 in
Nisse Strinning for String Vanity with Mirror, 1950 Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Nisse string for strinning vanity with mirror Vanity or desk by String in pinewood and with black metal risers. Width: 78 cm Depth: 45 cm Height cabinet: 38 cm.
Metal
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.
Metal
Unavailable
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
This system is made of pinewood and constists of total four shelves and three white metal risers. We photagraphed them in two sets of four shelves and three risers each.
Metal
Unavailable
H 20.48 in W 62.21 in D 11.82 in
Minimalistic Shelving System by Nils Nisse Strinning for String, Sweden 1949
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
This shelving system with its minimalistic looks, was designed by Swedish architect Nils "Nisse" and his wife Kajsa Strinning in 1949. With its modular construction easily ...
Metal
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 7.88 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.
Teak
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 31.3 in D 7.88 in
Rare Transparent Shelving System by Nils “Nisse” Strinning for String, Sweden 49
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
This shelving system with its minimalistic looks, was designed by Swedish architect Nils “Nisse” and his wife Kajsa Strinning in 1949. With its modular construction easily adjustable...
Plexiglass, Pine
Unavailable
H 40.16 in W 24.02 in D 7.88 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
It was produced in his own company String Design AB in Sweden. This wall shelf consists of two white-coated ladders and five shelves in teak with a depth of 20 cm.
Metal
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 12.21 in
Vintage Nisse Strinning for String Pinewood Shelving System, Sweden, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White metal risers with three pinewood veneer shelves. Rack is free standing but can also be hung at the wall.
Metal
Unavailable
H 78.75 in W 85.83 in D 15.75 in
Original Nisse Strinning Wall Unit with Desk for String Design AB Sweden, 1960
By Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful string design wall system from Nisse Strinning in pine.
Metal
Original String Shelf by Nils Strinning
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer: Nils Stinning Period/style: Mid-Century Modern Country: Denmark Date: 1960
Metal
Edwardian Floor Standing Inlaid Corner Cupboard
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5634 Edwardian mahogany two section corner cabinet, having inlaid architectural pediment, inlaid frieze and satinwood crossbanded glazed door fitted with original working lock and ...
Mahogany
Sold
H 52.17 in W 73.04 in D 8.27 in
Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century Similar to String Shelves
By Robert Heal, Ladderax
Located in London, GB
The shelves can be fitted in any configuration on the 'ladders'.
Metal
Sold
H 63.98 in W 72.64 in D 13.98 in
Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like Danish 50s String Shelves
By Robert Heal, Ladderax
Located in London, GB
The concept is similar to the 'String' system by Nisse Strinning and Kajsa Strinning.
Metal
Sold
H 79.14 in W 36.82 in D 8.27 in
Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like String Shelves, 1 of 2
By Ladderax, Robert Heal
Located in London, GB
This has the desirable wide (89 cm) shelves. The shelves can be fitted in any configuration on the 'ladders' - and the system can easily be added to and extended.
Metal
Sold
H 79.14 in W 36.82 in D 8.27 in
Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like String Shelves, 2 of 2
By Ladderax, Robert Heal
Located in London, GB
This has the desirable wide (89 cm) shelves. The shelves can be fitted in any configuration on the 'ladders' - and the system can easily be added to and extended.
Metal
Sold
H 29.93 in W 30.71 in D 11.82 in
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 shelves with a depth of 30 cm and one magazine rack.
Metal
Sold
H 29.93 in W 15.36 in D 11.82 in
Original 1960s Nisse Strinning teak string shelf with a drawer and 2 shelves
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in München, DE
Can be combined with other string shelves. (10) Total height of ladder: 76 cm 29.9" Shelves and drawer: 30 x 39 cm 11.8" x 15.35" Thickness of a shelf: 2 cm 0.8" Will be packed ...
Metal
Vintage String Book Shelves, 1960s
By String Design AB
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage modular book shelves by String. Metal supports and oak shelves.
Metal
Sold
H 29.93 in W 30.71 in D 7.88 in
Original 1960s teak wood Nisse Strinning wall hanging shelf with 3 shelves
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in München, DE
Can be combined with all string shelves. Very good vintage condition. Suitable for all living areas and very decorative. (11) Total height of ladder: 76 cm 29.9" Shelves: 78 x 20 c...
Metal
Sold
H 39.77 in W 22.84 in D 11.82 in
60s dark teak Nisse Strinning wall hanging shelf with 4 shelves + magazine rack
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in München, DE
Can be combined with all string shelves. Very good vintage condition. Suitable for all living areas and very decorative. (13) The table clock is not included in the offer.
Metal
Sold
H 30.25 in W 86.25 in D 12 in
String 3 Section Oak Wall Mount Unit w/ 4 Shelves, 2 Cabinets & Magazine Rack
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
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...
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 7.88 in
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. From 1940-1947 h...
Sold
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
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. From 1940 to 194...
Sold
H 63 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
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. From 1940-1947 h...
Sold
H 39.38 in W 86.62 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
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. From 1940 to 194...
Metal
Sold
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 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. From 1940-1947 h...
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