Description
Possibly the most stylish and versatile shelving system available. String was designed in 1949 by Swedish architect Nils Strinning and is now considered a design classic thanks to its versatility and understated aesthetic.
The structure is lightweight, yet stable, you can choose among a range of colours and materials. String Pocket can be combined in various ways, one packet you get three shelves, with two packets you can build up to three sections.
This functionality and the timeless design are the reasons why String® still attracts attention after 60 years.
1949: Winner of Bonniers bookshelf competition.
1954: Awarded gold medal, Triennale, Milan.
1954: Exhibition "Design in Scandinavia", USA.
1955: Exhibition "H55", Helsingborg, Sweden.
1993: Awarded Excellent Swedish Design by Svensk Form.
1999: Strinning honoured Classic Award by Svensk Form.
Build your own String system
Technical Info
Materials:
Veneered Particleboard
The Surface is Hand-Oiled with Gloss 0
Powder Coated Steel with Gloss 70
Colours:
White
Black Stained Ash
Pink
Ash/White
Cobalt Blue
Copper
Walnut/White
Walnut/Black
Grey
Green
Oak/White
Sand
Mustard
Burgundy
Oiled Teak/Brown
Oiled Smoked Oak/Brown
Blush
Comes in fixed combinations consisting of 2 side panels and 3 shelves.
String pocket
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Delivery & Returns
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All orders placed before 1 pm on a weekday will be shipped same day if items are in stock. Next day delivery with DPD in UK is offered with no extra charge.
You can return your order for any reason and for a full refund. Some exclusions apply for eg. "made to order" items - please see our full delivery and returns policy here
Description
Possibly the most stylish and versatile shelving system available. String was designed in 1949 by Swedish architect Nils Strinning and is now considered a design classic thanks to its versatility and understated aesthetic.
The structure is lightweight, yet stable, you can choose among a range of colours and materials. String Pocket can be combined in various ways, one packet you get three shelves, with two packets you can build up to three sections.
This functionality and the timeless design are the reasons why String® still attracts attention after 60 years.
1949: Winner of Bonniers bookshelf competition.
1954: Awarded gold medal, Triennale, Milan.
1954: Exhibition "Design in Scandinavia", USA.
1955: Exhibition "H55", Helsingborg, Sweden.
1993: Awarded Excellent Swedish Design by Svensk Form.
1999: Strinning honoured Classic Award by Svensk Form.
Build your own String system
Technical Info
Materials:
Veneered Particleboard
The Surface is Hand-Oiled with Gloss 0
Powder Coated Steel with Gloss 70
Colours:
White
Black Stained Ash
Pink
Ash/White
Cobalt Blue
Copper
Walnut/White
Walnut/Black
Grey
Green
Oak/White
Sand
Mustard
Burgundy
Oiled Teak/Brown
Oiled Smoked Oak/Brown
Blush
Comes in fixed combinations consisting of 2 side panels and 3 shelves.
Designed by Nisse Strinning

Nisse Strinning (1917-2006) is the father of the legendary String shelving and furniture system. Nisse Strinning was married to Kajsa Strinning, also a designer, who together with her husband developed the String system. The shelving was originally designed in 1949
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