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Box and Wall Unit String Shelf Rack System by Nisse Strinning, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Telgte, DE
Box and wall unit string shelf rack system by Nisse Strinning, 1960s
Original and rare String
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 16.54 in W 30.71 in D 11.82 in
Original String Design Shelving System, Designed by Nils Strinning, 1950s Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Neuss, NW
Original String shelf designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning in ash veneer. The system consists of six
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Ash
H 69.69 in W 63 in D 13.78 in
XXL Mid century String shelf system teak & metal by Olof Pira Sweden, 1960s
By String Design AB, Olof Pira
Located in The Hague, NL
A large 1960s modular shelving system ‘Pira’ designed by Olaf Pira for string of Sweden, made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 82.68 in W 142.52 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Nisse Strinning for String Pinewood Shelving System, Sweden, 1960s
By String Design AB, Poul Cadovius, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage Nisse Strinning for string pinewood shelving system, Sweden, 1960s
This shelving system
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 12.21 in
String 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
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wire
Vintage wall system by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB from the 1950s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Breda, NB
Vintage wall system by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB from the 1950s.
Dimensions:
Width
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 57.49 in W 85.83 in D 11.82 in
1950s Shelving system, Nils Strinning
By String Design AB
Located in Neuss, NW
Original String Shelf designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning in ash veneer. The system consists of
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Neuss, NW
Original String shelf designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning in ash veneer. The system consists of five
Category
Antique 1650s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
1950s Shelving System by Nils Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Neuss, NW
Original String shelf designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning in ash veneer. The system consists of five
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Shelves
Materials
Metal
Large Retro 1960 String Metal Framed Desk / Cupboard / Drawers Wall System
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
The string wall system was designed in 1949 and over the years has evolved from being innovative to
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 45.28 in W 94.1 in D 12.21 in
Mid century String shelf system teak & metal by Olof Pira Sweden, 1950s
By Olof Pira
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century String shelf system teak & metal by Olof Pira Sweden, 1950s
Measurements:
Height : 200
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 111.42 in D 16.15 in
Mid century String shelf-system, bookcase with lighting Oak by WHB Germany
By WHB furniture
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century String shelf-system, bookcase with lighting Oak by WHB Germany, 1950s
Measurements
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 74.81 in W 85.44 in D 16.54 in
Free Standing String Shelving System, Teak Bookcase with Cabinet by Whb Germany
By WHB furniture
Located in Gaggenau, DE
String shelf-system teak by WHB Germany, 1950s
Measurements:
Height : 225 cm
Width : 145 cm
Depth
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 88.59 in W 57.09 in D 15.75 in
Shelving System / Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB Sweden, 1960
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Schagen, NL
This exceptional three section shelving system was manufactured in pinewood, circa the 1960s By
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 109.06 in D 13.39 in
Large Wall Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Large wall shelving unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s. The string wall system was designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
3-Piece Swell String Chandelier in Brass by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Elegant and infinitely flexible, Swell string is a modular LED lighting system designed to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Medium Swell String Pendant Light in Brass by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant and infinitely flexible, Swell String Single is a modular LED lighting system designed to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Narrow Swell String Pendant Light in Brass by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant and infinitely flexible, Swell String Single is a modular LED lighting system designed to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Wide Swell String Pendant Light in Brass by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant and infinitely flexible, swell string single is a modular LED lighting system designed to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
21st Century Novecento Nickel and White String Suspension by Roberto Lazzeroni
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
: available in brown eco leather and white string. A system of repeating proportions and modules, wisely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
H 53.15 in Dm 26.38 in
Wide Swell String Pendant Light in Black & Brass by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant and infinitely flexible, Swell String Single is a modular LED lighting system designed to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
21st Century Novecento Brass and White String Table Lamp by Roberto Lazzeroni
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
: available in brown eco leather and white string. A system of repeating proportions and modules, wisely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
3-Piece Swell String Chandelier in Black and Brass by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Elegant and infinitely flexible, swell string is a modular LED lighting system designed to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
3-Piece Swell String Chandelier in White and Brass by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Studio, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Elegant and infinitely flexible, swell string is a modular LED lighting system designed to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Narrow Swell String Pendant Light in Black and Brass by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant and infinitely flexible, Swell string single is a modular LED lighting system designed to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Narrow Swell String Pendant Light in White and Brass by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant and infinitely flexible, swell string single is a modular LED lighting system designed to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Medium Swell String Pendant Light in White and Brass by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant and infinitely flexible, swell string single is a modular LED lighting system designed to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Wide Swell String Pendant Light in White and Brass by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Studio, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant and infinitely flexible, swell string single is a modular LED lighting system designed to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Large Retro Vintage Desk Plus Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Large retro vintage desk plus shelving unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s the string wall
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 22.84 in
Large WHB Vintage Wall unit or string bookcase 1960 Germany A beautiful large
By WHB furniture
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Large WHB Vintage Wall unit or string bookcase 1960 Germany
A beautiful large vintage WHB regal
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 88.59 in W 88.59 in D 15.75 in
21st Century Novecento Brass and Eco Leather Chandelier by Roberto Lazzeroni
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
: available in brown eco leather and white string. A system of repeating proportions and modules, wisely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 20.87 in W 68.51 in D 24.81 in
21st Century Novecento Brass and Eco Leather Table Lamp by Roberto Lazzeroni
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
: available in brown eco leather and white string. A system of repeating proportions and modules, wisely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
21st Century Novecento Brass and Eco Leather Floor Lamp by Roberto Lazzeroni
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
: available in brown eco leather and white string. A system of repeating proportions and modules, wisely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
21st Century Novecento Brass and Eco Leather Chandelier by Roberto Lazzeroni
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
: available in brown eco leather and white string. A system of repeating proportions and modules, wisely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Empire Bronze and Sienna Marble Clock with a bust of Apollo Belvedere
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
a central gilded bronze ornament. The eight day movement has a silk string suspension system and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
French Late 19 Century Pink Porcelain Cartel Clock Attributed to Samson and Cie
By Samson & Cie
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
French movement with steel string suspension system rings the half hours and hours on a bell. French
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
H 23 in W 11.5 in D 4 in
Joanna Poag Binding Time (Dreams Become You) Ceramic Sculpture, 2019
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
preparation (of systems spanning string theory, calligraphic flourishes, plant life, music and math), I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Joanna Poag Ceramic Binding Time (Small Grid with Leaves) Sculpture, 2019
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
systems spanning string theory, calligraphic flourishes, plant life, music and math), I transfer my
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Joanna Poag Binding Time (Black Grid with Quills) Ceramic Sculpture, 2021
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
preparation (of systems spanning string theory, calligraphic flourishes, plant life, music and math), I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Joanna Poag Binding Time (Black Grid with Stars) Ceramic Sculpture, 2020
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
preparation (of systems spanning string theory, calligraphic flourishes, plant life, music and math), I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Joanna Poag Binding Time (Black Grid with leaves) Ceramic Sculpture, 2021
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
preparation (of systems spanning string theory, calligraphic flourishes, plant life, music and math), I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
French Empire Mahogany and Cut Crystal Columned Portico Clock
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
movement has a decorative gilt bronze pendulum hanging from a silk string suspension system. The bezel and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Monument Clock
By Charles Bertrand
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Royal des Sciences, original silk-string suspension system; rings the hours and halves on a bell.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mandolin & Violin Display Case with Built-In Humidifier
Located in Perkasie, PA
The String Habitat is a humidity-controlled display cabinet designed to house smaller stringed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Clock of a Victorious Crusader Knight in Battle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
original movement has a silk string suspension system and rings the hours and halfs on a bell. The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Allegorical Gilt Bronze Clock Depiction Clio, the Muse of History and Music
By Louis-Charles Boileau
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Paris, with its silk string suspension system ringing the hours and halfs on a bell. An identical clock
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 22 in W 17.5 in D 6.5 in
19th Century Mahogany Quartetto Nest Of Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Superbly Figured Panel Tops With Ebonised Stringing And Satinwood Crossbanding, Raised On Elegant Turned
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Nesting Tables and Stacking ...
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Regency Rosewood Breakfront Side Cabinet
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
shelves, flanked by elegant scrolling pilasters to each end with brass string decoration, raised on
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Louis XVI Style Hot Air Balloon Chandelier Lead Crystal and Gilded Brass
Located in Prato, Tuscany
there is a string of crystals at the end of which hangs a shining sphere of pure crystal; this amazing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Allegorical Sevres Bisque Porcelain Figural Clock Titled La Larcin De La Rose
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
hands; the twin barrel movement has a steel string suspension system and rings the hours and halves on a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
H 17 in W 14 in D 6.5 in
Period French Empire Mantle Clock
By Claude Galle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
silk string suspension system replaces the original movement, (reason unknown), necessitating minor
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Putti Clock
By Jules Allard et Fils
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
original movement has a steel string suspension system ringing the hours and halves on a bell. The
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
The Mills Double Deluxe Violano Virtuoso
By Mills Novelty Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
has been updated with a digital player system that allows song selections to be made over a WiFi
Category
20th Century North American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
Charles X Clock and Garniture
By Claude Galle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
surrounded with decorative wreaths and palmettes, the original movement has a silk-string suspension system
Category
Antique 1830s French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
Handmade Rajasthani Kathputli Dancing Puppet Couple Jaipur India 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large pair of vintage 1950s string marionettes, these magnificent Rajasthani Kathputli puppets came
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Textile, Silk, Wood
French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figurative Clock of Cupid and Eurydice
By Claude Galle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
zodiac. The clock movement has its original silk-string suspension system ringing the hours and halfs on
Category
Antique 1820s French Restauration Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 37 in W 22 in D 9 in
Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double Row Amber & Blue Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb 1936
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matchless brand set of Christmas lights available, which was a typical series string of eight cone shaped
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
H 4 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Joanna Poag Binding Time (White Grid with Flowers) Ceramic Sculpture, 2020
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
research and preparation (of systems spanning string theory, calligraphic flourishes, plant life, music and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
19th century Austrian Promberger & Son hand painted grand piano
By Johann Joseph Promberger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
invented a portable keyboard chime-bells for military bands. In 1824 he obtained a patent for a new system
Category
Antique 1870s Austrian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood
Joanna Poag Flourish II Wall Ceramic Sculptures, 2015
By Joanna Poag
Located in New York, NY
research and preparation (of systems spanning string theory, calligraphic flourishes, plant life, music and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Wall-mounted Sculp...
Materials
Ceramic
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String System For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the string system you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A string system — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer string system, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each string system bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB and Olof Pira each produced at least one beautiful string system that is worth considering.
How Much is a String System?
Prices for a string system start at $701 and top out at $11,750 with the average selling for $2,156.
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