“String” bookcase by Nisse Strinning, 1950s

“String” model modular bookcase in teak and lacquered metal with suspended sliding-door cabinet and adjustable shelves. String Design AB, Sweden, 1950s. “String” modular bookcase designed by Nisse Strinning for String Design AB in the 1950s, considered one of the icons of Scandinavian Modern design. The lacquered metal frame supports adjustable teak shelves and a suspended sliding-door cabinet, following Strinning’s renowned modular concept based on visual lightness, adaptability and domestic functionality. The balance between wooden surfaces and the metal structure fully reflects the essential language of postwar Nordic design. Original manufacturer’s label present. Good conditions. It may show signs of age. Please pay close attention to the photographs. AF718.