String Furniture
String shelving – from competition winner to cultural heritage
One of the most flexible shelving systems around owes its existence to a competition held by the Swedish publisher Bonniers. Bonniers suspected that people would buy more books if they had a sensible place to keep them. So in 1949, the publisher invited designers to submit ideas for a shelving system that was affordable, easy to transport and simple to assemble and put up.
The married couple Nils and Kajsa Strinning took up the challenge and won the competition with a flexible, elegant and minimalist shelving system that can be mounted on any wall. String was born. Wall ladders, metal fittings and shelves followed, then fold-out tables, cabinet elements and many more modules – yet the basic system has remained the same.
A mid-century design classic
String Furniture has been offering systematic storage for more than 75 years. As demand for affordable yet stylish furniture grew, this unprecedented shelving system became an innovative centrepiece of Scandinavian design and quickly won over the interiors world. In 1997, the String shelf was even added to the collection of the Nationalmuseum in Sweden as part of the country's design history. A timeless classic.
Modular shelving system
Thanks to the simple yet clever construction of the String shelf, String Furniture offers endless possibilities for arrangement and combination. From a practical String wall shelf in the living room to a functional String Furniture shelving unit in the office, the system is remarkably versatile. In our guide String in Every Room, we show you how to create your own personal shelving combination for every room and every purpose.
Innovative additions to the String wall shelf
With the compact String® Pocket wall shelf, the functional Works™ by String Furniture office furniture, a String® Outdoor collection with galvanised shelving modules for outdoor use, and the Museum™ by String Furniture and String Relief series, the manufacturer keeps developing the classic String shelf. Contemporary designs, new colours and materials and a wide range of accessories show that String Furniture remains synonymous with quality and style.
