String Furniture
(77)How do you make a design stand the hard test of time? It’s easy, just go for a perfect balance between functionality and form. Then keep refining and evolving your idea over and over to make sure it stays in step with changing times.
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How do you make a design stand the hard test of time? It’s easy, just go for a perfect balance between functionality and form. Then keep refining and evolving your idea over and over to make sure it stays in step with changing times.
This is exactly how the String Shelving System has become a beloved design icon, and a great example of timeless modern Scandinavian design. By continuing to develop, refine and adapt their shelving system to make sure it works for more than just books – String Furniture have created a system that can be tailored to suit your home and your belongings.
6 things we love about The String Shelving System
1. Modular Freedom
Build your perfect storage solution. The String System’s modular design lets you mix shelves, cabinets, and work surfaces in any combination—easy to expand or reconfigure as your needs evolve.
2. Iconic Scandinavian Style
Light, elegant, and instantly recognizable. The signature wire panels create a minimalist framework that feels both timeless and modern in any interior.
3. Tailored to Your Taste
Choose from an inspiring palette of wood finishes, metal tones, and color options. Whether you prefer natural oak, sleek black, or soft pastels, the system adapts beautifully to your personal style.
4. Effortless Installation
Designed for everyday living, the String System is simple to assemble, adjust, and mount. No complicated tools—just intelligent design that makes flexibility part of the experience.
5. A Design Classic Since 1949
Rooted in Swedish design heritage, the String System continues to redefine modern storage. It’s more than shelving—it’s a piece of design history that grows with you.
6. Globally-Recognised, Award-Winning Design
The String System has earned international recognition across generations — from a Gold Medal at the Milan Triennale (1954), to the Excellent Swedish Design / Classic Prize by Svensk Form, the German Design Award (2016), and the Good Design — Long Life Design Award (2020). These honours celebrate String’s enduring innovation, craftsmanship, and timeless appeal.