String Pocket celebrates 20 years with four new colours

This year String Pocket marks its twentieth anniversary with the launch, at Stockholm Furniture Fair, of an exclusive collection titled String Pocket Stockholm, inspired by the Swedish capital where Nisse and Kajsa Strinning lived and worked.

The much-loved pocket shelf is now dressed in four brand-new colours that honour Stockholm’s architecture and history.

Nisse Strinning designed String Pocket at the age of 84 as a compact version of the larger String System. The name comes from the Swedish word for paperback books ‘pocket’, hence the shelf depth of just 15 cm. The diminutive format makes it exceptionally versatile and is today used not just for paperbacks but for all kinds of interior design, in every room and home. In honour of the twentieth anniversary, String Pocket is introduced in four new colours, inspired by renowned locations across the Swedish capital.

Oxtorgsröd
A warm red that pays tribute to charming Oxtorget square, a hidden gem nestled behind Kungstornen (‘the king’s towers’). The square is surrounded by buildings in sober, soft tones and is characterised by the early functionalist architecture of the 1920s. The square’s warm, easy character makes it an ideal spot for contemplation, and highlights Stockholm’s capacity for unifying the modern with the historic.

Tegnérgrön
A colour inspired by Tegnérlunden, a leafy haven in the heart of Stockholm. It’s one of the oldest parks in Stockholm and is surrounded by charming turn of the century architecture, a place of calm and reflection, where literature and art intersect. It’s named after Esaias Tegnér, a Swedish 18th century poet, and features a statue in honour of the author August Strindberg, who lived in the vicinity and whose work have left its mark on generations. Tegnérlunden has long been regarded as a place of inspiration by writers and artists alike, making it a unique element of Stockholm’s cultural heritage.

Sergelgrå
This grey nuance captures the raw, brutalist aesthetic of Sergels torg, one of Stockholm’s most central and dynamic meeting places. The square is renowned for its iconic fountain, shaped as a superellipse and encircled by black, white and grey geometric plates, and for its tall glass obelisk, illuminating the space at night. Ever since its opening in 1967, Sergels torg has represented the beating heart of the city — a vital backdrop for cultural events and demonstrations.

Nybroblå
A lush blue inspired by Nybroviken, one of Stockholm’s most scenic bays in the very centre of the city. The still waters reflect buildings including the Nationalmuseum, one of Europe’s oldest museum structures, and Dramaten, an Art Nouveau treasure and Sweden’s national stage for theatre. Nybro quay serves as a lively mooring station for ferries, making it a gateway to Stockholm’s unique archipelago and a popular gathering place for both locals and visitors.