Manufacturer: String | Designer: Anna von Schewen & Björn Dahlström

Olle Pira (1927–2018) was an influential Swedish architect and interior designer who created the original Pira shelf system for the iconic H 55 exhibition in 1955. The Pira G2 is a contemporary interpretation of that mid-century classic, reimagined by Björn Dahlström and Anna von Schewen with updated materials and manufacturing.

Its architectural presence comes from the tension pole system, with shelves wrapping around the poles as if they were one continuous piece. Modular in construction, yet assembled it gives the impression of having been built as a single unit: a seemingly jointless appearance with no beginnings or ends.

Shelves are made from lacquered steel sheet; poles from extruded aluminium. Cabinets and bookends are available in walnut or white oak, bringing warmth and contrast to the lacquered metal. The system is available in widths of 70cm or 90cm sections, with heights up to 308cm for the wall-mounted version.

The Floor-to-Wall Bundle B is a compact single-section wall-mounted configuration:

• Dimensions: W78 × D36 × H205cm
• Section: 70cm
• Maximum wall-mounted height: 308cm

Bundle includes:

• ×4 Poles, 100cm
• ×2 Pole joints
• ×2 Legs
• ×2 Top lids
• ×4 Wall brackets
• ×1 Assembly kit — wall mounted
• ×4 Shelves, 70cm
• ×1 Cabinet, 70cm

Delivered flat-packed — self-assembly required. Planning guides and full product information are available in the Product Attachments section below. For a bespoke configuration, contact our team.

Also available in the Pira G2 range: Magazine Shelf, Display Cabinet with Four Doors, and Display Cabinet with Glass Back.

Part of the Pira by String collection.