Author: modculture

As you may already know, we're huge fans of the mid-century String shelving system, both for its looks and its affordability – you can build it up as space and cash permits. But what you might not know is that String is 60 years old – and that fact fact is celebrated with a limited edition, String 60.

And it really is something special. To celebrate 60 years since Nisse Strinning designed the first units, Swedish designer Mats Theselius has given it a makeover. Thankfully he hasn't tampered with a classic, instead he's taken it high-end, producing limited edition 'pocket' shelves in gold plate and palisander.

Each of the 600 units is individually numbered with a commemorative plaque and each contains two side panels in gold plate and three palisander shelves. It's not as cheap as the standard versions obviously, but at £290, it's still one of the cheapest collector's pieces you'll see for quite some time.

Find out more at the Funktion Alley website

You don't need me to tell you that this is a chair from the 60s – the upholstery on the Pierre Paulin Le Chat lounge chair already says it.

Dating back to 1967, the Le Chat is quirky, but it's actually designed for your body – with those curves offering plenty of support for your curves, with the cushioned frame also offering a comfortable place to relax.

You don't need to go for the swirly design, plain options are available too. But somehow they don't quite hit the mark in the same way. No matter what fabric you go for, the price is the same – just over £1,300.

Find out more at the Nest website