With hindsight, this shelving unit by Wilhelm Kienzle can be considered one of the most popular pieces of furniture from the era of Swiss modernism. Thanks to its efficiency, this modular shelving system is hard to beat in terms of utilisation of materials and space. The shelves slot in, which means the unit can be assembled without the need for screws.

Wilhelm Kienzle
1931
Embru
Black powder-coated steel sheet frame. Shelves in american
walnut veneer, oiled, edged in solid walnut.
W 92 × D 22 × H 92 cm.