Looking back, Wilhelm Kienzle’s modular shelving unit can now be regarded as one of the most popular pieces of furniture from the era of Swiss Modernism.
It is virtually unrivalled in its efficiency in terms of material use and space requirements. The practical and aesthetic advantages of this design are particularly evident when the units are arranged in a row: when placed side by side, the side shelf supports are almost invisible, emphasising the horizontal line. Additional shelf levels can be stacked on top of one another and adapted to suit individual needs through freely selectable combinations of compartments of varying heights. The shelves are slotted together and can therefore be assembled without screws.
