Products Office Education Healthcare Inspiration Knowledge Design Tools Find us About Kinnarps Contact ABOUT KINNARPS Corporate Information Sustainability The Better Effect Index Career/job News & Press OFFICE When creating an office that promotes wellbeing and productivity, it is important to design a working environment that supports both the working methods and the people. The key to success is to address the needs of all types of personalities and to create spaces that support the various activities carried out during the day. With KINNARPS NEXT OFFICE® we offer research, strategy and advice for creating your ideal office. Read more Read more SUSTAINABLE FROM THE START For us at Kinnarps, sustainability is a natural part of our daily work. It’s in our DNA, and always has been. We take responsibility throughout the entire production chain, all the way from the initial design through to the use, and reuse, of our products. Read more about our sustanability work WOULD YOU LIKE TO VISIT ONE OF OUR SHOWROOMS? ERGONOMICS FOR EVERYONE All our interiors are built to last. Even more importantly, they are built for you and your organisation to last. This creates an environment where everyone is healthier, happier and more productive. In other words, prioritising ergonomics isn’t just good for your staff – it’s also good for your business. Read more about ergonomics FROM SCANDINAVIA WITH LOVE Our natural heritage derives from the Scandinavian design tradition. On top of that, we’ve infused it with international influences and applied our Kinnarps’ philosophy. This blend is what makes the unique feeling of our products - with the right ergonomics and the right form and function. If you want to create attractive spaces and healthy working environments, it is vital that your office is both functional and inspiring. Through careful design, you can effectively boost your brand as well as your organisation’s productivity. The choice of materials is also essential for the identity and functionality of your office environment. Our Kinnarps Colour Studio provides you with easy access to hundreds of sustainable, creative and attractive materials. Materials that are developed in collaboration with architects and interior designers to ensure flexibility and functionality that inspires creativity and productivity. Check our our Design Tools 1940'S EVY & JARL GET GOING Evy and Jarl Andersson founded Kinnarps in 1942, with two employees on their team. Initially furniture was made to order, primarily for architects. In 1943 Kinnarps started to deliver tambour cabinets to the Swedish government, and three years later the company signed its first contract with the government. Since then Kinnarps has been a loyal supplier of workspace solutions for the public sector. 1950'S BECOMING KINNARPS AS WE KNOW IT Kinnarps invested in its first complete range of office furniture, producing the first catalogue in 1952. Completion of the new factory gave Kinnarps the space it needed to expand its production of chairs. In 1959 Kinnarps started to deliver the furniture with its own furniture truck and assemble the furniture at the customer's office, ensuring quality all the way to the customer. By wrapping the products in reusable blankets instead of one-off packaging, waste was reduced and more products could be loaded in the van. 1980'S A WIDER PRODUCT RANGE In the mid-1980s the company decided to invest in a new and comprehensive range of furniture. Soft seating and conference furniture were added to the Kinnarps’ standard offering. During this decade, Kinnarps purchased the supplier Granstrands and invested in a new factory in Skillingaryd in south-central Sweden. Kinnarps launched a solvent free UV lacquer (1980) to be able to offer hard, durable surfaces without damaging the environment. Since 1980 we have cut our emissions by 90% by placing eco-innovation at the centre of our business model. 1990'S CERTIFICATES & RESPONSIBILITY In 1991 Kinnarps developed and produced the first electrically adjustable table, which offered alternative positions for deskwork. Kinnarps became the first furniture manufacturer in Sweden to receive Quality Management System certification ISO 9001 in 1993. In 1997 the company’s environment management system received ISO 14001 certification. Kinnarps also joined the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) the same year. The company worked with supplier Reiners throughout the 1990s, and in late 1999 Reiners joined the Kinnarps Group. TODAY SUCCESSFUL INTERIORS Kinnarps delivers interior design solutions for offices, schools and healthcare facilities. The entire value chain is characterised by high quality and low environmental impact – from raw materials to finished workplace solutions. Kinnarps is one of Europe's biggest manufacturers of interior design solutions, with operations in 40 countries. CORPORATE INFORMATION HERE TO HELP. FROM START TO FINISH. Looking for a specific product? Interested in customising a solution to meet your individual needs? Or simply intrigued to learn more about what we have on offer? Get in touch - we are here for you. Contact us Visit a showroom CONTACT Kinnarps AB Industrigatan 14, 521 73 Kinnarp +46 (0)515 38 000 +46 (0)515 33 701 info@kinnarps.se Contact Details FIND US Visit one of our many showrooms to experience our products and talk to our helpful colleagues. Find Nearest Showroom On Kinnarps web sites we are using cookies to improve your experience as a visitor. 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