The Legacy
Behind this timeless Scandinavian design were architects Nisse and Kajsa Strinning: a couple like no other. What began as a response to a 1949 Swedish design competition became one of the most recognisable shelving systems on earth — officially recognised as a work of art, and still made in Sweden using the same basic construction as the original napkin sketch. Design enthusiasts Peter Erlandsson and Par Josefsson founded String Furniture in 2004, continuing that legacy with care and intention.
String Furniture
1949 — Now
Sweden's largest publisher launched a competition for an affordable, wall-mounted, expandable bookshelf. Nisse and Kajsa Strinning submitted their design — and won first prize. Within a year, they'd sold 40,000 units.
The String® shelf spread from Swedish homes across Europe, the United States, and South America — winning a place on the world's most discerning walls.
Swedish auction house Bukowskis held a Nisse Strinning exhibition. Its success confirmed String® had reached iconic status among collectors of classic design.
Peter Erlandsson and Par Josefsson convinced the Strinnings to go back into business. Fifty years after its first success, String® was introduced to a whole new generation — and it was a hit, again.
Some things become so strongly associated with a time they become timeless.— Kerstin Wickman, Professor of History of Design & Crafts
The String System
Material
Steel & Wood
Origin
Made in Sweden
Steel
100% Recycled
Wood
FSC™-Certified
The Range
String Furniture encourages creativity in every space, room, and home. From the iconic modular String® System to the precision-engineered Pira shelf, the compact Pocket, and the Museum console — each collection is designed to move with you, adapt over time, and transcend trend.
Responsible Commitment
With combinations and quality to last generations, String Furniture doesn't need to be recycled. But that doesn't mean they're not focused on sustainability. 95% of their furniture is made in Sweden from renewable, recyclable, or recycled materials, paired with careful manufacturing and a long-term vision for a circular economy.
Steel
100% recycled steel wire. Panels sourced from Norway, manufactured with 98% renewable electricity — committed to cutting total emissions 50% by 2030.
Wood
All wood meets the EU Timber Regulation. Production waste is shredded and used as energy at the Swedish manufacturing plant.
Circularity
Designed to be disassembled with household tools, reconfigured infinitely, repaired, reused, and passed from generation to generation.
Packaging
Flat-packed to minimise logistics. Packaging is 91.85% cardboard with plastic being phased out entirely. Spare parts available to extend product life.
Use the configurator below to build your perfect modular system. For the best experience, open this page on a desktop or laptop — the 3D planner requires a larger screen for full drag-and-drop functionality.
The 3D String Planner is optimized for desktop or laptop screens. Open this page on a larger device to access the full customization experience.
Select and drag panels — wall-mounted or floor-standing — onto the grid. Add shelves, cabinets, desks, and accessories. Experiment with sizes, colors, and finishes.
Click the Product List or Save/Share button in the planner. Review your itemized breakdown, then Download as PDF to save it.
Attach your Pick List PDF and send it to [email protected]. Our design experts will verify compatibility and follow up with a formal quote.
Have questions? Design Assistance is available in-store and virtually.
Looking for a specific String Furniture configuration or storage solution? Lekker Home is an authorized dealer of the full String Furniture collection. Our design team is happy to help with planning, finishes, configurations, and lead times.
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