School Furniture Resource Guide
School Furniture & Classroom Furniture Information and Resources 1. School Desks When purchasing school desks, the correct size is very important for the comfort of your students . The proper way to measure a desk is by measuring from the floor to the chair seat bottom. To determine the correct size desk for your classroom, use this desk sizing chart. Another thing to consider is the construction of the desk itself. Virco has several different materials to choose from. From High-Pressure Laminate tops to Hard Composite Plastic. Thick 1/18" tubular steel frames offer a sturdy desk and edufurniture has them priced for your school budget. For a more ergonomic solution in classroom furniture, Virco offers the I.Q., Zuma, and the new Sage Series student desks and chairs. 2. Cafeteria TablesCafeteria Tables come in several sizes. edufurniture strongly recommends the 17" seat height for grades 4 and above.The bench and stool models are very popular in schools beacause of their mobility, easy storage, and easy clean up for your lunchroom staff.We carry many models of lunchroom tables. Contact us for a free consultation to maximize your cafeteria furniture purchase. 3. Computer Tables & DesksThere are many options and considerations when choosing computer furniture for the classroom setting. It is recommended to call one of our trained staff before purchasing. Computer School Furniture should always include a wire managemant tray and grommets, and in most cases a keyboard tray should be installed. Depending upon how your classroom computer lab is wired and the type of computer hardware that is going to be used on the table makes a difference in what choices you should consider.Edufurniture specializes in school furniture for student computer labs. We have serviced statewide furnishing projects for many years 4. Dry Erase BoardsDry erase boards, also called markerboards come in three basic surface materials.Melamine - Less expensive but not as durable and leaves some ghosting. "Ghosting" is when the markerboard will not completely erase without heavy erasing and use of liquid. High Pressure Laminate - New surface that offers durability and no ghosting.Porcelain Steel - This dry erase board surface has superior strength and durability without ghosting.