Design – Construction – Operations
The L-shaped Peninsula workstation from Sargent-Welch is designed so four students can use the workstation while facing the teacher. The unit features storage compartments and is made of oak and oak veneers with black powder-coated metal accents. Units with sinks include two combination water-gas fixtures. All units include a pop-up GFI duplex electrical outlet.
Read moreThe Hokki ergonomic stool from VS America Inc. is designed for flexibility and mobility in the classroom. The stool is ideal for intensive work, communication, rest and relaxation, according to the company. The stool is designed with a concave base that allows for movement in all directions. It comes in three sizes and it is available in yellow-orange, red, green and blue.
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Read moreThe Healthy Kids furniture line from Wood Designs is made from Baltic Birch plywood or Maple hardwood and contains no added formaldehyde. The furniture is free from phthalates, melamine, lead and added formaldehyde, according to the company. A triple coat of Greenguard-certified Tuff-Gloss is used as a finish.
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Read moreArconas Corp. manufactures durable, ergonomically sound and versatile cluster seating. The Fly-Away line delivers full lumbar support, a high backrest and flexible configurations, including straight rows, corners, single rows and back to back. The line’s thick foam seat and back cushioning incorporate soy-based BiOH polyols, replacing a portion of the petroleum ingredients used in conventional Polyurethane foam production.
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The Text line of tables and chairs from Virco features elliptical legs, swooping yokes and arched feet designed with heavy-gauge tubular steel to provide an extended product life. A variety of sizes and configurations are available Ñ including models designed for computing accessories Ñ and the line is Greenguard certified for indoor air quality.
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Read moreCoalesse introduces Joel, it’s reinterpretation of the club chair. The chair is designed to maximize real estate for lobby and collaborative environments and can also serve as an executive office/guest chair, according to the company. The two-piece chair features an integrated swivel that allows for pivoting on an environmentally friendly trivalent chrome base.
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Virco’s PlanSCAPE was designed to assist buyers with large-scale furniture and equipment purchases. The PlanSCAPE team has worked with several school districts to create bid packages for a variety of settings, including classrooms, computer and science labs, and administrative areas and meeting rooms.
Read moreFurniture designer Giancarlo Piretti teamed with KI to design the Strive Seating Collection, a line of flex-back chairs that emphasizes ergonomic benefits. The chairs feature environmentally friendly materials and come in six styles. Each style has a variety of frame, arm, color and upholstery options.
Read moreJonti-Craft Inc.’s Read-a-Round series consists of two pieces of furniture — a semi-circle bench and a couch. The double-sided couch includes slots for book storage and six clear tubs that provide additional storage. The semi-circle benches include four clear cubby trays, and can be joined to either or both ends of the couch, or connected together.
All components can be rearranged to create various reading centers. Seat height of the benches and couch is 11 inches, and vinyl cushions are available in blue or red. The couch is 36 inches wide x 79 inches long x 23.5 inches high.
Read moreJonti-Craft Inc. manufactures the Communication Center, a mobile piece of furniture that can be used to process student check-in and manage messages, mail and homework. It features a pull-out drawer that is 37 1/2 inches in height and is suitable for a laptop. On the front of the center is a dry-erase board for posting or displaying projects.
Its slanted top works well as a writing surface, or for reading while speaking. The item features two oversized cup holders, 15 removable mail partitions and 10 clear tubs for storage.
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