The New Standard Recent Government Statistics have suggested that children are becoming both bigger, and taller, than they were 20 years ago. To this end the Industry has produced new chair and table sizes to accommodate this. The ones you have been buying for the last twenty years are still available, but we have decided to include the new sizes to allow you to make the choice. If at all unsure call one of our Team. The new European guide for classroom furniture aims to address health and safety issues such as back pain and low pupil concentration levels. The new standard, BS EN1729 is specifically for tables, desks and chairs used in UK schools.
You DO NOT need to throw out your old furniture and where possible dfe staff will do their best to match to your existing furniture where manufacturers still have complementing products available. If in doubt, please call on 0845 358 5960 and we will be happy to help.
The standard now specifies six different sizes (heights). The standard allows manufacturers to make products at heights +/– 10mm to those shown.
|
Size Mark |
Age Guide |
Chair Seat Height |
Table Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-4 | 260mm | 460mm |
| 2 | 4-6 | 310mm | 530mm |
| 3 | 6-8 | 355mm | 590mm |
| 4 | 8-11 | 380mm | 640mm |
| 5 | 11-14 | 430mm | 710mm |
| 6 | 14+ | 460mm | 760mm |
|
Size Mark |
Age Guide |
Chair Seat Height |
Table Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-5 | 280mm | 500mm |
| 2 | 5-7 | 320mm | 550mm |
| 3 | 7-9 | 355mm | 600mm |
| 4 | 9-11 | 390mm | 650mm |
| 5 | 11 to Adult | 430mm | 700mm |
Existing Furniture Size Mark 1
Seat Height: 280mm
Table Height: 500mm
Existing Furniture Size Mark 2
Seat Height: 320mm
Table Height: 550mm
Existing Furniture Size Mark 3
Seat Height: 355mm
Table Height:600mm
Existing Furniture Size Mark 4
Seat Height: 390mm
Table Height:650mm
Existing Furniture Size Mark 5
Seat Height: 430mm
Table Height: 700mm
New Furniture Size Mark 1
Seat Height: 260mm
Table Height: 460mm
New Furniture Size Mark 2
Seat Height: 310mm
Table Height: 530mm
New Furniture Size Mark 3
Seat Height: 355mm
Table Height: 590mm
New Furniture Size Mark 4
Seat Height: 380mm
Table Height: 640mm
New Furniture Size Mark 5
Seat Height: 430mm
Table Height: 710mm
New Furniture Size Mark 6
Seat Height: 460mm
Table Height: 760mm