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School desks must be chosen based on the height of the students, the height of the seat, the size of the tabletop and the layout of the classroom. The Holity catalogue includes desks for primary and secondary schools in sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6, single- and double-seater models, versions with under-tables and height-adjustable desks.
EN 1729-1:2016 defines the functional dimensions and sizes of school chairs and tables, while EN 1729-2:2023 concerns safety requirements and test methods. When a desk is declared compliant, check the technical data sheet to see which part of the standard is actually indicated.
The most commonly used sizes for primary and secondary schools correspond approximately to these desk heights:
Age and class are only indicative references. To choose the desk correctly, it is more useful to consider the height of the students and match it with a chair of the same size.
For primary schools, sizes 3 and 4 are common, while in secondary schools, sizes 5 and 6 are more common. In an institution, it may be useful to provide more than one size, especially when the classes have significant differences in height.
Before ordering new desks, also check the height of the existing chairs: replacing only the table without checking the seat can create a dimensionally inconsistent workstation.
The single desk assigns each student an independent workstation and makes it easier to modify the classroom layout. The 70 × 50 cm top is very popular in the Holity range.
The double desk uses a single top for two students and can be useful when shared workstations are preferred. The choice depends on the number of students, available space and frequency with which the classroom is reconfigured.
Adjustable desks are useful in laboratories, shared classrooms and environments used by students of different heights. Some Holity models cover multiple sizes with a single structure, but the range and adjustment mechanism vary from product to product.
Before purchasing, check the minimum and maximum height, locking system and adjustment method. The wording “adjustable” alone does not indicate which sizes are actually covered.
Many Holity desks use chipboard or particleboard panels covered in melamine laminate, often with ABS or PVC edges. Other models may use different laminates and configurations.
Top thickness, edging, ease of cleaning and declared resistance must be checked in the technical data sheet. It is not correct to consider HPL, melamine or other materials automatically superior in every context.
The under-top book holder keeps notebooks and materials close to the workstation, but reduces part of the lower space. The catalogue also includes desks without storage underneath.
Footrest and backpack hook are accessories available only on some models. They must be evaluated after height, size and compatibility with the chair, which remain the priority criteria.
Modular desks use contoured shapes to create islands or work groups. Models with wheels, on the other hand, facilitate movement and can be useful in classrooms that frequently change configuration.
Before purchasing, evaluate the size of the complete composition, the number of elements required and the stability of the desk once positioned. Modularity and mobility are useful only if consistent with the space and the teaching activity.
For supplies intended for multiple classrooms, prepare a list with quantities, sizes, number of seats, top dimensions, color and required accessories. For public purchases or specifications, also check the technical documentation and any required environmental requirements.
Explore the selection of school desks on Holity and compare the models by size, height, number of seats, top dimensions and adjustment options.
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Sizes 3 and 4 have tops placed approximately 59 and 64 cm apart. The choice must be made based on height and the matching chair.
Sizes 5 and 6 use tops placed approximately 71 and 76 cm apart. A single height is not necessarily suitable for all students in the same school.
The single-seater creates an independent workstation and facilitates the reconfiguration of the classroom; the double-seater uses a single top for two students.
Yes. Some models cover multiple sizes with a single structure. The adjustment range and locking system of the specific product must be checked.
Part 1 concerns functional dimensions and sizes, while Part 2 concerns safety and test methods. The declared conformity must be checked in the desk documentation.
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