DS/EN 1729-1:2015

Furniture - Chairs and tables for educational institutions - Part 1: Functional dimensions

This European Standard specifies functional dimensions and markings for all chairs, stools and tables, for educational institutions, including fixed and adjustable chairs and tables.**It applies to both un-upholstered and upholstered chairs and stools as well as to both non-swivel and swivel chairs. It applies to furniture for use with laptop computers or portable devices.**It does not apply to ranked seating or special purpose workstations.**It does not apply to furniture used by teaching personnel.**Annex A (normative) includes single-sloped chairs and associated tables.**Annex B (normative) includes double-sloped high chairs and associated tables.**Annex C (normative) includes standing-height tables.**Annex D (normative) includes tall chairs and associated tables.**Annex E (normative) includes stools and associated worksurfaces.**Annex F (normative) includes measurement methods.**Annex G (informative) includes guidance on size marks for adjustable chairs and tables.**Annex H (informative) includes guidance on calculating heights of double-sloped chairs and associated tables.**Annex I (informative) includes a rationale for functional dimensions.