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BS EN1729

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 0345 3 58 59 60 and we will be happy to help.

New Furniture Sizes

Size Mark	Age Guide	Chair Seat Height	Table Height
1	3-4	260mm	460mm
2	4-6	310mm	530mm
3	6-8	350mm	590mm
4	8-11	380mm	640mm
5	11-14	430mm	710mm
6	14+	460mm	760mm

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: 350mm

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

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BS EN1729

New Furniture Sizes