These standards determine dimensions, safety, stability, strength and durability of chairs and tables for educational institutions:
EN 1729-1:2015 Furniture – Chairs and tables for educational institutions – Part 1: Functional dimensions
This part of European Standard EN 1729 specifies functional dimensions and markings for chairs and tables for general educational purposes in educational institutions. It includes furniture with fixed size mark and adjustable furniture as well as standing work height tables for use without chairs. It applies to furniture for use with laptop computers or portable devices, but not to special purpose workstations, e.g. laboratories, ranked seating and workshops. The standard does not apply to furniture used by teaching personnel.
EN 1729-2:2023 Furniture – Chairs and tables for educational institutions – Part 2: Safety requirements and test methods
This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for chairs and tables for general educational purposes in educational institutions. It applies to furniture for use with laptop computers or portable devices, but not to special purpose workstations, e.g. laboratories, ranked seating and workshops.
Chairs and tables for education institutions can be assessed according to these standards.
