School Desks Buying Guide
There's a lot to think about when shopping for just the right school desk. Here's some information to help make searching easier: Open Front Desks feature a rectangular top with a book box underneath for storage. This style is great for younger students because it's easy to access materials and has no lid to bang or slam. Lift Lid Desks give access to a book box through a hinged top. These are not as convenient as open front desks but limit access to materials and keep them entirely out of view. Tablet Arm Desks feature a chair with a desktop attached to an arm. These are popular in high schools and come with an L-shaped "tablet arm" or trapezoid-shaped top that serves as a writing surface. Combo Desks are similar to chair desks but have two legs attached to the chair and two attached to the desk. Combo desks usually feature larger writing surfaces and have more tummy room. Unlike chair desks, combo desks are equally suitable for right- or left-handed students. Multi-Student Desks accommodate two students, sometimes more. These desks have a roomy top, so each student has space to get their work done. Many two-student desks have open-front book boxes for storage. Group Learning Desks are also known as collaborative desks and come in a variety of shapes. These shapes include shapes made to group together, such as trapezoid desks that fit together in groups of six or eight. Activity tables can even double as group learning desks. Material Book box – Desks without chairs attached have a metal or plastic book box. Metal holds up longer under heavy use, but a plastic book box still provides years of service. Combo desks and chair desks usually have a steel rod book basket underneath the chair. Frame – Most all desk frames are made from tubular steel. Steel strength is measured by gauge; the lower the gauge, the stronger the steel. Seat (if included) – Combo or chair desk seats are made from hard or soft plastic. Hard resin plastics are firmer but more likely to crack. Soft plastic polyethylene and polypropylene chairs are still very durable and less expensive. Seat Height Desk Height Top Size Color Check out our selection of classroom desks. If you're still not sure which type to order, call us at 1-800-260-2776. One of our friendly sales consultants is happy to help. |