Blogs — School Furniture

Our Projects: Ridge View Secondary College

Project News: Emmanuel Catholic College

Office Line recently provided interior design services and supplied bespoke furniture solutions for Emmanuel Catholic College's new learning areas.

The Importance of Understanding You, Our Client

As a trusted and long-term supplier of school furniture, the team at Office Line aim to consistently provide the best possible solutions for our clients. We are constantly looking for areas to improve by working closely and listening to the needs of our clients.  We regularly meet with, and interview our existing customers to discuss such areas as product and delivery satisfaction, areas for improvement and any general issues they may encounter during the purchasing process.  Our key goal is to streamline the supply of quality educational furniture whilst providing the best possible service.

Office Line not only listens to feedback provided but also provides solutions based on a thorough understanding of what the client wants. It is important for us to know what kind of issues our clients encounter when managing the supply and maintenance of educational furniture. 

It is from this feedback we have come to understand our clients are often time poor, have set quality standards for furniture, face strict budgets and demand products to be available and delivered promptly once ordering has taken place. 

The team at Office Line takes the time to develop good working relationships with each and every client, which is why we have become one of Australia’s preferred furniture suppliers.  We offer a diverse range of high quality products to suit any budget, exceptional customer service, and can deliver in a timely manner.  Our in-house team of consultants and designers go the extra mile to achieve customer satisfaction.  

We deliver a sincere service and always take the necessary steps to achieve a customer’s deliverable.  Recent examples include sourcing and delivering shrubs and plants for an office area fit out, despite being a furniture supplier rather than a nursery.

Innovative School Furniture Solutions in Australia

For the most discerning educational institutions in Australia, Office Line is committed to innovatively providing school furniture that meets specific requirements. View our range of chairs, tables and mobile tote trolleys that are ideal for the classrooms of today and of the future.

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Flexible and Dynamic Fitout Transforms New Student Space

Office Line was selected to create and style a new learning space at St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, located in Piara Waters, Western Australia.

Read the full Case Study here

Your 5-Step Checklist When Purchasing School Furniture. Does Your Furniture Comply?

When it comes to purchasing furniture for your classroom, your primary concerns are probably appearance and cost.  Given many schools are faced with tight budgets, focusing solely on price can end up costing you more in the long run.  For example, considering the ergonomics of your next piece of furniture can dramatically decrease stress and fatigue, ensuring enhanced comfort and increased productivity for your students.

The following five considerations can help you make the best decision when making your next purchase.

1. Product Durability

An important factor to consider when placing your next classroom order is the durability of the product.  You can save time and money by asking these simple questions:

1. Will it be easy to clean? Keep in mind students may drop or spill items on chairs and tables.  Is plastic a better option over fabric given the age-group of your classroom?
2. Is the product durable? You don’t want to be replacing furniture more than necessary.
3. Does the product come with a warranty, and if so, how long is the warranty?

2. Emission-free

Unfortunately, some inexpensive furniture options could be causing your students more harm than good.  Some Laminex products contain and emit small traces of formaldehyde, meaning your kids are potentially breathing in harmful toxins.

Office Line provides furniture options that have been tested against any toxic emissions, ensuring your students are breathing in air that is clean and safe.

3. Product Stability

School room furniture is renowned to take a beating from time to time.  Choosing a chair or desk that meets the AFRDI certification ensures extensive weight-bearing and high-use testing has been carried out.  Should your students place excessive weight on one chair leg (as they often do), buying correctly tested products will ensure the chair doesn’t collapse.

4. Comfort and Ergonomics

The most attractive school desk or chair is not necessarily always the best choice.  Considering the average student spends on average 4.5 hours per day seated, the support capabilities of a chair will ensure enhanced comfort and productivity. 

 We need to protect student’s growing spines, so by choosing a design sufficient support you can reduce any unnecessary strain.

5. Safety First

AS/NZS 4610 is the Australian standard for furniture specific to schools and covers strength, durability and safety. The AFRDI (Australasian Furnishing Research & Development Institute) blue tick ensures furniture meets the highest quality testing standards to ensure they are ergonomically sound, tough, durable and safe.

Other international standards that apply to educational furniture include the European Standard certification under EN1729 Parts 1 and 2.  This certification also ensures furniture supplied to educational institutions is ergonomic, stable, durable and safe.

Keep in mind these certifications when placing your next order.

Office Line supplies an extensive range of quality, durable products that meet the above requirements.  Take a look at our extensive range here or contact us to speak with someone who can assist with any queries you may have.