Furniture Buying Tips

Selecting classroom furniture is one of the most important purchases a principal ever makes for his or her students. Whether the students are preschoolers or premed students or somewhere in between, the furniture must be comfortable and age-appropriate. At Worthington Direct, we are pleased to answer any Customer Service questions or concerns. Customer Service representatives are very knowledgeable and can assist you with whatever concern you may have. Visit us on the web at www.worthingtondirect.com or call us toll free 800/599-6636.Classroom Desks The younger the student, the more likely the classroom furniture will be an individual desk with an individual chair. Choosing separate desks and chairs allows the teachers to adjust the height of the units to the exact working height that each student needs. Individual desks cater to students of all sizes by adjusting in one-inch increments. School desks that are correctly measured will enhance a student’s ability to... Continue reading

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Screenflex is offering a $50.00 rebate directly to the end user on the purchase of each NEW FREEstanding Room Divider, WALLmount Room Divider, or Portable Classroom during the months of May and June of 2007. Visit Worthington Direct today to purchase your room-changing partition! To Qualify: Order must be received between Tuesday May 1, 2007 and Saturday June 30, 2007.  Worthington Direct sales representatives are standing by to assist you with your order.To receive payment, the signed rebate form must be completed and sent to Screenflex with a copy of your invoice from Worthington Direct by September 1, 2007. Send the form and invoice to: Screenflex Rebate Offer 585 Capital Dr. Lake Zurich, IL 60047 Screenflex is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail. Please allow up to 8 weeks to receive your rebate. Should you have any questions regarding this rebate, please call Worthington Direct's customer service at 800-599-6636.  Or... Continue reading

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Worthington Direct has been a staple in the wholesale furniture industry for over 10 years, using its catalog to promote their products.  But for the online shopper, visit their website, www.worthingtondirect.com, to streamline the selection and buying process made easy for procurement specialilsts at schools, daycares and churches.  Worthington Direct offers a variety of product categories from AV Equipment, Chairs and Seating, Dry Erase Boards, Lockers, Stages and Risers to Storage and Early Childhood Furniture.  "Our goal is to make your purchasing job easier.  With competitive pricing, knowledgeable sales associates, and  "In Stock" products for quick, efficient  shipping...Worthington Direct is committed to be your furniture resource."-says Kevin Worthington, President and CEO. Purchasing online can be a time consuming process for anyone and especially for school procurement professionals who are looking to match items they already have, as well as, get the best price possible.   Worthington Direct meets those needs in one place and offers products from brand names... Continue reading

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Selecting classroom furniture is one of the most important purchases a principal ever makes for his or her students. Whether the students are preschoolers or premed students or somewhere in between, the furniture must be comfortable and age-appropriate. At Worthington Direct, we are pleased to answer any Customer Service questions or concerns. Customer Service representatives are very knowledgeable and can assist you with whatever concern you may have. Visit us on the web at www.worthingtondirect.com or call us toll free 800/599-6636.Classroom Desks The younger the student, the more likely the classroom furniture will be an individual desk with an individual chair. Choosing separate desks and chairs allows the teachers to adjust the height of the units to the exact working height that each student needs. Individual desks cater to students of all sizes by adjusting in one-inch increments. School desks that are correctly measured will enhance a student’s ability to... Continue reading

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Seat Height — A standard adult chair usually measures 17" — 18" from the floor to the top of the seat. The smallest chairs we sell have 7"-high seats and are a good size for a typical 2-year-old.Use the seating chart below to get the right chairs "on average" for students in a particular grade. The grades that show a split percentage are those where it's best to have a couple of different sizes on hand for growing students.If you are buying a chair for a particular child, you may want to get something a little bigger than they need and let them grow into it. Or for a precise fit, measure the child's leg from the floor to the break in his or her knee. Buy the seat height that is closest to this measurement.Suggested Chair Size ChartStackability — If you frequently need to move chairs from one room... Continue reading

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By Wren Ovard    Here it is, the middle of summer, and someone mentions Back to School Furniture.  How can that be when the temperature tops 100 degrees?  But it’s true, while the kids are enjoying summer camps and parks, the school systems are planning for the next school year.   Now is the time for school administrators to be determining their needs for the next school year in relation to furniture and supplies.  If you wait any longer, you may not be able to get the school furniture delivered in time to open the doors in the fall.  With that in mind, here at the top 10 tips for School Furniture buying.1.     Order now, order early! This is the season and if you don’t get your orders in now, your furniture may not arrive before the students.  Remember, yours is not the only school needing new preschool or school furniture... Continue reading

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Classroom Desks Whether you need desks for a preschool or college, you will have many different options to choose from. This guide will help you to make the right decision. Height: Just like seats, desks need to cater to students of all sizes. Our range of sizes accommodates everyone from kindergartners to college/university students. It is imperative to student’s comfort to have the right size desk. Furthermore, some of our desks have tubular steel frames that are adjustable. These desks will be able to accommodate students of all ages. Back to Top Base: Like chairs, the base of your desks will greatly depend on what type of classroom it is for and also what type of floors your classrooms have. We carry desks with four legs that are appropriate for classrooms with hard floors and desks with sled bases that work well in classrooms with carpeting. Group Compatibility: The following... Continue reading

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