Comparison Details

A Close Comparison of Smith System Furniture

As more and more schools adopt team learning curricula, more and more are finding traditional classroom furniture simply isn’t suited to the demands of team learning. Desks, chairs and even teacher’s desks play a part in the dynamic team learning environment.

While desks in the Arc and Huddle lines are recommended for Team Learning environments, they can also be used successfully in traditional environments.

Our Planner Desk and Flex Desk meet the needs of traditional curricula.

Which style of desk is best for your curriculum?

Grade Level	Curriculum	Desk	Comments
K-6	Team Learning	Huddle-6 Desk™	Trapezoid desktop allows desks to be grouped individually or in groups up to 6 in a 6’ circle
K-6	Team Learning	Huddle-8 Desk™	Trapezoid desktop allows desks to be grouped individually or in groups up to 8 in a 7’ circle
K-6, Middle and Senior High School	Team Learning	Arc-8 Desk	Desktop shape allows desks to be grouped individually or in groups up to 8 in an 8’ circle; easy egress due to cantilever leg design
K-6, Middle and Senior High School	Team Learning	Arc-8LS Desk	Desktop shape allows desks to be grouped individually or in groups up to 8 in an 8’ circle; easy egress due to cantilever leg design
Secondary	Team Learning	Two-Student Arc Desk	Allows group sizes from 2 to 8; easy egress due to cantilever leg design
K-6	Traditional	Planner Student Desk	Rectangular desktop is best suited for rows
K-6 to Secondary	Traditional	Flex Student Desk	Rectangular desktop; easy egress due to cantilever leg design

Stacking Chairs

Which chairs are best suited for team learning?

Subtle features can give a chair an advantage in different curricula. The chair’s ergonomics can affect student performance in any curriculum. Finally, be sure to choose a chair that’s the right size for the grade level.

Curriculum	Chair	Key Features	Heights	Comments
Available for all grade levels; suitable for all curricula, libraries and computer labs	Brilliant Stacking Chair	Two-piece stacking Strong steel-to-steel back construction Space saving X-frame design Waterfall front edge	17.5" 15.5" 13.5" 11.5"	Its relative light weight makes it easy for students of all ages to move, earning it high suitability for team learning. Available with casters, making it even more portable
Available for all grade levels; suitable for all curricula, libraries and computer labs	Astute Chair	One-piece stacking Ellipse opening in back for ventilation and ergonomics Distinct texture to prevent slipping Swivel-tilt rubber cushioned glides made of hardened steel with a nylon base Stack 10 high Waterfall front edge	17.5" 15.5" 13.5" 11.5"	Its relative light weight makes it easy for students of all ages to move, earning it high suitability for team learning. Available with casters, making it even more portable
Available for all grade levels; suitable for all curricula and libraries	Dinoline™ Stack Chair	Two-piece stacking Swivel tilt connection Tapered legs Outside hold glides (17.5” & 15.5” heights) Ball Glides (<13.5” heights)	17.5” 15.5” 13.5” 11.5” 9.5”	Its relative light weight makes it easy for students of all ages to move, earning it high suitability for team learning
Available for all grade levels; suitable for all curricula, libraries and computer labs	Circusline™ Stacking Chair	Two-piece stacking Compound curve seat Waterfall front edge Ribbed back Swivel-tilt rubber cushioned glide made of hardened steel with a nylon base Matching shell and frame colors	17.5” 15.5” 13.5” 11.5” 9.5” 7.5”	Its relative light weight makes it easy for students of all ages to move, earning it high suitability for team learning. Available with casters, making it even more portable

What about teacher desks?

Curriculum	Desk	Comments
All	Works Teacher Desk	Its height adjustment gives it an extra dimension in versatility and functionality, making it highly suitable for team learning environments. Optional casters are strongly suggested for team learning environments
All	Acrobat Teacher Desk	Highly suited to team learning and traditional environments. Optional casters are strongly suggested for team learning environments

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