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The Kidney Table is a shaped teaching table designed to support small group instruction and guided learning. Its curved kidney shape allows a teacher to sit on the concave inner side with students seated around the outer edge, making it straightforward to provide individual support and engage with each student without moving around the table. Available in seven height options across primary and secondary sizes, with kneeling height included for early years use.
• Curved shape supports teacher-led small group and guided learning
• Teacher positioned on concave side for easy access to each student
• Seven height options from kneeling to secondary
• Available in all LPL laminate colours or whiteboard writeable surface
• Optional castors or height-adjustable legs for added flexibility
The Kidney Table is designed to support small group teaching in primary and secondary classrooms. Its shaped top places the teacher on the concave inner side of the table, with students seated in a curve around the outer edge. This arrangement reduces the physical distance between teacher and students, making it easier to provide one-to-one support, review student work and maintain attention across the group without repeatedly moving between seats.
Seven height options make the Kidney Table suitable for a wide range of year levels and learning environments. The 400 mm kneeling table height suits early years settings where students work at floor level, while sizes 2 through to 7 cover the full primary and secondary range. The table is available with an LPL laminate top in a range of colours, or with a whiteboard writeable surface for settings where students record directly on the table during guided tasks.
An 18 mm MDF top with a Fog grey edge and 32 mm round Silver Star powder-coated steel legs provide consistent, durable construction suitable for everyday classroom use. Optional castors support easy repositioning when layout changes are needed, and optional height-adjustable legs give schools flexibility where different year groups share the same space.
| Suitable for | Primary and secondary school students and teachers |
| Use | Classrooms, reading groups, guided learning and small group instruction areas |
| Top | 18 mm MDF with durable Fog (grey) edge |
| Frame | 32 mm round Silver Star powder-coated steel legs |
| Surface options | LPL laminate top (all colours available) or whiteboard writeable surface |
| Shape | Kidney: concave inner side for teacher, convex outer side for students |
| Warranty | 10 years. Terms and conditions apply. View Warranty Policy for more information. |
| Origin | Designed and manufactured in New Zealand |
| Width | 1540 mm |
| Depth | 1073 mm |
Table height by size:
| Size / option | Table height (mm) | Recommended learning stage |
| Kneeling Table | 400 | Early years and flexible floor-based seating |
| 2 | 455 | Early years, 2–5 years |
| 3 | 525 | Junior primary, 5–7 years |
| 4 | 590 | Middle primary, 7–9 years |
| 5 | 660 | Intermediate / middle school, 9–12 years |
| 6 | 730 | Secondary and tertiary, 12+ years |
| 7 | 810 | Secondary, tertiary and adult learners |
All dimensions in mm. See the Furnware seating size guide for more details.
| Top | 18 mm MDF with durable Fog (grey) edge |
| Frame | 32 mm round Silver Star powder-coated steel legs |
| Finish | Low pressure laminate (LPL) on MDF substrate |
| Surface options | LPL laminate top in a range of colours, or whiteboard writeable surface |
| Colour options | Affinity Maple, Storm, Provence Blue, Silver Vapour |
| Whiteboard option | Writeable whiteboard surface available |
| Cleaning | Wipe with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid abrasive cleaners or solvents. |
| Durability | Designed for high-use education environments |
The Kidney Table supports small group teaching by giving teachers a practical, space-efficient surface for guided learning activities. The shaped top positions the teacher within reach of each student in the group, reducing the need to move around the room frequently and helping to maintain focused group interaction during reading, writing and other guided tasks.
The range of height options, including a 400 mm kneeling table, means the Kidney Table can be used across different year levels and seating arrangements, from floor-based early years activities through to seated secondary group work. The whiteboard surface option supports interactive guided sessions where students write or annotate directly on the table during instruction.
Key impacts
• Shaped top positions teacher for easy access to each student in a small group
• Supports focused small group instruction, guided reading and one-to-one support
• Height range from kneeling to secondary suits diverse year levels and settings
• Whiteboard surface option supports interactive guided learning activities
• Optional castors allow easy repositioning as classroom layouts change
| Surface finish | LPL laminate top (all colours available) or whiteboard writeable surface |
| Castors | Optional castors for easier classroom repositioning |
| Height-adjustable legs | Optional height-adjustable legs. |
| Warranty | 10 years. Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to our Warranty Policy for full details. |
The Kidney Table arrives fully assembled.
