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The Alpha Desk is designed for everyday classroom learning, supporting student comfort and easy access throughout the school day. Its offset oval frame allows students to move freely in and out, while the concave worktop and rounded edges create a comfortable individual workspace. Available as a single or double desk, it suits a range of classroom layouts and pairs well with the Bodyfurn® Sled Chair.
The Alpha Desk is designed with student movement and comfort in mind. The oval silver star powder-coated steel frame uses an offset leg configuration that makes it easy for students to get in and out, reducing disruption during transitions and keeping the focus on learning.
The concave front edge and rounded corners create a comfortable, personal work area suited to individual tasks, written work and device use. The 18mm MDF top with a durable Fog grey edge provides a generous, easy-clean work surface that holds up well in high-use classroom environments.
The double configuration shares the same design features, providing a wider worktop suited to paired learning or shared workstations. Both formats are available in a whiteboard surface finish, supporting collaborative and creative learning activities. An optional shallow tray, available for sizes 4 to 7, adds accessible under-desk storage for student belongings and resources.
| Suitable for | Primary, intermediate and secondary students |
| Use | Everyday classroom learning, individual and paired work |
| Configuration | Single desk or double desk |
| Frame | Offset oval frame supports easy seat access |
| Warranty | 10-year warranty |
| Origin | Designed and manufactured in New Zealand |
| Size | Single desk width (mm) | Double desk width (mm) | Depth (mm) |
| 3 | 700 | 1400 | 550 |
| 4 | 700 | 1400 | 550 |
| 5 | 700 | 1400 | 550 |
| 6 | 700 | 1400 | 550 |
| 7 | 700 | 1400 | 550 |
Shallow tray: 525 × 400 × 85mm (charcoal). Available on sizes 4–7. Double desk includes two trays.
See the Furnware seating size guide below for more details.
| Top | 18mm MDF with durable Fog (grey) edge |
| Frame | 32mm oval silver star powder-coated steel |
| Surface finish | Low pressure laminate (LPL) on MDF substrate |
| 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 Alpha Desk supports comfortable, focused learning by giving students a well-proportioned individual workspace. The concave front edge and rounded corners reduce physical discomfort during extended learning sessions, while the offset frame makes it easier for students to transition in and out of their seats without disruption.
The whiteboard surface option supports collaborative problem-solving and creative thinking, while the optional shallow tray keeps student resources organised and accessible, helping to reduce desk clutter and support a calmer learning environment.
Key impacts
| Shallow tray | Optional charcoal tray, 85mm high, available on sizes 4–7. Single desk tray: 525 × 400mm. Double desk includes two trays. |
| Whiteboard surface | Writeable whiteboard top available as an alternative to LPL |
| Configuration | Available as single (700mm wide) or double (1400mm wide) |
| Warranty | 10 years |
The Alpha Desk arrives fully assembled.
