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The Base Block Ottoman is a versatile upholstered ottoman designed for libraries, breakout spaces, learning hubs and collaborative classroom areas. Wide enough for students to sit back to back, it works well alongside bookshelves and soft seating to create informal reading and discussion zones. Available in five widths, two depths and three heights, it adapts to a wide range of spaces and age groups.
The Base Block Ottoman is designed to support informal learning, reading and social interaction across libraries, breakout areas and collaborative classroom zones. Its generous width allows students to sit comfortably back to back, making it well suited to library settings where browsing and quiet reading take place alongside peer-to-peer interaction.
Available in five widths (600, 750, 1000, 1200 and 1500 mm) and two depths (500 mm and 700 mm), the Base Block Ottoman can be configured to suit a wide range of spaces and layout requirements. Three seat heights align with Furnware’s size 4, 5 and 6 age groups, making it straightforward to match the ottoman to existing furniture and student needs throughout the school.
Optional castors, including two braked, provide added flexibility where repositioning is needed. The high-density foam seat is upholstered in a choice of vinyl, textile or Ako fabric range colourways, supporting schools to coordinate their soft seating across learning spaces. As part of the Base Modular Range, the Block Ottoman pairs naturally with other Base collection pieces to create cohesive, comfortable environments.
| Suitable for | Primary and secondary school students and staff |
| Use | Libraries, breakout spaces, learning hubs and collaborative classroom areas |
| Collection | Base Modular Range |
| Product type | Upholstered block ottoman |
| Widths | 600, 750, 1000, 1200 and 1500 mm |
| Depths | 500 mm and 700 mm |
| Heights | 360 mm (size 4), 410 mm (size 5) and 460 mm (size 6) |
| Options | Available with castors (including two braked) for added flexibility |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Depth (mm) | Width (mm) | Heights (mm) |
| 500 | 600 | 360, 410 or 460 |
| 500 | 750 | 360, 410 or 460 |
| 500 | 1000 | 360, 410 or 460 |
| 500 | 1200 | 360, 410 or 460 |
| 500 | 1500 | 360, 410 or 460 |
| 700 | 600 | 360, 410 or 460 |
| 700 | 750 | 360, 410 or 460 |
| 700 | 1000 | 360, 410 or 460 |
| 700 | 1200 | 360, 410 or 460 |
| 700 | 1500 | 360, 410 or 460 |
Size guide: 360 mm suits size 4 (middle primary, 7-9 years); 410 mm suits size 5 (intermediate, 9-12 years); 460 mm suits size 6 (secondary, 12+ years).
See the Furnware seating size guide below for full details.
| Seat | High-quality, high-density elephant foam |
| Legs | 89 mm high Silver Star powder-coated round steel legs |
| Upholstery options | Vinyl (Lustrell Charisma), textile range or Ako fabric range |
| Vinyl | Lustrell Charisma vinyl with high abrasion resistance and HealthGuard antibacterial properties |
| Ako fabric | Crafted in collaboration with Hawke’s Bay Maori artist Jacob Scott; available in Harakeke Whenu, Harakeke Aria and Harakeke Tupu colourways |
| Cleaning | Wipe clean according to the care instructions for the selected upholstery. Use suitable cleaning methods for the chosen vinyl or textile. Avoid harsh cleaners unless approved for the selected fabric. |
| Durability | Designed for high-use education environments |
Actual colours may vary from screen display. Contact Furnware for current fabric and colour availability.
| Mobility | Lightweight construction for easy repositioning. Optional castors (including two braked) available for added flexibility. |
| Storage | Can be repositioned as needed to support different layouts in libraries, breakout areas and collaborative spaces |
| Handling | Suitable for regular repositioning in school environments |
The Base Block Ottoman helps schools create comfortable informal learning and social spaces, supporting students to engage in reading, discussion and peer-to-peer learning outside the formal classroom setting. Its generous width allows multiple students to sit back to back, making it well suited to library environments and breakout zones where shared use and browsing are encouraged.
The wide variety of sizes and optional castors support flexible space planning, helping teachers and librarians adapt layouts to suit different activities and group sizes throughout the day.
Key impacts
| Widths | 600, 750, 1000, 1200 and 1500 mm |
| Depths | 500 mm and 700 mm |
| Heights | 360 mm, 410 mm and 460 mm |
| Castors | Available with castors (including two braked) for added flexibility |
| Upholstery | Vinyl (Lustrell Charisma), textile range or Ako fabric range |
| Colour options | Contact Furnware for current fabric, colour and finish availability |
| Range compatibility | Designed to work with other Base Modular Range pieces |
| Warranty | 3 years Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to our Warranty Policy for full details. |
| Intellectual property | Furnware is an authorised user of registered and/or pending Design, Patent and/or Trademark rights relating to this product. Learn more. |
