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The Bodyfurn Sled Chair is designed to support posture, movement, and focus in everyday classrooms. Its ergonomic seating design encourages natural movement while helping students stay comfortable and engaged throughout the school day.
Ergonomic, durable seating for everyday learning
Designed from classroom-based research, the Bodyfurn Sled Chair supports comfortable posture and natural movement throughout the school day. Its independently pivoting seat and back allow students to move while remaining seated, helping support focus and engagement during lessons.
The stable sled-base frame helps reduce tipping and unwanted chair movement in busy learning environments, while the ventilated shell design improves airflow and sitting comfort during extended periods of use. Lightweight yet durable, the chair is designed for everyday classroom use and can be easily moved and reconfigured as learning needs change.
Available in multiple sizes, the Bodyfurn Sled Chair forms part of a complete ergonomic seating system designed specifically for education environments. Backed by a 10-year warranty, it delivers long-term durability and value for schools.
| Suitable for | Primary, secondary, and tertiary learning environments |
| Use | Everyday classroom seating |
| Seat design | Independently pivoting seat and back |
| Ventilation | Aerated seat and back design |
| Stability | Stable sled-base frame reduces tipping |
| Warranty | 10-year warranty |
| Origin | Designed and manufactured in New Zealand |
| Certification | AFRDI Blue Tick approved (Size 6 tested) |
| Size | Seat height (mm) | Seat pan (mm) | Back rest (mm) | Footprint width (mm) |
|
2 |
260 | 280 x 310 | 248 x 248 | 350 |
|
3 |
310 | 280 x 310 | 248 x 248 | 350 |
|
4 |
360 | 350 x 380 | 300 x 300 | 400 |
|
5p |
410 | 350 x 380 | 300 x 300 | 400 |
|
5s |
410 | 400 x 440 | 346 x 346 | 480 |
|
6 |
460 | 400 x 440 | 346 x 346 | 480 |
*Size 7 with a 510 mm seat height is also available on request, recommended for extra tall students or adults.
| Size | Learning stage |
| 2 | Early years, 2-5 years |
| 3 | Junior primary, 5-7 years |
| 4 | Middle primary, 7-9 years |
| 5 | Intermediate/middle school, 9-12 years |
| 6 | Secondary and tertiary, 12+ years |
See the Furnware seating size guide for more details.
| Seat & back | Durable, easy-clean injection-moulded polypropylene |
| Frame | Strong 2mm gauge high tensile steel frame |
| Finish | Powder-coated Silver Star finish |
| Feet | Grey nylon non-slip feet designed to help protect floors and improve stability |
| Seat pad | Optional upholstered seat pad with polyurethane foam and 100% polyester upholstery |
| Cleaning | Clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid abrasive cleaners or solvents |
| Durability | Designed for high-use educational environments |
| Stackability | Stacks up to 5 high |
| Mobility | Lightweight design for easy movement and storage |
| Storage | Designed to rest safely on tabletops during floor cleaning without scratching surfaces |
The Bodyfurn Sled Chair is designed to support healthier learning environments through movement, comfort, airflow, and hygiene. Its ergonomic seating design encourages active sitting and natural movement, helping support circulation and reduce discomfort during extended periods of sitting.
Ventilated seat and back surfaces improve airflow and sitting comfort throughout the school day, while durable, easy-clean materials help support cleaner and more hygienic classroom environments. The lightweight design also allows classrooms to be easily reconfigured and cleaned as needed.
Classroom-based research conducted in monitored learning environments has linked Bodyfurn seating with improved focus, reduced disruption, and calmer classroom behaviour.
Key impacts
• Supports active sitting and natural movement
• Promotes circulation and sitting comfort
• Helps support focus and reduce disruption
• Ventilated surfaces improve airflow
• Easy-clean surfaces support classroom hygiene
• Lightweight for flexible layouts and cleaning access
Read the Bodyfurn research here.
| Seat pad | Optional upholstered seat pad available on sizes 6–7 |
| Seat size | Size 5 height is available with medium or large seat |
| Warranty | Chair: 10 years
Upholstered seat pads (optional): 3 years Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to our Warranty Policy for full details. |
| AFRDI | AFRDI Blue Tick approved (Size 6 tested) |
| Intellectual Property | Furnware is an authorised user of registered and/or pending Design, Patent and/or Trademark rights relating to this product. Learn more. |
The Bodyfurn Sled chair arrives fully assembled.
