The Study Nook is a compact individual desk designed to support quiet, focused learning in classrooms, libraries and study areas. Fixed back and side upstands create a defined personal workspace that reduces visual distraction, helping students concentrate during independent tasks, assessments or self-directed study. Available in five desk height sizes and suitable for junior primary through to secondary students.
The Study Nook is designed to give individual students a defined, enclosed workspace within a busy classroom or library. The fixed back and side upstands reduce the visual field to the immediate task area, helping students focus on independent work, reading, writing or assessment activities with reduced distraction from surrounding movement and activity.
Study Nooks work well positioned along the perimeter of a classroom, in library corners or grouped in a dedicated quiet study zone. They suit a wide range of year levels, from junior primary through to secondary, and are particularly practical in spaces where schools want to provide accessible areas for individual assessment or quiet reading within a shared learning environment.
The desk is constructed from 18 mm MDF with a Fog grey edge and 32 mm round Silver Star powder-coated steel legs. Five desk height options cover sizes 3 through to 7. Optional braked castors on two legs allow Study Nooks to be repositioned while remaining stable during use.
| Suitable for | Primary and secondary school students |
| Use | Classrooms, libraries, study areas, quiet zones and individual assessment spaces |
| Privacy | Fixed back and side upstands reduce visual distraction for the seated student |
| Desk top | 18 mm MDF with durable Fog (grey) edge |
| Frame | 32 mm round Silver Star powder-coated steel legs |
| Desk heights available | Sizes 3 to 7 (525 mm to 810 mm). Not available in Size 2. |
| Castors | Optional two braked castors for repositioning stability |
| Warranty | 10-year warranty |
| Origin | Designed and manufactured in New Zealand |
| Width | 700 mm |
| Depth | 550 mm |
| Upstand height | 445 – 470 mm |
| Size | Desk height (mm) | Recommended learning stage |
| 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 |
| Desk top | 18 mm MDF with durable Fog (grey) edge |
| Frame | 32 mm round Silver Star powder-coated steel legs |
| Cleaning | Wipe desk top and frame with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid abrasive cleaners or solvents. |
| Durability | Designed for high-use education environments |
Optional braked castors on two legs allow Study Nooks to be repositioned with the brakes released, while remaining stable during use with brakes engaged. Study Nooks are well suited to fixed positions along room perimeters or in library settings.
The Study Nook helps schools create accessible spaces for individual focused work within shared learning environments. The fixed back and side upstands reduce the student’s visual field to the task in front of them, which can support concentration during independent reading, writing and assessment activities in busy classrooms and libraries.
Positioned along the perimeter of a room or library, Study Nooks provide an easily accessible quiet option for students who need a more contained space during the school day, without requiring a separate room or withdrawal from the class environment. They work well as a consistent feature of classrooms and libraries at all year levels.
Key impacts
• Fixed upstands reduce visual distraction for students during individual tasks
• Supports independent study, quiet reading and individual assessment
• Provides an accessible quieter space within a shared classroom or library
• Suits classrooms and libraries at primary and secondary level
• Perimeter positioning keeps shared floor space clear
• Optional braked castors allow repositioning while maintaining stability during use
| Braked castors | Optional two braked castors allow repositioning while maintaining stable seating during use |
| Warranty | 10 years
Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to our Warranty Policy for full details. |
Study Nook arrives fully assembled.