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The Base Couch is a soft-backed seating option designed for social areas, reception spaces, common areas and senior learning hubs. Available in seven widths and three height options, it suits a wide range of spaces and age groups. Its clean, practical form works well individually or combined with other Base Modular Range pieces to create flexible, comfortable seating environments across the school.
The Base Couch is designed for schools, campuses and community environments that want comfortable, adaptable soft seating across a variety of shared spaces. Its clean, low-profile form suits reception areas, offices, common rooms and senior learning hubs, and it works as effectively on its own as it does combined with other pieces from the Base Modular Range.
Seven width options, from 500 mm to 1800 mm, give schools significant flexibility when planning spaces. The single fixed depth of 700 mm and a choice of three seat heights, 360 mm, 410 mm and 460 mm with corresponding back heights, mean the couch can be matched to different age groups and tables across the school. Optional castors, including two braked castors, allow it to be repositioned with ease when layouts need to change.
Built on 89 mm Silver Star powder-coated steel legs with a high-quality, high-density foam seat and back, the Base Couch is designed for long-term use in busy education environments. Upholstery options include vinyl, textile and the Ako fabric range, crafted in collaboration with Hawke’s Bay Maori artist Jacob Scott, supporting colour, identity and belonging across learning spaces.
| Suitable for | Primary, secondary and tertiary students, teachers and staff |
| Use | Social areas, reception spaces, offices, common rooms, libraries and senior learning hubs |
| Collection | Base Modular Range |
| Product type | Upholstered soft couch with seat and back |
| Widths | 500, 600, 750, 1000, 1200, 1500 or 1800 mm |
| Depth | 700 mm |
| Heights | Three options: seat 360 mm / back 710 mm, seat 410 mm / back 760 mm, seat 460 mm / back 810 mm |
| Frame | 89 mm high Silver Star powder-coated round steel legs |
| Castors | Optional castors available, including two braked castors |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Size | Seat height (mm) | Back height (mm) | Depth (mm) | Available widths (mm) |
| Size 4 | 360 | 710 | 700 | 500, 600, 750, 1000, 1200, 1500 or 1800 |
| Size 5 | 410 | 760 | 700 | 500, 600, 750, 1000, 1200, 1500 or 1800 |
| Size 6 | 460 | 810 | 700 | 500, 600, 750, 1000, 1200, 1500 or 1800 |
Size Guide
| Size | Seat height (mm) | Learning stage |
| Size 4 | 360 | Middle primary, 7–9 years |
| Size 5 | 410 | Intermediate/middle school, 9–12 years |
| Size 6 | 460 | Secondary and tertiary, 12+ years |
See the Furnware seating size guide for more details.
| Seat and back | High-quality, high-density elephant foam |
| Frame | 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 | Optional castors, including two braked castors, support easy repositioning across shared spaces |
| Handling | Can be repositioned to support different layout configurations across social, reception and learning areas |
| Storage | Suitable for ongoing use in fixed or flexible arrangements; castors option recommended where regular reconfiguration is needed |
The Base Couch supports comfortable, informal seating across a wide range of shared school spaces. Its soft seat and back provide supported seating for social interaction, group discussion and informal collaboration, giving students and staff a comfortable alternative to task seating in common areas, libraries and senior learning spaces.
The wide range of available widths allows schools to match the couch to different space sizes and group arrangements, while optional castors help staff reconfigure areas throughout the school day with minimal effort. As part of the Base Modular Range, it can be combined with other Base pieces to create purposeful, adaptable social and learning environments.
Key impacts
| Widths | 500, 600, 750, 1000, 1200, 1500 or 1800 mm |
| Heights | Seat 360 mm / back 710 mm (Size 4), seat 410 mm / back 760 mm (Size 5), seat 460 mm / back 810 mm (Size 6) |
| Castors | Optional castors available, including two braked castors, 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 and compatible tables |
| 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. |
The Base Couch arrives ready to use. No assembly is required.
