Editing Furniture (section)

== Standards for design, functionality and safety ==
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[[File:Paolo Monti - Servizio fotografico (Bolzano, 1957) - BEIC 6356404.jpg|thumb|Installment by L. Gargantini for the Bolzano fair, 1957. Photo by [[Paolo Monti]] (Fondo Paolo Monti, [[Biblioteca europea di informazione e cultura|BEIC]]).]]
* '''EN 527 Office furniture''' – '''''Work tables and desks:''''' This European standard specifies requirements and test methods for office work tables and desks, ensuring their functionality and safety.
* '''EN 1335 Office furniture''' – '''''Office work chair:''''' This European standard sets requirements for office chairs, focusing on ergonomics and comfort to promote user well-being and productivity.
* '''ANSI/BIFMA X 5.1 Office Seating:''' This American National Standard, published by the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA), provides requirements for the performance and durability of office seating.
* '''DIN 4551 Office furniture; revolving office chair:''' This German standard covers revolving office chairs with adjustable backrests, armrests, and height, ensuring their quality and safety.
* '''EN 581 Outdoor furniture''' – Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use: This European standard specifies the requirements for outdoor seating and tables used in various settings, including camping and domestic use.
* '''EN 1728:2014 Furniture''' – Seating – Test methods for the determination of strength and durability: This European standard outlines test methods to assess the strength and durability of seating furniture, last updated in 2014.
* '''EN 1730:2012 Furniture''' – Test methods for the determination of stability, strength, and durability: This European standard provides test methods to evaluate the stability, strength, and durability of various types of furniture.
* '''BS 4875 Furniture'''. Strength and stability of furniture: This British Standard focuses on determining the stability of non-domestic storage furniture, helping ensure its safety and reliability.
* '''EN 747 Furniture''' – Bunk beds and high beds – Test methods for the determination of stability, strength, and durability: This European standard sets test methods to assess the stability, strength, and durability of bunk beds and high beds.
* '''EN 13150 Workbenches for laboratories''' – Safety requirements and test methods: This European standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for laboratory workbenches to ensure safe working conditions.
* '''EN 1729 Educational furniture, chairs, and tables for educational institutions:''' This European standard outlines requirements for educational furniture, including chairs and tables, to support comfort and ergonomics in educational settings.
* '''RAL-GZ 430''' '''Furniture standard from Germany:''' RAL is a German standardization organization, and RAL-GZ 430 provides guidelines and standards for various types of furniture in Germany.
* '''NEN 1812''' '''Furniture standard from the Netherlands:''' NEN is the Dutch Institute for Standardization, and NEN 1812 sets standards for furniture in the Netherlands.
* '''GB 28007-2011''' '''Children's furniture – General technical requirements for children's furniture:''' This Chinese standard specifies technical requirements for children's furniture designed and manufactured for children aged 3 to 14.
* '''BS 5852: 2006''' Methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered seating: This British Standard outlines test methods to assess the ignitability of upholstered seating, both by smoldering and flaming ignition sources.
* '''BS 7176:''' This British Standard specifies requirements for the resistance to ignition of upholstered furniture used in non-domestic settings through composite testing. These standards help ensure the quality, safety, and performance of various types of furniture in different regions and applications. Manufacturers and consumers often use these standards as guidelines to meet specific requirements and ensure product reliability.