Furnware

Furnware We work with schools around the world, designing and creating furniture so children can thrive in the most inspiring learning spaces imaginable.

Educational Furniture Manufacturer

01/09/2026

Ako is more than a fabric range. It's a celebration of learning, culture and connection.

Created in collaboration with renowned Māori artist Jacob Scott (Ngāti Kahungunu) and the Furnware design team, the Ako collection is featured here on our Fold Chair in the Aria colourway.

Inspired by the Māori concept of ako, the reciprocal exchange of knowledge between teacher and student, Aria represents fresh ideas and blue-sky thinking, transforming knowledge into imagination, inspiration and innovation.

Like what you see? Explore our soft furnishings range and discover how Ako can bring colour and meaning to your learning spaces.
https://www.furnware.com/en-nz/product-category/soft-seating/

Created by New Zealand minds, for the world.For more than 90 years, Furnware has been designing furniture for schools fr...
27/08/2026

Created by New Zealand minds, for the world.

For more than 90 years, Furnware has been designing furniture for schools from our home in Hawke's Bay.

From research and design to manufacturing, every step is driven by one purpose: creating furniture that supports better learning.

Made in New Zealand. Trusted by schools around the world.

👉 Learn more about our story: https://www.furnware.com/en-nz/about-us/our-story/

24/08/2026

The Base Curve Table pairs with the Base Curve Couch to create tiered seating and a raised surface for presentations, group work and shared learning.

Available in two heights and with an optional whiteboard surface, it's part of the wider Base Modular Range for classrooms, libraries and breakout spaces.

A flexible option to consider as you plan your learning spaces for 2027.

👉 Learn more: https://www.furnware.com/en-nz/product/base-curve-table/

21/08/2026

Many teachers adapt their teaching to the room they're given. But when the furniture is designed to move and reconfigure, the room can adapt to the teacher instead.
Our Switch Table System™ supports different teaching styles and activities without the friction of working in a space that wasn't designed to change. Less time managing the environment. More time focused on students.

Our team of specialists can help you find the right setup for your school.

👉 Explore the range: https://www.furnware.com/en-nz/?s=switch

Behind every great learning space is a great conversation.If you're planning for 2027, our education specialists can hel...
19/08/2026

Behind every great learning space is a great conversation.
If you're planning for 2027, our education specialists can help you visualise what's possible with our 3D floor planning tools. We'll work with you to create a learning environment that's tailored to your space, teaching goals and budget, taking a holistic approach to every classroom.
Start planning now so your school is ready for next year.

👉 Book your free consultation: https://www.furnware.com/en-nz/contact-us/

Give students a surface to think on.A whiteboard tabletop transforms every desk into a shared thinking space. Students c...
17/08/2026

Give students a surface to think on.

A whiteboard tabletop transforms every desk into a shared thinking space. Students can capture ideas, solve problems, sketch concepts and build on each other's thinking, making learning visible as collaboration unfolds.

It's a simple way to encourage participation, spark discussion and support active learning across the classroom.

👉 Talk to our education specialists about whiteboard tabletop options.

21/07/2026

Over two decades, we've measured more than 20,000 students to understand what truly supports focus, posture, and learning over every stage of their education.

That research led to Bodyfurn®. Proven to improve classroom behaviour, reduce distraction and create calmer, more focused learning environments.

The numbers speak for themselves.

👉 Learn more about Bodyfurn
https://www.furnware.com/en-nz/product/bodyfurn-sled-chair/

Good storage does more than tidy a classroom. It saves time, reduces disruption and creates more room for what matters m...
16/07/2026

Good storage does more than tidy a classroom. It saves time, reduces disruption and creates more room for what matters most.
These four solutions are designed to do exactly that, each one earning its place by doing more than one job.

▪️ Align Front of Class Unit: A teaching wall and storage solution in one.
▪️ Teachers Hub: A mobile workstation with everything a teacher needs, wherever they need it.
▪️ Whiteboard Teaching Stations: Teach, display and store from anywhere in the room.
▪️ Seating Tote Trolley: Seating and student storage combined.

Ready to organise your learning space? Our specialists can help.
👉 Explore smart storage solutions at https://www.furnware.com/en-nz/space/school-storage-furniture/

A 10-year warranty isn't something you can claim lightly. It has to be earned. But how do we do that?Before any Bodyfurn...
14/07/2026

A 10-year warranty isn't something you can claim lightly. It has to be earned. But how do we do that?

Before any Bodyfurn® chair reaches a classroom, it goes through rigorous testing in our in-house facility right here in Hastings. Our test lab puts every design through its paces to AS/NZS standards, covering safety, strength and durability. But we go beyond standard compliance.

We test for the real world. Chairs being stacked on tables. Heavy daily use in high-traffic environments. The kind of wear that furniture in a busy school actually experiences every day.

As Rob Burnham, our Group Design and Engineering Manager, puts it: "For Furnware, testing is not just a compliance exercise. It reflects a genuine commitment to producing furniture that holds up in the environments it was designed for."
It's why Bodyfurn® carries AFRDI certification alongside our 10-year warranty commitment.

Durable, not disposable.
👉 Learn more about our warranties: https://www.furnware.com/en/warranty-information/

The classroom doesn't stop at the door.Outdoor spaces play an important role in school life, supporting everything from ...
29/06/2026

The classroom doesn't stop at the door.

Outdoor spaces play an important role in school life, supporting everything from collaborative learning and group discussions to quiet reflection and wellbeing breaks.

When designed with purpose, these spaces become a natural extension of the learning environment, giving students and teachers greater flexibility throughout the day.

That's the thinking behind Cohort. Our new furniture range designed to help schools create outdoor spaces that are comfortable, durable and ready for everyday learning.

👉 Explore the Cohort range: https://www.furnware.com/en-nz/product/cohort-picnic-table-and-seats/

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