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Today’s school classrooms are more than static learning spaces. They’re living laboratories of endless opportunity—and ground zero for teaching 21st Century Learning principles. That’s why creating an
inspiring 21st Century classroom environment with the right furnishings has never been more important.

Frost-Barber, Smith System, and Steelcase Education are focused on helping schools, colleges and universities create the most effective, rewarding and inspiring active learning environments to meet the evolving needs of students and educators.

spaces we specialize in

Spaces we specialize in:

•classrooms •cafeterias & cafes •faculty and administration offices •libraries •gymnasiums •dormitories •stadiums •recreation centers •labs •lecture halls •maker spaces

Featured Products

Smith System Silhouette Student Desk

The Silhouette Student Desk is a contemporary desk for both collaborative and traditional classrooms. It combines elegant design, durability and functionality. It’s stable and strong and its leg design allows easy ingress and egress. Two backpack pegs are standard.

The desktops are available in 13 standard laminate colors, 20 standard edge colors and two leg colors. Also available in Hard Plastic (Grey, Maple, or Cherry).

Smith System Soft Rocker

Introducing Soft Rocker. It’s our newest addition to active seating for K–12 spaces. Great ergonomics make this chair a rock star of comfort. The high density foam core provides the right amount of relaxing give, while a compact, hardwood frame ensures a sturdy sit. Soft Rocker is designed for all rock and no roll. The slight pitch in the back support and subtle curve in the base encourage safe, smooth rocking. It’s irresistible, even for adults.

The streamlined design of Soft Rocker makes it sing in any K–12 space that requires ancillary seating. It’s perfect for individual study and casual group-work areas – reading nooks, your commons, libraries and media centers, or any collaboration hot spot. A generous seat back and seat “pan” easily accommodates older teens and adult staff.

Cleanable. Accidents happen. The 100% EPU Polyurethane (vinyl) fabric is easy to clean with a 4:1 water-bleach solution.

Smith System Cascade Mid-Tower

These versatile, mobile storage units are available with either tote trays or shelves and can be fitted with numerous options including locking doors, and a riser shelf. Our Cascade Storage System allows educators to organize, store and distribute learning materials. These mobile storage units are highly customizable to hold items in a wide range of sizes and shapes – from sheets of paper to stuffed animals. The Cascade Mid-Tower is available in many configurations, making the cabinet completely customizable to your needs. The Mid-Tower is available in 13 laminate choices. Cascade Cabinets are available in 19 powder coat finish options, the End Panels are finished in the color of your choice, while the Cabinet door, top and back panel remain Platinum powder coat.

Smith System Oodle Stool

The basic oodle features three cylinder-shaped components, each 17 inches in diameter and 6.5 inches high. Educators can set them up for use individually or assist students in stacking them higher. Additionally, by simply flipping a separate, floor-facing disc insert 180 degrees, students can sit still (the insert’s flat side) or enjoy 10 degrees of multidirectional rocking motion (the insert’s convex side). A sturdy rotation lock keeps the proprietary stack-and-lock system securely fastened. Find out more at meet-oodle.com

Comfortable Motion: oodle’s rocking base features a stable 10º of motion. To add to the feeling of stability for the student, the rocking base features a “stop” at the perimeter of stool base, which signals the student they’ve rocked as far as able.

Smith System Everything Cart

This school book cart is designed for maximum versatility, this cart offers two shelves, divided into six bins each. Rolls smoothly on standard 4″ soft-tread dual-wheel casters. Or choose optional 5″ dual wheel or 5″ single-wheel casters. The Everything Cart has two levels of double-face bins that can hold almost anything from books to art supplies, gym equipment and student works. They move easily through aisles on soft-tread, dual wheel casters that won’t shimmy like single wheels. Available in 11 powder coat finish options.

Smith System UXL Sit Stand Teacher Lecturn

The UXL Sit Stand Teacher Lectern is an exceedingly adaptable teaching aide. Intended for use in all types of learning environments, it features a unique adjustable column that floats from 30 inches to 45 inches with the press of a lever. The semi-transparent privacy screen can be flipped up or down, with screws, to the teacher’s preference of modesty panel (for sitting) or desktop privacy screen. Also, the lectern features a 10x14x3″ depth basket for laptop or tablet storage.

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