Overview
Features
Safety & Warranty
Specifications & Dimensions
Delivery & Returns
Product FAQs
Product Overview: 610mm Classic Skid-Base Stacking Stool
The Cobolt 610mm Skid-Base Stool is engineered specifically to meet the rigorous demands of modern senior secondary and further education environments. Supplied with Free UK Mainland Delivery, it is designed to survive the "school test"—constant movement, heavy daily use, and the high-energy atmosphere of science labs and art rooms, while actively protecting your facility's flooring investments.
The Cobolt Advantage
- Estates-Friendly Design: The continuous skid-base frame glides rather than gouges, protecting expensive vinyl and laminate laboratory floors from the damage typically caused by traditional 4-legged chairs
- Budget Longevity: With a reliable 5-year commercial warranty, we eliminate frequent replacement cycles, ensuring your departmental budget goes significantly further
- Vibrant Customisation: Available in 8 vivid seat colours and 4 frame finishes, allowing you to easily colour-code departments or clearly identify equipment between different science labs
Ergonomics & Sustainability
- BS EN1729 Compliant: Dimensioned perfectly for senior students and adults (610mm height), the moulded plastic shell provides excellent lumbar support to prevent postural fatigue during long practical sessions
- Eco-Conscious Choice: FSC accredited and deliberately designed to be fully disassembled at the end of its lifecycle, allowing both the plastic and metal to be responsibly recycled
- Space Efficiency: The intelligent skid-frame geometry allows staff and students to safely nest and stack the stools up to 6 high, rapidly clearing floor space for deep cleaning
Severe Educational Build
Classroom furniture must be undeniably resilient. We utilise a robust 19mm diameter steel tube frame coated in a tough, scratch-resistant paint to ensure the stool remains structurally sound and visually appealing, even under severe daily educational use.
The Cobolt Standard
- 50 Years of Heritage: We are a trusted partner to the UK public sector, providing furniture that strictly meets education compliance and safety standards
- Free UK Mainland Delivery: We absorb all shipping logistics and costs to keep your school's procurement simple and transparent
- Ready to Use: Delivered fully assembled with no site building required, saving your site management team hours of valuable time
Where is this 610mm Skid-Base Stool used?
The 610mm Skid-Base Stacking Stool is the definitive standard for Senior Secondary Science Labs, Further Education Colleges, Art & Design Studios, and any educational space featuring sensitive flooring. Its 610mm height makes it the perfect ergonomic match for students and adults working at standard 850mm to 900mm high workbenches.
Key Features
- Floor-Protecting Skid Base – Continuous steel rail prevents floor gouging and reduces scraping noise.
- 8 Seat Colours – Blue, Dark Grey, Green, Lilac Purple, Purple, Red, Light Blue, and Lime Green.
- 4 Frame Finishes – Speckled Light Grey, Black, Dark Grey, and Light Grey.
- 19mm Steel Tube Frame – Heavy-duty construction designed specifically for severe educational abuse.
- Stackable 6-High – Efficient vertical stacking for rapid room clearing and floor maintenance.
- Ergonomic Lumbar Support – Moulded shell intentionally designed to encourage healthy classroom posture.
- Fully Assembled Delivery – Arrives welded and ready for immediate use, saving site staff time.
- 5-Year Guarantee – Long-term institutional protection against any structural failures.
Cobolt Service & Ethos: Supporting School Estates
- 50 Years of Expertise: We understand the precise durability needs of high-traffic educational environments.
- Free Delivery (UK Mainland): We handle all logistics costs for classroom refits to keep your project firmly on budget.
- Sustainability Partners: FSC accredited and fully recyclable components help you seamlessly meet your school's environmental targets.
- Reliable Support: Our UK-based team assists with everything from single classroom replacements to full campus-wide tenders.
Built for Safety. Backed for Reliability.
- The Skid-Base design naturally increases the stool's footprint and stability, vastly reducing the risk of a student accidentally tipping the stool backward or sideways during practical sessions.
- Compliance with BS EN1729 Parts 1 & 2 ensures the stool is ergonomically correct for senior students and adults, preventing long-term spinal issues, and is structurally verified for severe commercial use.
- The robust structural cross-bar acts as a well-positioned footrest, which is crucial at a 610mm height to strengthen the frame and prevent users from dangling their legs.
- All steel components are coated in a durable scratch-resistant paint, ensuring the furniture remains safe, smooth, and free from sharp, rusting edges over years of heavy use.
- We offer an industry-leading 5-year manufacturer's guarantee. This completely covers the structural integrity of the frame and shell, providing long-term value and peace of mind for school business managers.
The 610mm Skid-Base Stacking Stool offers certified ergonomic support backed by severe-use engineering and a floor-protecting design. These specifications detail the extensive colour options and dimensions that make it the responsible choice for senior secondary and further education.
FREE Delivery to UK Mainland Zone 1
Your order will be delivered on a standard 10 Working Days service.
For all other locations, please email help@coboltfurniture.co.uk for a quote.
- Made to Order: Many of our products are manufactured specifically for your order. Because of this, returns depend on the product specifics and require prior permission from Cobolt Furniture.
- Cancellations: We always endeavour to reduce cancellation costs. However, please note a partial or entire charge may be levied to cover material costs and administrative fees if a made-to-order line is cancelled.
FAQs: The UK’s Leading School Seating Solutions
Q1: What is the main advantage of a Skid Base over a 4-Legged stool?
A: A skid base acts as a continuous rail rather than four separate pressure points. This evenly distributes the weight of the user, preventing the stool from gouging, scratching, or denting expensive vinyl or laminate laboratory floors. It also substantially reduces scraping noises in active classrooms.
Q2: What desk height is the 610mm stool suitable for?
A: The 610mm seat height is the UK standard for senior secondary school students and adult learners. It provides the correct ergonomic alignment when seated at standard 850mm to 900mm high laboratory or art room workbenches.
Q3: Can I mix and match the 8 seat colours and 4 frame colours?
A: Yes. We offer 8 vibrant seat colours (including Purple, Red, and Lime Green) and 4 durable frame finishes. This allows schools to completely customise their order to match specific departmental branding or to clearly separate equipment between different science labs.
Q4: Do these skid-base stools require assembly by our site staff?
A: No. We understand the massive time constraints on school estates teams. These stools are delivered 100% fully assembled, securely welded, and ready to be placed directly into the classroom the moment they arrive.
Q5: Does the skid base prevent stacking?
A: Not at all. The intelligent geometry of the skid frame still allows these stools to be safely nested and stacked up to 6 high. This makes them incredibly space-efficient for labs that need to be cleared rapidly for deep floor cleaning.
Q6: What does the BS EN1729 compliance actually mean for my students?
A: BS EN1729 Parts 1 & 2 is the gold standard for educational furniture. Part 1 ensures the stool provides proper ergonomic lumbar support to protect growing spines, while Part 2 officially certifies the 19mm steel frame can withstand severe physical force and institutional use without failing.
Q7: How should my maintenance team care for these stools over the years?
A: The plastic seat and scratch-resistant steel frame can be easily wiped down with a warm, damp cloth and a standard non-abrasive cleaner. For long-term safety, we recommend checking the top connection every six months and periodically checking the base glides to ensure they remain intact.
Q8: Why should my school buy from Cobolt Furniture?
A: With over 50 years of heritage, we are a trusted partner to the UK public sector. We offer Free UK Mainland Delivery, a highly reliable 5-year warranty on these heavy-duty stools, and expert UK-based advice to ensure your procurement process is simple and entirely transparent.
Overview
Product Overview: 610mm Classic Skid-Base Stacking Stool
The Cobolt 610mm Skid-Base Stool is engineered specifically to meet the rigorous demands of modern senior secondary and further education environments. Supplied with Free UK Mainland Delivery, it is designed to survive the "school test"—constant movement, heavy daily use, and the high-energy atmosphere of science labs and art rooms, while actively protecting your facility's flooring investments.
The Cobolt Advantage
- Estates-Friendly Design: The continuous skid-base frame glides rather than gouges, protecting expensive vinyl and laminate laboratory floors from the damage typically caused by traditional 4-legged chairs
- Budget Longevity: With a reliable 5-year commercial warranty, we eliminate frequent replacement cycles, ensuring your departmental budget goes significantly further
- Vibrant Customisation: Available in 8 vivid seat colours and 4 frame finishes, allowing you to easily colour-code departments or clearly identify equipment between different science labs
Ergonomics & Sustainability
- BS EN1729 Compliant: Dimensioned perfectly for senior students and adults (610mm height), the moulded plastic shell provides excellent lumbar support to prevent postural fatigue during long practical sessions
- Eco-Conscious Choice: FSC accredited and deliberately designed to be fully disassembled at the end of its lifecycle, allowing both the plastic and metal to be responsibly recycled
- Space Efficiency: The intelligent skid-frame geometry allows staff and students to safely nest and stack the stools up to 6 high, rapidly clearing floor space for deep cleaning
Severe Educational Build
Classroom furniture must be undeniably resilient. We utilise a robust 19mm diameter steel tube frame coated in a tough, scratch-resistant paint to ensure the stool remains structurally sound and visually appealing, even under severe daily educational use.
The Cobolt Standard
- 50 Years of Heritage: We are a trusted partner to the UK public sector, providing furniture that strictly meets education compliance and safety standards
- Free UK Mainland Delivery: We absorb all shipping logistics and costs to keep your school's procurement simple and transparent
- Ready to Use: Delivered fully assembled with no site building required, saving your site management team hours of valuable time
Features & Benefits
Where is this 610mm Skid-Base Stool used?
The 610mm Skid-Base Stacking Stool is the definitive standard for Senior Secondary Science Labs, Further Education Colleges, Art & Design Studios, and any educational space featuring sensitive flooring. Its 610mm height makes it the perfect ergonomic match for students and adults working at standard 850mm to 900mm high workbenches.
Key Features
- Floor-Protecting Skid Base – Continuous steel rail prevents floor gouging and reduces scraping noise.
- 8 Seat Colours – Blue, Dark Grey, Green, Lilac Purple, Purple, Red, Light Blue, and Lime Green.
- 4 Frame Finishes – Speckled Light Grey, Black, Dark Grey, and Light Grey.
- 19mm Steel Tube Frame – Heavy-duty construction designed specifically for severe educational abuse.
- Stackable 6-High – Efficient vertical stacking for rapid room clearing and floor maintenance.
- Ergonomic Lumbar Support – Moulded shell intentionally designed to encourage healthy classroom posture.
- Fully Assembled Delivery – Arrives welded and ready for immediate use, saving site staff time.
- 5-Year Guarantee – Long-term institutional protection against any structural failures.
Cobolt Service & Ethos: Supporting School Estates
- 50 Years of Expertise: We understand the precise durability needs of high-traffic educational environments.
- Free Delivery (UK Mainland): We handle all logistics costs for classroom refits to keep your project firmly on budget.
- Sustainability Partners: FSC accredited and fully recyclable components help you seamlessly meet your school's environmental targets.
- Reliable Support: Our UK-based team assists with everything from single classroom replacements to full campus-wide tenders.
Safety & Warranty
Built for Safety. Backed for Reliability.
- The Skid-Base design naturally increases the stool's footprint and stability, vastly reducing the risk of a student accidentally tipping the stool backward or sideways during practical sessions.
- Compliance with BS EN1729 Parts 1 & 2 ensures the stool is ergonomically correct for senior students and adults, preventing long-term spinal issues, and is structurally verified for severe commercial use.
- The robust structural cross-bar acts as a well-positioned footrest, which is crucial at a 610mm height to strengthen the frame and prevent users from dangling their legs.
- All steel components are coated in a durable scratch-resistant paint, ensuring the furniture remains safe, smooth, and free from sharp, rusting edges over years of heavy use.
- We offer an industry-leading 5-year manufacturer's guarantee. This completely covers the structural integrity of the frame and shell, providing long-term value and peace of mind for school business managers.
Specification Dimensions
The 610mm Skid-Base Stacking Stool offers certified ergonomic support backed by severe-use engineering and a floor-protecting design. These specifications detail the extensive colour options and dimensions that make it the responsible choice for senior secondary and further education.
Delivery & Returns
FREE Delivery to UK Mainland Zone 1
Your order will be delivered on a standard 10 Working Days service.
For all other locations, please email help@coboltfurniture.co.uk for a quote.
- Made to Order: Many of our products are manufactured specifically for your order. Because of this, returns depend on the product specifics and require prior permission from Cobolt Furniture.
- Cancellations: We always endeavour to reduce cancellation costs. However, please note a partial or entire charge may be levied to cover material costs and administrative fees if a made-to-order line is cancelled.
Product FAQs
FAQs: The UK’s Leading School Seating Solutions
Q1: What is the main advantage of a Skid Base over a 4-Legged stool?
A: A skid base acts as a continuous rail rather than four separate pressure points. This evenly distributes the weight of the user, preventing the stool from gouging, scratching, or denting expensive vinyl or laminate laboratory floors. It also substantially reduces scraping noises in active classrooms.
Q2: What desk height is the 610mm stool suitable for?
A: The 610mm seat height is the UK standard for senior secondary school students and adult learners. It provides the correct ergonomic alignment when seated at standard 850mm to 900mm high laboratory or art room workbenches.
Q3: Can I mix and match the 8 seat colours and 4 frame colours?
A: Yes. We offer 8 vibrant seat colours (including Purple, Red, and Lime Green) and 4 durable frame finishes. This allows schools to completely customise their order to match specific departmental branding or to clearly separate equipment between different science labs.
Q4: Do these skid-base stools require assembly by our site staff?
A: No. We understand the massive time constraints on school estates teams. These stools are delivered 100% fully assembled, securely welded, and ready to be placed directly into the classroom the moment they arrive.
Q5: Does the skid base prevent stacking?
A: Not at all. The intelligent geometry of the skid frame still allows these stools to be safely nested and stacked up to 6 high. This makes them incredibly space-efficient for labs that need to be cleared rapidly for deep floor cleaning.
Q6: What does the BS EN1729 compliance actually mean for my students?
A: BS EN1729 Parts 1 & 2 is the gold standard for educational furniture. Part 1 ensures the stool provides proper ergonomic lumbar support to protect growing spines, while Part 2 officially certifies the 19mm steel frame can withstand severe physical force and institutional use without failing.
Q7: How should my maintenance team care for these stools over the years?
A: The plastic seat and scratch-resistant steel frame can be easily wiped down with a warm, damp cloth and a standard non-abrasive cleaner. For long-term safety, we recommend checking the top connection every six months and periodically checking the base glides to ensure they remain intact.
Q8: Why should my school buy from Cobolt Furniture?
A: With over 50 years of heritage, we are a trusted partner to the UK public sector. We offer Free UK Mainland Delivery, a highly reliable 5-year warranty on these heavy-duty stools, and expert UK-based advice to ensure your procurement process is simple and entirely transparent.
Classic Plastic Stacking Stool with Skid Base - 610mm Height
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Overview
Features
Safety & Warranty
Specifications & Dimensions
Delivery & Returns
Product FAQs
Product Overview: 610mm Classic Skid-Base Stacking Stool
The Cobolt 610mm Skid-Base Stool is engineered specifically to meet the rigorous demands of modern senior secondary and further education environments. Supplied with Free UK Mainland Delivery, it is designed to survive the "school test"—constant movement, heavy daily use, and the high-energy atmosphere of science labs and art rooms, while actively protecting your facility's flooring investments.
The Cobolt Advantage
- Estates-Friendly Design: The continuous skid-base frame glides rather than gouges, protecting expensive vinyl and laminate laboratory floors from the damage typically caused by traditional 4-legged chairs
- Budget Longevity: With a reliable 5-year commercial warranty, we eliminate frequent replacement cycles, ensuring your departmental budget goes significantly further
- Vibrant Customisation: Available in 8 vivid seat colours and 4 frame finishes, allowing you to easily colour-code departments or clearly identify equipment between different science labs
Ergonomics & Sustainability
- BS EN1729 Compliant: Dimensioned perfectly for senior students and adults (610mm height), the moulded plastic shell provides excellent lumbar support to prevent postural fatigue during long practical sessions
- Eco-Conscious Choice: FSC accredited and deliberately designed to be fully disassembled at the end of its lifecycle, allowing both the plastic and metal to be responsibly recycled
- Space Efficiency: The intelligent skid-frame geometry allows staff and students to safely nest and stack the stools up to 6 high, rapidly clearing floor space for deep cleaning
Severe Educational Build
Classroom furniture must be undeniably resilient. We utilise a robust 19mm diameter steel tube frame coated in a tough, scratch-resistant paint to ensure the stool remains structurally sound and visually appealing, even under severe daily educational use.
The Cobolt Standard
- 50 Years of Heritage: We are a trusted partner to the UK public sector, providing furniture that strictly meets education compliance and safety standards
- Free UK Mainland Delivery: We absorb all shipping logistics and costs to keep your school's procurement simple and transparent
- Ready to Use: Delivered fully assembled with no site building required, saving your site management team hours of valuable time
Where is this 610mm Skid-Base Stool used?
The 610mm Skid-Base Stacking Stool is the definitive standard for Senior Secondary Science Labs, Further Education Colleges, Art & Design Studios, and any educational space featuring sensitive flooring. Its 610mm height makes it the perfect ergonomic match for students and adults working at standard 850mm to 900mm high workbenches.
Key Features
- Floor-Protecting Skid Base – Continuous steel rail prevents floor gouging and reduces scraping noise.
- 8 Seat Colours – Blue, Dark Grey, Green, Lilac Purple, Purple, Red, Light Blue, and Lime Green.
- 4 Frame Finishes – Speckled Light Grey, Black, Dark Grey, and Light Grey.
- 19mm Steel Tube Frame – Heavy-duty construction designed specifically for severe educational abuse.
- Stackable 6-High – Efficient vertical stacking for rapid room clearing and floor maintenance.
- Ergonomic Lumbar Support – Moulded shell intentionally designed to encourage healthy classroom posture.
- Fully Assembled Delivery – Arrives welded and ready for immediate use, saving site staff time.
- 5-Year Guarantee – Long-term institutional protection against any structural failures.
Cobolt Service & Ethos: Supporting School Estates
- 50 Years of Expertise: We understand the precise durability needs of high-traffic educational environments.
- Free Delivery (UK Mainland): We handle all logistics costs for classroom refits to keep your project firmly on budget.
- Sustainability Partners: FSC accredited and fully recyclable components help you seamlessly meet your school's environmental targets.
- Reliable Support: Our UK-based team assists with everything from single classroom replacements to full campus-wide tenders.
Built for Safety. Backed for Reliability.
- The Skid-Base design naturally increases the stool's footprint and stability, vastly reducing the risk of a student accidentally tipping the stool backward or sideways during practical sessions.
- Compliance with BS EN1729 Parts 1 & 2 ensures the stool is ergonomically correct for senior students and adults, preventing long-term spinal issues, and is structurally verified for severe commercial use.
- The robust structural cross-bar acts as a well-positioned footrest, which is crucial at a 610mm height to strengthen the frame and prevent users from dangling their legs.
- All steel components are coated in a durable scratch-resistant paint, ensuring the furniture remains safe, smooth, and free from sharp, rusting edges over years of heavy use.
- We offer an industry-leading 5-year manufacturer's guarantee. This completely covers the structural integrity of the frame and shell, providing long-term value and peace of mind for school business managers.
The 610mm Skid-Base Stacking Stool offers certified ergonomic support backed by severe-use engineering and a floor-protecting design. These specifications detail the extensive colour options and dimensions that make it the responsible choice for senior secondary and further education.
FREE Delivery to UK Mainland Zone 1
Your order will be delivered on a standard 10 Working Days service.
For all other locations, please email help@coboltfurniture.co.uk for a quote.
- Made to Order: Many of our products are manufactured specifically for your order. Because of this, returns depend on the product specifics and require prior permission from Cobolt Furniture.
- Cancellations: We always endeavour to reduce cancellation costs. However, please note a partial or entire charge may be levied to cover material costs and administrative fees if a made-to-order line is cancelled.
FAQs: The UK’s Leading School Seating Solutions
Q1: What is the main advantage of a Skid Base over a 4-Legged stool?
A: A skid base acts as a continuous rail rather than four separate pressure points. This evenly distributes the weight of the user, preventing the stool from gouging, scratching, or denting expensive vinyl or laminate laboratory floors. It also substantially reduces scraping noises in active classrooms.
Q2: What desk height is the 610mm stool suitable for?
A: The 610mm seat height is the UK standard for senior secondary school students and adult learners. It provides the correct ergonomic alignment when seated at standard 850mm to 900mm high laboratory or art room workbenches.
Q3: Can I mix and match the 8 seat colours and 4 frame colours?
A: Yes. We offer 8 vibrant seat colours (including Purple, Red, and Lime Green) and 4 durable frame finishes. This allows schools to completely customise their order to match specific departmental branding or to clearly separate equipment between different science labs.
Q4: Do these skid-base stools require assembly by our site staff?
A: No. We understand the massive time constraints on school estates teams. These stools are delivered 100% fully assembled, securely welded, and ready to be placed directly into the classroom the moment they arrive.
Q5: Does the skid base prevent stacking?
A: Not at all. The intelligent geometry of the skid frame still allows these stools to be safely nested and stacked up to 6 high. This makes them incredibly space-efficient for labs that need to be cleared rapidly for deep floor cleaning.
Q6: What does the BS EN1729 compliance actually mean for my students?
A: BS EN1729 Parts 1 & 2 is the gold standard for educational furniture. Part 1 ensures the stool provides proper ergonomic lumbar support to protect growing spines, while Part 2 officially certifies the 19mm steel frame can withstand severe physical force and institutional use without failing.
Q7: How should my maintenance team care for these stools over the years?
A: The plastic seat and scratch-resistant steel frame can be easily wiped down with a warm, damp cloth and a standard non-abrasive cleaner. For long-term safety, we recommend checking the top connection every six months and periodically checking the base glides to ensure they remain intact.
Q8: Why should my school buy from Cobolt Furniture?
A: With over 50 years of heritage, we are a trusted partner to the UK public sector. We offer Free UK Mainland Delivery, a highly reliable 5-year warranty on these heavy-duty stools, and expert UK-based advice to ensure your procurement process is simple and entirely transparent.
Overview
Product Overview: 610mm Classic Skid-Base Stacking Stool
The Cobolt 610mm Skid-Base Stool is engineered specifically to meet the rigorous demands of modern senior secondary and further education environments. Supplied with Free UK Mainland Delivery, it is designed to survive the "school test"—constant movement, heavy daily use, and the high-energy atmosphere of science labs and art rooms, while actively protecting your facility's flooring investments.
The Cobolt Advantage
- Estates-Friendly Design: The continuous skid-base frame glides rather than gouges, protecting expensive vinyl and laminate laboratory floors from the damage typically caused by traditional 4-legged chairs
- Budget Longevity: With a reliable 5-year commercial warranty, we eliminate frequent replacement cycles, ensuring your departmental budget goes significantly further
- Vibrant Customisation: Available in 8 vivid seat colours and 4 frame finishes, allowing you to easily colour-code departments or clearly identify equipment between different science labs
Ergonomics & Sustainability
- BS EN1729 Compliant: Dimensioned perfectly for senior students and adults (610mm height), the moulded plastic shell provides excellent lumbar support to prevent postural fatigue during long practical sessions
- Eco-Conscious Choice: FSC accredited and deliberately designed to be fully disassembled at the end of its lifecycle, allowing both the plastic and metal to be responsibly recycled
- Space Efficiency: The intelligent skid-frame geometry allows staff and students to safely nest and stack the stools up to 6 high, rapidly clearing floor space for deep cleaning
Severe Educational Build
Classroom furniture must be undeniably resilient. We utilise a robust 19mm diameter steel tube frame coated in a tough, scratch-resistant paint to ensure the stool remains structurally sound and visually appealing, even under severe daily educational use.
The Cobolt Standard
- 50 Years of Heritage: We are a trusted partner to the UK public sector, providing furniture that strictly meets education compliance and safety standards
- Free UK Mainland Delivery: We absorb all shipping logistics and costs to keep your school's procurement simple and transparent
- Ready to Use: Delivered fully assembled with no site building required, saving your site management team hours of valuable time
Features & Benefits
Where is this 610mm Skid-Base Stool used?
The 610mm Skid-Base Stacking Stool is the definitive standard for Senior Secondary Science Labs, Further Education Colleges, Art & Design Studios, and any educational space featuring sensitive flooring. Its 610mm height makes it the perfect ergonomic match for students and adults working at standard 850mm to 900mm high workbenches.
Key Features
- Floor-Protecting Skid Base – Continuous steel rail prevents floor gouging and reduces scraping noise.
- 8 Seat Colours – Blue, Dark Grey, Green, Lilac Purple, Purple, Red, Light Blue, and Lime Green.
- 4 Frame Finishes – Speckled Light Grey, Black, Dark Grey, and Light Grey.
- 19mm Steel Tube Frame – Heavy-duty construction designed specifically for severe educational abuse.
- Stackable 6-High – Efficient vertical stacking for rapid room clearing and floor maintenance.
- Ergonomic Lumbar Support – Moulded shell intentionally designed to encourage healthy classroom posture.
- Fully Assembled Delivery – Arrives welded and ready for immediate use, saving site staff time.
- 5-Year Guarantee – Long-term institutional protection against any structural failures.
Cobolt Service & Ethos: Supporting School Estates
- 50 Years of Expertise: We understand the precise durability needs of high-traffic educational environments.
- Free Delivery (UK Mainland): We handle all logistics costs for classroom refits to keep your project firmly on budget.
- Sustainability Partners: FSC accredited and fully recyclable components help you seamlessly meet your school's environmental targets.
- Reliable Support: Our UK-based team assists with everything from single classroom replacements to full campus-wide tenders.
Safety & Warranty
Built for Safety. Backed for Reliability.
- The Skid-Base design naturally increases the stool's footprint and stability, vastly reducing the risk of a student accidentally tipping the stool backward or sideways during practical sessions.
- Compliance with BS EN1729 Parts 1 & 2 ensures the stool is ergonomically correct for senior students and adults, preventing long-term spinal issues, and is structurally verified for severe commercial use.
- The robust structural cross-bar acts as a well-positioned footrest, which is crucial at a 610mm height to strengthen the frame and prevent users from dangling their legs.
- All steel components are coated in a durable scratch-resistant paint, ensuring the furniture remains safe, smooth, and free from sharp, rusting edges over years of heavy use.
- We offer an industry-leading 5-year manufacturer's guarantee. This completely covers the structural integrity of the frame and shell, providing long-term value and peace of mind for school business managers.
Specification Dimensions
The 610mm Skid-Base Stacking Stool offers certified ergonomic support backed by severe-use engineering and a floor-protecting design. These specifications detail the extensive colour options and dimensions that make it the responsible choice for senior secondary and further education.
Delivery & Returns
FREE Delivery to UK Mainland Zone 1
Your order will be delivered on a standard 10 Working Days service.
For all other locations, please email help@coboltfurniture.co.uk for a quote.
- Made to Order: Many of our products are manufactured specifically for your order. Because of this, returns depend on the product specifics and require prior permission from Cobolt Furniture.
- Cancellations: We always endeavour to reduce cancellation costs. However, please note a partial or entire charge may be levied to cover material costs and administrative fees if a made-to-order line is cancelled.
Product FAQs
FAQs: The UK’s Leading School Seating Solutions
Q1: What is the main advantage of a Skid Base over a 4-Legged stool?
A: A skid base acts as a continuous rail rather than four separate pressure points. This evenly distributes the weight of the user, preventing the stool from gouging, scratching, or denting expensive vinyl or laminate laboratory floors. It also substantially reduces scraping noises in active classrooms.
Q2: What desk height is the 610mm stool suitable for?
A: The 610mm seat height is the UK standard for senior secondary school students and adult learners. It provides the correct ergonomic alignment when seated at standard 850mm to 900mm high laboratory or art room workbenches.
Q3: Can I mix and match the 8 seat colours and 4 frame colours?
A: Yes. We offer 8 vibrant seat colours (including Purple, Red, and Lime Green) and 4 durable frame finishes. This allows schools to completely customise their order to match specific departmental branding or to clearly separate equipment between different science labs.
Q4: Do these skid-base stools require assembly by our site staff?
A: No. We understand the massive time constraints on school estates teams. These stools are delivered 100% fully assembled, securely welded, and ready to be placed directly into the classroom the moment they arrive.
Q5: Does the skid base prevent stacking?
A: Not at all. The intelligent geometry of the skid frame still allows these stools to be safely nested and stacked up to 6 high. This makes them incredibly space-efficient for labs that need to be cleared rapidly for deep floor cleaning.
Q6: What does the BS EN1729 compliance actually mean for my students?
A: BS EN1729 Parts 1 & 2 is the gold standard for educational furniture. Part 1 ensures the stool provides proper ergonomic lumbar support to protect growing spines, while Part 2 officially certifies the 19mm steel frame can withstand severe physical force and institutional use without failing.
Q7: How should my maintenance team care for these stools over the years?
A: The plastic seat and scratch-resistant steel frame can be easily wiped down with a warm, damp cloth and a standard non-abrasive cleaner. For long-term safety, we recommend checking the top connection every six months and periodically checking the base glides to ensure they remain intact.
Q8: Why should my school buy from Cobolt Furniture?
A: With over 50 years of heritage, we are a trusted partner to the UK public sector. We offer Free UK Mainland Delivery, a highly reliable 5-year warranty on these heavy-duty stools, and expert UK-based advice to ensure your procurement process is simple and entirely transparent.
