furniture

Links to furniture sites:

Sauder furniture: http://www.sadereducation.com/ Sauder three-position chairs: http://www.sadereducation.com/pdf/PlyLok.pdf Comments:
 * We bought Sauder tables and chairs this year, based on recommendations from other libraries, and we are very happy with them. They look great and the upholstered 3-position chairs are popular with students and staff. We worked directly with the regional sales representative for Sauder Manufacturing (in Ohio) and had no problems. Their prices compared favorably with BroDart and other library suppliers. Their reputation for durability is good (they're used in college dorms & libraries)
 * I would strongly recommend Sauder Manufacturing. I have upholstered 3-position chairs and we really like them.  They made the IMC the coolest place in the school!

Big Cozy Books: http://www.bigcozybooks.com/

Buckstaff: http://www.buckstaff.com/library/Library_furniture.html Comments:
 * All of our district's campuses have library furniture from Buckstaff Library Furniture. We made that decision back in 1994 as we were preparing to build a new high school. We examined several installations by different companies in neighboring districts. Only Buckstaff had rave reviews after 10 years use. I don't think you can buy better made furniture. This is real wood - no plywood or particle board here. The frames are made of solid (red?) oak and the shelves and outside surfaces can be either a variety of wood or laminate. Buckstaff is family owned and has been in business for 156 years! Their guarantee is awesome. Call 1-800-755-5890 and ask for Frank Yench. He'll send you to the sales rep for your area. Frank is national sales VP I think.

Brodart: http://www.brodartfurniture.com/products/index.asp Comments:
 * I opened a new library 5 years ago and needed to order new furniture at that time. I worked with Brodart and they were wonderful - they sent wood samples, gave me a discount for such a large purchase ($10,000) and replaced the two chairs broken in shipping, no questions asked. I bought solid wood furniture, nothing upholstered. I would definitely use them again.
 * Brodart has some great two-position chairs...I got so tired of telling students "four on the floor" (chair legs) that the "rocker" chair was perfect! I also ordered their "Village Lounge Furniture" with the Bookcase upholstery that teachers and students just loved.
 * I bought furniture and shelving for my new library four years ago from Brodart. Our maintenance men put it together. I bought oak shelving and oak chairs with padded seats. Oak tables and two loveseat type chairs. I have only had one chair break and that was fixable. I saved the district $26,000 over the bid they got from a regional vendor.