Introducing node; for the many modes of learning.

In reinventing the traditional classroom chair, we didn’t go back to the drawing board. We went back to school. We found classrooms that were static, allowing only for passive, one-way learning. We met educators with a desire to implement multiple pedagogies to support multiple learning styles. But today’s classrooms are still unresponsive and unsupportive.

The node chair is mobile and flexible. It’s designed for quick, easy transitions between one mode to the next. With node, a classroom can flex from a lecture-based mode to a team-based mode, and back again, without interruption.
Features

Move more
The node chair is highly mobile—a quality that translates directly into classroom performance. A lesson plan can be carried out more effectively when seating is arranged and rearranged effortlessly. Traditional classroom seating has limited mobility, putting the burden on educators to adapt. The node chair, however, accommodates any teaching style.

The swivel seat is another design advantage. It gives students the freedom to shift focus throughout the room. And, because the personal worksurface swivels in tandem, books, laptops, and other information remain at their fingertips. It’s subtle, but clear sightlines to the instructor, fellow students, and whiteboards can dramatically enhance interaction.

Store more
Until now, there’s been very little thought given to where, or how, students are to stow their backpacks and other personal items. The base of the node chair provides a unique storage solution for backpacks and student belongings that usually clutter the aisles. This allows quicker and easier transitions between teaching modes.
Even the arms on node serve a storage purpose. Aside from being a place to rest your elbows, they are designed to hold a backpack or bag, keeping personal items safe, secure, and close at hand.

Fit more
No two students are alike. With that in mind, the node chair has been designed with an adjustable worksurface, providing a perfect fit for students of all shapes and sizes. The node chair’s worksurface accommodates both left- and right-handed students. And, unlike traditional classroom seating, the node worksurface has room for laptops, mobile devices, textbooks, water bottles… whatever students bring to class.
Options

The node chair can be purchased with or without a worksurface.

The seat shell is available in 12 color options. The base is available in 3 color options. The worksurface is available in 5 color options.

Base options include hard casters, soft casters and glides.
Durability / Maintenance / Warranty

Students clearly aren’t tasked with taking care of classroom furniture. For those who are, we made durability, maintenance, and warranty top priorities. The node chair carries the standard Steelcase warranty, and meets the most demanding performance criteria on the market. It was designed to provide comfort without upholstery, making it easy to clean. The worksurface is non-handed, making the purchasing process that much easier.
Assembly

The node chair is shipped in three simple parts (base, seat shell and worksurface-if ordered) that assemble in 30 seconds without tools. Really.