TM
seating
Node
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“My most memorable classes are
the ones where we break away
from lecture and work in a team.”
ROSHAN
Student
For the Many
Modes of Learning
Today’s students desire an active learning environment—expecting more
from their classrooms than ever before. They want their surroundings to
support co-learning, co-creation and open discussion.
Educators are often faced with a tough choice: promote active learning
or organise a classroom to fit as many students as possible. The existing
classroom footprint is only so big, and there’s not much flexibility. Until now.
The Node
TM
chair is mobile and flexible. It’s designed for quick, easy
transitions between room configurations. With Node, a classroom can
flex from a lecture-based mode to a team-based mode, and back again,
without interruption. Node can take passive space and make it active,
supporting active and team-based learning, even when student density
is important.
“The biggest issue with the way the classroom
is set up is that it assumes there’s one way of
teaching and one way of learning .”
LESLEY
Professor
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Node with worksurface
CLASSROOM ONE
8:05 a.m.
LECTURE
8:27 a.m.
SMALL GROUP
PROJECT
1:30 p.m.
LECTURE
2:00 p.m.
PROJET TEAM
2:45 p.m.
CLASS DISCUSSION
In our on-site research, we found cramped, static spaces designed for passive one-way
learning: tight rows of desks and chairs that inhibit movement and interaction, and instructors
confined to the front of the room, where there are few opportunities to connect with students.
Students are bringing new tools, new attitudes and new expectations into the classroom.
In order to keep pace, the classroom has to change. Research points to the fact that learning
is enhanced when it is social and active. A single approach to teaching is no longer enough.
Educators are now turning to multiple pedagogies to support multiple learning styles.
EDUCATION HAS CHANGED
Observation & Insights
8:45 a.m.
LARGE GROUP
INTERACTIVE LECTURE
Node with Verb Tables (no worksurface)
CLASSROOM TWO
3
A Smart Solutions
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Move
The Node chair is highly mobile—a quality that translates
directly into classroom performance. After all, 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 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
sight lines to the instructor, fellow students and whiteboards
can dramatically enhance interaction.
Store
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 serve a storage
purpose. Aside from being a place to rest your elbows,
they asre designed to hold a backpack or bag, keeping
personal items safe, secure, and close at hand.
Fit
The Node chair has 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. Ergonomics of the seat bend and flex
with the student.
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How’s this for out-of-the-box thinking?
Three simple parts assemble in 30 seconds.
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Features +
Benefits
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Base keeps backpacks and personal belongings out of the aisle while
also providing a comfortable place for students to rest feet during class.
Tripod Base
Optional cushion seat available for added comfort.
Cushion option
Choose between tripod with storage or five-star with seat-
height adjustability, both available with worksurface.
Five-star base is also available in stool height.
Five-Star Base
Casters lend mobility for quick, easy transitions between learning modes.
Casters
Flexible seat with simple adjustments keeps people comfortable in a
variety of postures. Comfort without upholstery means easy maintenance.
Seat Shell
Celebrate your school’s brand with 21 color options.
Seat Shell Colors
Personal worksurface is adjustable, non-handed, and large enough to
support digital and analog resources. It comes with a cupholder option
which can simply slides under the worksurface when not in use.
Tablet stand supports all top-selling tablets and smartphones in both
portrait and landscape positions, making content easy to view and
freeing up space on the worksurface for other class materials.
Tablet Stand
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Worksurface and Cupholder
Node Chair Options
Statement of Line
Tripod Base with
worksurface and
casters
Tripod Base without
worksurface, with
casters
*Five-Star base
with worksurface
*Five-Star base
without worksurface
*Five-Star Stool
* Made in the US with extended lead time.
Dimensions
Item
Seat Depth 420mm 420mm 420mm
Maximum seat width 496mm 496mm 496mm
Seat height from floor 464mm 403mm to 556mm 606mm to 810mm
Back height from floor (not seat) 889mm 845mm to 978mm 1038mm to 1226mm
Width 604mm 604mm 692mm
Worksurface Size 565mm x 305mm 565mm x 305mm 565mm x 305mm
Worksurface Depth Adjustment 184mm x 381mm 184mm x 381mm 184mm x 381mm
Maximum Width between Arms 512mm 512mm 512mm
Worksurface Height from Floor 724mm N/A N/A
Tripod
Base
Five-Star
Base
Five-Star
Stool
Flexible seat. Flexible seat with simple adjustments keeps people comfortable in a variety of postures.
Easy maintenance. Comfort without upholstery means easy maintenance.
Open seat design. Open seat design offers easy access, while arms serve as bag or purse hooks.
Cushion option. Cushion is mounted to the seat to provide maxisimised comfort to user, especially when sitting for long hours.
Swivel seat. Swivel seat keeps open sight lines.
Casters. Casters lend mobility for quick, easy transitions between configurations.
Cupholder. Optional cupholder frees up worksurface area for books and technology.
Base. Base keeps backpacks and personal belongings out of the aisle.
Personal worksurface. Personal worksurface is adjustable, non-handed, and large enough to support digital and analog resources.
Tablet stand. Tablet stand supports all top-selling tablets and smartphones in both portrait and landscape positions, making content easy to view and freeing
up space on the worksurface for other class materials.
Steelcase Warranty. Steelcase Warranty with elevated durability testing makes Node an easy choice.
Sustainability
People.Planet.Profit
By rethinking our business systems and designing our products
to avoid negative impacts on humans and the environment, we
contribute to a sustainable future for the planet and its people. We
commit to advance our practices through continuous learning and
building partnerships with our customers, business partners and
environmental thought leaders to optimise our performance and
contribute to the science and practice of sustainability.
TO FIND OUT MORE, VISIT
www.steelcase.com/sustainability
Product Environmental Certifications
• McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC)
• Life Cycle Assessment
• AFRDI Green Tick Product Certification
• BIFMA Level® 2 certification
• Indoor Advantage™ Gold from Scientific Certification Systems
Components
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Sunrise Pumpkin Rouge Burgundy Blue Navy Tornado Black Chocolate Stone Sable Alpine Meadow
Ivy
Buzz 2
Cloud Coconut Malt Cork Cocoa Maize Tangerine Scarlet Crimson Hydrangea Ink Blue Sapphire Azure
Blue Jay Wasabi Nickel Rhino Ebony
Omni-R
6332
Citron
6333
Picasso
6335
Wasabi
6336
Jazz
6337
Element
6BD1
Aubergine
6BD2
Peacock
6BD3
Jungle
6BD4
Merlot
6BD5
Honey
6BD6
Lagoon
6BD7
Saffron
Plastic
Seat Shell
Surface Materials
Fabric
Canary Turmeric Tangerine Saffron Scarlet Lipstick Concord Aubergine Blue Print Royal Blue Blue Jay Lagoon Maya Blue
Coconut Malt Nugget Quick Silver Graphite Lizard Peacock Root Beer Sailor GraphiteLicorice
Cogent Connect
Nickel
Surface material images are provided as a preliminary color reference and should not be used for final color selection.
Medley
Mustard
Yellow
Dark Pink Orange Mix Red Cherry Red Sky Blue Water Blue Denim Blue Jean Blue Blue purple Purple Dark purple
Apple green Dark green Khaki green Beige Chamois Khaki Mocha Light grey Grey
brown
PepperGrey
Jack 5J08
New Black
Paint for Metal
4799
Platinum
Metallic
Tripod Base
6249
Platinum
Solid
6249
Platinum
Solid
Personal Worksurface Casters
Black
Pepper
Black
Fabric
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James 5J09 Bruce 5J10 Henry 5J11 Harley 5J12
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