The specialized division „Furniture“ focuses on testing related to safety requirements, the serviceability and the ergonomics of furniture and furniture components for all types of applications (domestic, office, contract use).  Testing is conducted in the course of the product development processes for quality assurance purposes and in the context of the preparation of expert’s reports.

Testing and inspection

The specialized division “Furniture” is accredited to perform testing of furniture. In particular the following test procedures are included (limited selections, additional tests methods are offered upon request):

Storage furniture:

• ÖNORM A 1605 Part 3 Storage furniture
• ÖNORM EN 14749 Domestic and kitchen storage units and worktops - Safety requirements and test methods
• ÖNORM EN 14073-3 Office furniture - Storage furniture - Part 3: Test methods for the determination of stability and strength of the structure
• ÖNORM EN 14074 Office furniture - Tables and desks and storage furniture - Test methods for the determination of strength and durability of moving parts
• ÖNORM EN 14727 Laboratory furniture - Storage units for laboratories - Requirements and test methods

Tables:

• ÖNORM A 1605 part 4 Tables

• ÖNORM EN 1730 Domestic furniture - Tables - Test methods for determination of strength, durability and stability
• ÖNORM EN 527-3 Office furniture - Work tables and desks - Part 3: Methods of test for the determination of the stability

• ÖNORM EN 1729-2 Furniture - Chairs and tables for educational institutions - Part 2: Safety requirements and test methods

• ÖNORM EN 581-3 Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Part 3: Mechanical safety requirements and test methods for tables 

Seating:

• ÖNORM A 1605 part 5: Unupholstered and thinly upholstered seating
• ÖNORM EN 1022 Domestic furniture - Seating - Determination of stability
• ÖNORM EN 1728 Domestic furniture - Seating - Test methods for the determination of strength and durability

• ÖNORM EN 1335-3 Office furniture - Office work chair - Part 3: Safety test methods

• ÖNORM EN 1729-2 Furniture - Chairs and tables for educational institutions - Part 2: Safety requirements and test methods

• ÖNORM ENV 581-2 Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Part 2: Mechanical safety requirements and test methods for sampling 

Beds:

• ÖNORM A 1605 – Part 7 Bedsteads and bed bases

Upholstered furniture and mattresses:

• ÖNORM A 1605 – part 6 Upholstered furniture and mattresses

• ÖNORM EN 1957 Domestic furniture - Beds and mattresses - Test methods for the determination of functional characteristics

• ÖNORM ENV 14443 Domestic furniture - Seating - Test methods for the determination of durability of upholstery

The specialized division “Furniture” conducts testing according to the following standards and guidelines:

• ÖNORM A 1650 Chairs and tables for general school education

• ÖNORM A 1680 Wardrobes for non-domestic use - Requirements
• Quality guidelines for furniture for the Austrian Consortium for the Advancement of Quality