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Ergonomics

Designed for comfort, focus & movement

Designing Spaces for
Active Learning

Ergonomic design is essential for student success. Furniture that promotes movement helps improve posture, focus, and overall well-being, enabling students to stay engaged and comfortable throughout the day. 

Why Movement Matters for Learning

Studies show that children, whose physical and mental development processes are still evolving, need more frequent movement than adults. Spontaneous movement helps students stay engaged, supports cognitive function, and can even improve test scores. 

Fidgeting, shifting in seats, working on the floor, or standing up are all ways the body naturally stimulates brain activity and helps maintain focus. Regular movement not only prevents physical discomfort but also enhances emotional engagement, leading to better learning outcomes.

Taking care of students is at the heart of it all. That's why, at VS, we design furniture that supports students in their natural desire to move.

Design That Fits Students & Teachers

Students and teachers have different working styles and movement needs, making variety in learning spaces essential. A mix of mobile, multi-use furniture supports these needs – whether standing, sitting, or working on floor mats – while shaping how activities are organized, from individual tasks to group collaboration and project-based learning.

The right fit matters. Our seating and table solutions are designed for adaptability to support all ages and heights.

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" Ergo-Dynamics  Move Beyond Traditional Ergonomics by Integrating Dynamic Movement. Creating Spaces That Support the Body & Encourage Natural Motion Through Active Furniture. "
Dr. Dieter Breithecker, Health and Kinetics Scientist

Fidgeting Fuels Learning

Fidgeting isn’t a distraction – it’s the body’s natural way of staying engaged. As children’s bodies develop, they require frequent movement to stay focused. It’s why students often shift in their chairs, tip them back, or engage in other small movements. These actions help prevent mental, emotional, and physical disorganization, ensuring they stay connected to their learning.

3D Rocking: A Key to Active Seating

Chairs with a 3D rocking mechanism encourage natural movement, engaging the whole body while helping the back, shoulders, and neck stay relaxed. This kind of active sitting improves circulation, supporting concentration and brain function.

Our patented 3D rocking mechanism provides the ultimate dynamic sitting experience – responding to every shift of weight and gently tilting forward, backward, or sideways to enhance comfort and focus.

Featured Ergonomic Products
Explore our collection of ergonomic furniture designed to support movement, focus, and comfort throughout the day.
 - PantoSwing-LuPo, chair with polypropylene seat and<br/>backrest shell, tested to DIN EN 1729
Model: 31400
PantoSwing-LuPo

Polypropylene forward-flexing cantilever chair

Available in 6 fixed seat heights

 - PantoMove-LuPo, swivel chair small,<br/>gas-spring height adjustment from 34.1-43cm,<br/>plastic seat-backrest shell, size M<br/>with piggy-back suspension
Model: 31505
PantoMove-LuPo

Height-adjustable polypropylene swivel chair

Height adjustable: 13.45" - 16.95"

 - JUMPER Air Active, chair with polypropylene seat and<br/>backrest shell
Model: 33400
JUMPER Air Active

Polypropylene forward-flexing cantilever chair

Available in 6 fixed seat heights

 - JUMPER Air Move, swivel chair small,<br/>gas-spring height adjustment from 34.8-43.7cm,<br/>polypropylene seat and backrest shell size M,<br/>with piggy-back suspension
Model: 33502
JUMPER Air Move

Height-adjustable polypropylene swivel chair

Height adjustable: 13.8" - 16.95"

 - Hokki, plastic stool for active sitting
Model: 03825
Hokki

Wobble stool

Available in 4 fixed seat heights

 - RondoLift-R, sitting/stand-at table, circular tubular pillar with<br/>base cross and gas-lift height adjustment from 70-112.5cm<br/>diameter 90 cm
Model: 22236
RondoLift-R

Height-adjustable round table with round column

Diameter: 35.45"

Height adjustable: 27.6" - 44.3"

 - TriUnion, triangular table 90°, 117.4x117.4cm, 88cm high
Model: 01475
TriUnion

Stand-at triangular table

W: 48.45" x D: 48.45"

Fixed height: 34.65"

 - FlipTable-TQ, table with flip-up top, posts/legs with T-foot<br/>and castors which can be slid into each other<br/>width 140 cm<br/>depth 70 cm
Model: 22145
FlipTable-TQ

Standing and sitting folding top table with square tube frame

W: 55.15" x D: 27.6"

Available in 6 fixed heights

 - Shift+ Base freeform student's table, concave, stackable,<br/>4-leg frame with gray end caps and center frame,<br/>table top WxD 98.5x54/38.9cm
Model: 01441
Shift+ Thumbprint

Concave table

W: 38.8" x D: 21.3"

Available in 7 fixed heights or step height adjustable 23.25" - 32.3"

 - Tano, asymmetrical multipurpose table, stackable,<br/>WxD 70x66/43cm
Model: 01492
Tano

Asymmetrical polygonal table

W: 27.6"

Available in 8 fixed heights or step height adjustable 23.25" - 32.3"

 - Hokki+, plastic stool for active sitting,<br/>gas-spring height adjustment from 38 to 50cm
Model: 03813
Hokki+

Height-adjustable wobble stool

Height adjustable: 15" - 19.7"

 - Rondo swivel stool,<br/>with gas-spring height adjustment from 37,5 to 50cm
Model: 03822
Rondo-Lift

Height-adjustable swivel stool

Height adjustable: 14.8" - 19.7"

 - Solo stool, stackable,<br/>with 4 footrests at different heights
Model: 03826
Solo

Stool

Available in 5 fixed seat heights

 - LiteTable-ST, lightweight construction table, stackable,<br/>circular steel tube frame, table weight 13.5 kg<br/>W/D -70/55 cm
Model: 21090
LiteTable-ST

Rectangular table

W: 27.6" x D: 21.7"

Available in 8 fixed heights

 - Shift+ Base freeform teacher's table, gas-filled strut<br/>height adjustment from 71-114cm,<br/>table top WxD 67x50.5cm
Model: 01455
Shift+ Interact

Freeform table and lectern

W: 26.4" x D: 20.1"

Height adjustable: 27.95" - 44.9"

 - VS Stakki, 3-legged chair, monobloc made of<br/>fibreglass-reinforced recycled polypropylene, stackable<br/>
Model: 03811
VS Stakki

Polypropylene three-legged chair

Available in 2 fixed seat heights


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Student Well-Being 

Student well-being is deeply connected to the learning environment. Thoughtfully designed spaces that support movement, comfort, and choice help students stay engaged, reduce stress, and thrive both academically and socially.

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Agile Spaces

Agile spaces support movement, collaboration, and creativity by providing adaptable furniture and flexible layouts. Designed for versatility, these environments can be easily adjusted to fit various teaching styles, group sizes, and learning activities.

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Sized to Support Every Student

Ensuring the right fit matters – students need furniture that matches their height for comfort, focus, and well-being. Our seating and table solutions are designed with adaptability in mind, offering a range of sizes – including height-adjustable options – to support students of all ages and heights, ensuring everyone can find their ideal place to learn. 

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Sustainability

VS is proud to uphold a longstanding commitment to creating high-quality products while also minimizing our environmental impact. See how we’re making a difference.

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