Virco 165 - Premium Steel Folding Chair with Mocha Frame and Walnut Tablet Desk (Virco 165)

The Virco 165 premium steel desk folding chair features a retractable walnut laminate tablet, mocha powder coated frame, and American made quality for busy schools.

Virco 165 - Premium Steel Folding Chair with Mocha Frame and Walnut Tablet Desk (Virco 165)

  • Virco 165 - Premium Steel Folding Chair with Mocha Frame and Retractable Walnut Tablet Arm Desk (Virco 165) - SchoolOutlet
  • Virco 165 - Premium Steel Folding Chair with Mocha Frame and Retractable Walnut Tablet Arm Desk (Virco 165) - SchoolOutlet
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$157.85
$157.85
  • Recommended Grade Level: 5th Grade - Adult.
SKU: CHAIR-165-WAL078-BRN16

Lead Time: 6 - 8 Weeks

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  • Model#: 165

  • 10-year manufacturer's warranty

  • No Assembly Required

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Made in America

This product is produced & manufactured in the USA with American workers and is regulated by the FTC.

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BIFMA

This item meets high quality ANSI/BIFMA standards for comfort, safety, sustainability, and durability in furniture.

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Green Guard

This product complies with strict chemical emissions limits and meets the indoor air quality pollutant standards for sensitive environments such as indoor schools or offices.

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CPSIA

This product complies with the US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act for children's products.

Product Details

The basic go-to chair-desk for any facility, the Virco 165 Folding Chair with a folding tablet arm provides quick and convenient seating at the drop of a hat. This chair allows for quick seating with a fold out arm at a very attractive price.

Product Features

  • 17" Seat Height
  • 7/8" Tubular Steel Frame
  • Chairs Fold Up For Easy Storage
  • Heavy-Gauge U-Shaped Front And Rear Leg Braces Are Riveted To The Frame For Extra Strength 
  • One-Piece Seat-Pan Consists Of Contoured Steel With A Curled Lower Edge
  • Offers A Simple And Compact Storage Solution

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Benefits of the Virco 165 - Premium Steel Folding Chair with Mocha Frame and Walnut Tablet Desk (Virco 165)

The Virco 165 has earned its reputation as a go to desk folding chair for schools that need instant classroom seating with a built in work surface. Its ⅞ inch tubular steel frame is reinforced with heavy gauge U shaped front and rear leg braces riveted directly to the frame, while the one piece contoured steel seat pan adds comfort and strength. The retractable walnut laminate tablet swings aside so students can sit down easily, then locks in place for writing. Made in America and backed by a 10 year warranty, this folding chair with desk handles years of daily use.

  • Retractable Tablet Arm Design

    The walnut laminate tablet swings out of the way for easy entry and exit, then rotates back into position as a solid writing surface. Students slide in and out without awkward climbing, which speeds up transitions and makes this desk folding chair practical for classrooms, testing, and events. Entry and exit stay smooth even in tightly packed rows.

    Premium Steel Construction

    Virco builds the 165 with a ⅞ inch tubular steel frame and heavy gauge U shaped leg braces riveted front and rear. The one piece contoured steel seat pan features a curled lower edge for added rigidity, producing a folding chair that shrugs off daily student wear. It is construction built for decades, not semesters.

    Comfortable Contoured Steel Seat

    The seat pan is contoured to support students comfortably through full class periods, unlike flat utility chairs. Combined with a supportive back and 17 inch seat height, this tablet arm folding chair suits fifth graders through adults, making it a smart choice for schools, colleges, and training programs. Comfort like this keeps students focused through longer sessions.

    Folds Flat for Space Saving Storage

    When the session ends, the tablet retracts and the chair folds completely flat. Staff can stack and store large quantities in closets or on chair trucks, freeing multipurpose rooms for the next activity. It is an efficient way to keep instant desk seating ready without dedicating permanent space. Rooms convert between uses in just a few minutes.

    Certified Safe and American Made

    The Virco 165 is made in America and carries ANSI BIFMA certification along with GREENGUARD certification for low chemical emissions and healthier indoor air quality. Schools get a desk folding chair that meets recognized safety and environmental standards while supporting domestic manufacturing and dependable replacement part availability. Those credentials make board level purchasing approval much easier.

    10 Year Warranty Protection

    Virco stands behind this chair desk with a 10 year manufacturer warranty covering normal institutional use. Combined with plastic cap glides that protect floors from scratches, the 165 delivers a low total cost of ownership, staying in service across many school years with virtually no required maintenance. That protection makes long term budgeting refreshingly predictable.

 
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Product Specs

Details

adjustable height No assembly No Assembly Required
frame material Tubular Steel grades age 5th Grade - Adult
leg option Folding Chair warranty 10-year manufacturer's warranty
weight 14.214 lbs glide style Plastic Caps
model # 165 number of cartons 1

Dimensions

height 29.5 in length 18.75 in
width 17.75 in seat height 17 in

Frequently Asked Questions

The walnut laminate tablet pivots away from the seat so students can sit down or stand up freely. Once seated, they swing the tablet back over their lap where it rests as a stable writing surface. When finished, it retracts again and the chair folds flat for storage. The mechanism operates smoothly with just one hand.

The Virco 165 supports users up to 250 pounds, which covers students from fifth grade through adult learners. Its riveted steel braces and one piece steel seat pan are designed for institutional daily use in classrooms, lecture halls, churches, and community rooms without loosening over time. That coverage suits nearly every secondary and adult program.

No assembly is needed. Each Virco 165 ships complete and ready to use immediately. Unfold the chair, swing the tablet into place, and your room is set for class. This makes it easy for schools to deploy large quantities quickly for testing periods, registration days, or events. Rooms go from empty to class ready in minutes.

The 165 folds flat rather than stacking. Its slim folded profile lines up neatly against walls, in storage closets, or on folding chair trucks. Most schools find flat folding storage just as efficient, since dozens of chairs fit into a compact footprint between classes and events. Chair trucks make moving full sets quick and safe.