Virco 785 School Desk 18" x 24" Laminate Top and Adjustable Height Legs Without Book Box for Students Elementary to University (785NBB)
Virco 785 School Desk 18" x 24" Laminate Top and Adjustable Height Legs Without Book Box for Students Elementary to University (785NBB)
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This product is produced & manufactured in the USA with American workers and is regulated by the FTC.
This item meets high quality ANSI/BIFMA standards for comfort, safety, sustainability, and durability in furniture.
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.
This product complies with the US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act for children's products.
Product Details
Virco's 785 is the most popular school desk in America, and this updated version delivers even more value. Designed as a versatile elementary desk that grows with students, it features a durable high-pressure laminate top with adjustable-height legs that raise from 23" to 31" Without Book Box. Built for daily use, this desk offers long-lasting performance, easy organization, and dependable comfort for busy learning environments.
Product Features
- High-Pressure Laminate Desktop Construction Features a dense particleboard core topped with a scratch-resistant laminate surface to ensure long-term durability against heavy daily classroom use.
- Precision Adjustable Height Leg System Allows for vertical height modifications from 23" to 31" in 1" increments to accommodate students of various ages and sizes.
- Heavy-Duty Tubular Steel Frame Built with a high-gauge metal chassis that provides exceptional structural integrity and stability during intense academic activities.
- Spacious 18" x 24" Work Surface Delivers a generous desktop area that comfortably accommodates textbooks, notebooks, or laptops for both left- and right-handed users.
- Protective Sealed Edge Banding Features specialized perimeter sealing to prevent moisture damage and peeling, maintaining a neat and professional appearance over years of service.
- Nylon-Based Self-Leveling Swivel Glides Equipped with specialized floor protectors that automatically adjust to uneven surfaces to eliminate desk wobbling and protect classroom flooring.
- Eco-Conscious Recyclable Material Design Utilizes sustainable and recyclable components to support green building initiatives and environmentally friendly school procurement policies.
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Details
| adjustable height | Yes | assembly | Some Assembly Required |
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| frame material | Steel | suited for writing hand | For Right-or Left-Handed |
| warranty | 10-year manufacturer limited warranty | weight | 25.875 lbs |
| country of manufacture | USA | model # | 785NBB |
| edge band material | Lacquer Edge | table top material | High-pressure laminate |
Dimensions
| max height | 31 in | min height | 23 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| overall length | 24 in | overall width | 18 in |
| thickness | 0.625 in |
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It combines proven durability, adjustable sizing, budget pricing, and universal availability in one desk. Facilities teams know exactly how it wears and how to service it, and purchasing teams can reorder matching units for years, which keeps classrooms consistent as enrollment grows or buildings expand. Millions of students have already proven it works.
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Yes. Without a book box or side arm, the open front design serves right and left handed students identically. Every seat in the room works for every learner, which simplifies seating charts and eliminates the need to stock special left handed desk variants entirely. Inclusive furniture makes every classroom simpler to manage.
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The adjustable legs travel from 23 to 31 inches in one inch increments, suiting students from elementary grades through university. Self leveling glides keep the desk stable on imperfect floors, so custodians can rearrange rooms without spending time shimming or adjusting individual desk corners. One model covers nearly every grade level configuration.
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Some assembly is required on delivery, typically attaching and setting the legs to the correct height. Each desk takes only minutes with basic tools, and the included instructions make it easy for facilities teams to prepare a full classroom before the first bell rings. Setup fits easily into any summer preparation schedule.


