Abstract: A one piece integrally formed moulded plastic chair (11) is disclosed having a seat (2), backrest (3) and legs (4-7). A U-shaped rib (19) extends between the upper regions of the rear legs (6, 7) to cross-brace same. A gap (24) is proved between the cross piece (20) of the rib (19) and the underside of the seat (2). In use the seat (2) deforms to reduce the size of the gap (24) under the weight of a sitter. This deformation thereby provides a more comfortable seat.

Abstract: A pivotal mounting mechanism and a method of mounting an axle in an axle mount. A plug is inserted in a receptacle such as the open end of a tube which has at least one J-shaped track. The axle is held in its final position by inter-engagement of the plug and tube. The mounting mechanism is easily assembled and substantially vandal resistant.

Abstract: A pivotal mounting mechanism and a method of mounting an axle in an axle mount. A plug is inserted in a receptacle such as the open end of a tube which has at least one J-shaped track. The axle is held in its final position by inter-engagement of the plug and tube. The mounting mechanism is easily assembled and substantially vandal resistant.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a pivotal mounting mechanism and a method of mounting an axle in an axle mount. A plug is inserted in a receptacle such as the open end of a tube which has at least one J-shaped track. The axle is held in its final position by inter-engagement of the plug and tube. The mounting mechanism is easily assembled and substantially vandal resistant.

Abstract: A moulded plastic chair (1) fabricated using an air mould technique with four substaitially identical legs (4, 5) which are hollow, have a constant cross-section along their length and have a leading convex edge (13) and a rearward concave edge (14). The shape and arrangement of the legs (4, 5) constitutes a stacking mechanism which enables like chairs to be conveniently stacked. A indicator (8) able to indicate the size of the chair (1) is also disclosed as is a pair of protrusions (8) on the upper edge (7) of the backrest (3), the protrusions (8) providing a support for a school bag (10).

Abstract: A school desk (1) having a frame (7) and a desk top (2) with a flat writing surface (3). The desk top (2) is pivoted at its rear edge (11) and movable between a first position in which the writing surface (3) is horizontal and a second position in which the writing surface (3) is inclined. A releasable latch maintains the writing surface (3) inclined. The latch takes the form of two linkages (16, 18) each having a first link (16) and a single common link (18) which form an over-center toggle mechanism. The latch is releasable by fingers passed through an aperture (5) in the desk top (2).