As one school year closes, the rush to prepare for the next one begins. We know that in many cases, you need your school furniture ready to go before September. Your mind is fresh with what worked and what didn’t, and while this is a perfect time to plan, the timeline can be tight. That’s why we’ve been intentionally planning for this moment, ensuring we can support you with immediate shipment possibilities for a smooth restart.

We’ve focused on our core, most in-demand products: tables, seating, shelving, and activity pieces. These are the foundational items that make up a classroom, and we have them available with short lead times. To make the process even easier, we’ve created a series of quick-ship products and packages so you can simply order the items you need. We designed them to be shipped at the time of your order, expediting delivery for you and your organization.

Our quick-ship items feature the same benefits we are known for:

We prioritize health and sustainability. Our furniture is naturally healthy, made without toxic glues, finishings, or volatile organic compounds (these create gases that are toxic to breathe in). You can also be proud that your items are crafted from trees harvested using Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified materials.

Young children wearing blue smocks paint with watercolors at a Natural Pod Reach Table in a creative classroom setting.

We design our products for more than one use. Each piece is created to be multi-functional. Share Benches offer more versatility than chairs and are light enough for students to move, creating a less cluttered and calmer space. Reach Tables with flowing curves can interlock to create larger workspaces or even double as stages.

A boy reads on Evergreen Shelving while a girl uses a Reach Standing Table in a modern learning common space.

We create furniture that lasts. All our shelving and seating is highly durable and stable, suitable for every educational setting from preschool to further education. We believe so strongly in this all our core wood furniture products are backed by a lifetime warranty.

Children and a teacher collaborate on a craft activity around a Natural Pod Reach Table while seated on Share Benches.

Even when time is short, we are here for you in this process. Our dedicated Solutions Team will help make the budgeting and design process easy. Listening is our superpower and the outcomes we create together focus on your needs, not ours.

As you plan for the fall, know that we’re here to support you in ensuring your spaces are ready for students. Contact our team to learn more, and let us help you create an inspiring and functional learning space for the new school year.

A girl kneels on the floor, playing at a Natural Pod Share Bench and Reach Table set in a bright, colorful classroom.

Frequently asked questions

Does Natural Pod only furnish early learning spaces?

While Natural Pod elements flourish in daycares, early learning centers, and Pre-K programs, we also design and furnish learning spaces for the entire K–12 community. Additionally, we work with community centers, libraries, museums, and other common spaces where learning and exploration happens. Our versatile furniture solutions are crafted to adapt and grow with learners throughout their educational journey.

Where is the pricing?

Great question! The way we work is to first identify and deeply understand your needs and vision. We can then suggest optimal solutions thoughtfully shaped around your curriculum goals that will work within your budget and timeframe.

This is why we never speak about prices at first. Instead, we listen, so that we can understand and collaborate with you on the best options available.

Are all of your products truly lifetime guaranteed?

Yes, all of our wood furniture products are lifetime guaranteed. We consider our footprint at every step, minimizing waste and maximizing value and quality. Our solutions are “slow furniture.” the antithesis of disposable “fast furniture,” low quality items that fill up our landfills. We craft each piece to be of heirloom quality and to last a lifetime. See all Terms and Conditions.

Do you offer complimentary space design?

We do! From custom space planning to design consults, our process tailors your vision to your exact space! And we are committed to inclusive, equitable learning spaces for learners everywhere.

Work with us and make some dreams happen! And meanwhile, enjoy your summer.

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