Lab Furniture FAQ
Avantor® offers a vast selection of laboratory furniture, as well as everything you need to furnish your lobby, office and workspace with utilitarian designs and space-saving accessories. Whether you’re planning to update your current lab or furnish a new one, our lab furniture FAQ can help get your started. Here’s a look at some of the most frequently asked question we receive from new shoppers and existing customers.
What basic information do I need to provide to get a furniture quote?
Who do I contact for furniture pricing and availability?
Where can I send my orders?
Email: [email protected]
How do I request furniture literature?
View our online Furniture Literature section.
What are the standard heights of casework?
VWR offers standing and sitting height casework, 35.75" and 30" respectively for the metal VWR Contour casework. Other heights are available.
Note: dimensions for cabinet heights do not include worktop thickness.
What are the standard widths of casework?
18", 24", 30", 36", 42", 48", 52" and 60" widths.
Other custom widths are available.
Do you provide ADA-compliant casework?
Yes, VWR offers ADA-compliant casework, along with ADA-compliant sinks, faucets, fume hoods and more.
What colors for caseworks are available?
Standard colors are #61 Light Neutral and #78 Snow White.
Other colors are available upon request.
Do the cabinets automatically include worktops?
No. Worktops are ordered separately as there are many choices of work surfaces, colors and sizes available to meet your specific needs.
What are the standard worktop depths?
VWR offers 24" and 31" depths, and 54" and 60" depths for islands and peninsulas.
Standard cabinet depth is 22" with a 1" front overhang, which allows a 1" or 8" space at the rear of the cabinet for plumbing and/or electrical.
Do you provide installation?
Yes. Contact your VWR Furniture Specialist for more information.
How do I install my own casework?
Although we highly recommend that you use one of our highly trained installers, please contact your VWR furniture specialist to request an installation manual.
Do you offer an energy-conserving, low-flow (high-efficiency) fume hood?
VWR offers a variety of fume hoods to meet your requirements.
What if I need my lab to be set up quickly?
VWR offers a quick-turnaround REDISHIP Program.
Please contact your VWR Furniture Specialist for more information.
Do you offer a turnkey line of laboratory furniture?
Yes. Please contact your VWR Furniture Specialist for more information.
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