This European standard specifies the minimum requirements for the safety, strength and durability of all types of domestic tables for use by adults, including those with glass in their construction. It does not apply to office tables or desks, tables for non-domestic use, tables for educational institutions and outdoor tables for which EN standards exist. It does not apply to tables where the tabletop is not fixed to the understructure, i.e. when applying test 3, Table 2, the top becomes detached from the understructure. With the exception of stability tests, the standard does not provide assessment of the suitability of any storage features included in domestic tables. It does not include requirements for the durability of castors and height adjustment mechanisms. It does not include requirements for electrical safety. It does not include requirements for the resistance to ageing and degradation. Annex A contains test methods for the deflection of tabletops.
EN 12521:2009 history
2023EN 12521:2023 Furniture - Safety, strength and durability - Requirements for domestic tables
2015EN 12521:2015 Furniture - Strength, durability and safety - Requirements for domestic tables
2009EN 12521:2009 Furniture - Strength, durability and safety - Requirements for domestic tables