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“David Edward manifests unconditional positive regard for it’s customers, it’s employees, the environment and the community at large.”
- Dr. Edward G. Pitts | Founder
TIVERTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | TIVERTON, RHODE ISLAND
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY | BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
B u t , w h o i s D a v i d E d w a r d ?
DAVID EDWARD COMPANY is a family owned business established by Edward G. Pitts in 1963 and now
managed by his sons, David, Gregory and Kevin. Long known for its high quality and reasonable price,
David Edward seating is manufactured in two family-owned facilities totaling over 300,000 square feet, one
in Baltimore, Maryland and the other near York, Pennsylvania. A work force of more than 300 skil led crafts
people use old-world methods to create not only the standard David Edward product line but also products,
under license, for other furniture marketers. An integrated David Edward Design Studio with skil led, in-
house industrial designers and extensive prototype capabilities facil itates exceptional design development
and enables the company to help develop, engineer and manufacture total custom designs for its clients.
The company is represented throughout the United States as well as in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
1963
TODAY
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Design that highl ights the natural beauty and strength of sol id wood and integral mater ia ls for the educat ional market such as l inoleum, laminate, metal and glass .
• In-house product development
• Product designers and experienced CAD operators
• Plant product engineering, seat engineers and on site testing
• 3-D modeling software
• 15,000 square feet of prototyping space
• Skilled cabinet / pattern makers
• Product performance testing to BIFMA standards
1. Design sketch and project overview
2. Model and rendering
3. Full scale shop drawings
4. Mock up samples
WAT C H Y O U R V I S I O N C O M E T O L I F E
C A PA B I L I T I E S
S T U D I O D AV I D E D W A R DA separate, 3,000 sq. foot department within
the David Edward Headquarters devoted to
the creation and development of standard and
custom designs.
D E S I G N P R O C E S S
SHOP DRAWINGS
3D RENDERINGS
PLAN LAYOUTS
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
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Please help us utilize the world’s most environmentally friendly resource: WOOD
(renewable, recyclable, biodegradable, energy efficient, non-toxic, no off-gassing, beautiful)
A L G O R E ’ S N Y C O F F I C E F E AT U R E S DAVID EDWARD FSC CERTIF IED WOOD
FrameSustainably and
regionally harvested hard wood and
plywood frame meets all FSC guidelines.
All wood scraps are recycled or used as
fuel to heat our factory during wintertime.
FramePlywood components
are formaldehyde free and composed of 100% post-industrial recycled
wood fibers
SpringingJute Webbing & Canvas Decking
FoamSoy-based or all-natural latex foams in variable densities are available for specification. Foams are free of flame retardant chemicals.
Foam100% recycled foam edge
Built to LastHand-crafted in Baltimore, MD
AdhesivesWood glues are solvent-free, low VOC formulas.
Gravity fed glue lines eliminate use of aerosols.
Metal100% recycled aluminum arms and legs are machined and hand buffed and polished in-house, eliminating the use of harmful chromium and plating chemicals. All excess metal scraps are recycled.
AdhesivesNo upholstery glues are used
David Edward has a long standing legacy of environmental stewardship. For more than f i f ty years, our family’s company has practiced conservation and sustainability while producing environmentally fr iendly furniture. Decades before the Green Wave, our tradit ion of minimiz ing waste and employing natural mater ia ls was established with concerns for our employees. Our in-house Industrial Design Studio has dedicated years to researching environmental mater ia ls , explor ing cu t t i ng edge so lu t ions , and tes t ing sus ta inab le materials, resulting in our ability to produce low VOC, sustainable furniture that also meets David Edward’s high design and quality standards.
The Health Product Declaration® Collaborative (HPDC) is a not-for-profit, member organization committed to the continuous improvement of the bu i ld ing indus try’s per formance – th rough transparency, openness and innovation in the practices of reporting, disclosure, specification and selection of building products .
T h e f i r s t c o m p a n y t o p u b l i s h a f u r n i t u re H P D
B E N C H M A R K I N G S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y
S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y
LSM LOUNGE COLLECTION
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A N N E A R U N D E L C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
F E A T U R E S
We ’ v e re s e a r c h e d a n d f o u n d s o m e o f t h e b e s t o p t i o n s !
L I G H T I N G & WIRE MANAGEMENT
D ATA P O R T S
Lighting and wire management go hand in hand when designing for low light, quiet areas and keeping your unique workspace in mind.
Seamlessly incorporating power and USB into the furniture.
TA B L E T SProviding a generous work top for reading, writing or laptop use, our tablet selections come in a variety of standard or custom shapes and thicknesses.
ARNOLD, MARYLAND
PIEDMONT
PIC
FACET
GLENBEIGH CONTEMPORARY
BYRNE
ECLIPSE BYRNE
ASHLEY DUO AIR DEKKO
ASHLEY DUO UNDER DEKKO
MINITAP BYRNE
MINITAP MOCKETT
OVAL
ELAN
ELISE
WIRE DIAGRAM
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C H I L D V E R S I O N S AVA I L A B L EAny David Edward product can be adapted and scaled to children’s furniture.
R O C K O N
B E N C H E S
S TA C K U P Y O U R O D D S
Choose from two position, three position or infinite rocking positions on any of David Edward’s Pull-up’s.
CUSTOM AUSSIE SERIES ROCKER
Need a chair for a transitional meeting place? Check out our elegant, durable stackers, ideal for space optimization.
O v e r 1 0 0 re a d i n g c h a i r s !
S I T B A C K , R E L A X
PATTY
AUSSIE ARMLESS LSM
AUSSIE
CRICKET
COVE
ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ARNOLD, MARYLAND
E L L I S L I B R A R Y
MONROE, MICHIGAN
ENSEMBLEAUSSIE
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L O U N G E S P U L L - U P S
ASPEN
ELISEGOTHAM
GRAND ISLAND
AURORA
CRICKET
JULIE
AUSSIE
FLY FREEDOM
NOELLE
ORION RIBBON
LOLITA LSM
CONSULATE
ENSEMBLE
LOLITA
TULIP
CHIP
MADMEN SUNASERENGETI
ASPEN
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A D A C O M P L I A N TOur tables can be equipped with an adjustable
feature enabling us to comply with The Ameri-
cans with Disability Act.
A n e n d l e s s v a r i e t y t o c o m p l i m e n t a n y s p a c e
T A B L E S A N D M O R E
E N D PA N E L S
O C C A S I O N A L TA B L E S
An often forgotten element to educational spaces, end panels will give a finished look to your surroundings. Offered in an assort-ment of motifs, David Edward can coordi-nate your end panel design and finish to with all of our educational collections.
From sleek drum style tables to open, simple lines, choose from several shapes and sizes in our diverse collection of side, coffee and accent tables.
D I C T I O N A R Y S TA N D S AND REFERENCE DESKS
Freestanding dictionary and reference desks are an important element to many public and university libraries. David Edward can effortlessly ensure these elements match your educational environment.
Comfortable, functional workspace is important for every user whether your reading, writing or typing. With tables for every application, David Edward is committed to flaw-lessly coordinating designs and finishes for each collection.
SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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F A Y E T T E C O L L E C T I O N
FEATURES:
• WOOD BASE & FRAME
• KNIFE EDGE
• STEEL SUPPORTS
• CANTILEVERED WORK SPACE
• LOW BACK AND HIGH BACK OPTIONS
• AVAILABLE WITH OR WITHOUT SHELF
• SINGLE, SIDE BY SIDE, BACK TO BACK
OR QUAD CARRELS
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LOW BACK QUAD CARREL
HIGH BACK - BACK TO BACK CARREL
HIGH BACK QUAD CARREL
FAYETTE COLLECTION FAYETTE COLLECTION
S A N TA M A R I A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
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FAY E T T E I N S TA L L AT I O N I M A G E S
142” READING TABLE
108” READING TABLE
FAYETTE COLLECTION UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND THURGOOD MARSHALL LAW LIBRARY | BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 2120
G E O R G E T O W N C O L L E C T I O N
FEATURES:
• WOOD BASE & FRAME
• SQUARED EASED EDGE
• NICKEL PLATED PANEL SUPPORTS
• NICKEL INSERTS SEPARATING WORK
SURFACE AND LEGS
• FOUR LEGGED READING TABLE OR SOLID
WOOD END PANEL ON SIDES
• SIDE BY SIDE, BACK TO BACK
OR QUAD CARRELS
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE MORRIS LIBRARY | NEWARK, DELAWARE22 23
QUAD CARREL
GEORGETOWN COLLECTION GEORGETOWN COLLECTION
SINGLE CARREL
BACK TO BACK CARREL
G E O R G E T O W N U N I V E R S I T Y
WASHINGTON, DC
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72” READING TABLE STYLE A
96” CONSOLE TABLE STYLE B
GEORGETOWN COLLECTION PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY LIBRARY | WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 2726
U N I V E R S A L C O L L E C T I O N
FEATURES:
• WOOD BASE & FRAME
• EASED EDGE WORK SURFACE
• 1/2” NICKEL PLATED STEEL SPACER
• AVAILABLE WITH OR WITHOUT SHELF
• SINGLE, SIDE BY SIDE, BACK TO BACK
OR QUAD CARRELS
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QUAD CARREL
SINGLE CARREL
UNIVERSAL COLLECTION UNIVERSAL COLLECTION
BACK TO BACK CARREL
T H E G E O R G E S C H O O L
NEWTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
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72” READING TABLE STYLE A
72” READING TABLE STYLE B
UNIVERSAL COLLECTION LAGRANGE COLLEGE | LAGRANGE, GEORGIA 3332
R O B E R T A . M . S T E R N C O L L E C T I O N
FEATURES:
• TWO TRADITIONAL STYLES
(ATHENAEUM & BIBLIOTHEQUE SERIES)
• WOOD BASE & FRAME
• SCROLL DETAIL
• AVAILABLE WITH OR WITHOUT SHELF
• SINGLE, SIDE BY SIDE, BACK TO BACK
OR QUAD CARRELS
(FRONT VIEW)
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60” READING TABLE (ATHENAEUM STYLE)
60” READING TABLE (BIBLIOTHEQUE STYLE)
BACK TO BACK CARREL (ATHENAEUM STYLE)
BACK TO BACK CARREL (BIBLIOTHEQUE STYLE)
ROBERT A.M. STERN COLLECTION ROBERT A.M. STERN COLLECTION
ARMLESS CHAIR (ATHENAEUM STYLE)
ARMLESS CHAIR (BIBLIOTHEQUE STYLE)
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1407 PARKER ROAD | BALTIMORE, MD 21227 | TEL: 410.242.2222 | EMAIL: [email protected] | www.davidedward.com