Furniture

Furniture Testing for Comfortable and Healthy Living

High-quality, safe furniture is a must for anyone who wants a comfy home. Our experts test and certify all types of furniture – inspecting everything from materials to component ergonomics. We test products and issue a variety of quality certifications, such as the GS mark for safety-tested products. And with our TOXPROOF mark, you can show consumers that your products are non-toxic. We are members in national and international furniture committees, such as the European Committee for Standardization (Technical Committees CEN TC 207) and ISO TC 136.

Benefits at a Glance

With TÜV Rheinland's tests, you can

  • Enjoy short testing times thanks to our cooperation with international institutes and organizations
  • Benefit from holistic solutions from a single source
  • Make it easier for customers to decide which product to purchase
  • Boost customers' confidence in the quality and reliability of your furniture

Our Tests

We offer the following tests for all types of furniture in our International laboratories or using testing facilities of our approved partners:

  • Technical furniture tests for durability, fatigue strength, shock resistance, and stability
  • Mechanical and electrical safety tests
  • Material and surface tests
  • Ergonomic and functional testing, evaluations
  • Performance analyses and comparative tests
  • Testing and developing assembly instructions, manuals, and product information
  • Sensory testing
  • Tests for harmful substances and analyses such as RAL-UZ 38 Product Testing, Blue Angel
  • Hygiene tests and reports (e.g., for kitchen and bathroom furniture)
  • Durability and ageing tests
  • Microbiological tests and consultation (e.g., on a material's resistance to bacteria and fungi)

Test Marks and Test Programs

1. GS Mark

  • Design
  • Stability
  • Static and dynamic strength
  • Electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety

2. Q Mark
We test products for the following qualities:

  • Non-toxic
  • Ergonomic
  • Durable

3. TOXPROOF

  • Full-scale product tests in testing chambers: olfactometry, formaldehyde, phenol, isocyanate, TVOC, volatile chlorinated hydrocarbons
  • Material tests (e.g., for textiles and leather)

4. Ergonomics

  • User-friendly, ergonomic design
  • Physiological requirement analysis

5. Comfort and Quality

  • Safety tests
  • Functional tests
  • Development services

After each testing program, you can request and get a test report and certificate. Tests are based on the latest international standards. For example, consumer goods are tested for compliance with Dutch NEN standards or American ANSI/BIFMA standards of safety and durability.

Products We Test

  • Office furniture: office chairs, meeting chairs, desks, office cabinets, shelving
  • Children's furniture: beds, cabinets, and tables
  • Bedroom furniture: beds, mattresses, recliners, closets
  • Upholstered furniture: armchairs, easy chairs, sofas
  • Kitchen furniture: pantries, kitchen tables, kitchen cabinets
  • Bathroom furniture: medicine cabinets
  • Furniture for domestic use: chairs, tables, shelves, fittings
  • Patio furniture: tables, chairs and recliners
  • Outdoor furniture: tables, chairs, recliners, camping furniture and swings
  • Components: pull-out extensions, hinges, handles, sliding doors, blinds