Questions About This Black Floor Standing Lectern
Q: Is this lectern suitable for schools and assemblies?
A: Yes. It is widely used in school halls, classrooms, university lecture theatres, graduation ceremonies and drama departments. The 685mm reading panel holds a laptop for slide presentations alongside printed notes or a set of prompt cards. The internal shelf conceals the speaker's belongings and spare materials. The 19kg weight means a caretaker, teaching assistant or member of staff moves it between halls, classrooms and storage rooms without assistance. The black finish suits the formal requirements of assemblies, prize-givings and visitor events.
Q: Can the reading panel hold a laptop?
A: Yes. The 685mm x 370mm angled surface is wide enough for a standard laptop with room for notes or a folder beside it. The 50mm front lip prevents the laptop from sliding forward under the angle of the reading panel. The angled surface keeps the screen at a natural viewing angle for the speaker while maintaining eye contact with the audience. Most 13-inch to 16-inch laptops sit comfortably on the panel with space to spare on either side for printed notes or prompt cards.
Q: What is the 50mm lip for?
A: The lip is a raised edge along the front of the angled reading panel that prevents notes, tablets, folders and devices from sliding off during a presentation. It is 50mm deep, enough to stop an A4 sheet or a tablet from drifting forward under gravity without obstructing the speaker's view of their content.
Q: What can I store on the internal shelf?
A: The fixed shelf sits at 660mm behind the front panel, invisible to the audience from any viewing angle. It holds water bottles, spare notes, a phone, a tablet, presentation handouts for distribution afterwards, a charging cable or personal items that would look unprofessional visible on the reading panel. The 660mm clear height between the shelf and the reading surface above accommodates tall water bottles and standard laptop bags standing upright without cramping the space.
Q: Is this suitable for wedding ceremonies?
A: Yes. The black finish provides a formal, contemporary focal point for readings, vows, speeches and announcements in wedding venues, registry offices and hotel function rooms. The angled panel holds the order of service, readings and notes at a comfortable angle for the registrar, celebrant or speaker. The internal shelf keeps personal items, the guest book or spare materials out of sight during the ceremony. The 19kg weight means the venue team repositions it between the ceremony and the reception without assistance.
Q: Is the shelf adjustable or fixed?
A: The internal shelf is fixed in position. It provides structural support to the lectern body as well as practical storage during presentations. The fixed position ensures the shelf remains stable under the weight of books, water bottles and equipment.
Q: Is this stable on carpet and hard floors?
A: Yes. The base is designed for stability on both hard flooring and the low-pile carpets commonly found in school halls, conference centres, hotels, churches and places of worship. The wide base footprint prevents tipping during use even when the speaker leans forward, places weight on the reading panel or gestures during a presentation. The lectern has been designed for daily use in real venue conditions, not just for occasional lightweight placement.
Q: Can I move it between rooms easily?
A: Yes. At 19kg one person carries it between rooms without a trolley. The 685mm width and 370mm depth pass through standard doorways. For multi-use halls and event spaces where the layout changes between sessions, the lectern repositions in seconds.
Q: Does it arrive assembled?
A: No. It ships flat-packed for safe transport with all fixings and instructions included. Assembly is straightforward for one person. Once assembled, the lectern is ready to position and use immediately.
Q: Is this a Displaysense product?
A: Yes. Displaysense designed and manufactured. Own-design product, not a rebranded import. Direct support from the team that created the lectern. Displaysense since 1978.
Q: Is this available in other finishes?
A: Yes. The same 685mm lectern is available in light wood for warmer, natural interiors and in clear acrylic for a modern, frameless look. All three share the same reading panel dimensions, 50mm lip and internal shelf specification.
Q: How is this delivered?
A: Free delivery to UK mainland addresses. Ships flat-packed with all fixings and assembly instructions included. Standard delivery.