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Light Wood Oak Floor Standing Lectern Podium with Shelf: 685mm Wide, Angled Reading Panel, 50mm Lip, Engineered Wood
Black lecterns suit formal staging. Acrylic lecterns suit modern transparency. This one suits rooms that already speak in wood. The LT950WD is a 685mm wide floor standing lectern in engineered wood with a light oak laminate finish that connects with wooden flooring, oak furniture, warm-toned walls and natural interiors in a way no black or clear lectern can. The angled reading panel measures 685mm x 370mm with a 50mm front lip that keeps notes, tablets and devices in place. A fixed internal shelf at 660mm provides concealed storage for spare materials, water bottles and personal items. At 1180mm tall it stands at a comfortable speaking height. At 19kg it moves between rooms without a trolley. Same specification as the black and acrylic variants. Displaysense designed and manufactured.
1180mm H x 685mm W x 370mm D. Weight 19kg. Engineered wood with light oak laminate finish. Angled reading panel 685mm x 370mm. 50mm front lip. Fixed internal shelf (660mm clear height). Freestanding. Flat-packed with assembly fixings and instructions. Free UK mainland delivery.
Why Light Oak Suits Rooms Where Black Would Jar
- Light oak laminate for warm, natural environments: In churches with wooden pews, traditional school halls with timber floors, country hotels with oak furniture, heritage venues with warm plaster walls and community halls with natural decor, a black lectern looks corporate and an acrylic lectern looks modern. A light oak lectern looks like it belongs. The finish connects the lectern to the material language of the room.
- 685mm x 370mm angled reading panel with 50mm lip: Wide enough for a laptop, an open folder and printed notes simultaneously. The angle keeps the speaker's eye line close to the audience. The 50mm lip prevents notes, tablets and devices from sliding forward during a presentation. The same reading surface specification as the black and acrylic variants.
- Fixed internal shelf at 660mm for concealed storage: The shelf sits behind the front panel, invisible to the audience. Store a water bottle, spare notes, a tablet, handouts or personal items. The 660mm clear height accommodates tall bottles and bags upright. The shelf provides structural support as well as practical storage.
- 1180mm standing height for comfortable speaking: The reading panel sits at a natural height for most adult speakers. The height works for assemblies, lectures, ceremonies, readings, briefings and any setting where the speaker stands for an extended period. Comfortable from the first sentence to the last.
- 19kg portable, freestanding, no installation: One person carries it between rooms. No wall-fixing. Position where the event requires it, store in a cupboard between uses. The 370mm depth stores flat against a wall. Light enough for a church volunteer, a hotel porter or a school caretaker to reposition without help.
- Displaysense designed and manufactured: Own-design product. Same engineering as the black and acrylic variants. Direct support from the team that designed the lectern. Displaysense since 1978.
Where Light Oak Speaks the Room's Language
| Churches, Places of Worship | Scripture readings, sermons and congregational addresses from a lectern that matches the warmth of wooden pews, altar furniture and church interiors. The light oak finish reads as a natural extension of the worship space rather than a piece of equipment brought in from outside. |
| Traditional Schools, Education | Assemblies, prize-givings and visitor addresses in school halls with wooden floors, timber stages and warm-toned interiors. The oak finish suits traditional and heritage school settings where a black lectern would look too corporate. The 19kg weight moves between the hall and the classroom. |
| Country Hotels, Heritage Venues | Wedding ceremonies, event welcomes and function room speeches in country hotels, manor houses and heritage venues with oak beams, wooden panelling and warm interior schemes. The light oak lectern matches the venue's material palette. |
| Community Halls, Village Halls | Parish meetings, community events, local government consultations and public addresses in halls with wooden floors and warm, familiar interiors. The oak lectern reads as a considered community fixture rather than hired-in corporate equipment. |
| Conferences, Warm-Toned Venues | Keynote presentations and corporate events in conference venues with wood-panelled walls, warm lighting and natural material interiors. The oak finish softens the formality of the lectern and suits speakers who want authority without corporate coldness. |
| Exhibitions, Craft Fairs, Events | Artisan events, craft fairs, literary readings and cultural presentations where the lectern's finish should reflect the warm, handmade aesthetic of the event. The flat-packed delivery and 19kg weight suit event teams who transport between venues. |
Prefer Black or Clear Acrylic?
The same lectern is available in black for formal corporate and contemporary staging. For a fully transparent look, the clear acrylic LT950 provides the same 685mm panel in a modern frameless design.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch for multi-unit or venue orders.
Displaysense LT950WD Light Wood Oak Floor Standing Lectern Podium. 1180mm H x 685mm W x 370mm D. 19kg. Engineered wood, light oak laminate. Angled reading panel 685mm x 370mm. 50mm lip. Fixed internal shelf (660mm clear height). Freestanding. Flat-packed. Suited to churches, traditional schools, country hotels, community halls, warm-toned conferences, craft events. Also in black and clear acrylic. Displaysense designed and manufactured since 1978.
The light oak finish is the right choice when the room already speaks in wood. A church with oak pews and a timber altar. A traditional school hall with a wooden stage and parquet flooring beneath rows of stacking chairs. A country hotel function room with beamed ceilings and panelled walls. A village hall with decades of warm wear on its wooden floor. A community centre with timber-framed windows and natural light filling the space. In all of these, a black lectern looks imported from a corporate conference. An acrylic lectern looks imported from a modern design studio. A light oak lectern looks like it was always there. The finish connects the lectern to the material language of the room, and the speaker behind it inherits the warmth and familiarity that the wood tone brings. The angled reading panel is the same 685mm x 370mm specification as the black and acrylic variants, with the same 50mm front lip keeping notes and devices secure throughout.
The 50mm lip along the front edge is the practical detail that lets the speaker forget about the equipment and focus on the audience. Notes do not slide. Tablets do not drift. A water bottle placed on the panel stays put. The angled surface positions content at a natural reading incline so the speaker's eye line stays close to the audience rather than dropping to a flat desk. At 685mm wide the panel accommodates a laptop beside an open A3 folder, or a set of printed notes beside a tablet, without crowding. For a vicar reading scripture, a headteacher addressing an assembly, a registrar conducting a ceremony, or a community leader presenting to a parish meeting, the reading panel provides the working surface that the occasion demands.
The fixed internal shelf sits at 660mm behind the front panel, completely hidden from the audience and the congregation. It holds a water bottle, spare notes, a phone, a tablet, order of service booklets, hymn sheets for distribution, or personal items that would look out of place visible on the reading surface. The 660mm clear height between the shelf and the reading panel accommodates tall bottles, standing bags and items stored upright. The shelf also contributes structural rigidity to the lectern body, which is why it is fixed rather than adjustable. It serves two purposes and does both well.
At 1180mm tall and 19kg, the lectern is portable enough for one person to carry between rooms, up and down stairs, along church aisles and in and out of storage. No trolley, no second pair of hands required for normal repositioning. The freestanding design means no wall-fixing and no permanent commitment to a single position in a single room. Position the lectern where the event requires it and store it in a vestry, a school cupboard, a hotel furniture store or against a wall in a community hall between uses. The 370mm depth keeps the storage footprint compact even in small storage spaces. Displaysense designed and manufactured. Own-design product with the same engineering quality as the black and acrylic variants. Direct support from the team that created the lectern range. Since 1978.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x light oak engineered wood lectern body with angled reading panel and fixed internal shelf
- Assembly fixings and instructions
Equipping a Church, School or Venue?
For churches, schools, hotels and community venues ordering multiple lecterns or combining with other presentation furniture, our team can prepare a coordinated quote with delivery scheduling.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will come back to you.
Displaysense Light Oak Lectern. 1180mm H x 685mm W x 370mm D. 19kg. Oak engineered wood. 685mm x 370mm reading panel. 50mm lip. Internal shelf. Freestanding. Flat-packed. Since 1978.
Full specifications for the light wood oak floor standing lectern podium. Engineered wood with light oak laminate finish. Same specification as the black and acrylic variants: angled reading panel 685mm x 370mm with 50mm front lip, fixed internal shelf with 660mm clear height, 1180mm standing height, 19kg portable weight. Freestanding, no installation required. Flat-packed with all assembly fixings. Displaysense designed and manufactured since 1978. Suited to churches, traditional schools, country hotels, community halls and warm-toned conference venues.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions | 1180mm (H) x 685mm (W) x 370mm (D) | Comfortable adult speaking height. 685mm width accommodates a laptop beside an open folder. 370mm depth keeps the footprint compact for storage between uses. |
| Weight | 19kg | Portable. One person carries it between rooms, along aisles and into storage. No trolley required. |
| Reading Panel | 685mm x 370mm, angled | Wide enough for a laptop, open folder and notes simultaneously. The angle keeps the speaker's eye line close to the audience. |
| Front Lip | 50mm depth | Prevents notes, tablets and devices from sliding forward. The detail that lets the speaker focus on the audience. |
| Internal Shelf | Fixed, 660mm clear height | Concealed storage behind the front panel. Holds water bottles, spare notes, tablets and personal items. Invisible to the audience. |
| Material | Engineered wood, light oak laminate | Warm, natural finish that connects with wooden floors, oak furniture and warm-toned interiors. Matches the material language of traditional and heritage venues. |
| Finish | Light oak wood-effect laminate | Suits churches, traditional schools, country hotels, community halls and warm conference venues where a black lectern would look too corporate. |
| Stability | Freestanding with wide base | Stable on hard floors and low-pile carpets. No wall-fixing or floor-mounting required. Wide base prevents tipping during use. |
| Portability | 19kg, freestanding, no installation | Move between rooms, halls and venues. Position for the event, store between uses. The 370mm depth stores flat against a wall. |
| Assembly | Flat-packed with fixings and instructions | Ships flat-packed for safe transport. All fixings included. Straightforward assembly for one person. |
| Also Available | Black and clear acrylic | Same 685mm lectern in black for formal staging or clear acrylic for a modern frameless look. Same reading panel, lip and shelf. |
| Design | Displaysense designed and manufactured | Own-design product. Direct support from the manufacturer. Displaysense since 1978. |
Free delivery on every order, no minimum spend
UK Mainland standard delivery included on everything we sell.
Standard
Free
Always included, no minimum order
Express
£9.95
Express options shown at checkout where available
Lead time
2 to 3 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders before 4pm typically ship the same day
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
Questions About This Light Oak Floor Standing Lectern
Q: Why choose the oak finish over black or acrylic?
A: Light oak suits rooms where wood is the dominant material: churches with wooden pews, traditional school halls with timber stages, country hotels with oak beams, community halls with warm interiors. In these settings a black lectern looks corporate and an acrylic lectern looks modern. The oak finish connects the lectern to the room's material palette so it reads as a natural part of the space rather than equipment brought in from outside.
Q: Is this suitable for churches and places of worship?
A: Yes. The light oak finish matches the warmth of wooden pews, altar furniture and church interiors. The angled panel holds a Bible, hymnal or order of service at a comfortable reading angle. The internal shelf stores supplementary materials out of the congregation's line of sight. The 19kg weight means a church volunteer repositions it along the aisle or into the vestry without assistance.
Q: Can the reading panel hold a laptop?
A: Yes. The 685mm x 370mm angled surface holds a standard laptop with room for notes or a folder beside it. The 50mm front lip prevents the laptop from sliding forward. Most 13-inch to 16-inch laptops sit comfortably on the panel. The angle keeps the screen at a natural viewing position for the speaker while maintaining eye contact with the audience.
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 or congregation. Water bottles, spare notes, a phone, a tablet, hymn sheets for distribution, order of service booklets or personal items. The 660mm clear height accommodates tall bottles and bags standing upright.
Q: Is this suitable for traditional school halls?
A: Yes. The oak finish suits traditional and heritage school settings with wooden stages, timber floors and warm-toned interiors where a black lectern would look too corporate. The 685mm panel holds a laptop for slide presentations. The 19kg weight means a caretaker moves it between the hall, the classroom and storage without help.
Q: Is this suitable for wedding ceremonies at country venues?
A: Yes. The light oak finish complements country hotels, manor houses and heritage wedding venues with oak beams, wooden panelling and warm interior schemes. The angled panel holds readings, vows and the order of service. The internal shelf keeps personal items hidden during the ceremony.
Q: Is it stable on different floor surfaces?
A: Yes. The wide base provides stability on hard floors, flagstone, wooden boards and the low-pile carpets found in churches, schools, hotels and community halls. The base prevents tipping even when the speaker leans forward or places weight on the reading panel during an animated presentation.
Q: Can I move it between rooms easily?
A: Yes. At 19kg one person carries it between rooms, along church aisles, up and down stairs and in and out of vehicles. The 685mm width and 370mm depth pass through standard doorways. For multi-use halls and event spaces where the layout changes, the lectern repositions in seconds.
Q: Does it arrive assembled?
A: No. 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 available in other finishes?
A: Yes. The same 685mm lectern is available in black for formal corporate staging and in clear acrylic for a modern frameless look. All three share the same reading panel dimensions, 50mm lip and internal shelf specification. Choose the finish that matches your venue.
Q: How is this delivered?
A: Free delivery to UK mainland addresses. Ships flat-packed with all fixings and assembly instructions. Standard delivery.
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Wood Floorstanding Lectern Podium with ShelfOverview
Light Wood Oak Floor Standing Lectern Podium with Shelf: 685mm Wide, Angled Reading Panel, 50mm Lip, Engineered Wood
Black lecterns suit formal staging. Acrylic lecterns suit modern transparency. This one suits rooms that already speak in wood. The LT950WD is a 685mm wide floor standing lectern in engineered wood with a light oak laminate finish that connects with wooden flooring, oak furniture, warm-toned walls and natural interiors in a way no black or clear lectern can. The angled reading panel measures 685mm x 370mm with a 50mm front lip that keeps notes, tablets and devices in place. A fixed internal shelf at 660mm provides concealed storage for spare materials, water bottles and personal items. At 1180mm tall it stands at a comfortable speaking height. At 19kg it moves between rooms without a trolley. Same specification as the black and acrylic variants. Displaysense designed and manufactured.
1180mm H x 685mm W x 370mm D. Weight 19kg. Engineered wood with light oak laminate finish. Angled reading panel 685mm x 370mm. 50mm front lip. Fixed internal shelf (660mm clear height). Freestanding. Flat-packed with assembly fixings and instructions. Free UK mainland delivery.
Why Light Oak Suits Rooms Where Black Would Jar
- Light oak laminate for warm, natural environments: In churches with wooden pews, traditional school halls with timber floors, country hotels with oak furniture, heritage venues with warm plaster walls and community halls with natural decor, a black lectern looks corporate and an acrylic lectern looks modern. A light oak lectern looks like it belongs. The finish connects the lectern to the material language of the room.
- 685mm x 370mm angled reading panel with 50mm lip: Wide enough for a laptop, an open folder and printed notes simultaneously. The angle keeps the speaker's eye line close to the audience. The 50mm lip prevents notes, tablets and devices from sliding forward during a presentation. The same reading surface specification as the black and acrylic variants.
- Fixed internal shelf at 660mm for concealed storage: The shelf sits behind the front panel, invisible to the audience. Store a water bottle, spare notes, a tablet, handouts or personal items. The 660mm clear height accommodates tall bottles and bags upright. The shelf provides structural support as well as practical storage.
- 1180mm standing height for comfortable speaking: The reading panel sits at a natural height for most adult speakers. The height works for assemblies, lectures, ceremonies, readings, briefings and any setting where the speaker stands for an extended period. Comfortable from the first sentence to the last.
- 19kg portable, freestanding, no installation: One person carries it between rooms. No wall-fixing. Position where the event requires it, store in a cupboard between uses. The 370mm depth stores flat against a wall. Light enough for a church volunteer, a hotel porter or a school caretaker to reposition without help.
- Displaysense designed and manufactured: Own-design product. Same engineering as the black and acrylic variants. Direct support from the team that designed the lectern. Displaysense since 1978.
Where Light Oak Speaks the Room's Language
| Churches, Places of Worship | Scripture readings, sermons and congregational addresses from a lectern that matches the warmth of wooden pews, altar furniture and church interiors. The light oak finish reads as a natural extension of the worship space rather than a piece of equipment brought in from outside. |
| Traditional Schools, Education | Assemblies, prize-givings and visitor addresses in school halls with wooden floors, timber stages and warm-toned interiors. The oak finish suits traditional and heritage school settings where a black lectern would look too corporate. The 19kg weight moves between the hall and the classroom. |
| Country Hotels, Heritage Venues | Wedding ceremonies, event welcomes and function room speeches in country hotels, manor houses and heritage venues with oak beams, wooden panelling and warm interior schemes. The light oak lectern matches the venue's material palette. |
| Community Halls, Village Halls | Parish meetings, community events, local government consultations and public addresses in halls with wooden floors and warm, familiar interiors. The oak lectern reads as a considered community fixture rather than hired-in corporate equipment. |
| Conferences, Warm-Toned Venues | Keynote presentations and corporate events in conference venues with wood-panelled walls, warm lighting and natural material interiors. The oak finish softens the formality of the lectern and suits speakers who want authority without corporate coldness. |
| Exhibitions, Craft Fairs, Events | Artisan events, craft fairs, literary readings and cultural presentations where the lectern's finish should reflect the warm, handmade aesthetic of the event. The flat-packed delivery and 19kg weight suit event teams who transport between venues. |
Prefer Black or Clear Acrylic?
The same lectern is available in black for formal corporate and contemporary staging. For a fully transparent look, the clear acrylic LT950 provides the same 685mm panel in a modern frameless design.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch for multi-unit or venue orders.
Displaysense LT950WD Light Wood Oak Floor Standing Lectern Podium. 1180mm H x 685mm W x 370mm D. 19kg. Engineered wood, light oak laminate. Angled reading panel 685mm x 370mm. 50mm lip. Fixed internal shelf (660mm clear height). Freestanding. Flat-packed. Suited to churches, traditional schools, country hotels, community halls, warm-toned conferences, craft events. Also in black and clear acrylic. Displaysense designed and manufactured since 1978.
Description
The light oak finish is the right choice when the room already speaks in wood. A church with oak pews and a timber altar. A traditional school hall with a wooden stage and parquet flooring beneath rows of stacking chairs. A country hotel function room with beamed ceilings and panelled walls. A village hall with decades of warm wear on its wooden floor. A community centre with timber-framed windows and natural light filling the space. In all of these, a black lectern looks imported from a corporate conference. An acrylic lectern looks imported from a modern design studio. A light oak lectern looks like it was always there. The finish connects the lectern to the material language of the room, and the speaker behind it inherits the warmth and familiarity that the wood tone brings. The angled reading panel is the same 685mm x 370mm specification as the black and acrylic variants, with the same 50mm front lip keeping notes and devices secure throughout.
The 50mm lip along the front edge is the practical detail that lets the speaker forget about the equipment and focus on the audience. Notes do not slide. Tablets do not drift. A water bottle placed on the panel stays put. The angled surface positions content at a natural reading incline so the speaker's eye line stays close to the audience rather than dropping to a flat desk. At 685mm wide the panel accommodates a laptop beside an open A3 folder, or a set of printed notes beside a tablet, without crowding. For a vicar reading scripture, a headteacher addressing an assembly, a registrar conducting a ceremony, or a community leader presenting to a parish meeting, the reading panel provides the working surface that the occasion demands.
The fixed internal shelf sits at 660mm behind the front panel, completely hidden from the audience and the congregation. It holds a water bottle, spare notes, a phone, a tablet, order of service booklets, hymn sheets for distribution, or personal items that would look out of place visible on the reading surface. The 660mm clear height between the shelf and the reading panel accommodates tall bottles, standing bags and items stored upright. The shelf also contributes structural rigidity to the lectern body, which is why it is fixed rather than adjustable. It serves two purposes and does both well.
At 1180mm tall and 19kg, the lectern is portable enough for one person to carry between rooms, up and down stairs, along church aisles and in and out of storage. No trolley, no second pair of hands required for normal repositioning. The freestanding design means no wall-fixing and no permanent commitment to a single position in a single room. Position the lectern where the event requires it and store it in a vestry, a school cupboard, a hotel furniture store or against a wall in a community hall between uses. The 370mm depth keeps the storage footprint compact even in small storage spaces. Displaysense designed and manufactured. Own-design product with the same engineering quality as the black and acrylic variants. Direct support from the team that created the lectern range. Since 1978.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x light oak engineered wood lectern body with angled reading panel and fixed internal shelf
- Assembly fixings and instructions
Equipping a Church, School or Venue?
For churches, schools, hotels and community venues ordering multiple lecterns or combining with other presentation furniture, our team can prepare a coordinated quote with delivery scheduling.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will come back to you.
Displaysense Light Oak Lectern. 1180mm H x 685mm W x 370mm D. 19kg. Oak engineered wood. 685mm x 370mm reading panel. 50mm lip. Internal shelf. Freestanding. Flat-packed. Since 1978.
Specifications
Full specifications for the light wood oak floor standing lectern podium. Engineered wood with light oak laminate finish. Same specification as the black and acrylic variants: angled reading panel 685mm x 370mm with 50mm front lip, fixed internal shelf with 660mm clear height, 1180mm standing height, 19kg portable weight. Freestanding, no installation required. Flat-packed with all assembly fixings. Displaysense designed and manufactured since 1978. Suited to churches, traditional schools, country hotels, community halls and warm-toned conference venues.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions | 1180mm (H) x 685mm (W) x 370mm (D) | Comfortable adult speaking height. 685mm width accommodates a laptop beside an open folder. 370mm depth keeps the footprint compact for storage between uses. |
| Weight | 19kg | Portable. One person carries it between rooms, along aisles and into storage. No trolley required. |
| Reading Panel | 685mm x 370mm, angled | Wide enough for a laptop, open folder and notes simultaneously. The angle keeps the speaker's eye line close to the audience. |
| Front Lip | 50mm depth | Prevents notes, tablets and devices from sliding forward. The detail that lets the speaker focus on the audience. |
| Internal Shelf | Fixed, 660mm clear height | Concealed storage behind the front panel. Holds water bottles, spare notes, tablets and personal items. Invisible to the audience. |
| Material | Engineered wood, light oak laminate | Warm, natural finish that connects with wooden floors, oak furniture and warm-toned interiors. Matches the material language of traditional and heritage venues. |
| Finish | Light oak wood-effect laminate | Suits churches, traditional schools, country hotels, community halls and warm conference venues where a black lectern would look too corporate. |
| Stability | Freestanding with wide base | Stable on hard floors and low-pile carpets. No wall-fixing or floor-mounting required. Wide base prevents tipping during use. |
| Portability | 19kg, freestanding, no installation | Move between rooms, halls and venues. Position for the event, store between uses. The 370mm depth stores flat against a wall. |
| Assembly | Flat-packed with fixings and instructions | Ships flat-packed for safe transport. All fixings included. Straightforward assembly for one person. |
| Also Available | Black and clear acrylic | Same 685mm lectern in black for formal staging or clear acrylic for a modern frameless look. Same reading panel, lip and shelf. |
| Design | Displaysense designed and manufactured | Own-design product. Direct support from the manufacturer. Displaysense since 1978. |
Delivery & Returns
Free delivery on every order, no minimum spend
UK Mainland standard delivery included on everything we sell.
Standard
Free
Always included, no minimum order
Express
£9.95
Express options shown at checkout where available
Lead time
2 to 3 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders before 4pm typically ship the same day
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
FAQs
Questions About This Light Oak Floor Standing Lectern
Q: Why choose the oak finish over black or acrylic?
A: Light oak suits rooms where wood is the dominant material: churches with wooden pews, traditional school halls with timber stages, country hotels with oak beams, community halls with warm interiors. In these settings a black lectern looks corporate and an acrylic lectern looks modern. The oak finish connects the lectern to the room's material palette so it reads as a natural part of the space rather than equipment brought in from outside.
Q: Is this suitable for churches and places of worship?
A: Yes. The light oak finish matches the warmth of wooden pews, altar furniture and church interiors. The angled panel holds a Bible, hymnal or order of service at a comfortable reading angle. The internal shelf stores supplementary materials out of the congregation's line of sight. The 19kg weight means a church volunteer repositions it along the aisle or into the vestry without assistance.
Q: Can the reading panel hold a laptop?
A: Yes. The 685mm x 370mm angled surface holds a standard laptop with room for notes or a folder beside it. The 50mm front lip prevents the laptop from sliding forward. Most 13-inch to 16-inch laptops sit comfortably on the panel. The angle keeps the screen at a natural viewing position for the speaker while maintaining eye contact with the audience.
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 or congregation. Water bottles, spare notes, a phone, a tablet, hymn sheets for distribution, order of service booklets or personal items. The 660mm clear height accommodates tall bottles and bags standing upright.
Q: Is this suitable for traditional school halls?
A: Yes. The oak finish suits traditional and heritage school settings with wooden stages, timber floors and warm-toned interiors where a black lectern would look too corporate. The 685mm panel holds a laptop for slide presentations. The 19kg weight means a caretaker moves it between the hall, the classroom and storage without help.
Q: Is this suitable for wedding ceremonies at country venues?
A: Yes. The light oak finish complements country hotels, manor houses and heritage wedding venues with oak beams, wooden panelling and warm interior schemes. The angled panel holds readings, vows and the order of service. The internal shelf keeps personal items hidden during the ceremony.
Q: Is it stable on different floor surfaces?
A: Yes. The wide base provides stability on hard floors, flagstone, wooden boards and the low-pile carpets found in churches, schools, hotels and community halls. The base prevents tipping even when the speaker leans forward or places weight on the reading panel during an animated presentation.
Q: Can I move it between rooms easily?
A: Yes. At 19kg one person carries it between rooms, along church aisles, up and down stairs and in and out of vehicles. The 685mm width and 370mm depth pass through standard doorways. For multi-use halls and event spaces where the layout changes, the lectern repositions in seconds.
Q: Does it arrive assembled?
A: No. 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 available in other finishes?
A: Yes. The same 685mm lectern is available in black for formal corporate staging and in clear acrylic for a modern frameless look. All three share the same reading panel dimensions, 50mm lip and internal shelf specification. Choose the finish that matches your venue.
Q: How is this delivered?
A: Free delivery to UK mainland addresses. Ships flat-packed with all fixings and assembly instructions. Standard delivery.
Knowledge Hub
Expert Display Advice from the UK’s Trusted Knowledge Hub
Need to elevate your venue's presentation setup? Our expert guides offer practical layout and space optimisation tips for public speaking environments.
A few reads worth your time:
- 7 Affordable Classroom Storage Solutions for Better Organisation
- How to Effectively Manage Crowds at Events
Downloads
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Light Wood Oak Floor Standing Lectern Podium with Shelf: 685mm Wide, Angled Reading Panel, 50mm Lip, Engineered Wood
Black lecterns suit formal staging. Acrylic lecterns suit modern transparency. This one suits rooms that already speak in wood. The LT950WD is a 685mm wide floor standing lectern in engineered wood with a light oak laminate finish that connects with wooden flooring, oak furniture, warm-toned walls and natural interiors in a way no black or clear lectern can. The angled reading panel measures 685mm x 370mm with a 50mm front lip that keeps notes, tablets and devices in place. A fixed internal shelf at 660mm provides concealed storage for spare materials, water bottles and personal items. At 1180mm tall it stands at a comfortable speaking height. At 19kg it moves between rooms without a trolley. Same specification as the black and acrylic variants. Displaysense designed and manufactured.
1180mm H x 685mm W x 370mm D. Weight 19kg. Engineered wood with light oak laminate finish. Angled reading panel 685mm x 370mm. 50mm front lip. Fixed internal shelf (660mm clear height). Freestanding. Flat-packed with assembly fixings and instructions. Free UK mainland delivery.
Why Light Oak Suits Rooms Where Black Would Jar
- Light oak laminate for warm, natural environments: In churches with wooden pews, traditional school halls with timber floors, country hotels with oak furniture, heritage venues with warm plaster walls and community halls with natural decor, a black lectern looks corporate and an acrylic lectern looks modern. A light oak lectern looks like it belongs. The finish connects the lectern to the material language of the room.
- 685mm x 370mm angled reading panel with 50mm lip: Wide enough for a laptop, an open folder and printed notes simultaneously. The angle keeps the speaker's eye line close to the audience. The 50mm lip prevents notes, tablets and devices from sliding forward during a presentation. The same reading surface specification as the black and acrylic variants.
- Fixed internal shelf at 660mm for concealed storage: The shelf sits behind the front panel, invisible to the audience. Store a water bottle, spare notes, a tablet, handouts or personal items. The 660mm clear height accommodates tall bottles and bags upright. The shelf provides structural support as well as practical storage.
- 1180mm standing height for comfortable speaking: The reading panel sits at a natural height for most adult speakers. The height works for assemblies, lectures, ceremonies, readings, briefings and any setting where the speaker stands for an extended period. Comfortable from the first sentence to the last.
- 19kg portable, freestanding, no installation: One person carries it between rooms. No wall-fixing. Position where the event requires it, store in a cupboard between uses. The 370mm depth stores flat against a wall. Light enough for a church volunteer, a hotel porter or a school caretaker to reposition without help.
- Displaysense designed and manufactured: Own-design product. Same engineering as the black and acrylic variants. Direct support from the team that designed the lectern. Displaysense since 1978.
Where Light Oak Speaks the Room's Language
| Churches, Places of Worship | Scripture readings, sermons and congregational addresses from a lectern that matches the warmth of wooden pews, altar furniture and church interiors. The light oak finish reads as a natural extension of the worship space rather than a piece of equipment brought in from outside. |
| Traditional Schools, Education | Assemblies, prize-givings and visitor addresses in school halls with wooden floors, timber stages and warm-toned interiors. The oak finish suits traditional and heritage school settings where a black lectern would look too corporate. The 19kg weight moves between the hall and the classroom. |
| Country Hotels, Heritage Venues | Wedding ceremonies, event welcomes and function room speeches in country hotels, manor houses and heritage venues with oak beams, wooden panelling and warm interior schemes. The light oak lectern matches the venue's material palette. |
| Community Halls, Village Halls | Parish meetings, community events, local government consultations and public addresses in halls with wooden floors and warm, familiar interiors. The oak lectern reads as a considered community fixture rather than hired-in corporate equipment. |
| Conferences, Warm-Toned Venues | Keynote presentations and corporate events in conference venues with wood-panelled walls, warm lighting and natural material interiors. The oak finish softens the formality of the lectern and suits speakers who want authority without corporate coldness. |
| Exhibitions, Craft Fairs, Events | Artisan events, craft fairs, literary readings and cultural presentations where the lectern's finish should reflect the warm, handmade aesthetic of the event. The flat-packed delivery and 19kg weight suit event teams who transport between venues. |
Prefer Black or Clear Acrylic?
The same lectern is available in black for formal corporate and contemporary staging. For a fully transparent look, the clear acrylic LT950 provides the same 685mm panel in a modern frameless design.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch for multi-unit or venue orders.
Displaysense LT950WD Light Wood Oak Floor Standing Lectern Podium. 1180mm H x 685mm W x 370mm D. 19kg. Engineered wood, light oak laminate. Angled reading panel 685mm x 370mm. 50mm lip. Fixed internal shelf (660mm clear height). Freestanding. Flat-packed. Suited to churches, traditional schools, country hotels, community halls, warm-toned conferences, craft events. Also in black and clear acrylic. Displaysense designed and manufactured since 1978.
The light oak finish is the right choice when the room already speaks in wood. A church with oak pews and a timber altar. A traditional school hall with a wooden stage and parquet flooring beneath rows of stacking chairs. A country hotel function room with beamed ceilings and panelled walls. A village hall with decades of warm wear on its wooden floor. A community centre with timber-framed windows and natural light filling the space. In all of these, a black lectern looks imported from a corporate conference. An acrylic lectern looks imported from a modern design studio. A light oak lectern looks like it was always there. The finish connects the lectern to the material language of the room, and the speaker behind it inherits the warmth and familiarity that the wood tone brings. The angled reading panel is the same 685mm x 370mm specification as the black and acrylic variants, with the same 50mm front lip keeping notes and devices secure throughout.
The 50mm lip along the front edge is the practical detail that lets the speaker forget about the equipment and focus on the audience. Notes do not slide. Tablets do not drift. A water bottle placed on the panel stays put. The angled surface positions content at a natural reading incline so the speaker's eye line stays close to the audience rather than dropping to a flat desk. At 685mm wide the panel accommodates a laptop beside an open A3 folder, or a set of printed notes beside a tablet, without crowding. For a vicar reading scripture, a headteacher addressing an assembly, a registrar conducting a ceremony, or a community leader presenting to a parish meeting, the reading panel provides the working surface that the occasion demands.
The fixed internal shelf sits at 660mm behind the front panel, completely hidden from the audience and the congregation. It holds a water bottle, spare notes, a phone, a tablet, order of service booklets, hymn sheets for distribution, or personal items that would look out of place visible on the reading surface. The 660mm clear height between the shelf and the reading panel accommodates tall bottles, standing bags and items stored upright. The shelf also contributes structural rigidity to the lectern body, which is why it is fixed rather than adjustable. It serves two purposes and does both well.
At 1180mm tall and 19kg, the lectern is portable enough for one person to carry between rooms, up and down stairs, along church aisles and in and out of storage. No trolley, no second pair of hands required for normal repositioning. The freestanding design means no wall-fixing and no permanent commitment to a single position in a single room. Position the lectern where the event requires it and store it in a vestry, a school cupboard, a hotel furniture store or against a wall in a community hall between uses. The 370mm depth keeps the storage footprint compact even in small storage spaces. Displaysense designed and manufactured. Own-design product with the same engineering quality as the black and acrylic variants. Direct support from the team that created the lectern range. Since 1978.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x light oak engineered wood lectern body with angled reading panel and fixed internal shelf
- Assembly fixings and instructions
Equipping a Church, School or Venue?
For churches, schools, hotels and community venues ordering multiple lecterns or combining with other presentation furniture, our team can prepare a coordinated quote with delivery scheduling.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will come back to you.
Displaysense Light Oak Lectern. 1180mm H x 685mm W x 370mm D. 19kg. Oak engineered wood. 685mm x 370mm reading panel. 50mm lip. Internal shelf. Freestanding. Flat-packed. Since 1978.
Full specifications for the light wood oak floor standing lectern podium. Engineered wood with light oak laminate finish. Same specification as the black and acrylic variants: angled reading panel 685mm x 370mm with 50mm front lip, fixed internal shelf with 660mm clear height, 1180mm standing height, 19kg portable weight. Freestanding, no installation required. Flat-packed with all assembly fixings. Displaysense designed and manufactured since 1978. Suited to churches, traditional schools, country hotels, community halls and warm-toned conference venues.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions | 1180mm (H) x 685mm (W) x 370mm (D) | Comfortable adult speaking height. 685mm width accommodates a laptop beside an open folder. 370mm depth keeps the footprint compact for storage between uses. |
| Weight | 19kg | Portable. One person carries it between rooms, along aisles and into storage. No trolley required. |
| Reading Panel | 685mm x 370mm, angled | Wide enough for a laptop, open folder and notes simultaneously. The angle keeps the speaker's eye line close to the audience. |
| Front Lip | 50mm depth | Prevents notes, tablets and devices from sliding forward. The detail that lets the speaker focus on the audience. |
| Internal Shelf | Fixed, 660mm clear height | Concealed storage behind the front panel. Holds water bottles, spare notes, tablets and personal items. Invisible to the audience. |
| Material | Engineered wood, light oak laminate | Warm, natural finish that connects with wooden floors, oak furniture and warm-toned interiors. Matches the material language of traditional and heritage venues. |
| Finish | Light oak wood-effect laminate | Suits churches, traditional schools, country hotels, community halls and warm conference venues where a black lectern would look too corporate. |
| Stability | Freestanding with wide base | Stable on hard floors and low-pile carpets. No wall-fixing or floor-mounting required. Wide base prevents tipping during use. |
| Portability | 19kg, freestanding, no installation | Move between rooms, halls and venues. Position for the event, store between uses. The 370mm depth stores flat against a wall. |
| Assembly | Flat-packed with fixings and instructions | Ships flat-packed for safe transport. All fixings included. Straightforward assembly for one person. |
| Also Available | Black and clear acrylic | Same 685mm lectern in black for formal staging or clear acrylic for a modern frameless look. Same reading panel, lip and shelf. |
| Design | Displaysense designed and manufactured | Own-design product. Direct support from the manufacturer. Displaysense since 1978. |
Free delivery on every order, no minimum spend
UK Mainland standard delivery included on everything we sell.
Standard
Free
Always included, no minimum order
Express
£9.95
Express options shown at checkout where available
Lead time
2 to 3 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders before 4pm typically ship the same day
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
Questions About This Light Oak Floor Standing Lectern
Q: Why choose the oak finish over black or acrylic?
A: Light oak suits rooms where wood is the dominant material: churches with wooden pews, traditional school halls with timber stages, country hotels with oak beams, community halls with warm interiors. In these settings a black lectern looks corporate and an acrylic lectern looks modern. The oak finish connects the lectern to the room's material palette so it reads as a natural part of the space rather than equipment brought in from outside.
Q: Is this suitable for churches and places of worship?
A: Yes. The light oak finish matches the warmth of wooden pews, altar furniture and church interiors. The angled panel holds a Bible, hymnal or order of service at a comfortable reading angle. The internal shelf stores supplementary materials out of the congregation's line of sight. The 19kg weight means a church volunteer repositions it along the aisle or into the vestry without assistance.
Q: Can the reading panel hold a laptop?
A: Yes. The 685mm x 370mm angled surface holds a standard laptop with room for notes or a folder beside it. The 50mm front lip prevents the laptop from sliding forward. Most 13-inch to 16-inch laptops sit comfortably on the panel. The angle keeps the screen at a natural viewing position for the speaker while maintaining eye contact with the audience.
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 or congregation. Water bottles, spare notes, a phone, a tablet, hymn sheets for distribution, order of service booklets or personal items. The 660mm clear height accommodates tall bottles and bags standing upright.
Q: Is this suitable for traditional school halls?
A: Yes. The oak finish suits traditional and heritage school settings with wooden stages, timber floors and warm-toned interiors where a black lectern would look too corporate. The 685mm panel holds a laptop for slide presentations. The 19kg weight means a caretaker moves it between the hall, the classroom and storage without help.
Q: Is this suitable for wedding ceremonies at country venues?
A: Yes. The light oak finish complements country hotels, manor houses and heritage wedding venues with oak beams, wooden panelling and warm interior schemes. The angled panel holds readings, vows and the order of service. The internal shelf keeps personal items hidden during the ceremony.
Q: Is it stable on different floor surfaces?
A: Yes. The wide base provides stability on hard floors, flagstone, wooden boards and the low-pile carpets found in churches, schools, hotels and community halls. The base prevents tipping even when the speaker leans forward or places weight on the reading panel during an animated presentation.
Q: Can I move it between rooms easily?
A: Yes. At 19kg one person carries it between rooms, along church aisles, up and down stairs and in and out of vehicles. The 685mm width and 370mm depth pass through standard doorways. For multi-use halls and event spaces where the layout changes, the lectern repositions in seconds.
Q: Does it arrive assembled?
A: No. 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 available in other finishes?
A: Yes. The same 685mm lectern is available in black for formal corporate staging and in clear acrylic for a modern frameless look. All three share the same reading panel dimensions, 50mm lip and internal shelf specification. Choose the finish that matches your venue.
Q: How is this delivered?
A: Free delivery to UK mainland addresses. Ships flat-packed with all fixings and assembly instructions. Standard delivery.
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Light Wood Oak Floor Standing Lectern Podium with Shelf: 685mm Wide, Angled Reading Panel, 50mm Lip, Engineered Wood
Black lecterns suit formal staging. Acrylic lecterns suit modern transparency. This one suits rooms that already speak in wood. The LT950WD is a 685mm wide floor standing lectern in engineered wood with a light oak laminate finish that connects with wooden flooring, oak furniture, warm-toned walls and natural interiors in a way no black or clear lectern can. The angled reading panel measures 685mm x 370mm with a 50mm front lip that keeps notes, tablets and devices in place. A fixed internal shelf at 660mm provides concealed storage for spare materials, water bottles and personal items. At 1180mm tall it stands at a comfortable speaking height. At 19kg it moves between rooms without a trolley. Same specification as the black and acrylic variants. Displaysense designed and manufactured.
1180mm H x 685mm W x 370mm D. Weight 19kg. Engineered wood with light oak laminate finish. Angled reading panel 685mm x 370mm. 50mm front lip. Fixed internal shelf (660mm clear height). Freestanding. Flat-packed with assembly fixings and instructions. Free UK mainland delivery.
Why Light Oak Suits Rooms Where Black Would Jar
- Light oak laminate for warm, natural environments: In churches with wooden pews, traditional school halls with timber floors, country hotels with oak furniture, heritage venues with warm plaster walls and community halls with natural decor, a black lectern looks corporate and an acrylic lectern looks modern. A light oak lectern looks like it belongs. The finish connects the lectern to the material language of the room.
- 685mm x 370mm angled reading panel with 50mm lip: Wide enough for a laptop, an open folder and printed notes simultaneously. The angle keeps the speaker's eye line close to the audience. The 50mm lip prevents notes, tablets and devices from sliding forward during a presentation. The same reading surface specification as the black and acrylic variants.
- Fixed internal shelf at 660mm for concealed storage: The shelf sits behind the front panel, invisible to the audience. Store a water bottle, spare notes, a tablet, handouts or personal items. The 660mm clear height accommodates tall bottles and bags upright. The shelf provides structural support as well as practical storage.
- 1180mm standing height for comfortable speaking: The reading panel sits at a natural height for most adult speakers. The height works for assemblies, lectures, ceremonies, readings, briefings and any setting where the speaker stands for an extended period. Comfortable from the first sentence to the last.
- 19kg portable, freestanding, no installation: One person carries it between rooms. No wall-fixing. Position where the event requires it, store in a cupboard between uses. The 370mm depth stores flat against a wall. Light enough for a church volunteer, a hotel porter or a school caretaker to reposition without help.
- Displaysense designed and manufactured: Own-design product. Same engineering as the black and acrylic variants. Direct support from the team that designed the lectern. Displaysense since 1978.
Where Light Oak Speaks the Room's Language
| Churches, Places of Worship | Scripture readings, sermons and congregational addresses from a lectern that matches the warmth of wooden pews, altar furniture and church interiors. The light oak finish reads as a natural extension of the worship space rather than a piece of equipment brought in from outside. |
| Traditional Schools, Education | Assemblies, prize-givings and visitor addresses in school halls with wooden floors, timber stages and warm-toned interiors. The oak finish suits traditional and heritage school settings where a black lectern would look too corporate. The 19kg weight moves between the hall and the classroom. |
| Country Hotels, Heritage Venues | Wedding ceremonies, event welcomes and function room speeches in country hotels, manor houses and heritage venues with oak beams, wooden panelling and warm interior schemes. The light oak lectern matches the venue's material palette. |
| Community Halls, Village Halls | Parish meetings, community events, local government consultations and public addresses in halls with wooden floors and warm, familiar interiors. The oak lectern reads as a considered community fixture rather than hired-in corporate equipment. |
| Conferences, Warm-Toned Venues | Keynote presentations and corporate events in conference venues with wood-panelled walls, warm lighting and natural material interiors. The oak finish softens the formality of the lectern and suits speakers who want authority without corporate coldness. |
| Exhibitions, Craft Fairs, Events | Artisan events, craft fairs, literary readings and cultural presentations where the lectern's finish should reflect the warm, handmade aesthetic of the event. The flat-packed delivery and 19kg weight suit event teams who transport between venues. |
Prefer Black or Clear Acrylic?
The same lectern is available in black for formal corporate and contemporary staging. For a fully transparent look, the clear acrylic LT950 provides the same 685mm panel in a modern frameless design.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch for multi-unit or venue orders.
Displaysense LT950WD Light Wood Oak Floor Standing Lectern Podium. 1180mm H x 685mm W x 370mm D. 19kg. Engineered wood, light oak laminate. Angled reading panel 685mm x 370mm. 50mm lip. Fixed internal shelf (660mm clear height). Freestanding. Flat-packed. Suited to churches, traditional schools, country hotels, community halls, warm-toned conferences, craft events. Also in black and clear acrylic. Displaysense designed and manufactured since 1978.
Description
The light oak finish is the right choice when the room already speaks in wood. A church with oak pews and a timber altar. A traditional school hall with a wooden stage and parquet flooring beneath rows of stacking chairs. A country hotel function room with beamed ceilings and panelled walls. A village hall with decades of warm wear on its wooden floor. A community centre with timber-framed windows and natural light filling the space. In all of these, a black lectern looks imported from a corporate conference. An acrylic lectern looks imported from a modern design studio. A light oak lectern looks like it was always there. The finish connects the lectern to the material language of the room, and the speaker behind it inherits the warmth and familiarity that the wood tone brings. The angled reading panel is the same 685mm x 370mm specification as the black and acrylic variants, with the same 50mm front lip keeping notes and devices secure throughout.
The 50mm lip along the front edge is the practical detail that lets the speaker forget about the equipment and focus on the audience. Notes do not slide. Tablets do not drift. A water bottle placed on the panel stays put. The angled surface positions content at a natural reading incline so the speaker's eye line stays close to the audience rather than dropping to a flat desk. At 685mm wide the panel accommodates a laptop beside an open A3 folder, or a set of printed notes beside a tablet, without crowding. For a vicar reading scripture, a headteacher addressing an assembly, a registrar conducting a ceremony, or a community leader presenting to a parish meeting, the reading panel provides the working surface that the occasion demands.
The fixed internal shelf sits at 660mm behind the front panel, completely hidden from the audience and the congregation. It holds a water bottle, spare notes, a phone, a tablet, order of service booklets, hymn sheets for distribution, or personal items that would look out of place visible on the reading surface. The 660mm clear height between the shelf and the reading panel accommodates tall bottles, standing bags and items stored upright. The shelf also contributes structural rigidity to the lectern body, which is why it is fixed rather than adjustable. It serves two purposes and does both well.
At 1180mm tall and 19kg, the lectern is portable enough for one person to carry between rooms, up and down stairs, along church aisles and in and out of storage. No trolley, no second pair of hands required for normal repositioning. The freestanding design means no wall-fixing and no permanent commitment to a single position in a single room. Position the lectern where the event requires it and store it in a vestry, a school cupboard, a hotel furniture store or against a wall in a community hall between uses. The 370mm depth keeps the storage footprint compact even in small storage spaces. Displaysense designed and manufactured. Own-design product with the same engineering quality as the black and acrylic variants. Direct support from the team that created the lectern range. Since 1978.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x light oak engineered wood lectern body with angled reading panel and fixed internal shelf
- Assembly fixings and instructions
Equipping a Church, School or Venue?
For churches, schools, hotels and community venues ordering multiple lecterns or combining with other presentation furniture, our team can prepare a coordinated quote with delivery scheduling.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will come back to you.
Displaysense Light Oak Lectern. 1180mm H x 685mm W x 370mm D. 19kg. Oak engineered wood. 685mm x 370mm reading panel. 50mm lip. Internal shelf. Freestanding. Flat-packed. Since 1978.
Specifications
Full specifications for the light wood oak floor standing lectern podium. Engineered wood with light oak laminate finish. Same specification as the black and acrylic variants: angled reading panel 685mm x 370mm with 50mm front lip, fixed internal shelf with 660mm clear height, 1180mm standing height, 19kg portable weight. Freestanding, no installation required. Flat-packed with all assembly fixings. Displaysense designed and manufactured since 1978. Suited to churches, traditional schools, country hotels, community halls and warm-toned conference venues.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions | 1180mm (H) x 685mm (W) x 370mm (D) | Comfortable adult speaking height. 685mm width accommodates a laptop beside an open folder. 370mm depth keeps the footprint compact for storage between uses. |
| Weight | 19kg | Portable. One person carries it between rooms, along aisles and into storage. No trolley required. |
| Reading Panel | 685mm x 370mm, angled | Wide enough for a laptop, open folder and notes simultaneously. The angle keeps the speaker's eye line close to the audience. |
| Front Lip | 50mm depth | Prevents notes, tablets and devices from sliding forward. The detail that lets the speaker focus on the audience. |
| Internal Shelf | Fixed, 660mm clear height | Concealed storage behind the front panel. Holds water bottles, spare notes, tablets and personal items. Invisible to the audience. |
| Material | Engineered wood, light oak laminate | Warm, natural finish that connects with wooden floors, oak furniture and warm-toned interiors. Matches the material language of traditional and heritage venues. |
| Finish | Light oak wood-effect laminate | Suits churches, traditional schools, country hotels, community halls and warm conference venues where a black lectern would look too corporate. |
| Stability | Freestanding with wide base | Stable on hard floors and low-pile carpets. No wall-fixing or floor-mounting required. Wide base prevents tipping during use. |
| Portability | 19kg, freestanding, no installation | Move between rooms, halls and venues. Position for the event, store between uses. The 370mm depth stores flat against a wall. |
| Assembly | Flat-packed with fixings and instructions | Ships flat-packed for safe transport. All fixings included. Straightforward assembly for one person. |
| Also Available | Black and clear acrylic | Same 685mm lectern in black for formal staging or clear acrylic for a modern frameless look. Same reading panel, lip and shelf. |
| Design | Displaysense designed and manufactured | Own-design product. Direct support from the manufacturer. Displaysense since 1978. |
Delivery & Returns
Free delivery on every order, no minimum spend
UK Mainland standard delivery included on everything we sell.
Standard
Free
Always included, no minimum order
Express
£9.95
Express options shown at checkout where available
Lead time
2 to 3 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders before 4pm typically ship the same day
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
FAQs
Questions About This Light Oak Floor Standing Lectern
Q: Why choose the oak finish over black or acrylic?
A: Light oak suits rooms where wood is the dominant material: churches with wooden pews, traditional school halls with timber stages, country hotels with oak beams, community halls with warm interiors. In these settings a black lectern looks corporate and an acrylic lectern looks modern. The oak finish connects the lectern to the room's material palette so it reads as a natural part of the space rather than equipment brought in from outside.
Q: Is this suitable for churches and places of worship?
A: Yes. The light oak finish matches the warmth of wooden pews, altar furniture and church interiors. The angled panel holds a Bible, hymnal or order of service at a comfortable reading angle. The internal shelf stores supplementary materials out of the congregation's line of sight. The 19kg weight means a church volunteer repositions it along the aisle or into the vestry without assistance.
Q: Can the reading panel hold a laptop?
A: Yes. The 685mm x 370mm angled surface holds a standard laptop with room for notes or a folder beside it. The 50mm front lip prevents the laptop from sliding forward. Most 13-inch to 16-inch laptops sit comfortably on the panel. The angle keeps the screen at a natural viewing position for the speaker while maintaining eye contact with the audience.
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 or congregation. Water bottles, spare notes, a phone, a tablet, hymn sheets for distribution, order of service booklets or personal items. The 660mm clear height accommodates tall bottles and bags standing upright.
Q: Is this suitable for traditional school halls?
A: Yes. The oak finish suits traditional and heritage school settings with wooden stages, timber floors and warm-toned interiors where a black lectern would look too corporate. The 685mm panel holds a laptop for slide presentations. The 19kg weight means a caretaker moves it between the hall, the classroom and storage without help.
Q: Is this suitable for wedding ceremonies at country venues?
A: Yes. The light oak finish complements country hotels, manor houses and heritage wedding venues with oak beams, wooden panelling and warm interior schemes. The angled panel holds readings, vows and the order of service. The internal shelf keeps personal items hidden during the ceremony.
Q: Is it stable on different floor surfaces?
A: Yes. The wide base provides stability on hard floors, flagstone, wooden boards and the low-pile carpets found in churches, schools, hotels and community halls. The base prevents tipping even when the speaker leans forward or places weight on the reading panel during an animated presentation.
Q: Can I move it between rooms easily?
A: Yes. At 19kg one person carries it between rooms, along church aisles, up and down stairs and in and out of vehicles. The 685mm width and 370mm depth pass through standard doorways. For multi-use halls and event spaces where the layout changes, the lectern repositions in seconds.
Q: Does it arrive assembled?
A: No. 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 available in other finishes?
A: Yes. The same 685mm lectern is available in black for formal corporate staging and in clear acrylic for a modern frameless look. All three share the same reading panel dimensions, 50mm lip and internal shelf specification. Choose the finish that matches your venue.
Q: How is this delivered?
A: Free delivery to UK mainland addresses. Ships flat-packed with all fixings and assembly instructions. Standard delivery.
Knowledge Hub
Expert Display Advice from the UK’s Trusted Knowledge Hub
Need to elevate your venue's presentation setup? Our expert guides offer practical layout and space optimisation tips for public speaking environments.
A few reads worth your time:
- 7 Affordable Classroom Storage Solutions for Better Organisation
- How to Effectively Manage Crowds at Events
