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Slimline Modern Black A3 Floorstanding Poster Holder: Metal Frame, Double-Sided, Weighted Base, 1478mm Tall
Most floor-standing sign holders look like they belong in a hospital corridor. This one looks like it belongs in a gallery. The FSPA3BK is a floor-standing A3 poster holder with a slimline black metal frame so visually restrained that the holder almost disappears behind the content it presents. At 1478mm tall the poster sits at natural standing-height eye level on an upright that is barely wider than the A3 frame itself. The aesthetic is architectural: clean lines, black metal, zero visual clutter. It is the kind of sign holder that premium brands, design-led retailers, contemporary hotels and gallery spaces choose because it matches the quality of the environment rather than undermining it. The 7kg weighted metal base keeps it planted. The double-sided display communicates in both directions. And when the event ends or the space changes, the holder disassembles into compact sections for flat storage and easy transport. A Displaysense exclusive. Designed and manufactured in-house. Not available from any other retailer.
Why a Floor-Standing Holder Puts Your Message Where People Already Look
- A sign holder that matches the space, not just fills it: The slimline black metal frame is deliberately minimal. No thick borders. No chunky clips. No oversized base spreading across the floor. The upright is barely wider than the A3 poster frame. The entire holder reads as a piece of contemporary interior design rather than a piece of equipment. Premium brands, design-led retailers, architecture practices, luxury hotels and gallery spaces choose this holder because it elevates the environment rather than cluttering it.
- Standing-height display without a counter or a wall: At 1478mm the poster sits at natural eye level for an adult approaching from a distance. The holder stands independently on its own weighted base wherever the message needs to be: beside a door, at a corridor junction, next to a product display, at a showroom entrance or in the middle of an open floor.
- 7kg weighted base, engineered for stability at height: The 4mm metal base plate concentrates the weight at the lowest point. Base pads grip the floor. A tall, slim holder is inherently top-heavy, but the weighted base creates a centre of gravity that keeps it planted when people walk past, brush against it or open nearby doors. The stability is the engineering that makes the slimline aesthetic possible at this height.
- Disassembles into compact sections for transport and storage: The holder separates into flat, compact sections that pack into a bag, a box or a vehicle for transport between venues, events and locations. Reassembles on site in moments. For businesses that move signage between multiple sites, events or temporary installations, the disassembly means the holder travels as easily as the posters it displays.
- Double-sided A3, visible from both approaches: The clear PVC front and the design visible from the rear make the holder effective in corridors, open floors, aisle positions and anywhere visitors approach from both directions. One holder, two directions of communication, zero wasted positioning.
- Displaysense exclusive, designed and manufactured: This holder is a Displaysense original. The proportions, the materials, the weighted base and the disassembly mechanism are our design. Not sourced from a catalogue. Not available elsewhere. Part of a coordinated range with the SHA4BK and SHA3BK countertop holders.
Where a Floor-Standing Holder Creates a Communication Point
| Reception Areas, Corporate | Welcome messages, visitor instructions, directional information and Wi-Fi details positioned beside the entrance or at the start of a corridor without requiring a counter or a wall mount. The slimline profile integrates with contemporary office and reception environments. |
| Showrooms, Retail Floors | Product information, promotional offers and pricing positioned beside display items on the shop floor or showroom. The holder puts the message at the point of decision without a counter or a shelf bracket. The 343mm base footprint takes up almost no floor space. |
| Hotels, Hospitality | Guest information, event schedules, directional signage and welcome messages in hotel lobbies, corridors and function room entrances. The contemporary black profile suits premium hospitality interiors where a plastic or acrylic stand would look out of place. |
| Galleries, Museums | Exhibition information, artist statements, room guides and interpretive text positioned beside artworks or at gallery entrances. The slimline holder presents the information without competing visually with the display it supports. |
| Salons, Spas, Clinics | Service menus, treatment information, safety notices and promotional offers in waiting areas and treatment room entrances. The holder positions the message at eye level in spaces where counter space is limited or unavailable. |
| Events, Conferences | Room identification, session schedules, speaker information and directional signage at conference venues, seminar rooms and event spaces. The 7kg weight keeps it stable in busy corridors. The poster changes between sessions in seconds. |
Need a Countertop Version or Alternative Display Style?
This frameless A3 display stand provides a clean, modern presentation for showrooms, receptions and retail environments. For an alternative A3 floor-standing format, the black frameless A3 showroom poster stand offers a different design with the same professional appearance.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch for multi-unit orders.
FSPA3BK Slimline Modern Black A3 Floorstanding Poster Holder. 1478mm H x 260mm W x 256mm D. 7kg. Black metal frame. Clear PVC front. Black PVC backing. 10mm poster slot. 4mm weighted metal base with pads. Double-sided. Displaysense exclusive, designed and manufactured. Displaysense since 1978.
The design challenge with a floor-standing poster holder is making it tall enough to read at standing height without making it heavy, bulky or visually intrusive. Most floor-standing sign holders solve this by adding a wide base, a thick pole and a chunky frame that together create a piece of equipment that dominates the space rather than supporting it. This holder takes the opposite approach. The upright is slimline. The frame is minimal. The base is compact at 343mm x 260mm. The visual weight of the entire holder is reduced to the minimum needed to present an A3 poster at 1478mm and keep it standing. The result is a floor-standing holder that looks like a considered piece of interior architecture rather than a sign on a stick.
The 7kg weight is concentrated in the 4mm metal base plate at the bottom of the upright. This is the engineering decision that makes the slimline aesthetic possible. A tall, narrow holder is inherently prone to tipping. The weighted base creates a low centre of gravity that counteracts the height and prevents the holder from toppling when people walk past, brush against it with a bag, create a draught by opening a door, or simply move through the space at a normal pace. Base pads on the underside grip the floor surface and prevent the holder from sliding on polished tiles, wooden floors and smooth surfaces. The stability is not obvious from looking at the holder. It becomes obvious the moment you try to push it and it does not move.
The poster slides in from the top through a 10mm slot between the 0.6mm clear PVC front sheet and the 2mm black PVC backing sheet. Standard A3 paper, card stock and laminated prints all fit. The clear front sheet displays the poster face to the viewer at standing height. The black backing sheet provides an opaque background that prevents the wall, the corridor or whatever is behind the holder from showing through the poster. The double-sided design means the content is visible from both the front approach and the rear, making the holder effective in corridors, open floor positions, aisle positions and any placement where visitors approach from both directions. Changing the poster takes seconds: slide out, slide in, done.
This is a Displaysense exclusive. Designed and manufactured in-house. The slimline upright, the weighted base, the frame proportions and the material specification are all Displaysense design decisions. The floor-standing holder shares the same design language as the SHA4BK and SHA3BK countertop holders: same minimal frame, same PVC sheets, same 10mm poster slot, same black metal finish. Use the floor-standing version alongside the countertop versions and the visual consistency across the space is seamless. Every sign position, from the entrance floor stand to the reception desk holder, speaks the same design language. At 343mm wide and 260mm deep at the base, the holder occupies a footprint smaller than a sheet of A3 paper on the floor.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x slimline black metal A3 floorstanding poster holder with 0.6mm clear PVC front sheet, 2mm black PVC backing sheet and 4mm weighted metal base with pads
Need the Countertop Version Too?
Pair this floor-standing holder with the SHA3BK countertop A3 holder (pack of 2) for consistent signage across floor and desk positions. Same design, same materials, same contemporary profile.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch.
Slimline Black A3 Floorstanding Poster Holder. 1478mm tall. 7kg. Metal frame. Weighted base. Double-sided. Displaysense exclusive.
A Displaysense exclusive floor-standing A3 poster holder, designed and manufactured in-house. The slimline black metal upright elevates an A3 poster to 1478mm standing-height eye level on its own weighted base with no counter, wall or shelf needed. The 4mm weighted metal base plate concentrates 7kg at the lowest point for genuine stability at height, counteracting the inherent top-heaviness of a tall slim holder. Base pads grip the floor surface on tiles, wood, carpet and polished finishes. Same design language, frame profile and material specification as the SHA4BK and SHA3BK countertop holders for consistent visual identity across floor and desk positions. The 10mm top-loading poster slot accepts standard A3 paper, card and laminated prints for tool-free changes in seconds. Double-sided display through a 0.6mm clear PVC front sheet and 2mm black PVC backing sheet. Not available from any other retailer. Every specification below applies to this floor-standing model.
A4
Format
1478mm
Height
7kg
Weight
Double
Sided
DS
Exclusive
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions | 1478mm (H) x 343mm (W) x 260mm (D) | A4 poster at standing-height eye level. The footprint on the floor is smaller than a sheet of A3 paper. |
| Weight | 7kg | Concentrated in the base for low centre of gravity. Stable at height. Prevents tipping from contact and air movement. |
| Frame | Slimline black metal upright and surround | Minimal profile. Presents the poster without visual clutter. Matches the SHA4BK and SHA3BK countertop holders. |
| Front Sheet | 0.6mm clear PVC | Transparent. Displays the poster. Protects from handling and fingerprints. |
| Backing Sheet | 2mm black PVC | Opaque background. Prevents show-through. Clean finish from the rear. |
| Poster Slot | 10mm, top-loading | Accepts A3 paper, card and laminated prints. Change in seconds. No tools. |
| Display | Double-sided | Visible from front and rear. Effective in corridors, open floors and aisle positions. |
| Base | 4mm weighted metal plate with pads | Low centre of gravity. Stable on tiles, wood, carpet and polished surfaces. Pads prevent sliding. |
| Base Dimensions | 343mm x 260mm | Compact floor footprint. Fits beside doors, at corridor junctions and next to displays without obstructing foot traffic. |
| Poster Size | A3 (297mm x 420mm) | Standard A3. Print in-house, use our printing service, or any commercial printer. |
| Design Range | Matches SHA4BK and SHA3BK countertop holders | Same frame, materials and profile. Consistent visual language across floor and desk positions. |
| Exclusivity | Displaysense exclusive, designed and manufactured | Not available elsewhere. Our design, our materials, our manufacturing. |
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 Slimline A3 Floorstanding Poster Holder
Q: How tall is it and where does the poster sit?
A: The overall height is 1478mm. The A3 poster sits at the top of the slimline upright at a natural standing-height eye level for adults. In a reception area, a corridor or a showroom, visitors read the message without bending or stooping. The poster is visible from a distance as well as up close.
Q: Is this stable? It looks very slim.
A: Yes. The 7kg weight is concentrated in the 4mm metal base plate at the bottom of the upright, creating a low centre of gravity that keeps the holder planted at its full 1478mm height. Base pads on the underside grip the floor surface and prevent sliding on polished tiles, wooden floors, stone and carpet. The holder stays upright when people walk past at speed, brush against it with bags, open nearby doors creating draughts, or move through the space at a normal pace. The stability is engineered into the weight distribution rather than achieved through a wide, visually intrusive base.
Q: How do I change the poster?
A: Slide the A3 poster in from the top through the 10mm slot between the clear front sheet and the black backing sheet. To change, slide the old poster out, slide the new one in. Seconds. No clips, no screws, no tools, no disassembly. Standard A3 paper, card stock and laminated prints all fit the slot.
Q: Is this double-sided?
A: Yes. The poster is visible from the front through the clear PVC sheet and from the rear. This makes the holder effective in corridors, open floor positions, aisle placements and anywhere visitors approach from both directions. One holder communicates to two directions of traffic.
Q: Does this match the countertop holders?
A: Yes. This holder shares the same slimline black metal frame, clear PVC front sheet, black PVC backing, 10mm poster slot and contemporary design language as the SHA4BK (A4 countertop, pack of 2) and SHA3BK (A3 countertop, pack of 2) holders. Use all three together across a reception area, a showroom or a hotel and every sign position, from the floor-standing holder at the entrance to the desk holder at the counter, has a consistent, coordinated contemporary appearance throughout the space.
Q: How much floor space does it take up?
A: The base is 343mm x 260mm, which is smaller than a sheet of A3 paper on the floor. The holder fits beside doorways, at corridor junctions, next to product displays and in any position where floor space is limited. The slimline upright is barely wider than the A3 poster frame itself.
Q: Is this a Displaysense exclusive?
A: Yes. Designed and manufactured in-house by Displaysense. The slimline upright, the weighted base, the frame proportions and the material choices are our own design decisions. Not available from any other retailer. You are buying directly from the team that designed and made it.
Q: Will laminated posters fit?
A: Yes. The 10mm slot accommodates standard A3 laminated prints as well as plain paper and card stock. Laminated posters are recommended for high-traffic positions where the print may be touched or handled by visitors passing the holder.
Q: Is this suitable for a hotel lobby?
A: Yes. The contemporary black metal profile suits premium hospitality interiors. Display guest information, event schedules, directional signage or welcome messages at standing height in lobbies, corridors and function room entrances. The weighted base stays stable on polished lobby surfaces, marble floors and hotel-grade carpet.
Q: Can I use this beside a product display in a showroom?
A: Yes. The slimline profile presents product information, pricing or promotional messaging at standing height beside the product without competing visually with the display itself. The holder supports the product rather than distracting from it. The 343mm base footprint fits beside most display units without obstructing floor circulation.
Q: Can I print my own posters?
A: Yes. Any standard A3 print works. Print in-house on a standard office printer, order from our A3 silk printing service for a professional finish on 190gsm silk paper, or use any commercial printer. The holder accepts whatever A3 content you slide into the slot.
Q: How is it delivered?
A: Free UK mainland delivery. Arrives ready to use. Slide your A3 poster into the slot and position on the floor. No assembly required.
Floor-Standing Display, Signage Placement and Interior Communication Guides
A floor-standing poster holder works when it presents the message at eye level without dominating the space it stands in. Where you position it, whether the double-sided display matters for your layout, and how often you change the poster all determine whether the holder earns its position or just occupies floor space. These guides cover effective signage and display decisions.
Overview
Slimline Modern Black A3 Floorstanding Poster Holder: Metal Frame, Double-Sided, Weighted Base, 1478mm Tall
Most floor-standing sign holders look like they belong in a hospital corridor. This one looks like it belongs in a gallery. The FSPA3BK is a floor-standing A3 poster holder with a slimline black metal frame so visually restrained that the holder almost disappears behind the content it presents. At 1478mm tall the poster sits at natural standing-height eye level on an upright that is barely wider than the A3 frame itself. The aesthetic is architectural: clean lines, black metal, zero visual clutter. It is the kind of sign holder that premium brands, design-led retailers, contemporary hotels and gallery spaces choose because it matches the quality of the environment rather than undermining it. The 7kg weighted metal base keeps it planted. The double-sided display communicates in both directions. And when the event ends or the space changes, the holder disassembles into compact sections for flat storage and easy transport. A Displaysense exclusive. Designed and manufactured in-house. Not available from any other retailer.
Why a Floor-Standing Holder Puts Your Message Where People Already Look
- A sign holder that matches the space, not just fills it: The slimline black metal frame is deliberately minimal. No thick borders. No chunky clips. No oversized base spreading across the floor. The upright is barely wider than the A3 poster frame. The entire holder reads as a piece of contemporary interior design rather than a piece of equipment. Premium brands, design-led retailers, architecture practices, luxury hotels and gallery spaces choose this holder because it elevates the environment rather than cluttering it.
- Standing-height display without a counter or a wall: At 1478mm the poster sits at natural eye level for an adult approaching from a distance. The holder stands independently on its own weighted base wherever the message needs to be: beside a door, at a corridor junction, next to a product display, at a showroom entrance or in the middle of an open floor.
- 7kg weighted base, engineered for stability at height: The 4mm metal base plate concentrates the weight at the lowest point. Base pads grip the floor. A tall, slim holder is inherently top-heavy, but the weighted base creates a centre of gravity that keeps it planted when people walk past, brush against it or open nearby doors. The stability is the engineering that makes the slimline aesthetic possible at this height.
- Disassembles into compact sections for transport and storage: The holder separates into flat, compact sections that pack into a bag, a box or a vehicle for transport between venues, events and locations. Reassembles on site in moments. For businesses that move signage between multiple sites, events or temporary installations, the disassembly means the holder travels as easily as the posters it displays.
- Double-sided A3, visible from both approaches: The clear PVC front and the design visible from the rear make the holder effective in corridors, open floors, aisle positions and anywhere visitors approach from both directions. One holder, two directions of communication, zero wasted positioning.
- Displaysense exclusive, designed and manufactured: This holder is a Displaysense original. The proportions, the materials, the weighted base and the disassembly mechanism are our design. Not sourced from a catalogue. Not available elsewhere. Part of a coordinated range with the SHA4BK and SHA3BK countertop holders.
Where a Floor-Standing Holder Creates a Communication Point
| Reception Areas, Corporate | Welcome messages, visitor instructions, directional information and Wi-Fi details positioned beside the entrance or at the start of a corridor without requiring a counter or a wall mount. The slimline profile integrates with contemporary office and reception environments. |
| Showrooms, Retail Floors | Product information, promotional offers and pricing positioned beside display items on the shop floor or showroom. The holder puts the message at the point of decision without a counter or a shelf bracket. The 343mm base footprint takes up almost no floor space. |
| Hotels, Hospitality | Guest information, event schedules, directional signage and welcome messages in hotel lobbies, corridors and function room entrances. The contemporary black profile suits premium hospitality interiors where a plastic or acrylic stand would look out of place. |
| Galleries, Museums | Exhibition information, artist statements, room guides and interpretive text positioned beside artworks or at gallery entrances. The slimline holder presents the information without competing visually with the display it supports. |
| Salons, Spas, Clinics | Service menus, treatment information, safety notices and promotional offers in waiting areas and treatment room entrances. The holder positions the message at eye level in spaces where counter space is limited or unavailable. |
| Events, Conferences | Room identification, session schedules, speaker information and directional signage at conference venues, seminar rooms and event spaces. The 7kg weight keeps it stable in busy corridors. The poster changes between sessions in seconds. |
Need a Countertop Version or Alternative Display Style?
This frameless A3 display stand provides a clean, modern presentation for showrooms, receptions and retail environments. For an alternative A3 floor-standing format, the black frameless A3 showroom poster stand offers a different design with the same professional appearance.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch for multi-unit orders.
FSPA3BK Slimline Modern Black A3 Floorstanding Poster Holder. 1478mm H x 260mm W x 256mm D. 7kg. Black metal frame. Clear PVC front. Black PVC backing. 10mm poster slot. 4mm weighted metal base with pads. Double-sided. Displaysense exclusive, designed and manufactured. Displaysense since 1978.
Description
The design challenge with a floor-standing poster holder is making it tall enough to read at standing height without making it heavy, bulky or visually intrusive. Most floor-standing sign holders solve this by adding a wide base, a thick pole and a chunky frame that together create a piece of equipment that dominates the space rather than supporting it. This holder takes the opposite approach. The upright is slimline. The frame is minimal. The base is compact at 343mm x 260mm. The visual weight of the entire holder is reduced to the minimum needed to present an A3 poster at 1478mm and keep it standing. The result is a floor-standing holder that looks like a considered piece of interior architecture rather than a sign on a stick.
The 7kg weight is concentrated in the 4mm metal base plate at the bottom of the upright. This is the engineering decision that makes the slimline aesthetic possible. A tall, narrow holder is inherently prone to tipping. The weighted base creates a low centre of gravity that counteracts the height and prevents the holder from toppling when people walk past, brush against it with a bag, create a draught by opening a door, or simply move through the space at a normal pace. Base pads on the underside grip the floor surface and prevent the holder from sliding on polished tiles, wooden floors and smooth surfaces. The stability is not obvious from looking at the holder. It becomes obvious the moment you try to push it and it does not move.
The poster slides in from the top through a 10mm slot between the 0.6mm clear PVC front sheet and the 2mm black PVC backing sheet. Standard A3 paper, card stock and laminated prints all fit. The clear front sheet displays the poster face to the viewer at standing height. The black backing sheet provides an opaque background that prevents the wall, the corridor or whatever is behind the holder from showing through the poster. The double-sided design means the content is visible from both the front approach and the rear, making the holder effective in corridors, open floor positions, aisle positions and any placement where visitors approach from both directions. Changing the poster takes seconds: slide out, slide in, done.
This is a Displaysense exclusive. Designed and manufactured in-house. The slimline upright, the weighted base, the frame proportions and the material specification are all Displaysense design decisions. The floor-standing holder shares the same design language as the SHA4BK and SHA3BK countertop holders: same minimal frame, same PVC sheets, same 10mm poster slot, same black metal finish. Use the floor-standing version alongside the countertop versions and the visual consistency across the space is seamless. Every sign position, from the entrance floor stand to the reception desk holder, speaks the same design language. At 343mm wide and 260mm deep at the base, the holder occupies a footprint smaller than a sheet of A3 paper on the floor.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x slimline black metal A3 floorstanding poster holder with 0.6mm clear PVC front sheet, 2mm black PVC backing sheet and 4mm weighted metal base with pads
Need the Countertop Version Too?
Pair this floor-standing holder with the SHA3BK countertop A3 holder (pack of 2) for consistent signage across floor and desk positions. Same design, same materials, same contemporary profile.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch.
Slimline Black A3 Floorstanding Poster Holder. 1478mm tall. 7kg. Metal frame. Weighted base. Double-sided. Displaysense exclusive.
Specifications
A Displaysense exclusive floor-standing A3 poster holder, designed and manufactured in-house. The slimline black metal upright elevates an A3 poster to 1478mm standing-height eye level on its own weighted base with no counter, wall or shelf needed. The 4mm weighted metal base plate concentrates 7kg at the lowest point for genuine stability at height, counteracting the inherent top-heaviness of a tall slim holder. Base pads grip the floor surface on tiles, wood, carpet and polished finishes. Same design language, frame profile and material specification as the SHA4BK and SHA3BK countertop holders for consistent visual identity across floor and desk positions. The 10mm top-loading poster slot accepts standard A3 paper, card and laminated prints for tool-free changes in seconds. Double-sided display through a 0.6mm clear PVC front sheet and 2mm black PVC backing sheet. Not available from any other retailer. Every specification below applies to this floor-standing model.
A4
Format
1478mm
Height
7kg
Weight
Double
Sided
DS
Exclusive
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions | 1478mm (H) x 343mm (W) x 260mm (D) | A4 poster at standing-height eye level. The footprint on the floor is smaller than a sheet of A3 paper. |
| Weight | 7kg | Concentrated in the base for low centre of gravity. Stable at height. Prevents tipping from contact and air movement. |
| Frame | Slimline black metal upright and surround | Minimal profile. Presents the poster without visual clutter. Matches the SHA4BK and SHA3BK countertop holders. |
| Front Sheet | 0.6mm clear PVC | Transparent. Displays the poster. Protects from handling and fingerprints. |
| Backing Sheet | 2mm black PVC | Opaque background. Prevents show-through. Clean finish from the rear. |
| Poster Slot | 10mm, top-loading | Accepts A3 paper, card and laminated prints. Change in seconds. No tools. |
| Display | Double-sided | Visible from front and rear. Effective in corridors, open floors and aisle positions. |
| Base | 4mm weighted metal plate with pads | Low centre of gravity. Stable on tiles, wood, carpet and polished surfaces. Pads prevent sliding. |
| Base Dimensions | 343mm x 260mm | Compact floor footprint. Fits beside doors, at corridor junctions and next to displays without obstructing foot traffic. |
| Poster Size | A3 (297mm x 420mm) | Standard A3. Print in-house, use our printing service, or any commercial printer. |
| Design Range | Matches SHA4BK and SHA3BK countertop holders | Same frame, materials and profile. Consistent visual language across floor and desk positions. |
| Exclusivity | Displaysense exclusive, designed and manufactured | Not available elsewhere. Our design, our materials, our manufacturing. |
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 Slimline A3 Floorstanding Poster Holder
Q: How tall is it and where does the poster sit?
A: The overall height is 1478mm. The A3 poster sits at the top of the slimline upright at a natural standing-height eye level for adults. In a reception area, a corridor or a showroom, visitors read the message without bending or stooping. The poster is visible from a distance as well as up close.
Q: Is this stable? It looks very slim.
A: Yes. The 7kg weight is concentrated in the 4mm metal base plate at the bottom of the upright, creating a low centre of gravity that keeps the holder planted at its full 1478mm height. Base pads on the underside grip the floor surface and prevent sliding on polished tiles, wooden floors, stone and carpet. The holder stays upright when people walk past at speed, brush against it with bags, open nearby doors creating draughts, or move through the space at a normal pace. The stability is engineered into the weight distribution rather than achieved through a wide, visually intrusive base.
Q: How do I change the poster?
A: Slide the A3 poster in from the top through the 10mm slot between the clear front sheet and the black backing sheet. To change, slide the old poster out, slide the new one in. Seconds. No clips, no screws, no tools, no disassembly. Standard A3 paper, card stock and laminated prints all fit the slot.
Q: Is this double-sided?
A: Yes. The poster is visible from the front through the clear PVC sheet and from the rear. This makes the holder effective in corridors, open floor positions, aisle placements and anywhere visitors approach from both directions. One holder communicates to two directions of traffic.
Q: Does this match the countertop holders?
A: Yes. This holder shares the same slimline black metal frame, clear PVC front sheet, black PVC backing, 10mm poster slot and contemporary design language as the SHA4BK (A4 countertop, pack of 2) and SHA3BK (A3 countertop, pack of 2) holders. Use all three together across a reception area, a showroom or a hotel and every sign position, from the floor-standing holder at the entrance to the desk holder at the counter, has a consistent, coordinated contemporary appearance throughout the space.
Q: How much floor space does it take up?
A: The base is 343mm x 260mm, which is smaller than a sheet of A3 paper on the floor. The holder fits beside doorways, at corridor junctions, next to product displays and in any position where floor space is limited. The slimline upright is barely wider than the A3 poster frame itself.
Q: Is this a Displaysense exclusive?
A: Yes. Designed and manufactured in-house by Displaysense. The slimline upright, the weighted base, the frame proportions and the material choices are our own design decisions. Not available from any other retailer. You are buying directly from the team that designed and made it.
Q: Will laminated posters fit?
A: Yes. The 10mm slot accommodates standard A3 laminated prints as well as plain paper and card stock. Laminated posters are recommended for high-traffic positions where the print may be touched or handled by visitors passing the holder.
Q: Is this suitable for a hotel lobby?
A: Yes. The contemporary black metal profile suits premium hospitality interiors. Display guest information, event schedules, directional signage or welcome messages at standing height in lobbies, corridors and function room entrances. The weighted base stays stable on polished lobby surfaces, marble floors and hotel-grade carpet.
Q: Can I use this beside a product display in a showroom?
A: Yes. The slimline profile presents product information, pricing or promotional messaging at standing height beside the product without competing visually with the display itself. The holder supports the product rather than distracting from it. The 343mm base footprint fits beside most display units without obstructing floor circulation.
Q: Can I print my own posters?
A: Yes. Any standard A3 print works. Print in-house on a standard office printer, order from our A3 silk printing service for a professional finish on 190gsm silk paper, or use any commercial printer. The holder accepts whatever A3 content you slide into the slot.
Q: How is it delivered?
A: Free UK mainland delivery. Arrives ready to use. Slide your A3 poster into the slot and position on the floor. No assembly required.
Knowledge Hub
Floor-Standing Display, Signage Placement and Interior Communication Guides
A floor-standing poster holder works when it presents the message at eye level without dominating the space it stands in. Where you position it, whether the double-sided display matters for your layout, and how often you change the poster all determine whether the holder earns its position or just occupies floor space. These guides cover effective signage and display decisions.
Slimline Modern Black A3 Floorstanding Poster Holders
Product code: FSPA3BK
The design challenge with a floor-standing poster holder is making it tall enough to read at standing height without making it heavy, bulky or vi...
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£89.00
Ex. VAT
£74.17
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Overview
Description
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
FAQs
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Slimline Modern Black A3 Floorstanding Poster Holder: Metal Frame, Double-Sided, Weighted Base, 1478mm Tall
Most floor-standing sign holders look like they belong in a hospital corridor. This one looks like it belongs in a gallery. The FSPA3BK is a floor-standing A3 poster holder with a slimline black metal frame so visually restrained that the holder almost disappears behind the content it presents. At 1478mm tall the poster sits at natural standing-height eye level on an upright that is barely wider than the A3 frame itself. The aesthetic is architectural: clean lines, black metal, zero visual clutter. It is the kind of sign holder that premium brands, design-led retailers, contemporary hotels and gallery spaces choose because it matches the quality of the environment rather than undermining it. The 7kg weighted metal base keeps it planted. The double-sided display communicates in both directions. And when the event ends or the space changes, the holder disassembles into compact sections for flat storage and easy transport. A Displaysense exclusive. Designed and manufactured in-house. Not available from any other retailer.
Why a Floor-Standing Holder Puts Your Message Where People Already Look
- A sign holder that matches the space, not just fills it: The slimline black metal frame is deliberately minimal. No thick borders. No chunky clips. No oversized base spreading across the floor. The upright is barely wider than the A3 poster frame. The entire holder reads as a piece of contemporary interior design rather than a piece of equipment. Premium brands, design-led retailers, architecture practices, luxury hotels and gallery spaces choose this holder because it elevates the environment rather than cluttering it.
- Standing-height display without a counter or a wall: At 1478mm the poster sits at natural eye level for an adult approaching from a distance. The holder stands independently on its own weighted base wherever the message needs to be: beside a door, at a corridor junction, next to a product display, at a showroom entrance or in the middle of an open floor.
- 7kg weighted base, engineered for stability at height: The 4mm metal base plate concentrates the weight at the lowest point. Base pads grip the floor. A tall, slim holder is inherently top-heavy, but the weighted base creates a centre of gravity that keeps it planted when people walk past, brush against it or open nearby doors. The stability is the engineering that makes the slimline aesthetic possible at this height.
- Disassembles into compact sections for transport and storage: The holder separates into flat, compact sections that pack into a bag, a box or a vehicle for transport between venues, events and locations. Reassembles on site in moments. For businesses that move signage between multiple sites, events or temporary installations, the disassembly means the holder travels as easily as the posters it displays.
- Double-sided A3, visible from both approaches: The clear PVC front and the design visible from the rear make the holder effective in corridors, open floors, aisle positions and anywhere visitors approach from both directions. One holder, two directions of communication, zero wasted positioning.
- Displaysense exclusive, designed and manufactured: This holder is a Displaysense original. The proportions, the materials, the weighted base and the disassembly mechanism are our design. Not sourced from a catalogue. Not available elsewhere. Part of a coordinated range with the SHA4BK and SHA3BK countertop holders.
Where a Floor-Standing Holder Creates a Communication Point
| Reception Areas, Corporate | Welcome messages, visitor instructions, directional information and Wi-Fi details positioned beside the entrance or at the start of a corridor without requiring a counter or a wall mount. The slimline profile integrates with contemporary office and reception environments. |
| Showrooms, Retail Floors | Product information, promotional offers and pricing positioned beside display items on the shop floor or showroom. The holder puts the message at the point of decision without a counter or a shelf bracket. The 343mm base footprint takes up almost no floor space. |
| Hotels, Hospitality | Guest information, event schedules, directional signage and welcome messages in hotel lobbies, corridors and function room entrances. The contemporary black profile suits premium hospitality interiors where a plastic or acrylic stand would look out of place. |
| Galleries, Museums | Exhibition information, artist statements, room guides and interpretive text positioned beside artworks or at gallery entrances. The slimline holder presents the information without competing visually with the display it supports. |
| Salons, Spas, Clinics | Service menus, treatment information, safety notices and promotional offers in waiting areas and treatment room entrances. The holder positions the message at eye level in spaces where counter space is limited or unavailable. |
| Events, Conferences | Room identification, session schedules, speaker information and directional signage at conference venues, seminar rooms and event spaces. The 7kg weight keeps it stable in busy corridors. The poster changes between sessions in seconds. |
Need a Countertop Version or Alternative Display Style?
This frameless A3 display stand provides a clean, modern presentation for showrooms, receptions and retail environments. For an alternative A3 floor-standing format, the black frameless A3 showroom poster stand offers a different design with the same professional appearance.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch for multi-unit orders.
FSPA3BK Slimline Modern Black A3 Floorstanding Poster Holder. 1478mm H x 260mm W x 256mm D. 7kg. Black metal frame. Clear PVC front. Black PVC backing. 10mm poster slot. 4mm weighted metal base with pads. Double-sided. Displaysense exclusive, designed and manufactured. Displaysense since 1978.
The design challenge with a floor-standing poster holder is making it tall enough to read at standing height without making it heavy, bulky or visually intrusive. Most floor-standing sign holders solve this by adding a wide base, a thick pole and a chunky frame that together create a piece of equipment that dominates the space rather than supporting it. This holder takes the opposite approach. The upright is slimline. The frame is minimal. The base is compact at 343mm x 260mm. The visual weight of the entire holder is reduced to the minimum needed to present an A3 poster at 1478mm and keep it standing. The result is a floor-standing holder that looks like a considered piece of interior architecture rather than a sign on a stick.
The 7kg weight is concentrated in the 4mm metal base plate at the bottom of the upright. This is the engineering decision that makes the slimline aesthetic possible. A tall, narrow holder is inherently prone to tipping. The weighted base creates a low centre of gravity that counteracts the height and prevents the holder from toppling when people walk past, brush against it with a bag, create a draught by opening a door, or simply move through the space at a normal pace. Base pads on the underside grip the floor surface and prevent the holder from sliding on polished tiles, wooden floors and smooth surfaces. The stability is not obvious from looking at the holder. It becomes obvious the moment you try to push it and it does not move.
The poster slides in from the top through a 10mm slot between the 0.6mm clear PVC front sheet and the 2mm black PVC backing sheet. Standard A3 paper, card stock and laminated prints all fit. The clear front sheet displays the poster face to the viewer at standing height. The black backing sheet provides an opaque background that prevents the wall, the corridor or whatever is behind the holder from showing through the poster. The double-sided design means the content is visible from both the front approach and the rear, making the holder effective in corridors, open floor positions, aisle positions and any placement where visitors approach from both directions. Changing the poster takes seconds: slide out, slide in, done.
This is a Displaysense exclusive. Designed and manufactured in-house. The slimline upright, the weighted base, the frame proportions and the material specification are all Displaysense design decisions. The floor-standing holder shares the same design language as the SHA4BK and SHA3BK countertop holders: same minimal frame, same PVC sheets, same 10mm poster slot, same black metal finish. Use the floor-standing version alongside the countertop versions and the visual consistency across the space is seamless. Every sign position, from the entrance floor stand to the reception desk holder, speaks the same design language. At 343mm wide and 260mm deep at the base, the holder occupies a footprint smaller than a sheet of A3 paper on the floor.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x slimline black metal A3 floorstanding poster holder with 0.6mm clear PVC front sheet, 2mm black PVC backing sheet and 4mm weighted metal base with pads
Need the Countertop Version Too?
Pair this floor-standing holder with the SHA3BK countertop A3 holder (pack of 2) for consistent signage across floor and desk positions. Same design, same materials, same contemporary profile.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch.
Slimline Black A3 Floorstanding Poster Holder. 1478mm tall. 7kg. Metal frame. Weighted base. Double-sided. Displaysense exclusive.
A Displaysense exclusive floor-standing A3 poster holder, designed and manufactured in-house. The slimline black metal upright elevates an A3 poster to 1478mm standing-height eye level on its own weighted base with no counter, wall or shelf needed. The 4mm weighted metal base plate concentrates 7kg at the lowest point for genuine stability at height, counteracting the inherent top-heaviness of a tall slim holder. Base pads grip the floor surface on tiles, wood, carpet and polished finishes. Same design language, frame profile and material specification as the SHA4BK and SHA3BK countertop holders for consistent visual identity across floor and desk positions. The 10mm top-loading poster slot accepts standard A3 paper, card and laminated prints for tool-free changes in seconds. Double-sided display through a 0.6mm clear PVC front sheet and 2mm black PVC backing sheet. Not available from any other retailer. Every specification below applies to this floor-standing model.
A4
Format
1478mm
Height
7kg
Weight
Double
Sided
DS
Exclusive
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions | 1478mm (H) x 343mm (W) x 260mm (D) | A4 poster at standing-height eye level. The footprint on the floor is smaller than a sheet of A3 paper. |
| Weight | 7kg | Concentrated in the base for low centre of gravity. Stable at height. Prevents tipping from contact and air movement. |
| Frame | Slimline black metal upright and surround | Minimal profile. Presents the poster without visual clutter. Matches the SHA4BK and SHA3BK countertop holders. |
| Front Sheet | 0.6mm clear PVC | Transparent. Displays the poster. Protects from handling and fingerprints. |
| Backing Sheet | 2mm black PVC | Opaque background. Prevents show-through. Clean finish from the rear. |
| Poster Slot | 10mm, top-loading | Accepts A3 paper, card and laminated prints. Change in seconds. No tools. |
| Display | Double-sided | Visible from front and rear. Effective in corridors, open floors and aisle positions. |
| Base | 4mm weighted metal plate with pads | Low centre of gravity. Stable on tiles, wood, carpet and polished surfaces. Pads prevent sliding. |
| Base Dimensions | 343mm x 260mm | Compact floor footprint. Fits beside doors, at corridor junctions and next to displays without obstructing foot traffic. |
| Poster Size | A3 (297mm x 420mm) | Standard A3. Print in-house, use our printing service, or any commercial printer. |
| Design Range | Matches SHA4BK and SHA3BK countertop holders | Same frame, materials and profile. Consistent visual language across floor and desk positions. |
| Exclusivity | Displaysense exclusive, designed and manufactured | Not available elsewhere. Our design, our materials, our manufacturing. |
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 Slimline A3 Floorstanding Poster Holder
Q: How tall is it and where does the poster sit?
A: The overall height is 1478mm. The A3 poster sits at the top of the slimline upright at a natural standing-height eye level for adults. In a reception area, a corridor or a showroom, visitors read the message without bending or stooping. The poster is visible from a distance as well as up close.
Q: Is this stable? It looks very slim.
A: Yes. The 7kg weight is concentrated in the 4mm metal base plate at the bottom of the upright, creating a low centre of gravity that keeps the holder planted at its full 1478mm height. Base pads on the underside grip the floor surface and prevent sliding on polished tiles, wooden floors, stone and carpet. The holder stays upright when people walk past at speed, brush against it with bags, open nearby doors creating draughts, or move through the space at a normal pace. The stability is engineered into the weight distribution rather than achieved through a wide, visually intrusive base.
Q: How do I change the poster?
A: Slide the A3 poster in from the top through the 10mm slot between the clear front sheet and the black backing sheet. To change, slide the old poster out, slide the new one in. Seconds. No clips, no screws, no tools, no disassembly. Standard A3 paper, card stock and laminated prints all fit the slot.
Q: Is this double-sided?
A: Yes. The poster is visible from the front through the clear PVC sheet and from the rear. This makes the holder effective in corridors, open floor positions, aisle placements and anywhere visitors approach from both directions. One holder communicates to two directions of traffic.
Q: Does this match the countertop holders?
A: Yes. This holder shares the same slimline black metal frame, clear PVC front sheet, black PVC backing, 10mm poster slot and contemporary design language as the SHA4BK (A4 countertop, pack of 2) and SHA3BK (A3 countertop, pack of 2) holders. Use all three together across a reception area, a showroom or a hotel and every sign position, from the floor-standing holder at the entrance to the desk holder at the counter, has a consistent, coordinated contemporary appearance throughout the space.
Q: How much floor space does it take up?
A: The base is 343mm x 260mm, which is smaller than a sheet of A3 paper on the floor. The holder fits beside doorways, at corridor junctions, next to product displays and in any position where floor space is limited. The slimline upright is barely wider than the A3 poster frame itself.
Q: Is this a Displaysense exclusive?
A: Yes. Designed and manufactured in-house by Displaysense. The slimline upright, the weighted base, the frame proportions and the material choices are our own design decisions. Not available from any other retailer. You are buying directly from the team that designed and made it.
Q: Will laminated posters fit?
A: Yes. The 10mm slot accommodates standard A3 laminated prints as well as plain paper and card stock. Laminated posters are recommended for high-traffic positions where the print may be touched or handled by visitors passing the holder.
Q: Is this suitable for a hotel lobby?
A: Yes. The contemporary black metal profile suits premium hospitality interiors. Display guest information, event schedules, directional signage or welcome messages at standing height in lobbies, corridors and function room entrances. The weighted base stays stable on polished lobby surfaces, marble floors and hotel-grade carpet.
Q: Can I use this beside a product display in a showroom?
A: Yes. The slimline profile presents product information, pricing or promotional messaging at standing height beside the product without competing visually with the display itself. The holder supports the product rather than distracting from it. The 343mm base footprint fits beside most display units without obstructing floor circulation.
Q: Can I print my own posters?
A: Yes. Any standard A3 print works. Print in-house on a standard office printer, order from our A3 silk printing service for a professional finish on 190gsm silk paper, or use any commercial printer. The holder accepts whatever A3 content you slide into the slot.
Q: How is it delivered?
A: Free UK mainland delivery. Arrives ready to use. Slide your A3 poster into the slot and position on the floor. No assembly required.
Floor-Standing Display, Signage Placement and Interior Communication Guides
A floor-standing poster holder works when it presents the message at eye level without dominating the space it stands in. Where you position it, whether the double-sided display matters for your layout, and how often you change the poster all determine whether the holder earns its position or just occupies floor space. These guides cover effective signage and display decisions.
Overview
Slimline Modern Black A3 Floorstanding Poster Holder: Metal Frame, Double-Sided, Weighted Base, 1478mm Tall
Most floor-standing sign holders look like they belong in a hospital corridor. This one looks like it belongs in a gallery. The FSPA3BK is a floor-standing A3 poster holder with a slimline black metal frame so visually restrained that the holder almost disappears behind the content it presents. At 1478mm tall the poster sits at natural standing-height eye level on an upright that is barely wider than the A3 frame itself. The aesthetic is architectural: clean lines, black metal, zero visual clutter. It is the kind of sign holder that premium brands, design-led retailers, contemporary hotels and gallery spaces choose because it matches the quality of the environment rather than undermining it. The 7kg weighted metal base keeps it planted. The double-sided display communicates in both directions. And when the event ends or the space changes, the holder disassembles into compact sections for flat storage and easy transport. A Displaysense exclusive. Designed and manufactured in-house. Not available from any other retailer.
Why a Floor-Standing Holder Puts Your Message Where People Already Look
- A sign holder that matches the space, not just fills it: The slimline black metal frame is deliberately minimal. No thick borders. No chunky clips. No oversized base spreading across the floor. The upright is barely wider than the A3 poster frame. The entire holder reads as a piece of contemporary interior design rather than a piece of equipment. Premium brands, design-led retailers, architecture practices, luxury hotels and gallery spaces choose this holder because it elevates the environment rather than cluttering it.
- Standing-height display without a counter or a wall: At 1478mm the poster sits at natural eye level for an adult approaching from a distance. The holder stands independently on its own weighted base wherever the message needs to be: beside a door, at a corridor junction, next to a product display, at a showroom entrance or in the middle of an open floor.
- 7kg weighted base, engineered for stability at height: The 4mm metal base plate concentrates the weight at the lowest point. Base pads grip the floor. A tall, slim holder is inherently top-heavy, but the weighted base creates a centre of gravity that keeps it planted when people walk past, brush against it or open nearby doors. The stability is the engineering that makes the slimline aesthetic possible at this height.
- Disassembles into compact sections for transport and storage: The holder separates into flat, compact sections that pack into a bag, a box or a vehicle for transport between venues, events and locations. Reassembles on site in moments. For businesses that move signage between multiple sites, events or temporary installations, the disassembly means the holder travels as easily as the posters it displays.
- Double-sided A3, visible from both approaches: The clear PVC front and the design visible from the rear make the holder effective in corridors, open floors, aisle positions and anywhere visitors approach from both directions. One holder, two directions of communication, zero wasted positioning.
- Displaysense exclusive, designed and manufactured: This holder is a Displaysense original. The proportions, the materials, the weighted base and the disassembly mechanism are our design. Not sourced from a catalogue. Not available elsewhere. Part of a coordinated range with the SHA4BK and SHA3BK countertop holders.
Where a Floor-Standing Holder Creates a Communication Point
| Reception Areas, Corporate | Welcome messages, visitor instructions, directional information and Wi-Fi details positioned beside the entrance or at the start of a corridor without requiring a counter or a wall mount. The slimline profile integrates with contemporary office and reception environments. |
| Showrooms, Retail Floors | Product information, promotional offers and pricing positioned beside display items on the shop floor or showroom. The holder puts the message at the point of decision without a counter or a shelf bracket. The 343mm base footprint takes up almost no floor space. |
| Hotels, Hospitality | Guest information, event schedules, directional signage and welcome messages in hotel lobbies, corridors and function room entrances. The contemporary black profile suits premium hospitality interiors where a plastic or acrylic stand would look out of place. |
| Galleries, Museums | Exhibition information, artist statements, room guides and interpretive text positioned beside artworks or at gallery entrances. The slimline holder presents the information without competing visually with the display it supports. |
| Salons, Spas, Clinics | Service menus, treatment information, safety notices and promotional offers in waiting areas and treatment room entrances. The holder positions the message at eye level in spaces where counter space is limited or unavailable. |
| Events, Conferences | Room identification, session schedules, speaker information and directional signage at conference venues, seminar rooms and event spaces. The 7kg weight keeps it stable in busy corridors. The poster changes between sessions in seconds. |
Need a Countertop Version or Alternative Display Style?
This frameless A3 display stand provides a clean, modern presentation for showrooms, receptions and retail environments. For an alternative A3 floor-standing format, the black frameless A3 showroom poster stand offers a different design with the same professional appearance.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch for multi-unit orders.
FSPA3BK Slimline Modern Black A3 Floorstanding Poster Holder. 1478mm H x 260mm W x 256mm D. 7kg. Black metal frame. Clear PVC front. Black PVC backing. 10mm poster slot. 4mm weighted metal base with pads. Double-sided. Displaysense exclusive, designed and manufactured. Displaysense since 1978.
Description
The design challenge with a floor-standing poster holder is making it tall enough to read at standing height without making it heavy, bulky or visually intrusive. Most floor-standing sign holders solve this by adding a wide base, a thick pole and a chunky frame that together create a piece of equipment that dominates the space rather than supporting it. This holder takes the opposite approach. The upright is slimline. The frame is minimal. The base is compact at 343mm x 260mm. The visual weight of the entire holder is reduced to the minimum needed to present an A3 poster at 1478mm and keep it standing. The result is a floor-standing holder that looks like a considered piece of interior architecture rather than a sign on a stick.
The 7kg weight is concentrated in the 4mm metal base plate at the bottom of the upright. This is the engineering decision that makes the slimline aesthetic possible. A tall, narrow holder is inherently prone to tipping. The weighted base creates a low centre of gravity that counteracts the height and prevents the holder from toppling when people walk past, brush against it with a bag, create a draught by opening a door, or simply move through the space at a normal pace. Base pads on the underside grip the floor surface and prevent the holder from sliding on polished tiles, wooden floors and smooth surfaces. The stability is not obvious from looking at the holder. It becomes obvious the moment you try to push it and it does not move.
The poster slides in from the top through a 10mm slot between the 0.6mm clear PVC front sheet and the 2mm black PVC backing sheet. Standard A3 paper, card stock and laminated prints all fit. The clear front sheet displays the poster face to the viewer at standing height. The black backing sheet provides an opaque background that prevents the wall, the corridor or whatever is behind the holder from showing through the poster. The double-sided design means the content is visible from both the front approach and the rear, making the holder effective in corridors, open floor positions, aisle positions and any placement where visitors approach from both directions. Changing the poster takes seconds: slide out, slide in, done.
This is a Displaysense exclusive. Designed and manufactured in-house. The slimline upright, the weighted base, the frame proportions and the material specification are all Displaysense design decisions. The floor-standing holder shares the same design language as the SHA4BK and SHA3BK countertop holders: same minimal frame, same PVC sheets, same 10mm poster slot, same black metal finish. Use the floor-standing version alongside the countertop versions and the visual consistency across the space is seamless. Every sign position, from the entrance floor stand to the reception desk holder, speaks the same design language. At 343mm wide and 260mm deep at the base, the holder occupies a footprint smaller than a sheet of A3 paper on the floor.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x slimline black metal A3 floorstanding poster holder with 0.6mm clear PVC front sheet, 2mm black PVC backing sheet and 4mm weighted metal base with pads
Need the Countertop Version Too?
Pair this floor-standing holder with the SHA3BK countertop A3 holder (pack of 2) for consistent signage across floor and desk positions. Same design, same materials, same contemporary profile.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch.
Slimline Black A3 Floorstanding Poster Holder. 1478mm tall. 7kg. Metal frame. Weighted base. Double-sided. Displaysense exclusive.
Specifications
A Displaysense exclusive floor-standing A3 poster holder, designed and manufactured in-house. The slimline black metal upright elevates an A3 poster to 1478mm standing-height eye level on its own weighted base with no counter, wall or shelf needed. The 4mm weighted metal base plate concentrates 7kg at the lowest point for genuine stability at height, counteracting the inherent top-heaviness of a tall slim holder. Base pads grip the floor surface on tiles, wood, carpet and polished finishes. Same design language, frame profile and material specification as the SHA4BK and SHA3BK countertop holders for consistent visual identity across floor and desk positions. The 10mm top-loading poster slot accepts standard A3 paper, card and laminated prints for tool-free changes in seconds. Double-sided display through a 0.6mm clear PVC front sheet and 2mm black PVC backing sheet. Not available from any other retailer. Every specification below applies to this floor-standing model.
A4
Format
1478mm
Height
7kg
Weight
Double
Sided
DS
Exclusive
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions | 1478mm (H) x 343mm (W) x 260mm (D) | A4 poster at standing-height eye level. The footprint on the floor is smaller than a sheet of A3 paper. |
| Weight | 7kg | Concentrated in the base for low centre of gravity. Stable at height. Prevents tipping from contact and air movement. |
| Frame | Slimline black metal upright and surround | Minimal profile. Presents the poster without visual clutter. Matches the SHA4BK and SHA3BK countertop holders. |
| Front Sheet | 0.6mm clear PVC | Transparent. Displays the poster. Protects from handling and fingerprints. |
| Backing Sheet | 2mm black PVC | Opaque background. Prevents show-through. Clean finish from the rear. |
| Poster Slot | 10mm, top-loading | Accepts A3 paper, card and laminated prints. Change in seconds. No tools. |
| Display | Double-sided | Visible from front and rear. Effective in corridors, open floors and aisle positions. |
| Base | 4mm weighted metal plate with pads | Low centre of gravity. Stable on tiles, wood, carpet and polished surfaces. Pads prevent sliding. |
| Base Dimensions | 343mm x 260mm | Compact floor footprint. Fits beside doors, at corridor junctions and next to displays without obstructing foot traffic. |
| Poster Size | A3 (297mm x 420mm) | Standard A3. Print in-house, use our printing service, or any commercial printer. |
| Design Range | Matches SHA4BK and SHA3BK countertop holders | Same frame, materials and profile. Consistent visual language across floor and desk positions. |
| Exclusivity | Displaysense exclusive, designed and manufactured | Not available elsewhere. Our design, our materials, our manufacturing. |
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 Slimline A3 Floorstanding Poster Holder
Q: How tall is it and where does the poster sit?
A: The overall height is 1478mm. The A3 poster sits at the top of the slimline upright at a natural standing-height eye level for adults. In a reception area, a corridor or a showroom, visitors read the message without bending or stooping. The poster is visible from a distance as well as up close.
Q: Is this stable? It looks very slim.
A: Yes. The 7kg weight is concentrated in the 4mm metal base plate at the bottom of the upright, creating a low centre of gravity that keeps the holder planted at its full 1478mm height. Base pads on the underside grip the floor surface and prevent sliding on polished tiles, wooden floors, stone and carpet. The holder stays upright when people walk past at speed, brush against it with bags, open nearby doors creating draughts, or move through the space at a normal pace. The stability is engineered into the weight distribution rather than achieved through a wide, visually intrusive base.
Q: How do I change the poster?
A: Slide the A3 poster in from the top through the 10mm slot between the clear front sheet and the black backing sheet. To change, slide the old poster out, slide the new one in. Seconds. No clips, no screws, no tools, no disassembly. Standard A3 paper, card stock and laminated prints all fit the slot.
Q: Is this double-sided?
A: Yes. The poster is visible from the front through the clear PVC sheet and from the rear. This makes the holder effective in corridors, open floor positions, aisle placements and anywhere visitors approach from both directions. One holder communicates to two directions of traffic.
Q: Does this match the countertop holders?
A: Yes. This holder shares the same slimline black metal frame, clear PVC front sheet, black PVC backing, 10mm poster slot and contemporary design language as the SHA4BK (A4 countertop, pack of 2) and SHA3BK (A3 countertop, pack of 2) holders. Use all three together across a reception area, a showroom or a hotel and every sign position, from the floor-standing holder at the entrance to the desk holder at the counter, has a consistent, coordinated contemporary appearance throughout the space.
Q: How much floor space does it take up?
A: The base is 343mm x 260mm, which is smaller than a sheet of A3 paper on the floor. The holder fits beside doorways, at corridor junctions, next to product displays and in any position where floor space is limited. The slimline upright is barely wider than the A3 poster frame itself.
Q: Is this a Displaysense exclusive?
A: Yes. Designed and manufactured in-house by Displaysense. The slimline upright, the weighted base, the frame proportions and the material choices are our own design decisions. Not available from any other retailer. You are buying directly from the team that designed and made it.
Q: Will laminated posters fit?
A: Yes. The 10mm slot accommodates standard A3 laminated prints as well as plain paper and card stock. Laminated posters are recommended for high-traffic positions where the print may be touched or handled by visitors passing the holder.
Q: Is this suitable for a hotel lobby?
A: Yes. The contemporary black metal profile suits premium hospitality interiors. Display guest information, event schedules, directional signage or welcome messages at standing height in lobbies, corridors and function room entrances. The weighted base stays stable on polished lobby surfaces, marble floors and hotel-grade carpet.
Q: Can I use this beside a product display in a showroom?
A: Yes. The slimline profile presents product information, pricing or promotional messaging at standing height beside the product without competing visually with the display itself. The holder supports the product rather than distracting from it. The 343mm base footprint fits beside most display units without obstructing floor circulation.
Q: Can I print my own posters?
A: Yes. Any standard A3 print works. Print in-house on a standard office printer, order from our A3 silk printing service for a professional finish on 190gsm silk paper, or use any commercial printer. The holder accepts whatever A3 content you slide into the slot.
Q: How is it delivered?
A: Free UK mainland delivery. Arrives ready to use. Slide your A3 poster into the slot and position on the floor. No assembly required.
Knowledge Hub
Floor-Standing Display, Signage Placement and Interior Communication Guides
A floor-standing poster holder works when it presents the message at eye level without dominating the space it stands in. Where you position it, whether the double-sided display matters for your layout, and how often you change the poster all determine whether the holder earns its position or just occupies floor space. These guides cover effective signage and display decisions.
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