Picano Furniture·A Picano Group company

Every furniture company sells you seats We also fill them

Picano is the only company in the world that doesn't just supply school seats, it fills them. We furnish your whole campus, and our sister company, Double Your Admissions, helps you fill every seat.

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When You Buy Picano, You Buy Peace of Mind.

Students using a senior library furnished by Picano
A chemistry lab with island benches built by Picano
A junior library with arched shelving built by Picano
Furnishyour whole campus
Fillevery seat, with Double Your Admissions
Our projects

Rooms we've built Rooms parents remember

Real rooms, built by Picano. Labs, lecture halls, libraries, classrooms and kindergartens, each designed to be the room parents remember.

Computer lab with a central collaboration table, furnished by PicanoFeatured · Computer lab

A computer lab built for teamwork not rows of screens

What we built

Perimeter workstations for individual work, plus a central zig-zag collaboration table with cable ports for group projects.

Why it fills seats

Parents see children working together, not staring at screens in rows. That is the lab they describe at home.

16 PROJECTS
The School Groups We Work With

Picano Primarily Works With Groups Of Schools

45 school groups and 660+ of their campuses, from regional groups to national chains. The number on each tile is how many of that group's schools Picano has served.

Sri Chaitanya

100+schools

G.D. Goenka

35schools

DPS

35schools

The Millennium School

30schools

KLAY

30+schools

Ryan International

28schools

Chaitanya / Future Pathways

25schools

DAV

24schools

TIPS

20schools

Pearson

18schools

Birla Open Minds

18schools

Vels Vidyashram

16schools

Mount Litera Zee School

16schools

Apeejay

14schools

Techno India

14schools

Ravindra Bharathi

14schools

Seth A.R. Jaipuria

14+schools

GEMS Education

13+schools

Narayana e-Techno

12schools

Presidium

12schools

Crimson World School

12schools

Seth M.R. Jaipuria

10schools

Ambitus

10schools

Slate The School

10schools

Gitanjali Group

10schools

Allen House

9schools

Meerut Public School

9schools

Edify School

9schools

Vagdevi Villas

8schools

Manav Rachna

8schools

GIIS

8+schools

The Asian School

7schools

Delhi World Public School

7schools

The Shri Universal School

7schools

Ekya

6schools

NCFE

5schools

The Shri Ram Millennium

5+schools

Swami Vivekanand Intl.

5+schools

Sarvottam

5+schools

PSBB Millennium

4schools

Heritage

4schools

Sri Vidya, Hyderabad

4schools

Gaur International

4schools

Chandigarh Group of Colleges

3schools

Venkateshwar

3+schools
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12 levels of a classroom

Every classroom sits on one of 12 levels Which is yours?

From plastic chairs and a board to a signature room, in any of our 8 design languages. Parents notice the difference in seconds.

Level 1 classroom: Plastic furniture + boardLevel 1
LEVEL 1 · THE ROOM FUNCTIONS Plastic furniture + board
  • Levels 1–3The room functions
  • Levels 4–6The room feels complete
  • Levels 7–9Organised and recognisable
  • Levels 10–12A signature environment

All 12 levels play on loop. Tap a level below to stop on it.

One supplier for the whole campus

From the guard room to the science lab Every room furnished by Picano

We don't supply one range and leave. For these school groups we furnish the whole campus, every room a parent walks through, from one factory and one design standard.

The parent's walk through your campus
  • 15 room types
  • 1 factory
  • 1 design standard
  1. 01Guard room
  2. 02Reception
  3. 03Principal's office
  4. 04Staff room
  5. 05Classrooms
  6. 06Kindergarten
  7. 07Science labs
  8. 08Computer lab
  9. 09Library
  10. 10Lecture halls
  11. 11Art & activity rooms
  12. 12Auditorium
  13. 13Cafeteria
  14. 14Hostel
  15. 15Sports flooring
Explore by room

Pick a room See its full furniture range

Each room type has its own page with designs, materials and layouts. Open the one you are planning next.

Free on WhatsApp

Catalogue prices budgets We send it on WhatsApp

Tap one. WhatsApp opens with the message ready. Press send and it comes straight to your chat.

Most requestedCatalogue & price listEvery range we make, with prices, sent straight to your WhatsApp.

Plan your budget

Budget sheetRoom-wise budget sheet: what each room costsVideoHow to plan your budget the smart wayFree serviceGet your layouts made instantlyChecklist PDFFurniture Manufacturer Validation Checklist

Labs

PDFLab furniture catalogue & price listPhotos10 real labs we’ve builtPDF7 mistakes that cost ₹10–₹50 lakhs before building a lab

Kindergarten & pre-school

Photos11 beautiful kindergarten room conceptsPDFBeautify your kindergarten at minimum costBudgetHow much will your junior classrooms cost?

See real rooms

Photos25 real classrooms designed by PicanoVideoThe most interesting case study in the history of schooling in India
Product ranges and room-by-room budget ranges
School furniture manufacturer since 2004

School Desks Classroom Benches & Student Chairs Built In Our Own Factories

Picano is a school furniture manufacturer and classroom furniture supplier for K-12 schools, preschools and colleges. Buy a single range or furnish a whole campus. Every order comes from the same factories whose furniture 70 lakh+ students have used.

School desks benches & student chairs

Classroom furniture: school desks, classroom benches, student chair and table sets, and teacher tables.

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Science & lab furniture

Science lab furniture for schools: island benches, wall benches and lab storage.

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Library furniture

Library tables, bookshelves, reading tables and display units.

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Playschool & preschool furniture

Kindergarten and nursery classroom furniture: child-height tables, chairs, storage and play corners.

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College & university

Lecture-hall seating and higher-education furniture.

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Teacher chairs staff room & admin

Teacher chairs, staffroom chairs, workstations, principal cabins and office storage.

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Hostel & dining

Beds, wardrobes and dining furniture.

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Sports flooring

Specialised sports and activity flooring from our flooring division.

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Made by Picano
84 machines21 lakh sq.ft wood capacity a year1,500 tons metal capacity a year20,000+ shipments nationwide
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School Furniture Prices

What Does It Cost To Furnish Each Room? Budgets Room By Room

Picano does not send a single price list: with 3,000+ designs it confuses more than it helps. Here is the minimum and maximum budget for each room, from economy to premium.

Classrooms & early years

Junior classroom30 children₹95,000 – ₹5.5 lakh
Senior classroom30 students₹1.27 lakh – ₹2 lakh
Early years room30 children₹2.2 lakh – ₹7.5 lakh
Settling room30 children₹1.5 lakh – ₹2.4 lakh
Activity room30 children₹2.5 lakh – ₹9 lakh
Kidzania / role-play room30 children₹4 lakh – ₹10 lakh
Junior art room30 children₹1.5 lakh – ₹3.5 lakh

Science & skill labs

Composite science lab35 students₹2.66 lakh – ₹8 lakh
Physics lab35 students₹2.5 lakh – ₹6 lakh
Chemistry lab35 students₹4 lakh – ₹8 lakh
Biology lab35 students₹4 lakh – ₹8 lakh
Computer lab35 students₹1.6 lakh – ₹2.5 lakh
Language lab35 students₹1.8 lakh – ₹2.8 lakh
Maths lab35 students₹90,000 – ₹2 lakh
Maker space35 students₹1.8 lakh – ₹5 lakh
Skill room (NEP)30 students₹4 lakh – ₹7 lakh
Carpentry room35 students₹1.4 lakh – ₹2.2 lakh
Aero-modelling room35 students₹90,000 – ₹1.4 lakh

Library admin & staff

Library (junior + senior)45 readers₹3.5 lakh – ₹5 lakh
Reception area20 visitors₹1.3 lakh – ₹3.5 lakh
Director's room1 + visitors₹90,000 – ₹1.8 lakh
Principal's room1 + visitors₹90,000 – ₹1.8 lakh
Administrative office12 staff₹60,000 – ₹2.1 lakh
Staff room15 teachers₹1.02 lakh – ₹1.9 lakh
Conference room16 seats₹1 lakh – ₹2.5 lakh

Large spaces

Cafeteria300 seats₹6 lakh – ₹8 lakh
Auditorium250 seats₹7.5 lakh – ₹12.5 lakh
Hostel250 boarders₹21.5 lakh – ₹87.5 lakh

Classroom desks and chairs cost ₹2,500 to ₹11,500 per student. Final cost depends on your layout, materials and quantity. Minimum order: ₹5 lakh or 100 seats, unless items are in stock.

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How we fill the seats

Furniture fills the room We help you fill the seats

Other suppliers leave after the last desk is fixed. Three Picano Group businesses keep working until your classrooms are full.

Other suppliers
Deliver→Install→Leave
Picano Group
Furnish→Bring parents in→Convert→Full classrooms
  1. 01
    Picano Furniture

    Rooms parents remember

    Every room is designed for the 50-minute parent visit, so families see what your school is worth.

    Led by Uma Nandan Pathak
  2. 02
    Double Your Admissions

    An admissions system

    Marketing, counselling and follow-up that turn enquiries into admissions, built from visits to 600+ schools.

    Led by Somyak Pathak
  3. 03
    Sports Health and Events

    Events that bring parents in

    Sports, health and parenting events that bring families inside your gates.

    Led by Sudhanshu & Shekhar Pathak
One group. Every seat taken.See how the three businesses work together, step by step.
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The most expensive 50 minutes in your school

Years of follow-up Crores spent It all comes down to 50 minutes

You followed this family for years and spent crores to bring them to your gate. In about 50 minutes, they decide.

50MINUTES
Before the visitYearsof following up with one family
To get them hereCroresspent on marketing and outreach
The decision50 minfor the parent to say yes or no
The hard truth about campus tours

Every school in your city has the same rooms

  • Classrooms
  • Labs
  • Library
  • Smart boards
  • Sports room
  • Playground

So the rooms alone don't win the visit. What you show in each room does.

What wins the visit

The school with the best-documented best-scripted walkthrough

  1. 1
    A documented routeEvery parent walks the same proven path.
  2. 2
    A script for every roomYour staff know what to say and show.
  3. 3
    Proof the parent can seeSomething happens in each room they remember.
Same rooms. Different scripts.

“What does your school have that the school down the road doesn't?”

Parents choose the school with a clear USP. We help you build yours into the campus, so parents see it for themselves.

201 parent-visit activities · Room by room

Your competitor has the same rooms That's the problem

A room becomes a USP only when the parent sees something happen in it that doesn't happen anywhere else.

201parent-visit activities, planned room by room
  1. Pool
    A clean pool
    A water-quality test done in front of the parent
  2. Robotics lab
    Robots on a shelf
    The child runs one
  3. Science lab
    A lab full of equipment
    A 30-second experiment
  4. Library
    Books on shelves
    What reading looks like at your school
  5. Art room
    Artwork on the walls
    The child makes something and takes it home

These are 5 of the 201. See the rest, room by room, on our webinar for school owners.

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सरस्वति नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरूपिणि ।
विद्यारम्भं करिष्यामि सिद्धिर्भवतु मे सदा ॥

“Salutations to you, Saraswati, giver of boons. As I begin to learn, may I always succeed.”

Every school begins with Saraswati Maa

She is the goddess of knowledge, music and learning. In Sanskrit, Pathak means Preserver of Knowledge. For seven generations our family has carried that name. Today we carry it for the people who build schools.

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Our businesses

Five businesses One customer: the school owner

  1. A Picano library with amphitheatre steps01

    Picano Furniture and Walkthrough Design

    Learning spaces and a parent walkthrough that make your school's value visible.

    Led by Uma Nandan Pathak

    You are here ↑
  2. A school design look02

    Branding

    A repeatable brand, so your next campus is not invented from scratch.

    Led by Nikhil Pathak

    Website coming soon
  3. Somyak Pathak, Double Your Admissions03

    Double Your Admissions

    Admissions, marketing, sales, revenue and school-growth systems.

    Led by Somyak Pathak

    Visit somyakpathak.com →
  4. 04

    Sports Health and Events

    Sports, health and events that build parent value, admissions and revenue.

    Led by Sudhanshu Pathak & Shekhar Pathak

    Website coming soon
  5. 05

    School Planning Mall

    Vetted vendors, specialists and products in one place, for one school or many.

    Led by Ashita Pathak

    Website coming soon

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Why listen to Picano

We've seen what works in 9,000+ institutions And what wastes crores

Over twenty years of furnishing schools across India, from our own factories in the NCR.

SP
WatchThe man behind Picano: Mr. Pathak
01 · Since 2004
70 lakh+students have used Picano furniture
9,000+institutions served
02 · Trust
95%repeat clients
20,000+shipments nationwide
03 · Impact
32 lakhworking hours saved
04 · Every day
3 millionstudents enabled daily
7 million+students impacted historically
05 · Capacity
84machines
21 lakhsq.ft of wood capacity a year
1,500 tonsmetal capacity a year
Your next step

See how we furnish your school and fill it

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Watch before you buy

Start here: Picano in four videos

Who we are, and how schools have used their rooms to win parents. Every video opens on YouTube.

YouTubeStart hereWelcome to PicanoPicano's scale, numbers and why so many schools trust us.
YouTubeStart hereThe man behind PicanoHow Picano started, and how it grew into a multi-generation business.YouTubeAdmissionsA tier-3 school in GujaratHow one school used infrastructure and furniture to change parent perception.YouTubeAdmissionsMarketing areas: spend your budget smartlyWhere parents spend their visit, and where your furniture budget should go.

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What is Picano?

Picano Interio LLP is a school furniture manufacturer based in Greater Noida, India, offering end-to-end furniture for schools, colleges and educational institutions since 2004. Picano Furniture designs furniture, learning spaces and parent walkthroughs that make a school's value visible. It is part of the Picano Group, the Pathak family's ecosystem for school owners.

Where is Picano located?

Picano Interio LLP, Plot No. 3 & 4, Street No. B-7, Udyog Kendra-1, Ecotech-3, Noida–Dadri Road, Habibpur, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201306. It has 4 manufacturing factories in the NCR region and a 16,000 sq. ft. experience showroom in Greater Noida. Office hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

How many schools use Picano furniture?

More than 9,000 schools and institutions, including 45 school groups, use Picano furniture. Over 70 lakh students have used Picano furniture till date.

What furniture does Picano make?

Classroom furniture (school desks, classroom benches, student chairs and tables, teacher tables and chairs), science lab furniture for schools, library tables and bookshelves, kindergarten, preschool and playschool furniture, college and university seating, staffroom and admin furniture, and hostel and dining furniture. There are 3,000+ designs, made in Picano's own factories.

What is the price of a school desk and chair?

Picano classroom desks and chairs cost ₹2,500 to ₹11,500 per student, from economy to premium models. For example, a double-seater desk at ₹5,000 works out to ₹2,500 per student. A senior classroom of 30 students usually costs ₹1,26,500 to ₹2,00,000, including the teacher table and chair. Ask on WhatsApp for the catalogue and a room-wise budget sheet.

Does Picano make classroom benches and student chairs?

Yes. Picano makes 25+ classroom models: single, double, triple and four-seater desks and benches, plus student chairs and student chair and table sets. Single and double seaters are recommended. Every model is built for a minimum life of 10 years and ships knock-down for installation at your school.

Does Picano make teacher tables and chairs?

Yes. Picano makes teacher tables, teacher chairs and staffroom chairs, along with principal cabins and office storage.

Does Picano make playschool furniture?

Yes. Picano makes playschool, preschool, nursery and kindergarten furniture: child-height tables and chairs, cubby storage, class library racks, role-play and soft seating. A junior classroom for 30 children costs ₹95,000 to ₹5,50,000, depending on items and materials. You can get 11 kindergarten concepts on WhatsApp.

Does Picano make school lab furniture?

Yes. Labs are Picano's core strength and about 60% of its business. Picano builds physics, chemistry, biology, composite, computer, language, maths and maker labs. Its Director holds an M.Sc. in Chemistry and worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 10 years. Labs arrive plug-and-play in knock-down form, with worktops, sinks, gas points, electricals and storage.

How fast can Picano deliver?

Picano can manufacture and deliver furniture worth approximately ₹1 crore within 10 days, depending on the project scope and customisation.

Does Picano deliver across India and abroad?

Yes. Picano delivers to all states in India and exports institutional furniture outside India, including to the UAE, Sri Lanka and Africa.

Can I visit the showroom or factory?

Yes. Factory visits and sample viewing can be arranged with a prior appointment, and clients can inspect goods before dispatch on request.

What is Picano's warranty and after-sales service?

Warranty terms depend on the product category and usage conditions and are explained during order finalisation. Picano provides dedicated after-sales support for all institutional projects.

What are your payment terms?

Payment terms vary depending on project size and scope and are finalized during commercial discussions.

Can I cancel my order after placing it?

Order cancellation depends on the stage of production and must be discussed with the Senior Sales Executive.

What materials does Picano use?

Picano uses high-quality engineered wood, steel, laminates, and certified raw materials suitable for institutional furniture.

How large is Picano’s team?

Picano operates with a strong team of permanent and contractual manpower across manufacturing, logistics, and installation.

How much does it cost to furnish a school lab?

For 35 students: a physics lab costs ₹2.5 to ₹6 lakh, chemistry and biology labs ₹4 to ₹8 lakh, a composite science lab ₹2.66 to ₹8 lakh, a computer lab ₹1.6 to ₹2.5 lakh and a maths lab ₹0.9 to ₹2 lakh. The cost depends on the worktop (granite, epoxy or composite), the finish and the storage.

How much does school library furniture cost?

A combined junior and senior library for about 45 readers costs ₹3.5 to ₹5 lakh, with bookshelves, reading tables and chairs, sofas and soft seating.

What is Double Your Admissions (DYA)?

Double Your Admissions is the admissions and school-growth company of the Picano Group, led by Somyak Pathak. It builds admissions, marketing, sales, parent-conversion, revenue and school-growth systems. Visit somyakpathak.com.

What is the Picano Group?

Picano Group is the Pathak family's long-term ecosystem for school owners, built on the foundation of Picano Furniture. Its mission is to help school owners build better schools, run them better, grow them sustainably and expand without losing quality.

Which businesses are part of the Picano Group?

Picano Furniture and Walkthrough Design (Uma Nandan Pathak), Branding (Nikhil Pathak), Double Your Admissions (Somyak Pathak), Sports Health and Events (Sudhanshu Pathak and Shekhar Pathak) and School Planning Mall (Ashita Pathak).

Who is Somyak Pathak?

Somyak Pathak is a Director of Picano Interio LLP and the founder of Double Your Admissions. He has visited 600+ schools across India and co-hosts the podcast The Real Game of Running a School.

What is the 50-minute parent visit?

It is the campus tour where a parent decides on admission, usually in about 50 minutes. Every school has the same rooms, so the school with the best-documented, best-scripted walkthrough wins. Picano provides 201 parent-visit activities, room by room.

What is a school mood board or design language?

A mood board is a school's rulebook for colours, materials, furniture, signage, uniforms and stationery, decided once and followed for years, so the whole campus looks like one school whoever is in charge. Picano designs in 8 design languages, including Scandinavian International, Modern British Academy and Modern Gurukul.

Can I become a Picano dealer or distributor?

Yes. Share your details and location with Picano. The team reviews each request and connects with you for further discussion.

How do I contact Picano or get the catalogue?

Call or WhatsApp +91 88606 63780 or +91 99990 74892, or email mail@picanoindia.com. You can also message +91 76693 69627 on WhatsApp to get the catalogue, price list and case study videos.

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