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GB/T 46015-2025Elderly oriented design furniture — Guidelines for the design (English PDF)

适老家具设计指南

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Issued by

SAMR; SAC

Level / Type

National · Recommended

Issue date

August 1, 2025

Implementation date

February 1, 2026

Scope

GB/T 46015-2025 is the English-translated version of 适老家具设计指南.

GB/T 46015-2025 is the Chinese national standard covering furniture drawn for people whose reach, grip and eyesight have changed — the design goal and principles, the user characteristics to start from, the elements of function, smart applications, controls, structure, materials and colour, the process from research through design review, and the body dimension data in the annex, because a handle placed for an average adult is wrong for someone who cannot close a fist. First edition, under the China National Light Industry Council. In force from 1 February 2026. Issued on 1 August 2025, it has been in force since 1 February 2026.

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National Standard of the People's Republic of China

ICS: 97.140
Classification: Y 80

Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC

PrefaceIII
1 Scope1
2 Normative references1
3 Terms and Definitions1
4 General Provisions1
4.1 Design Goal1
4.2 Design Principle2
5 Characteristics of Elderly Users That Need to Be Considered2
5.1 Overview2
5.2 Characteristics of Elderly Users2
6 Design Elements4
6.1 Function4
6.2 Smart Applications8
6.3 Control9
6.4 Structure11
6.5 Materials11
6.6 Appearance and Color12
7 Design Implementation12
7.1 Design Process12
7.2 Research and Analysis13
7.3 Design13
7.4 Design Review15
Appendix A (Informative) Application of human body dimensions in the design of furniture suitable for the elderly16
A.1 Human body dimensions application guidelines16
A.2 Human body size data16
Reference20

Foreword

This document is in accordance with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Guidelines for standardization work Part 1: Structure and drafting rules for standardization documents" Drafting.

Please note that some of the contents of this document may involve patents. The issuing organization of this document does not assume the responsibility for identifying patents.

This document was proposed by the China Light Industry Federation.

This document is under the jurisdiction of the National Furniture Standardization Technical Committee (SAC/TC480).

This document was drafted by: Shenzhen Furniture Research and Development Institute, Shanghai Quality Supervision and Inspection Technology Research Institute, Qisheng Technology Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Tsinghua Yangtze River Delta Research Institute, Serta Home Furnishings (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Guangdong Weifa Custom Home Furnishing Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Lufu Bedding Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Changjiang Furniture Co., Ltd., Gujia Home Furnishing Co., Ltd., Suofeiya Home Furnishing Co., Ltd., Beijing Jinyutian Tan Furniture Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Sai De Testing Technology Co., Ltd., China Furniture Association, Shanghai Jianke Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., Nanjing Forestry University, Guangdong Huasheng Furniture Group Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Zuoyou Furniture Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Jiechang Linear Drive Technology Co., Ltd.

Shenzhen Yuanchao Health Technology Co., Ltd., Nature Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Airland Furniture Co., Ltd., Henglin Home Furnishing Co., Ltd.

Company, Zhejiang Tucson Custom Home Furnishing Co., Ltd., Guangdong Piano Science and Art Home Furnishing Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Zhisheng Guanmei Furniture Co., Ltd., Shandong Bangjie Aging-Friendly Furniture Co., Ltd., OPPEIN Home Furnishing Group Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Ligao Smart Home Co., Ltd., Nanjing Fukangtong Health Industry Co., Ltd., Wohua (Tai'an) Home Furnishing Co., Ltd., Guangdong Zhongjiangfu Health Industry Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Gu Xiao Technology Co., Ltd., Qiannianzhou New Materials Technology Group Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Furniture Industry Association, Zhejiang Mengshen Home Furnishing Co., Ltd.

Company, Mengtian Home Furnishing Group Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Haozhonghao Health Products Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Yunshang Industrial Co., Ltd., Shanghai Yaxuan Office Furniture Co., Ltd., Zhonghuan United (Beijing) Certification Center Co., Ltd., Beijing Product Quality Supervision and Inspection Institute, Shenzhen Industry Health Industry Investment Capital Operation (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Guangdong Yiao Home Furnishing Group Co., Ltd., Huizhou Huasheng Household Products Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Gediao Home Furnishing Co., Ltd.

Co., Ltd., Dongguan Yisanyi Sleep Technology Co., Ltd., Tiankang Technology Co., Ltd., Guangdong Jinlongheng Home Furnishing Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Wuka Zhijia Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Guchi Industrial Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Huafu Rich Furniture Co., Ltd., Yongheng Technology Group Co., Ltd., Foshan Baliya Down Products Co., Ltd. and Qingdao Haojiang Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

The main drafters of this document are: Xu Baiming, Zhang Yaling, Wang Jin, Xie Mingjun, Han Xiuping, Yu Na, Huang Xiaowei, Yang Lina, Wu E, Yang Lian, Zhuang Weichou, Zhang Qiang, Tu Jiahui, Ding Yun, Ye Xiaoyong, Yuan Muwang, Zhang Shusheng, Tu Qi, Li Jingguang, Li Minwen, Chen Xuegang, Hu Renchang, Zhou Houyong, Zhou Xiaoju, Jiang Liwen, Ge Guoming, Yang Lu, Ma Libin, Yao Yonghong, Jing Yongjie, Zhong Chunqin, Wang Wei, Cao Shuhan, Fan Huaijian, Shi Wenyuan, Wu Zuohui, Wang Weiyang, Yang Xiangdong, Xing Xili, Zhang Aijun, Zhu Yaojun, Wang Ming, Li Zhiye, Mao Shanfeng, Yu Ting, Yu Jingyuan, Zhou Zhijing, Wu Yuanmei, Cui Jianeng, Sun Qian, Li Yang, Li Yan, Chen Sheng, Huang Zhihao, Wang Zhi, Sun Shudong, Zhou Huaizhang, Yu Wenzhong, Zhang Haojun, Li Jianhuang, Sun Chengjun, Cai Jun, Huang Haochang, Zhong Yuxiang, Zhang Jun, Li Chunming, Zhao Gang, Chen Wenjian, and Wang Wei.

A Guide to Designing Elderly-Friendly Furniture

1 Scope

This document establishes the general principles of furniture design for the elderly, provides guidance on design elements and design implementation, and gives the elderly User characteristics and related information.

This document applies to the design of furniture products suitable for the elderly.

2 Normative references

GB 17927-2024

GB 28008

GB/T 28202

GB/T 35273-2020

GB/T 37733.1

GB/T 37733.2

GB/T 37733.3-2020

GB/T 43814-2024

GB/T 45117

GB/T 45122

3 Terms and Definitions

The terms and definitions defined in GB/T 28202, GB/T 45117, GB/T 45122 and the following apply to this document.

3.1 [Source. GB/T 44437-2024, 3.1]

Furniture designed or ordered for the elderly based on their characteristics.

4 General Provisions

4.1 Design Goals

Considering the changes in ability and physiological, psychological and behavioral characteristics of the elderly due to aging, we improve the home The product is suitable for the elderly to meet the needs of users, mainly the elderly, in specific usage scenarios.

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Edition	Title	Revision	Status
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