Glass equipment trolley or wooden assistant with a lock: Giovanni 1015A vs 1019A
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Choose an open glass equipment trolley when you need several visible levels for salon devices and access to their controls and connections. Choose a wooden salon assistant with a lockable drawer when the priority is small supplies that should be kept out of sight, alongside a relatively narrow trolley. At Prohaar, those two requirements point to different Giovanni products: the 1015A has four glass shelves in total, one of them sliding, while the white 1019A has two wooden shelves and one wooden drawer with a key-operated lock.
The useful question is not whether glass or wood looks more premium. It is what needs to remain within reach during a treatment, what can be stored away and how much space the equipment needs while it is operating. For a device, its connections, airflow requirements and operator-facing side matter as much as the dimensions of the casing. For supplies, the inside of the drawer, the need to open it and responsibility for the key become relevant. Neither trolley's own net weight tells you how much equipment its shelves may carry.
In short, start with the Giovanni 1015A for multi-level open equipment placement and with the Giovanni 1019A for compact, partly lockable storage. That is a practical starting point, not an unconditional recommendation: the dimensions, loading limits and equipment instructions must still match the proposed use.
The differences between the Giovanni 1015A and 1019A
Both are white mobile Giovanni beauty work tables, but their construction and available spaces differ. The 1015A combines a metal frame with four glass shelves altogether. The manufacturer describes one sliding shelf as part of that arrangement; it is not a fifth shelf. The 1019A has a metal frame with wooden components, two wooden shelves and one wooden drawer with a lock and key. The top of the drawer provides an additional place to set something down, but it is not a third separate wooden shelf.
| Specification | Giovanni 1015A, glass | Giovanni 1019A, wood and drawer |
|---|---|---|
| SKU | 101638 | 101566 |
| Overall dimensions | 70 × 42 × 88 cm | 55.5 × 37 × 82 cm |
| Open storage | 4 glass shelves total, including 1 sliding | 2 wooden shelves; drawer top can be used as an additional surface |
| Lockable drawer | Not specified in the checked listing | 1 wooden drawer with lock and key |
| Net weight | 22.5 kg | 21 kg in the description; see weight discrepancy below |
| Packed weight | 25 kg gross | 23 kg including packaging |
| Wheels | 4 rubberised wheels | 4 wheels |
| Magnifying lamp | Mounting option described | Mounting option described |
The difference in overall width is 14.5 cm. That does not necessarily translate into the same difference in useful shelf width or clearance at a treatment chair. The sliding shelf on the 1015A needs room to move; the drawer of the 1019A needs room to open. When comparing the two in a floor plan, include the space taken by these functions rather than treating the stated dimensions as the entire working footprint.
Review the exact listings for the Giovanni 1015A glass trolley and the Giovanni 1019A lockable work table. Similar model numbers should not be mixed: Giovanni 1019 without the A and a black Pro Ink trolley carrying a similar number are different products. Claims about their drawers or surfaces cannot be transferred to the white Giovanni 1019A.
Positioning beauty equipment: measure the working envelope
List the devices used in the treatment you are planning for. Record width, depth and height together with feet, plugs and power supplies. Add any removable tank, handpiece, cable connection and cover that opens during use. A device may fit the measured width of a shelf but still be impossible to operate comfortably if a switch faces the frame or a power cable has no room behind it. The full operating envelope is therefore a better measure than the casing alone.
For the 1015A, the manufacturer states the vertical gaps between shelves, from the top down, as 10, 18 and 26 cm. These figures describe spaces in the construction, not universally guaranteed maximum equipment heights. Supports, any edge detail and the required ventilation around a device may reduce the effective usable height. Do not automatically place an 18 cm-tall appliance into an 18 cm gap without confirming its connections, operating instructions and actual clear opening.
The 1019A can also be considered for equipment when the measured shelf space, permitted loading and appliance instructions support that use. A wooden surface does not mean 'supplies only'. Its layout simply allocates less of the structure to multiple open levels and more to storing small items in a drawer. A practice with one compact device and many handpieces or accessories may value that trade-off more than another open glass shelf.
Four glass levels versus two wooden shelves: assign useful jobs
Instead of deciding that all devices belong on the top shelf and all bottles below, divide materials according to the actions involved. A control used repeatedly during a treatment should be visible and accessible without leaning across the client. Equipment set once at the start could sit at another level only if its manufacturer allows that position and it remains possible to operate it safely. Small spare components should not consume an entire open level when a labelled container or drawer would work better.
The 1015A offers four visible levels, which may help when several compact pieces of equipment need to remain separated. Do not count the sliding function as a fifth storage position. Draw its direction of travel on the room plan and check whether the extended shelf reaches the treatment chair, a stool, the operator's knees or a route to the door. The stated vertical gaps between shelves provide no measurement of sliding travel or side clearance, so those details need confirmation for the specific model.
The 1019A offers a different arrangement: two open wooden shelves for items used regularly, a surface over the drawer and the lockable drawer itself. Its drawer could keep spare attachments or small work supplies from being constantly visible, provided the contents are permitted to be stored that way. But a drawer is only useful when you can fully open it. Do not choose a layout that requires moving heavy equipment off the drawer top each time an accessory is needed.
What the lockable 1019A drawer can and cannot do
The exact white Giovanni 1019A, SKU 101566, is described by the original manufacturer as having one wooden drawer with a lock and key. That supports a straightforward organisational benefit: small accessories can be separated from equipment, and the person in charge can control routine access to a limited supply. In a treatment room shared by staff, decide what belongs inside and where the key will be kept, rather than assuming the drawer solves all security questions.
A normal furniture lock is not evidence that the trolley is a certified safe, an approved medical cabinet or an appropriate storage place for controlled chemicals, medicines or client records. Separate regulations and operating procedures can apply to those materials. Likewise, closing a drawer does not sterilise instruments or replace the cleaning, disinfection and storage procedures applicable to a salon. The furniture supports organisation; it does not replace professional procedures.
Check the actual internal drawer measurements if you intend to fit trays, dividers, bottles or document folders. The outside trolley dimensions of 55.5 × 37 × 82 cm are not the internal drawer dimensions. Sketch the drawer fully open, including the place where a person needs to stand to use it. In a small treatment room, a trolley can fit comfortably beside a couch when shut but become impractical if opening the drawer would be blocked by the couch or a cabinet.
No equivalent lockable drawer was explicitly identified in the checked 1015A description. This is a boundary of the available model information, not a claim that no possible configuration or accessory could ever include a lock. For the purchase comparison, count only features confirmed for the exact product SKU. Do not infer a lock from a photograph of a similar trolley or from a listing for another model.
Glass and wood in a treatment room: realistic upkeep
Glass shelves and wooden surfaces create different visual effects and different points at which products, moisture and dust may collect. However, a material label does not prove how the finished model will respond to alcohol-based products, colourants, disinfectants, heat, water or repeated wiping. The surface finish, shelf supports, joints, seals and edges matter, too. Neither 'glass always resists chemicals' nor 'wood must be unsuitable' is a justified general claim for these two products.
Write down the real exposures in your room. Will liquids be decanted near the trolley? Will damp instruments be placed on it? Could hot equipment touch a shelf? Are cleaning agents wiped off straight away or left on a surface? Next check the furniture manufacturer's care advice alongside the instructions and labels of products used in the treatment. Only use a cleaning or disinfecting procedure when the particular material and finish are compatible with it.
On the 1015A, the glass panels are not the only components to inspect. The supports, metal joints and sliding mechanism can collect residue in places a simple wipe across a flat shelf will not reach. On the 1019A, the edges of the wooden shelves, the drawer runners and the lock deserve attention. A salon care checklist can address these areas separately without inventing chemical concentrations or claiming a degree of resistance the model has not been tested to demonstrate.
For electrical or heat-producing equipment, the device instructions remain decisive. Air inlet clearance, the temperature of the base, protection against spilled liquids and cable routing can impose restrictions independent of trolley material. A smooth surface does not make a safe rest for a heated tool by itself. If a treatment specifically requires a heat-resistant or chemically rated worktop, ask for documented suitability before using either model that way.
Moving and parking the trolley: the room plan matters
The published overall dimensions are 70 × 42 × 88 cm for 1015A and 55.5 × 37 × 82 cm for 1019A. They are useful for placing the trolley outlines on a room plan. They do not include the operator, an opened drawer or sliding shelf, device cables or the turning movement needed to approach a treatment chair. Add these as separate outlines. The functional footprint during a treatment may be much larger than the rectangle printed in a product specification.
Also draw the route for moving the trolley between rooms or parking it after use. Measure the narrowest doorway, a turn around a cabinet and the distance from the trolley's intended parking spot to the power supply. The original specifications describe four rubberised wheels for 1015A and four wheels for 1019A. They do not establish an exact brake arrangement for both particular products. The absence of that information does not prove brakes are absent, but it does mean you should not rely on a locking function without checking it.
A powered beauty device brings a further question: does it remain plugged in while the trolley is stationary, or must it be disconnected before being moved? Keep cords away from castors and paths used by the operator or client. Follow the specific equipment instructions on electrical connections, clearance and handling. A wheeled piece of furniture is not automatically a certified mobile electrical equipment station.
Net weight, shipping weight and permitted load are not interchangeable
The Giovanni 1015A has a published net weight of 22.5 kg and a gross packed weight of 25 kg. The corresponding figures for the Giovanni 1019A are 21 kg net and 23 kg with packaging. These values describe the furniture and its shipment. They do not state the permissible load of a glass shelf, a wooden shelf or the whole trolley. Dividing the trolley's mass by its number of levels produces no meaningful load rating. For 1019A, the description states 21 kg net and 23 kg packed, while the separate weight field lists 22 kg. Confirm the applicable weight if it is critical for transport or handling; none of these figures is a load rating.
For delivery, the maker lists one 88 × 43 × 19 cm package for 1015A and packaging measuring 54 × 40 × 23 cm for 1019A. Packaging dimensions matter when accepting the shipment or moving its carton through an entrance. They should not be used to determine whether a machine fits onto an assembled table. For that decision, identify the actual clear shelf dimensions, the equipment's footprint and the manufacturer-confirmed maximum weight allowed on the relevant level.
A purchasing decision based on one real treatment
Use a treatment that places realistic demands on the trolley. List all equipment with actual dimensions, weight, cable exit and required space around the casing. Add the items that must remain visible during work, those only used for preparation and those that can be stored. Then draw two alternative layouts: four glass shelves and a sliding function for the 1015A; two wooden shelves, a usable drawer-top area and a fully open drawer for the 1019A.
Draw two alternatives with the actual shelf gaps and sliding movement for 1015A, or the two wooden shelves, drawer top and fully open drawer for 1019A. Add the operator’s and client’s positions, walking route and power connection to each plan. Mark unconfirmed dimensions, such as the drawer’s internal size or maximum shelf travel, with a question mark rather than quietly estimating them.
Browse other configurations in the beauty work table collection. The earlier Prohaar guide organising the HS09 by treatment sequence answers a different question about the order of tasks, rather than comparing glass equipment placement with lockable storage. For a model-specific load or fitting query, use Prohaar contact and give the correct SKU plus your equipment measurements.
Frequently asked questions: Giovanni 1015A or 1019A
Does the 1015A have four glass shelves or five?
Four in total. One of the four is described as sliding. Do not add an extra shelf to the specification when calculating storage capacity.
Is the 1019A drawer actually lockable?
Yes. The white Giovanni 1019A, SKU 101566, has one wooden drawer with a lock and key according to the maker. This does not by itself establish a certified security or medical storage classification.
Can an appliance 18 cm tall fit in the 1015A's 18 cm gap?
Not necessarily. Check the actual free opening, connectors, required airflow and operating position against the appliance manual. The nominal gap alone is insufficient.
Do 21 kg and 22.5 kg describe how much the trolleys can carry?
No. These are the net weights of the trolleys themselves. Maximum loads per shelf and for the full trolley are separate technical specifications.
Are the glass shelves safe for hot tools or disinfectants?
The checked model information does not prove universal chemical or heat resistance. Follow product-specific care information and the instructions for the equipment or substance being used.
Does the 1019A have two lockable drawers like Giovanni 1019?
No. These are separate configurations. The exact 1019A described here has one lockable drawer and two wooden shelves, not the drawer layout of a different version.
Can any magnifying lamp be attached?
Mounting is mentioned for both models, but the specific fixing size, arm and permissible load must be checked. Universal compatibility has not been established.
Choose by function: inspect the Giovanni 1015A when multiple open levels are the main requirement, or the Giovanni 1019A when a lockable accessory drawer matters more. Confirm the usable dimensions, loading limits and room needed for moving parts before ordering. Technical features can be compared with the original 1015A manufacturer specification and 1019A manufacturer specification.
Prohaar editorial team · Product data and original manufacturer descriptions checked on 14 October 2026. Always follow the specific furniture and appliance instructions for assembly and use.