Conference Tables

There are a number of locations that can benefit from a conference table. The most obvious one is of course the conference room. This is not, however, the only part of your office where you might want to consider putting one. A large executive suite can often benefit from being furnished with a meeting space in which employees or new clients can assemble.

It is not just office settings that might require a boardroom table. Even schools, houses of worship and other venues should consider this worthwhile purchase. Conference tables can host planning meetings, faculty gatherings or departmental training sessions. When the executive committee or PTA gets together to discuss important decisions, this formal setting will help set the tone.

The right table selection depends on what your particular needs are. You need to think about how many seats you want to have, and how your space can accommodate this arrangement. It is also important to think about how the shapes you are considering will fit in your conference room. Most importantly, you need to make sure that everyone seated around your table will be comfortable. You certainly don’t want anyone to feel cramped or have trouble squeezing around the seats to get out of the room.

After you have determined that a conference room table is desired, shape selection can begin. The classic rectangular option creates two prominent positions on either end with plenty of other seats in between. A boat-shaped or racetrack conference table offers the same configuration with slight variations. The boat shape gives each participant that is seated around the table a bit of extra room, while the racetrack option fits better in tighter spaces.

Although most options are built to seat eight or more people, smaller tables are available as well. We have a number of small round conference tables that can fit inside a larger office that doesn’t have a completely separate large conference space. They offer the same contemporary or traditional professional styles, but in a more compact design.

There is more to a great meeting space than a great table. You will probably want additional furniture in your boardroom such as a presentation board, lectern and maybe even bookshelves. Whichever furniture you determine to be necessary for your space, it is important to make sure that it matches with your conference table. A coordinated conference space makes a great impression and enhances the professionalism of your company or institution.

Most of Hertz Furniture’s conference tables come from great office furniture collections. You can furnish your entire conference room, or even your whole office with lines from DMI, Mayline and Correll. Many collections come in a choice of finishes so you can coordinate your work space in an attractive hue of your choice.

Whether you prefer classic or contemporary conference tables, large or intimate boardroom tables or have any other particular preferences, Hertz Furniture has great options for your company. Our elegant high-quality office furniture will make an excellent impression in any setting. If you need help choosing the best boardroom table or coordinating with the other pieces in your office, contact the Hertz Design Center for free project-planning advice.