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Coordinating conference room furniture sets

Conference room furniture sets and suites feature multiple pieces in a single finish. Many pieces, such as conference room tables, as well as podiums and cabinets, come in a variety of wood finishes to match the style of a workplace. Matching sets also enhance the overall visual appeal of the conference room and create a more cohesive and professional look and atmosphere.

Tables also come in various shapes such as “boat” or “racetrack” and in different lengths. Each one should comfortably accommodate one chair at each end and the same number of chairs on each side. This ensures that each person in the meeting has their personal space as well as leg room beneath the table. Smaller circular tables are available for modest, more informal meeting rooms.

Placing chairs around a conference room table

There are multiple types of chairs and seating suitable for use with a conference table.

• Task chairs
• Manager chairs
• Executive-style chairs
• Mesh chairs

Depending on the atmosphere and style of the workplace in question, chairs and other office furniture placed in a conference room may need to be more elegant and stylish than that used in the rest of the office. Executive conference room furniture is more likely to make a good impression on visiting clients and other guests.

Installing electronics with conference room furniture

It’s sometimes necessary to install a conference phone on top of a table. In this case, there are models with cable management openings that allow for feeding through and connecting phone and network cables as well as power cords. Some office conference room furniture even features built-in outlets in the top for plugging in and charging laptop computers and other devices.

Other conference room accessories

Dry-erase boards and presentation boards offer an easy way to display information and share it with an audience. Modular conference room furniture, such as wheeled podiums, allow for mobility and relocating to an optimal speaking location. Many also feature cabinets and drawers for holding remote controls, laser pointers and other accessories.