Meeting Room Furniture

How can I furnish a multi-functional meeting space?

A modern meeting room table and chairs need to be multi-functional and can be configured into a number of different arrangements quickly and easily.

• When furnishing with meeting room furniture, think about all the different ways you could use the space and make sure that all of the furniture you invest in has the ability to multitask.

Example:

Our Ypsilon folding conference table can work individually or be easily wheeled together to make a larger conference room table and chairs, allowing you to change from a boardroom table to a classroom in a trice. For standing events the office furniture can be folded up and wheeled away, allowing staff to easily and safely set up the office meeting room tables at a moment’s notice.

What furniture do I need for a meeting room?

The obvious solution is the classic large table - but modern meetings can be held on comfortable sofas, standing around high tables or even sitting on stools. The more interesting the meeting area the better and the more engaged your attendees will be.

• With the high cost of office space these days it’s increasingly common to use the meeting room as a multi-purpose space - for example, a breakout area or a training room. Don’t forget to include a low cabinet for media and tea/coffee storage.

Large central round boardroom table and chairs

Can make a room feel really spacious too, especially if you take the time to think about sleek shapes and finishes like lighter coloured or glass table tops. Take a look at our extensive range of meeting chairs too, to match or contrast any design in supreme comfort.

What are the different types of meeting room table?

Meeting room furniture comes in a huge variety of shapes and sizes, just as modern meeting and conference rooms do. Our office meeting tables are available in rectangle, round and oval shapes so you’ll find something to fit every room.

Executive furniture

There are traditional classic executive office furniture for formal boardrooms, folding or tilt-top options for training or multi-use spaces and even ultra flexible standing and height-adjustable versions.

Meeting Room Furniture FAQs

How do I choose the right meeting chair?

1. For short meetings

Say of less than an hour meeting tables with plastic meeting chairs can be moved and stacked will be suitable and very practical.

2. For meetings of between 1 and 2 hours

Look for a chair with a soft, upholstered seat and, if your budget allows, armrests are always welcome around boardroom tables.

3. For longer meetings

Office boardroom sessions or training days you will need an adjustable chair - similar to a desk or task chair.

Can I add power and data sockets to a meeting table?

It’s easy to incorporate useful plug sockets, data and USB charging points into modern meeting room furniture. Choose from a range of intelligent conference room table options including hidden, fixed and under-top, depending on exactly where access is needed and how unobtrusive you need them to be in your office meeting table.

What is the best meeting table colour?

Classic white office meeting room tables are now the most popular colour for a modern meeting table and chairs because it works so well in many different environments, from minimalist to retro.

• White meeting room table tops are usually a very subtle off-white shade so that light reflection and glare are not an issue. For an up-to-the-minute modern conference room furniture try adding extra warmth to a white table by pairing it with stylish solid wooden legs.
• For an Office boardroom table and chairs try darker wood colours for the table and darker leathers or vinyls for the chairs.