There are a number of shapes and sizes and types of conference table. Conference table come in round, square, rectangular, boat shape, oval, multi-purpose, and expandable. We will give you some information on the different choices available and additional pieces available to finish off your conference room.

Conference room furniture comes in Laminate, and Veneer. Laminate is a scratch, stain, and mar- resistance material. Many of the new laminates are high quality and will give a conference room an upscale look. Veneer in made of real work, and is more inclined to scratch, and stain. Veneer has a much higher quality look for the upscale conference room.

Many tables offer wire channels or grommet opening. These enable you to run computer, telephone, and electric wires under the table, and thru the top. The other option is wire management installed in the table. These are inserts that are installed in the top of the table, they are wired direct to your buildings phone and electric lines, and enable you to plug electric, phone, and computers directly to the top of the table.

The shape of the table you purchase will depend on your preference, size of the room, and what types of use you have for the room. Round and square table are normally used in smaller areas. There are number base styles available. Some of the most popular are metal, or wood. Metal come in a number of finishes and shapes. Some of the options of wood bases are "X" shape, drum, panel end, and "T" shape. Standard round and square table are offered in sizes from 30" to 72" diameter. Larger areas normally will use rectangular, boat shape, or oval table. These tables come in lengths of 5’ and longer, and will vary in width. Most tables larger than 10’ come with tops consisting of two or more pieces. There are a number of base styles and shapes available for the larger tables.

Expandable Tables offer the ability to make a table any length you wish. These consist of sections of table that are connected to give you one large table. As your business grows and you need more conference room space, you can add sections of table. These tables come in inexpensive laminate, to high quality veneer, to meet your needs.

Multi-purpose tables give you the ability to arrange the tables in a configuration that best meets your needs at a given time. This consists of individual tables that can be connected together to offer one large table, or they can be separated and moved to give a number of table. These are normally used in a room that needs to be used for multi purposes. These can be setup for one large meeting, smaller meetings, or a training room.

You can purchase credenzas, podiums, conference marker boards with doors, to mention a few of the matching pieces of furniture available for conference rooms. It is recommended that you look at some of the many options available in conference room furniture before you purchase.