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Boardroom Tables & What They Say About Your Business

Boardroom tables are an essential feature in any modern business. This is the very place where many of the important business decisions will be discussed and made. Like absolutely everything in your business, your boardroom table is sending a message to your employees, associates and clients. The table you choose will determine how meeting delegates are seated, and the overall design and setup of the room will also determine the overall atmosphere of the room. It could be sophisticated and elegant, or modern but laid back. You really can do a lot with this type of meeting room if you take the time to plan properly.

Before you can start furnishing your boardroom, you need to know how you plan to use it and what sort of team you are working with. Determine what you want to show your meeting delegates and how you want them to feel and respond during a meeting or presentation. If you aren’t sure what furniture will be best suited to your boardroom objectives, you can always consult with our professional layout and space planning team who will advise you on how to add your new furniture items to your existing furniture items in your office space for an ergonomic and productive work environment. Our experts make use of professional software to recreate your office space, so that plans can be drawn up and presented to you before we going ahead with setting everything up for you.

Of course, it always helps to know what your options are and what your furniture is actually saying about your business to your clientele and your employees. Below is a brief breakdown on the type of boardroom table shapes that are popular on the market.

• Rectangular boardroom tables – a rectangular table is considered a traditional boardroom table shape. Those who sit at the head of the table are typically those in a leading role or position. Rectangular tables can be long or short, depending on the limitations imposed by the available space. What does a rectangular boardroom table say about your business? It alludes to your business having structure, a classic business ethic and a collaborative attitude.

• Round boardroom tables – this type of boardroom table places everyone in seemingly equal positions, which sometimes doesn’t work for those who like the traditional hierarchy to be evident at meetings. For many, it’s the ultimate option though. A round boardroom table is ideal for a collaborative meeting where peer interaction is encouraged and team work is a large part of the process. A round table is a great way to develop a work environment of equals with mutual respect (it’s a step in the right direction at least).

• U shaped boardroom tables – this style of boardroom table draws attention to the open side of the table, which is great for presentations and brainstorming sessions. It also makes more efficient use of space in the room so that you can incorporate additional items of furniture. The U-shape is a firm favourite for rooms with limited space. The design consciously directs attention to the presenter or person in the centre of the open side which makes delegates far more likely to give more of their attention during meetings and presentations.

When shopping around, you will find both laminate and veneer boardroom tables available on the market. These are typically available at an affordable rate and both have their advantages, as follows:

• Laminate boardroom tables – when choosing laminate tables, you will be presented with innumerable options to choose from, as the product comes in literally hundreds of different patterns, colours and finishes. Laminate boardroom tables are resistant to damage from impacts and staining, as they are hardwearing and durable.

• Veneer boardroom tables – these tables have the benefit of looking and feeling just like real wood, without costing nearly as much. Veneer is available in a large variety of grains and finishes.

If you would like to find out more about our range of laminate and veneer boardroom tables, take the time to contact us via email or telephone at Quantum Office Furniture in Johannesburg today. We would like nothing more than to help you create a boardroom space that’s highly beneficial to your business and its bottom line.