You are opening a new office with only two employees, and you are wondering of you need a 6' or a 12' conference table. As you are furnishing your new office, be sure to choose furniture to fit the size you project your office will be in two to five years. If your objective is to grow your office or add divisions, your most cost effective way to furnish your office is to prepare for that growth. After all, quality furniture is not cheap, and a table your office will outgrow in a few short years will be waste of your valuable resources.
If you are planning to host clients, vendors, or shareholders in your office, you are again wise to purchase a 12' conference table over a 6' or 8' table because it instills in visitors your confidence in your own office's growth and, thus, a sense of strength and stability for your business. Large enough to accommodate all of your employees comfortably, with a few extra chairs, but still small enough to allow for a relatively intimate meeting that encourages a team atmosphere, this table is ideal for your growing business.
Unless your conference room is very large, you will probably choose a long table over a round or square variety. You can choose from a traditional rectangular table with table legs at the four corners; a racetrack table, which is an elliptical table with thick, sturdy legs closer to the middle of the table, or a boat shaped table with rounded sides, but with definite corners and flat ends. Each table offers its own benefits, and you can find a 12' conference table in any of these designs.
Once you have chosen the size and the shape of your table, you must decide on what materials you would like your table to be made of. From the sleek, modern look of a glass top table with an ornate steel frame, to the classic and conservative appearance of a deep mahogany table with heavy, carved legs, the choice is yours. You will find a 12' conference table in a wide range of looks and styles.
