Whether used for client and vendor meetings, staff meetings, video conferencing, or for special projects, the conference furniture you choose will become an important part of the everyday activities of your office. As you furnish your conference room consider the following: how you want your office represented to visitors, how you will usually be using the furniture, and how much wear the furniture will be seeing on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis.
Hardwood, veneer, laminate, and glass are all potential materials for your conference table. Leather, artificial leather, synthetic upholstery, and synthetic mesh are all options for the matching chairs. Once you have established a budget for the purchase of your conference furniture, you can begin to wade through the many choices before you.
Stained hardwood offers a classic, professional look; it can be simple or carved, dark or light. Care is relatively easy. Coasters should be used for hot and cold drinks, and it can be cleaned with a wood cleaner. Wood conditioners should be used periodically to restore the shine of the finish and add years to the life of the wood. For a similar look at a lower budget, you may choose a table made of less expensive wood or a composite with a wood veneer. This will require a little extra care because the veneer is a thin layer of wood and susceptible to scratches and wear. You may choose a laminate layer instead of veneer. The look is a little less authentic, but it can be cared for, using a general surface container, and water stains wipe off with no damage done. Finally, you may feature a glass top table in your conference room furniture. The frame may be metal or wood, and the top is easy to clean and care for with a glass cleaner and a paper towel.
Accent your table with comfortable chairs that match the general look of the table. If you have chosen a conservative table, add high back chairs in leather or a conservatively designed upholstery. For a glass top table, a more modern chair may be used, with a little more freedom in colors. Remember during the process that the style of your conference furniture will send a message about the spirit of your company.
