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Choosing the right conference table connectivity box doesn’t have to be hard. If you know all of your requirements such as design, size and type of connections you can quickly narrow it down by comparing the different connectivity boxes that are available on the market. The power modules are usually available in black or silver and can include pop-up, flip, enclosed or exposed plugs and data ports. You want a power center that will look good on your table so selecting the type that will look based on the amount of time you think you will be using the power module is something to consider. Here we have a look at our most popular connectivity box which is the PLT-B (Read More)

There are countless numbers of reasons why you might want power outlets and data ports installed into a conference table, fortunately the process is generally pretty easier whether you have an existing conference table or are buying a new conference table. New Conference Tables with Power If you are buying a new conference table the easiest way to get yourself with a powered conference table is to buy a Harmony Collection conference table paired with a PLT-B Power connectivity box. Harmony conference tables come with pre-cut cable grommets that can be replaced with the PLT-B Power module, all you do is pull out the grommet and replace it with the power module, couldn&rs (Read More)

I’ve said it often when talking about conference room office furniture- the conference room is grand central station of the office, it’s where everything gets done, and the conference room is the lifeblood of the office. Offices from businesses to construction all meet within the conference room for everything from the staff meetings, to client meetings, to birthday celebrations. When something important needs to be relayed to the entire staff, you can bet it’s done around the conference table… or in a copy all email that is always fun to read… As the conference room has become more and more important, office furniture manufacturers h (Read More)

It's probably not every day you shop for a new conference table, and there are a lot of choices, so we are here to help! Let's get down to the brass tax of selecting the perfect conference table for your meeting space. #1 Table Size This is the most important to get right! You want a table that will fit in your boardroom, not so large that it over-powers and not too small that the space is underwhelming. Our minimum recommendation is 42 inches from the wall to the end of the table, for larger rooms that will accommodate 12FT+ conference tables, you may wish to have a 48-inch (or larger) gap between the end of your table and the wall. #2 Number of Chairs This can be a (Read More)

Choosing the right conference table for your conference room is an important task to ensure that guests and clients have a positive impression about your business. The conference room needs to be not only stylish and inviting but also efficient. There is a balance that needs to take place when searching for a new conference table. Efficiency and style. A stylish table that doesn’t fit the needs of the office is not a good match. While an efficient conference table that doesn’t have an attractive appearance will negatively impact the perception of your office with those who matter most, your clients. With this in mind, we are creating this guide to help with the step (Read More)

A small conference table can be an intimate meeting space. For some startups they can be the primary conference meeting space. For more established or larger offices, they can be a great addition to an executive office. When I think small conference table, I think of an office furniture piece that seats four people comfortably and not take up much office square footage. For me, that’s a round conference table. --subscription-box-- A round conference table is perfect for any office that needs a meeting area in a confined space. For that startup I spoke of earlier, it could be the central hub of the entire office. Everything from staff meetings, to client meetings, lunc (Read More)

A small conference table for an executive office can be a valuable asset to have in place. They provide a small meeting area outside of the normal confines of the conference or board room. Usually, a small round or square conference table can be placed within the executive office without taking up too much space and ruining the design of the office space. They provide the executive with a small informal meeting area within their own office to greet guests, often those VIPs that really help make the business such a success. Since small square or round conference tables are becoming so popular for the executive office, I thought I would highlight a few from the Madison Liqu (Read More)

I was talking to management about my latest release Small Conference Tables for a Small Business or Executives Office when a larger conversation about conference tables broke out. I know that may seem weird to some people but you would be surprised just how much we talk about random office furniture not just during the 9 to 5, but seven days a week! Upon further reflection, I can see why there are so many cop and doctor dramas on television. Can you imagine a The Office type television show that revolves around office furniture instead of paper? Oh my goodness… million dollar idea! Hold up, before I start writing my masterpiece pilot episode, maybe I need to share my o (Read More)

I’d like to continue our look into white office furniture. Our previous look was at white reception desk ideas which affects the front office the most. This time I want to look at white conference tables. From the front office to the inner circle of most office settings. According to Office.Furniture white is “a symbol of innocence, wholesomeness, and completion” and “conveys a lot of ideals about trustworthiness, honesty, and home.” In effect white is a go to color for an office that wants to project cleanliness, style, and substance. With this in mind, we will be looking at four white conference table ideas. But one does not simply selec (Read More)

Are you currently in the process of setting up a professional workspace or upgrading your office environment or perhaps just looking into the idea? One of the most intelligent decisions you can make is investing in a conference table with chairs set as a package for your conference room. The advantages of buying these two essential pieces of office furniture together are numerous and can significantly enhance the functionality, aesthetics, and overall productivity of your meetings within the conference room. Conference table with chair sets are a convenient and practical solution for outfitting meeting and conference rooms in offices, boardrooms, and collaborative (Read More)

Let’s begin with a quote “All great changes in America begins at the dinner table.” Anyone know who said that? Former President and founder of Reaganomics, Ronald Reagan. Before we get into a full blown discussion about the economy and trickling down, let’s apply that to business. “All great changes in business begins at the office conference table.” Reagan was right about needing a place to communicate clearly. His thoughts are from parent to child, we have flipped it from management to worker. This is absolutely true for this one simple fact; email effectiveness has its limits. A face to face meeting can be far more impactful than a series of emails. Somet (Read More)

Most boardrooms require a large conference table that provides plenty of room for executives and guests alike. The conference table shouldn’t be just big but exceptionally stylish as well. After all, the board room is more than just a meeting area. It is where decisions are made, the most important decisions for the business. It’s where meetings with VIP’s and business partners that help grow the brand come together to further the success of the company. Therefore, only the best office furniture should be placed within for the appearance of a business. That is why I am writing this guide. To help anyone who needs a top-quality conference table for the (Read More)

Conference rooms are important, in fact in a lot of offices they are the heart of the entire operation. It’s where daily staff meetings take place, or the all-important big meetings with clients, or safety meetings. They are even where close offices have employee birthday parties and so much more. It’s hard to put a value that a conference room has on a business. Whether big or small, the conference room has extreme value to each office. While a large office has the freedom to select almost any conference table on the market and it will fit. A small office must be more strategic. With this in mind, this blog intends to be a strategic guide for a small offic (Read More)

Conference tables come in a variety of sizes to accommodate different conference room space requirements as well as a varying number of participants. Small conference tables typically seat up to four people, making them suitable for intimate discussions or executive board meetings. They are primarily found in round or square in shape, promoting a more engaging conversation among participants. Medium-sized conference tables or similarly sized rectangular tables can comfortably seat around 6 to 10 individuals and are commonly found in a wide variety of the "standard" conference room. These tables strike a balance between space efficiency and accommodating a moderate number (Read More)

Most conference tables do not come with power modules automatically installed. When working with your office furniture dealer you are going to want to ask them what options that have and generally you are going to want to pursue the easiest option that offers a finished look for your boardroom. Most connectivity boxes come with different power, data and media connectivity features so it will be important to get a list of your needs and select the power center module that will work best for your business. Generally conference table electrical outlets are installed at the center of the conference table however on longer tables may be installed every 2-4 FT. In most cases p (Read More)

Boat shaped conference tables are designed to give off the appearance of being upscale. They flare out on the length side to break away from the traditional rectangular conference table shape. This bow on either side gives the profile of the conference table a shape of a dingy, which is a small rowboat. That profile is where this particular style of office furniture gets its name- boat shaped. The boat shaped conference table is one belongs in a professional setting. Often times they are found in executive board rooms, where they set the style for the entire conference room. They offer plenty of style and character with their bowed sides and finishes. Boat shaped confe (Read More)

Innovative and cutting edge are great descriptions for the modern office design. This is the forefront of design style that is ever evolving with new office furniture offerings. When it comes to the heart of the office, the conference room, modern design has several surprising examples of the modern conference tables. With this in mind, here are five examples of modern conference tables for the modern conference room. These five modern conference tables make meetings productive and will leave a lasting impression. Boat Shaped Conference Table Starting Price- [price-10457] The boat shaped conference table design is inherently a modern office furniture design. (Read More)

When thinking of a modern office, specifically the conference room the conventional thought for the office furniture is a modern shaped conference table. Like the boat shaped conference table that flairs out on the long ends so that everyone in the meeting can see each other, or the racetrack conference table that has rounded ends for a touch of uniqueness in the office furniture of the conference room. These two shapes seem to have been created for the modern office, but manufacturers are making a concerted effort to broaden the office furniture available for the aesthetic by applying modern touches to traditional conference table shapes. With that in mind, I am going (Read More)

If you’re like me and have been in a lot of conference rooms you’ve noticed that it’s easy to see the same office furniture over and over. It’s almost like there is a copy and paste method to the conference room from certain office furniture retailers out there. It’s sad to me. We put so much time and effort into personalizing our entire office from wall art to plants and family photos. Then we enter the conference room and it’s sterile enough to perform surgery in it. It doesn’t have to be this way. Today, I am going to show off some unique conference tables that bring the personality to the meeting area. These will be eye cat (Read More)

At Madison Liquidators, when it comes to furnishing conference room take it in six steps. We begin at the centerpiece, the conference table and work outwards. This process ensures that a cohesive style is maintained throughout the workspace. It also allows you to plan for every aspect while just focusing on each furniture piece at a time. It’s a simple process that yields great results for our clients. When most clients reach out to us about furnishing an entire conference room, they are overwhelmed with a million thoughts in their head. Some are concerned about matching office furniture; others are afraid they will forget a key item or end up with a bad set up. (Read More)

Conference room tables come in a variety of shapes and sizes. There’s so many different types of meetings and spaces for them that brands make an assortment of them to ensure that every office has a conference table to fit their needs. At Madison Liquidators, we carry five conference table shapes for our customers. There are square conference tables, round conference tables, rectangular conference tables, racetrack conference tables, and boat shaped conference tables on the online marketplace. We will be looking at each type to see their strengths and how they fit within the office space to set a foundational meeting space for your business. Each shape is different from (Read More)

Small businesses often see growing pains. With every fresh start up that sees success there is the inevitable limitations and struggles that accompanies that triumph. Sometimes these restrictions are expanding beyond the original clientele. With increased revenue and clients comes a need to present the office in a more professional manor. One of the most important spaces to upgrade as far as clients and vendors are concerned is the conference room. The conference room is where guests will spend the most time discussing the details of your successful business. The conference table is where all the business will be discussed, therefore this piece of office furniture shou (Read More)

As we wind down the year, we can begin to reflect on it and see where it has taken us. For us at Madison Liquidators, we have begun to look at our office furniture sales to see what pieces sold well for us this year. 2022 has become a banner year for us as we have seen exceptional growth with many new customers. We have endeavored to build lasting relationships with our customers in hopes of serving them with quality, affordable office furniture for years to come. As we are on the cusp of the holiday season, we can officially reveal some of our bestselling office furniture for the year. Today we will be looking at the conference room. The place in the office that I refer (Read More)

Today I get to pull the curtain back and show you the inner workings of Madison Liquidators. How? We recently renovated our conference room and I can show you the office furniture that we selected for the new space. This allows you to see that we do indeed stand behind the furniture on the online marketplace as we use them in our own office. We selected an eight foot Corp Design Potenza series conference table in Blanc De Gris as the centerpiece along with a matching credenza wall unit with open shelf storage. The boat shaped conference table is surrounded by Beniia Etano series conference room chairs. This new renovation is in its final stages and is a project tha (Read More)

As I have covered conference tables from our inventory, I will often throw in a bonus of a fresh/trendy new design. However, after looking at them again I dare say that they are no longer a trend but a modern office furniture choice that is here to stay. I am talking about standing conference tables. What did I say? STANDING conference tables. (Perhaps I should put it in bold…) Yes, standing office furniture is making a huge push in the market these days and as 2023 rolls around, I do not see them slacking off at all. This move towards a more active office work lifestyle comes to the conference room which is the natural next progression from the personal sit stand des (Read More)

I have said it so many times that I have gotten tired of saying it- the conference room is the central hub of a busy office. Grand Central Station if you will… Over the next couple of weeks, I will be highlighting different types of conference tables for the conference room that will be very popular in the coming year. Today, I thought we would begin with racetrack conference tables. A racetrack conference table takes a standard rectangular model and rounds the corners. This gives the office furniture a profile of a standard oval racetrack such as the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway where the Indianapolis 500 is raced annually. A racetrack conference (Read More)

Planning a meeting room or boardroom doesn’t have to be difficult, as long as you know the dimensions of the room and the number of people you need to sit, making a confident purchase can be easy. Conference Table Size / Room / Capacity Chart When making your purchase you can reference the following chart which includes common conference table sizes, room sizes, optimal room sizes and total seating capacity. To know the exact capacity of your table you need to take into account the size of each chair. The standard conference table height is 30 inches. Table SizeMin. Room SizeSuggested Room SizeSeating Capacity6FT x 3FT (72"x36") 12FT x 9FT (144"x108") 14FT (Read More)

When it comes to furnishing new conference room office furniture, the room is not complete without the conference room chairs. These key aspects of the puzzle are often overlooked or forgotten completely with on-hand used office chairs or uncomfortable folding chairs in rare circumstances. However, there are some tradeoffs that come with such a decision. First and foremost is the potential loss of a professional atmosphere. That is one area that can negatively impact the business. With the conference room being the lifeblood of a busy office, a professional atmosphere is beneficial on many levels. It provides an efficient and productive space to have meetings. More tha (Read More)

As part of my job duties, I must keep abreast of the latest office furniture that is added to the online marketplace of Madison Liquidators. Lately I have noticed several amazing modern conference tables have been brought online. I have an affinity for the conference room any way, and these new modern conference tables are exactly the type of office furniture that can reinvigorate the entire office. I want to briefly speak on them as we look at the selections that I have chosen as examples of modern conference tables that are new to Madison Liquidators. However, I won’t bore you with too many details. This will be a brief glimpse to help you search for new conference r (Read More)

I like drag racing. It’s an interesting sport because the vehicles are purposefully built for a cold start ¼ mile straight line sprint to a finish. For drag racing they are perfectly suited for the drag strip but if you put one in a stock car race and they become a little more than useless. That’s why a drag car must stay in its lane- that pun was totally intended. Turning to office furniture with this illustration in mind, the conference room chair is the drag racer, and the conference room is the track. You see, we have office chairs that are built for full time service of the office worker. Built with comfort and support at the forefront of the de (Read More)

As we get settled into the new year, we are looking at fresh office furniture design ideas. Today I want to focus back in on the conference room. I want to look at the centerpiece of every conference room- the conference table. I want to look at the specific boat shaped conference table. This is a premium office furniture design that can be utilized in the highest boardrooms around the world, and serve in an office of less than ten just as well. What sets the boat shaped conference table apart from others? Obviously, it’s the shape. Looking down, the boat shaped conference table has a profile of a classic dingy row boat, that’s where it gets the name. Howev (Read More)

About Conference Room Chairs When you're in a meeting you're probably thinking about the exciting words the presenter is conveying, the new ideas your team is collaborating on, or maybe even the kindly provided donuts and coffee on the table in front of you. Or maybe not. There is no need to boast if this is actually how you feel about meetings, but many people, are asking themselves if this meeting could have been an email. And while no one can do anything about whether or not you actually need to meet as often and for as long as you do, there is plenty to be done about how you and your team meet. Take for example your conference room table. Does the (Read More)

Madison Liquidators has grown a lot since I first started back in January of 2021. To me, it’s a little wild how far we have come since then. Before I get into anything, I don’t want you to think this is going to be some braggadocious article that I threw together. This isn’t an arrogant, boastful fluff piece to stroke mine or anyone’s ego. More or less, this is to tell you how proud I am to be a part of the growth that we have seen, and I will tell you why in just a second. But first, since I have been with Madison Liquidators, we have sold office furniture to some of the biggest names in finance, business, and industry. We sold conference tables to an NFL team! (Read More)