How to Size a 10 Person Conference Table
I had an interesting conversation over the weekend with someone in a doctor’s office waiting room. We were both waiting on the doctor to see our children and out of boredom we struck up a conversation. He was a part of a recent start up company in the area that was growing way faster than expected. It was exciting but overwhelming times he told me. I laughed as I have been there before. The conversation kept going and it came up that I worked in office furniture. From that moment, I should have charged him a consultant fee because he had a lot of questions. One thing that stood out to me was that he wanted to know how to properly size a conference table. His business has four employees but often meet with representatives, clients, and guests but they don’t have a dedicated conference room yet. He asked me what size conference table he would need to comfortably sit 10 people. Apparently, there is some confusion over that as conference tables are typically sold by length. I immediately thought- this should be a blog topic “how to select a conference table by seating capacity.” So, let’s use his number and for the remainder of this discussion, we will discuss how to select a “10 person conference table” using the length of available office furniture. What Length Conference Table Fits 10 People?I hope this helps someone who doesn’t know how to convert length into placements. I know my doctor’s office friend was shocked at how simple it is. Here it is- one person can be sat at the table for every foot of length! That’s it, just that simple… A 10 foot selection is the perfect set up for a 10 person conference table. As well as 24 foot for 24 people, 16 foot for 16 people and so on. A conference room chair requires a minimum of 30” of table space. However, 48” is needed for a comfortable placement. That places up to 5 chairs on each side, but one chair on each end would bump the number up to 12 in a pinch. However, for comfort I suggest 4 chairs on each side with one on either end. This way everyone isn’t elbow to elbow. Of course, my doctor’s office friend then wanted to discuss the size of lack thereof of conference room space he had. He was concerned that he wouldn’t be able to find a 10 person conference table for his available square footage but was pleasantly surprised that the available space was adequate for his needs. Which is great but that isn’t always the case. One of the biggest limitations of conference room office furniture is that it is often too large for the available space. Luckily, his 15’ x 15’ conference room was plenty large enough to place a 10 person conference table within it. A good rule of thumb is to keep the conference table 2’ off the wall to give movement around the room. A 10 person conference table leaves 5’ of empty space which allows for over 2’ of space between the wall and table. With all these simple measurements, maximizing your conference room space will be a snap. Since we are discussing a 10 person conference table, I will show some of my favorite picks from our expansive inventory for examples. PL Laminate 10 Person Conference Table
This boat shaped 10 person conference table is a fantastic choice for many reasons. First is the shape of the table. The boat shaped conference table is an upscale design that can be found in the most opulent executive boardrooms. Also, the table has built in grommets that allow for power modules to be place into the table top that streamlines the use of technology for a meeting. Note the base of that is silver for most finishes except for Aspen and Mahogany which comes in black. The other finishes are- Espresso, Modern Walnut, Newport Gray, and Silver Birch. This version also comes in 8’ and 12’ options. Addon options to fully furnish the conference room includes- power modules, whiteboards, conference chairs, and storage options. This 10 person conference table comes with a 5 year manufacturer’s warranty. I would be remiss, if I didn’t mention the new Paypal payment options of dividing up the purchase into 6 equal payments. This payment option applies to all Madison Liquidators offerings. Cherryman Racetrack 10 Person Conference Table
Like the previous shape, the racetrack is a premium shape. This too can be found in boardrooms everywhere, so it will be a great option for almost any conference room. This 10 person conference table option makes a huge statement with a timeless design. Featuring finish options of Black Cherry, Park Walnut, Sienna Mahogany, and Valley Grey. All of which will maintain a stylish and professional appearance for years to come. This Cherryman 10 person conference table comes with a few addon options to complete the conference room. With options for storage, whiteboards, and chairs. Note that this 10 person conference table does not have preinstalled grommets. The size options also come in several options between 6’ and 24’ lengths. This 10 person conference table is backed by a 10 year manufacturer’s warranty. Maverick 10 Person Conference Table
This last option I bring may be my favorite. It is a standard rectangular conference table with a ton of character. The focal point is the square panel bases feature a hinged access door for wire management! What an amazing statement piece for a small conference room! The top and base can either match or contrast finishes from these selections- African Walnut, Asian Sand, Beachwood, Black, Charcoal, Chestnut, Coco, Cognac, Columbian Walnut, Driftwood, Espresso, Grey, Majestic White, Maple, Nightfall, and Spiced Walnut. Of course, the doors of the base will be white. Note that grommets are only installed if you order the power module add on. Speaking of upgrading the purchase, addon options include power modules, conference room chairs, whiteboards and storage. This 10 person conference table is also available between 6’ and 12’ options. This 10 person conference table also features a 10 year manufacturer’s warranty. Final ThoughtsI hope this clears up how to count available seats by length of the conference table. However, should you have further questions about 10 person conference tables or any other office furniture, give us a call directly. We have a dedicated customer support team that will assist with any need. From assistance with budgeting to delivery and everything in between, we will assist with all needs. Call us at 888-831-1012 to get started. 10 person conference, 10 person conference table, conference, conference room, conference table, office furniture, table
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