The boardroom table is the single most important piece of furniture in a boardroom. Boardroom tables come in a variety of styles, shapes, colours and designs, but they all have to achieve one purpose, and that is to ensure everybody sitting around the table can see everybody else.

Deciding on the type of table for your boardroom or meeting room will depend on a few variables. Firstly, the shape of the boardroom table may depend on the size of a room. Oval boardroom tables and ‘L’ shaped boardroom tables are better for smaller spaces, while rectangular boardroom tables and ‘U’ meeting shaped tables are better suited to the larger boardrooms. Secondly, the style of boardroom table can say a lot about a business and the image you are trying to convey. For a traditional company, a wooded or veneer boardroom table may provide that hint of gravitas, while a contemporary company may opt for glass or a designer table that will reflect the modernity of the company. Finally, the modern boardroom may also need access to technology, and this is also a consideration when choosing a boardroom table. If laptops and telephones are used around the boardroom table, a central cable access hole may be needed.