Organisations are increasingly embracing collaborative spaces and flexible seating arrangements over cubicles and meeting rooms, so factors impacting on the optimal choice of office table are also changing. While cost and style remain important, so too are ergonomics to support extended seated periods and office tables suitable for hot desking.

To support employees in being able to move easily between workstations, offices are turning more and more towards tables that encourage reduced clutter and easy connection.

Choosing the best office tables for smart and productive workspaces

Office tables need to offer easy connectivity, provide comfort and stability and facilitate discussion and collaboration. The best office tables in an increasingly agile and connected work environment will be flexible in terms of height control, crisply designed and with built-in wiring holes to help keep the desk clear of clutter.

Meeting room tables are increasingly utilising intelligent design with inbuilt technology to connect devices to screens and conference call facilities, making communication intrinsic.

What are the benefits of designer office tables?

When looking to create an office space with a seamless sense of elegance and comfort, designer tables can set the scene - underscoring a company’s core values, and supporting key branding. 

Well designed modern office furniture can also enhance employee morale and productivity by creating a sense of success and pride in the workplace - not to mention the ergonomic benefits of a well-crafted table.

Key considerations for office dining tables and chairs

Lunchrooms and breakout spaces are just as regularly used for work-related discussion and tasks as they are for socialising and breaks, and as such should be considered vital areas for the right office furniture. From American diner-style booths to high tables with bar stools, or traditional low tables, comfort and accessibility should be top priorities.

As lunchroom tables are likely to encounter accidental spills and be regularly exposed to hot plates and food, a durable material that is easily cleaned is important, but, consider the visual appeal as well to enhance the enjoyment of the space and aesthetic appeal. If clients are likely to use the office kitchen, it can pay to consider integrating the furniture in this area with that in the rest of the office to create a unified synergy.

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