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Is A Standing-Height Conference Table Right For Your Business?

Posted by OfficeAnything on Jul 22nd 2019

mirella standing height conference table
Mirella Standing Height Conference Table

Standing height conference tables have become extremely popular in 2019. If you're gearing up for a conference room makeover project, you'll likely come across several popular options from brands like Safco, OFM, and Enwork that will help encourage collaboration as well as continuous posture changes and good blood flow. Today on the blog we'll take a look at the pros and cons of today's top standing tables for conference room applications to help you decide if your business can benefit from this booming trend.

First and foremost, standing height conference tables are really cool. When visitors walk into your meeting area, this new style of table will definitely make an impression. Today's standing height tables are typically modern and industrially inspired.

Standing height conference tables offer a ton of ergonomic benefits. Your meeting guests will be able to stay active and avoid stagnant sitting sessions that cause blood flow to be restricted.

When you're standing, you're moving and your posture is regularly shifting. These movements will help keep you and your visitors alert, engaged, and collaborating effectively.

ofm endure collaborative table
OFM Endure Standing Height Table

Today's best selling standing tables for conference room applications are manufactured by industry leading brands like Safco, OFM, and Enwork. The tables from these brands are available with awesome power modules that make it easy to charge devices and gather effectively for multi-media presentations without the need to run unsightly extension cords across interiors.

In terms of price, standing height conference tables are pretty comparable to traditional tables. One popular option, the MRH10 model from the Safco Mirella collection is priced at $1661.99 and features a 10' long rectangular top. Optional power modules are available for $135.00 each. The sitting-height table from this collection with the same size surface is $1228.99.

Most businesses that make the switch to a standing height conference table also invest in height adjustable task stools that give guests the option to sit if they so choose throughout extended meetings. Task stools generally run about 25% more than traditional conference room chairs.

So what are the cons of investing in a standing height conference table? Well for starters, they're a bit more expensive. Another con is that elderly guests will have to be on their feet throughout meetings or sitting up high in a task stool. This isn't exactly ideal! Standing height tables can also make smaller interiors feel a bit cramped as they're more visually dominating than traditional variations.

focal confluence table
Focal Confluence Height Adjustable Table

No matter your business needs, rest assured that standing height conference tables are here to stay. In the long run, we think they're great for fast paced businesses where group strategizing sessions last longer than a couple hours. The modern-industrial vibe of a standing height table will certainly earn your interior an abundance of compliments, especially when paired with matching task stools. If your business meetings are typically less than an hour, you might be better off going with a traditional table to maximize your budget.

There's no denying that standing height ables are the way of the future. In 2019 and beyond, more brands will jump on board with this trend to help businesses think outside the box with their conference room makeover projects.

Want the best of both worlds? Height adjustable conference tables like the Focal Confluence from Safco will provide you with the ability to adapt on the fly to meet the needs of any situation. While a bit pricey, height adjustable tables are extremely versatile and will soon become an industry standard.

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