The 8 Best Conference Tables for Small Teams and Boardrooms, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: A 94.49 inch table for ten with a waterproof melamine top, a 1.57 inch metal frame and two grommets.

This table has a 94.49 by 47.24 by 29.53 inch top, a 1.57 inch square powder-coated metal frame, a waterproof melamine finish and 2 grommet holes. It seats ten.

It wins because the details match what a meeting room needs. A waterproof melamine surface shrugs off spilled coffee, the thick square frame resists the wobble that long tables develop, and grommets pass laptop and projector cables through the top. The black and light walnut combination is neutral enough to suit most offices. It sits in the $200 to $500 bracket, which is mid-range for a table this size.

Buy it if you need a straightforward table for eight to ten. Skip it if your room is under about 13 feet long.

Top

94.49 x 47.24 in

Frame

1.57 in square powder-coated metal

Finish

Waterproof melamine

Cables

2 grommet holes

Our verdict: The same frame and size in a brown wood-grain melamine finish.

This version has the same 94.49 by 47.24 by 29.53 inch top and 1.57 inch square metal frame with 2 grommet holes, in a brown wood grain melamine finish.

It ranks second only because the black and light walnut table is the more neutral colour and lists the waterproof claim. Brown wood grain suits a traditional or warm-toned office and hides marks well. In every structural way the two are equivalent.

Buy it if your room has warm woods. Skip it if you prefer a cooler palette.

Top

94.49 x 47.24 in

Frame

1.57 in square metal

Finish

Brown wood grain melamine

Cables

2 grommet holes

Our verdict: A tapered boat top with two cable grommets, in-leg routing and a metal frame.

The boat-shaped table measures 94.5 by 47.24 by 29.52 inches, with 2 cable grommets and in-leg routing, on a metal frame that ships at 89 lb.

A boat shape bulges in the middle and narrows at the ends, which lets everyone see each other down the length of the room and removes sharp corners. In-leg routing hides cables inside the frame instead of leaving them to hang. It ranks third because it seats a few fewer than the rectangle.

Buy it if you hold discussion-style meetings. Skip it if you want to maximise seats.

Top

94.5 x 47.24 in boat shape

Cables

2 grommets, in-leg routing

Frame

Metal

Shipping weight

89 lb

Our verdict: A boat-shaped 8-footer in a light wood grain with two grommets and in-leg routing.

This boat-shaped table measures 94.48 by 47.21 by 29.52 inches, finishes in light wood grain and has 2 cable grommets with in-leg routing.

Light finishes make a room feel larger and brighter, which helps in a small office. It ranks fourth because the darker boat table shows fewer fingerprints and marks. Structure and layout are the same.

Buy it if you want a bright, airy room. Skip it if you want a formal dark table.

Top

94.48 x 47.21 in boat shape

Finish

Light wood grain

Cables

2 grommets, in-leg routing

Bracket

$200 to $500

Our verdict: A 94.48 inch table on a black pedestal base instead of a four-leg frame.

This table has a 94.48 by 47.24 inch walnut and black top on a black pedestal base, not a four-leg frame, with cable grommets for wiring.

Pedestals give an architectural look and open up the corners, so chairs can sit at the ends without hitting legs. The compromise is knee space near the pedestals and stability at the ends if someone leans heavily. It ranks fifth because the four-leg models are simpler and the listing lacks detail on frame thickness.

Buy it if you want a sculptural look and sit people mostly along the sides. Skip it if you want maximum stability.

Top

94.48 x 47.24 in

Base

Black pedestal

Finish

Walnut and black

Cables

Grommets for routing

Our verdict: A 94.49 inch MDF table with a 1.18 inch top and built-in cable ports for computers and projectors.

This table has a 94.49 by 47.24 by 29.53 inch MDF top, a 1.18 inch thick tabletop and built-in cable ports for computer and projector wiring.

A 1.18 inch top is stated, which is a useful figure that most listings leave out. It ranks sixth because MDF is a heavier, less moisture-tolerant material than the melamine on the leaders, and spills near edges can cause swelling over time.

Buy it if you want a stated top thickness and cable ports. Skip it if you expect heavy spills.

Top

94.49 x 47.24 in MDF

Thickness

1.18 in

Cables

Built-in ports

Bracket

$200 to $500

Our verdict: A 70.86 inch boat-shaped table in industrial grey laminate for small meeting rooms.

The 6FT boat table measures 70.86 by 35.43 by 29.52 inches, in an industrial grey laminate over a boat panel and metal frame.

It is the table for a room under ten feet long, seating four to six. Grey laminate gives it a modern, utilitarian look. It ranks seventh only because it serves a smaller job than the large tables above.

Buy it if your meeting room is small. Skip it if you host more than six.

Top

70.86 x 35.43 in

Shape

Boat

Finish

Industrial grey laminate

Bracket

$100 to $200

Our verdict: A 78.74 by 27.55 inch rectangle with an engineered wood top and leveling foot pads.

This rectangle is 78.74 by 27.55 by 29.52 inches, with an engineered wood top, a metal leg frame and foot pads for leveling and floor protection. It is sold as a table only.

At 27.55 inches deep it works more like a long desk than a conference table, so people can sit on one side and the other side stays clear. The foot pads fix a wobble on uneven floors. It ranks last because the shallow depth limits it for face-to-face meetings.

Buy it if you want a slim shared table. Skip it if you want people to face each other.

Top

78.74 x 27.55 in

Material

Engineered wood top

Frame

Metal legs

Feet

Leveling floor pads