This is the table’s time to shine.

Generally speaking, we’re approaching the time of year when we’re gathered around a table, enjoying the company of friends and family, and celebrating the holidays. In that sense, tables are a hot commodity.

Through the lens of work and the workplace, tables are again a topic of discussion. After a year-plus of focus on desks, chairs and space setups, it’s refreshing to talk about something that truly brings us together.

Tables are an important part of the workplace. They recall lunches among coworkers, invigorating brainstorms for the next big initiative and fun/casual conversations at random times during the day.

In the spirit of the season, we’re talking about the types of tables you need in your modern office and the functions they support.

Featured Products: Arrange^™ and Accomodate^™

Tables Are More Important to Office Design Than You Might Think

It’s true!

Tables are so much more than a place to pull up a chair and sneak in your lunch or chat with coworkers before or after a meeting. They’re critical, functional elements of the workspace.

Why exactly are tables so important?

Ergonomically, they support all types of work: standing, sitting or periods of both throughout the day. A table for individual work should be customized to body type, posture and the employee’s specific needs, while a table for common use or a collaborative space should be supportive and durable (it’s going to get a lot of use, so it needs to be a sturdy piece of furniture).

At HON, we offer a variety of tables that meet a variety of needs in the workplace. Our products support cafes, conference rooms, touch-down areas, training rooms and more – which means you’ll find a functional solution for any space.

Featured Product: West Hill^™

What to Ask (and What to Know) Before You Buy Tables for Your Office

We’ll touch on specific HON furniture solutions in a moment, but here’s a quick list of questions to ask before you set out on your table-buying journey:

1. What is the table’s purpose? Individual work or communal collaboration?
2. Who will be using it?
3. What are their specific needs?

Now, let’s talk about a few possibilities that may work for you and your workspace.

Featured Products: Motivate^®, Preside^®, Ignition^® and Flock^®

Find the Perfect Table to Upgrade Your Office

Whether you need to outfit a space for employees to recharge or you’re redesigning an old conference room, we recommend starting with tables.

By now, you know how much we love chairs, but the table is *quite* crucial to crafting a space that empowers people to do their best work.

Featured Products: Preside^® and Flock^®

The solution for common spaces: Preside^®

For social interaction, quick breaks or brainstorms, Preside tables are supportive and versatile enough for meeting rooms, cafés and other touch-down spaces throughout the office. Preside comes in a variety of adaptable table configurations, with shapes and edges that fit any size or type of workspace, while the scratch- and spill-resistant surfaces and the rock-solid inner construction mean you’ll get a table that’s built to last.

Featured Products: Birk^™ and Astir^®

The do-it-all surface for any space: Birk^™

If your office could use an updated feel and a fresh vibe, Birk tables are an easy choice. These sleek and stylish tables fit just about anywhere in the workspace, whether employees need to relax, recharge or work together. Birk tables are available in multiple shapes, sizes, heights and edge styles to match your space’s aesthetic and your employees’ needs.

For seamless collaboration in the office: Motivate^®

As work continues to evolve, you need a comprehensive solution that’s suited for any collaborative setting. Motivate ensures that you’re ready for whatever happens next. With tables, seating and presentation tools, Motivate provides long-lasting comfort and support to stay productive.

What better time than Thanksgiving to take another look at tables? For any office design, layout or visual identity, there’s a HON table for you. Visit hon.com to connect with a member of our team and browse our collections.

What better time than Thanksgiving to take another look at tables? For any office design, layout or visual identity, there’s a HON table for you. Visit hon.com to connect with a member of our team and browse our collections.