Choose your table

Comfort around a table during an event depends on several elements: nature of the event (meeting, conference, business meal, dinner, etc.), shape and arrangement of the furniture. Each type of table – round, square, rectangular or oval – influences the interaction between participants. The arrangement of the legs also plays a key role in seating comfort. To ensure optimal comfort, it is recommended to allow approximately 60 cm of width per guest. These recommendations apply to tables of classic height, while bar tables and coffee tables meet other specific requirements.

Find here an overview of the best configurations for professional and formal events.

Round tables

Round tables are particularly suitable for events where interaction between participants is essential, such as conferences, seminars or group meals. Thanks to their arrangement, they place each guest at an equal distance, thus facilitating exchanges and communication. This format is ideal for creating a collaborative dynamic and encouraging dialogue.

✅ Space required : To guarantee smooth circulation and optimal comfort, a clearance of at least 90 cm around the table is recommended. A 120 cm diameter table can accommodate between 6 and 8 people, while a 150 cm diameter model can accommodate up to 10 guests, depending on the size of the seats used.

🎯 When to adopt it? During a business lunch, a small group meeting or an interactive debate, the round table encourages direct and balanced exchanges. In the context of informal discussions, it ensures better visibility of each speaker and more fluid speaking.

Square tables

Square tables are particularly suitable for small events or small group work sessions. They are ideal for meetings or workshops where equal collaboration is essential, while being ideal for more intimate meals.

✅ Space required : To ensure optimal comfort, it is recommended to allow approximately 60 cm of width per person. For example, for a square table with a side of 120 cm, you can accommodate up to 8 people (two per side) but comfort is reduced. For larger groups or for more space, a larger table or another type of table is preferable.

🎯 When to use it? Square tables are ideal for business meals or informal lunches, where exchange and group dynamics are at the heart of the event. Thanks to their arrangement, each participant is at an equal distance from the others, which promotes natural and balanced conversations. They are also very effective for workshops and small group work sessions, offering a configuration conducive to close and interactive collaboration, while ensuring clear organization.

Rectangular tables

Rectangular tables are commonly used for formal events such as conferences, seminars or group meals. Their elongated shape allows for structured organization, ideal for plenary sessions, conferences or meals where guests are seated in a row.

✅ Space required : For optimal comfort, a rectangular table 180 to 200 cm long and 80 cm wide can accommodate 8 to 10 people, with approximately 60 cm width per participant. For longer configurations, it is recommended to provide between 100 and 120 cm of space around the table to allow fluid circulation and avoid a feeling of clutter.

🎯 When to adopt it? Rectangular tables are particularly suitable for conferences, where participants are organized in rows, allowing interaction while maintaining a certain distance. They are also suitable for seminars or training, where the arrangement allows participants to face a speaker or facilitator while optimizing space.

Oval tables

Oval tables offer an excellent compromise between the structure of rectangular tables and the conviviality of round tables. They are ideal for events that require a certain form of rigor, while allowing fluid and natural exchanges. Their elongated shape maintains a perfect balance between interaction and formal organization.

✅ Space required : An oval table measuring 180 to 200 cm in length and 90 cm in width can comfortably accommodate 8 to 10 people, with approximately 60 cm of width per participant to ensure optimal comfort. For larger configurations, it is important to provide between 100 and 120 cm of space around the table to ensure smooth circulation and easily manage movement.

🎯 When to use it? Oval tables are particularly recommended for events such as gala dinners or high-level meetings, where a formal setting is required, while still maintaining a friendly atmosphere. Their form makes it possible to facilitate discussions while preserving the structure which helps participants to concentrate on the subject of the event.

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In the event industry, the shape of the table and the space surrounding it are crucial to the success of the event. Whether to welcome visitors to a stand, organize a conference or arrange a meal, it is essential to offer each participant enough space to interact comfortably, while guaranteeing smooth circulation and efficient organization.