Folding Tables for Events

Whether you need seating at an event or temporary display space at a conference or training session, folding tables fit the bill for many situations. With the many brands available at Staples®, you can find seating and display options for any event or conference configuration you might need.

Folding Tables Are Sturdy and Safe
Folding tables are easy to transport, set up, and fold away. They feature hinged legs that fold flat underneath the table top and lock securely for safe transport and storage. These tables are available in either wood or polyethylene resin construction, both of which are durable, even with frequent use. Wooden folding tables offer a classic appearance and can hold up to 300 pounds of weight. Plastic tabletops are stain and scratch-resistant, and they are much lighter than wooden tables. Plastic tables can support about 200 pounds.

Both wooden and plastic models have steel frames for increased strength. Powder-coated legs are rust-resistant and come in multiple color choices. Look for foot caps to prevent scratching or marring tile or wood floors. One-and-a-half to two-inch tabletops are strong enough to prevent sagging and buckling when weight is distributed evenly across a table's surface. Banquet tables may also include safety features such as gravity leg locks, which provide stability. They may have metal edges, which add to their durability. Protective corner guards keep passersby safe from bumps.

Folding Tables Provide Flexibility and Versatility
Folding banquet tables are available in round, square, and rectangular shapes, allowing dozens of configurations and arrangements to suit different rooms or events. Some models of folding table have length and width connectors that let you join them together for even more stable configurations. Others allow you to adjust the height of the tables for different tasks.

What Sizes of Folding Tables Are Available?
Folding banquet tables come in many lengths and widths. Widths ranges from 18-inch training tables to 36-inch rectangular tables. Round tables are available in even wider sizes, up to 72 inches. Rectangular tables come in lengths ranging from 60 inches to 96 inches, while square tables range from 34 inches to 48 inches. Depending on the size and how the tables are arranged, a banquet table may provide seating for four to ten people. Generally, an 8-foot table will seat 8 people on the sides when used for a meal. When two or more tables are placed together, you can add one more person at each joint. Depending on the spacing between tables and aisle spacing, another person may sit at each end, as well. A 48-inch round table will seat 6 diners comfortably.

How Can Folding Tables be Used?
Folding tables are useful for providing seating at events, holding buffet serving lines, and holding microwave ovens and coffee makers in break rooms or at training meetings. You can also arrange literature or display wares on them at conventions and conferences. Because they are easy to set up, folding tables also work well for temporary tasks that require extra space, like collating reports. They also provide workstations for short-term workers. Set one up in the entry or waiting area of your office for reading materials or forms and clipboards for check-ins.