Showing posts with label Table shapes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Table shapes. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Designing Large Conference Tables That Work

Large v-shaped conference table made to seat a crowd. With embedded logo made in USA by Franz.
Large conference tables are one of our specialties. We’ve built tables all the way up to 35 feet long, for 35 people. (A rule of thumb is you can seat the same number of people as the table is long.)

Among the clients we’ve provided with oversized tables are Lockheed Martin and several military and government facilities.

Designing a large table
One of the important questions we consider when designing a large table is the type of material. If you’d like to use a wood veneer, we advise you that some of our pre-finished veneers come in standard size sheets. This means the tabletop will need to be built in more sections, which leads to more seams and higher costs.

That’s why we ask an extensive array of questions to determine how the table will be used. Your answers help us identify the size and materials that will work best. And we can recommend alternatives you’d have no way of finding out about through casual online research.

Table shape matters
The shape of the table and configuration of power and data modules are also key points we walk you through. How can we make it comfortable for a large number of people to interact and conduct business around a table?

For instance, you can fit two more people around a racetrack table than a rectangular shape. And a V-shaped table will give a clearer view to everyone in a large group.

What kind of technology will your company need? Microphones? Videoconferencing modules? Presentation capabilities? We’ll help you decide. And if made in USA is important you, your table will be created at our design and production studio in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Bob Franz, San Francisco Bay Area designer of large conference tables
Bob Franz, Design Director

Let us answer your questions about the size and features of a large conference table that will best suit your office. Email or call Bob Franz at 415.883.9500, ext. 14. 


Monday, February 11, 2013

NASA Conference Table, with Video & Logo Cabinets

NASA has called on us for a few projects. This particular table started with a hybrid shape -- our Convex/Concave design. We also incorporated our Styledge edge detail with an inlay boat shape, curved on the ends. Just a little different...like NASA!

Of course they needed technology -- video conferencing accessories, plus power and data modules were added.

To make the room even more functional, they asked for cabinetry in an existing finish on the far wall. And they liked the idea of inlaying their logo on the cabinet doors for all to see.

See more logo inlay projects and our unusual conference table shapes.

Friday, November 30, 2012

The Bay Area's Custom Conference Furniture Designers

Franz Design Group is a Bay Area-based company, happy to serve the local community, as well as our clients across the country and occasionally around the world.

Our office and the shop where we build custom conference furniture is located in Novato, CA, just off the Bel Marin Keys Blvd. exit of Highway 101.

Have a conference room issue with space, configuration or accessing power and data for presentations or video conferencing? Let us lend a hand and help with problem solving.

Get in touch . . . 

Or learn more about our long history of providing custom furniture in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Monday, November 26, 2012

TImeless Original -- Our Boat-Shaped Custom Conference Table

Through 25 years of producing custom conference tables, there has been one that has a track record of being timeless. Boardroom furniture, coordinating conference chairs, complimentary office/conference furniture such as conference credenzas, visual aid boards, and video conference accessories provide a contemporary look and leaving the typical wood bull nose edge tables to be re-considered. As you can see with this conference table, mahogany with a brushed aluminum inset stripe puts a nice sophisticated look to a  boardroom environment. Rich, quite a statement, but beyond all that, extremely functional.

The power and data accessories installed in this custom conference table was a pioneer move by this company. The base structure of our tables allows for retro-fits in the future. Our bases all have access panels for ease of added power and data modules and have access from and to the other bases to prevent those ugly wires seen by the people within the boardroom itself.

Office layouts are extremely important for productivity but a collection of people in a boardroom adds a twist to the  focus ability of the subjects at hand for some people. When people loose interest or get distracted they start getting fidgety, many times picking and scratching that edge on the table. The Franz design group's unique edge look and mainly production style results in tables that have proven to be timeless. these tables that are 20 years old or more look like they are new. Say that about a wooden edge table! Doesn't happen unless it's there for all show and no go.
http:/www.customconferencetables.com

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Unusual T-Shaped Custom Board Room Table

Franz Design Group has done it again...producing a custom conference table to fulfill the needs of a company's way of doing business. After more than 25 years of specializing in making conference tables, our family run business has got it down. Not not only do we work with the end user to suggest design/ power and data needs, we also work with the IT people, contractors, electrical people...anyone involve in getting the job done.

Our latest client also wanted a "credenza" style piece to compliment the conference table. This piece had special needs. Component racks where needed and smoked glass doors where added to minimize their presence. Very attractive and another very satisfied customer.

http:/franzconferencetables.com.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

FRANZ DESIGN GROUP HAS A NEW LOOK



Special services for architects and designers.



The Franz Design Group
83 Hamilton Drive Suite 104, Novato, Ca. 94949
415.883.9500
From Outside California 877.594.9160
Fax 415.883.9002


Monday, July 23, 2012

Molycorp U-Shaped Video Conference Table with AV Podium


See below for the U-shaped video conference table we designed for Molycorp, and the  AV podium that goes with it.





Table dimensions:  15’ x 15” x 30"
Finish:  Premium Mahogany Veneer
Table edge:  Reverse Styledge w/ 2” border
Table shape:  U-Shape
Cutouts for Crestron 3 -FT-PWR-D-B/FGT 1-1/8 Shure MX398 Microphones
Special features:  Video conferencing table designed for 18 people, with full modesty and matching mobile podium w/ light and FTG-1-1


Contact us for questions, quotes, schedules and solutions.
Special services for architects and designers.

Made in America


DAN and BOB FRANZ

GODDARD AIRFORCE BASE CONFERENCE TABLE

FRANZ DESIGN GROUP
CONFERENCE TABLE BLOG
GALLERY OF TABLES
GODDARD AIRFORCE BASE CONFERENCE TABLE



NAME OF CONFERENCE TABLE PROJECT:  Goddard AFB
SIZE OF TABLE: 60” x 72” x 15’
TABLE  FINISH: English Oak HPL w/ ½” Aluminum Stripe
TABLE EDGE: Reverse Styledge
TABLE SHAPE: Boatshape
SPECIAL FEATURES: ½” Aluminum Stripe design detail 4” in from edge


Special services for architects and designers.


The Franz Design Group
83 Hamilton Drive Suite 104, Novato, Ca. 94949
415.883.9500
>From Outside California 877.594.9160
Fax 415.883.9002


NEVADA TEST SITE CONFERENCE TABLE

CONFERENCE TABLE BLOG
GALLERY OF RECENT PROJECTS
NEVADA TEST SITE CONFERENCE TABLE


NAME OF CONFERENCE TABLE PROJECT: Nevada Test Site
SIZE OF TABLE: Approx 12” x 5”
TABLE FINISH: Bronze Ribbon Mahogany
TABLE EDGE: Ribbed
TABLE SHAPE: Trapapoid
VIDEO CONFERENCING ACCESSORIES: DATA MODULES 5 FGT-2-2
SPECIAL FEATURES: Custom Shape to match customers specs.




Special services for architects and designers.

The Franz Design Group
83 Hamilton Drive Suite 104, Novato, Ca. 94949
415.883.9500
>From Outside California 877.594.9160
Fax 415.883.9002


633D Special Forces Squadron Conference Table

CONFERENCE TABLE BLOG 
GALLERY OF RECENT PROJECTS
633D Special Forces Squadron Conference Table




NAME OF CONFERENCE TABLE PROJECT: 633D Special Forces Squadron
SIZE OF TABLE: 60” x 16”
TABLE FINISH: Bronze Ribbon Mahogany
TABLE EDGE: Reverse Styledge
TABLE SHAPE: Boomerang
VIDEO CONFERENCING ACCESSORIES: DATA MODULE 3 FG 4-12
SPECIAL FEATURES: Custom Logo Inlay 



Special services for architects and designers.

The Franz Design Group
83 Hamilton Drive Suite 104, Novato, Ca. 94949
415.883.9500
>From Outside California 877.594.9160
Fax 415.883.9002