Standing tables and stools

What you choose, and when

Dressing: cover, skirt or printed top

An undressed poseur table looks bare and shows its frame. There are three routes. A stretch cover pulls tight over the table and gives the sharpest result; it can be printed and washed. A classic table skirt is pleated and looks more formal, which suits ceremonial and protocol occasions. A printed table top, finally, keeps the message horizontal, which works when people look down at it rather than across at it.

We supply the dressing in the same house style as your banners, textile frames and exhibition material, so the whole set matches instead of looking assembled from odds and ends.

Practical points to watch

• Stability outdoors. A poseur table with a light base blows over as soon as the wind picks up. For outdoor use we provide a weighted or fillable base.
• Height. The usual standing height works for most guests; with a mixed audience you are better off adding a few seated tables than putting everything at standing height.
• Transport and storage. Work out how many tables fit in your van before you order, and whether they can be kept on a trolley.
• Cleaning. Covers and skirts that cannot be washed are unusable after two events.

Hire or purchase

For a single event, hire is enough. From a few events a year the sum tips: buying with your own printed covers is usually the better deal, and you are sure of the look. We help you weigh that up against your calendar, and we will say so when hiring remains the sensible choice for you.