{"id":1089,"date":"2019-09-26T09:06:47","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T08:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=1089"},"modified":"2019-09-26T09:06:47","modified_gmt":"2019-09-26T08:06:47","slug":"fliptop-folding-meeting-tables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/fliptop-folding-meeting-tables\/","title":{"rendered":"FLIP-TOP OR FOLDING? WHICH TABLE IS RIGHT FOR YOUR SPACE"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Tables come in a variety of shapes, sizes and finishes. <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>But there\u2019s one more consideration to make too \u2013 do you want a flip-top or a folding table?<\/p>\n<p>They might look similar when they\u2019re up, but how they\u2019re stored and set up is very different. Here\u2019s an overview of the benefits of each, to help you decide which type of table top suits your space and storage needs:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Flip-top: Easy operation, simple storage<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1096\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1096\" style=\"width: 657px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1096\" title=\"burgess furniture configure 8 flip-top table\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Shot-200-300x247.jpg\" alt=\"burgess furniture configure 8 flip-top table\" width=\"657\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Shot-200-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Shot-200-768x632.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Shot-200-1024x843.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1096\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Configure-8 Flip-Top<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So what\u2019s a flip-top table exactly? It\u2019s where the entire top of the table simply flips or pivots so it sits vertically next to the top of the legs.<\/p>\n<p>The big advantage of this design is that it makes the table easy to store and as the table top is never close to the ground, the potential for damage is minimised.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to use a flip-top table, just wheel it to where it needs to go \u2013 it\u2019s on castors for easy, no-fuss and fast set-up.<\/p>\n<p>Our most popular flip-top table is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/c-8-flt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Configure-8 Flip-Top<\/a>. Key features of Configure-8 Flip-Top include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Quick-release mechanism for safe set up and operation<\/li>\n<li>Option of rectangular, half-rounds and quadrant extension corners<\/li>\n<li>Wide range of sizes<\/li>\n<li>Choice of top finishes: <a href=\"\/blog\/table-design-know-how-what-does-high-pressure-laminate-mean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">High Pressure Laminate<\/a> or Real Wood Laminate<\/li>\n<li>Matching infill panels<\/li>\n<li>Modesty panel<\/li>\n<li>Table connector<\/li>\n<li>Power modules and cable management can be added<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1097\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1097\" style=\"width: 657px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1097\" title=\"burgess furniture configure 8 flip-top table\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Shot-201-300x247.jpg\" alt=\"burgess furniture configure 8 flip-top table\" width=\"657\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Shot-201-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Shot-201-768x632.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Shot-201-1024x843.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1097\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Configure-8 Fip-Top<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Folding tables: Robust, strong and fast folding <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A folding table is where the legs simply fold up underneath the table itself, for a practical storage solution. Folding tables are stored horizontally, often using an optional storage and transportation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/table-trolleys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trolley<\/a>, which stacks and stows the tables and easily wheels them into place when needed.<\/p>\n<p>Because folding legs allow you to store more tables together, a folding table is the ideal solution for larger venues which have increased table number requirements.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1098\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1098\" style=\"width: 657px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1098\" title=\"burgess furniture a-fold folding table\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/T-AFold-Visuals_grey-lights-empty-room-darker-smaller-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"burgess furniture a-fold folding table\" width=\"657\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/T-AFold-Visuals_grey-lights-empty-room-darker-smaller-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/T-AFold-Visuals_grey-lights-empty-room-darker-smaller-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/T-AFold-Visuals_grey-lights-empty-room-darker-smaller.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1098\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A-Fold\u00ae<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Burgess Furniture\u2019s folding tables come in a range of sizes, table finishes and styles to suit all spaces and include discreet linking connectors to customise table layouts. Popular tables include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/configure-8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Configure-8<\/a>: Our popular and stylish Configure-8 table is also available as a folding table, in rectangle, D-End and Quadrant corner shapes.<\/li>\n<li>A-Fold\u00ae: The newest addition to our range of folding tables, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/a-fold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A-Fold\u00ae<\/a> table is quick to install and fold down thanks to a folding mechanism that secures the legs flat against the table top for minimal storage space.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/system-c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">System-C<\/a>: System-C features folding legs and integral stacking buffers for easy storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other folding tables include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/slimfold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slimfold\u2122<\/a> banquet tables and Lightfold dining tables. We also created the stylish <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/tabou\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tabou<\/a> table for intricate cocktail spaces, which is available as a fixed or flip-top.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1095\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1095\" style=\"width: 657px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1095\" title=\"burgess furniture configure 8 folding table\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Configure-8-Small-Board-Sentrum-LR-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"burgess furniture configure-8 folding table\" width=\"657\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Configure-8-Small-Board-Sentrum-LR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Configure-8-Small-Board-Sentrum-LR-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Configure-8-Small-Board-Sentrum-LR-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Configure-8-Small-Board-Sentrum-LR.jpg 1181w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1095\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Configure-8 table and Sentrum 05\/1A chairs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burgessfurniture.com\/tables\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full range of flip-top or folding tables here<\/a> or talk to our team on 0330 333 9258 to discuss your event and space requirements, and we\u2019ll advise suitable tables to match.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tables come in a variety of shapes, sizes and finishes. But there\u2019s one more consideration to make too \u2013 do you want a flip-top or a folding table? They might look similar when they\u2019re up, but how they\u2019re stored and set up is very different. 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