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Cafeteria Tables Key Terms

Find the right setup for your lunch room with cafeteria tables key terms
By Tara McClendon, Freelance Writer/Editor Tara McClendon Cafeteria tables key terms provide a description for various types of cafeteria tables. While most people might think of bench seat tables, others have seen the variety available from vendors. While most vendors carry similar products, you may need to find a specialist if you need child-size cafeteria tables. This style typically has the table lower to the ground than the regular cafeteria styles. Other types of cafeteria tables include round, convertible and fliptop tables.

Bench seat tables

Most school cafeterias use bench seat tables. These tables utilize four benches, two per side, as seating. Some manufacturers will sell this type of cafeteria table in child sizes.
Try:  View examples of cafeteria bench seat tables at Integrity Furniture, which offers a variety of colors for its tables.

Cafeteria stool table

Cafeteria stool tables are similar to bench seat tables. The main difference is stool tables have individual round stools for seats in place of a bench. The stools can make it easier to get in and out of the seat.
Try:  Hertz Furniture Systems provides a picture and specifications for a cafeteria stool table.

Convertible bench tables

Convertible bench tables double as a regular bench and as a cafeteria table. The back of the bench folds down to become the table top. This type of cafeteria table offers only one side of seats for the table, but it allows for wheelchair access on the other side.
Try:  Palmer Hamilton offers pictures and specifications for convertible bench tables.

Round cafeteria tables

Round cafeteria tables have a round surface and come with a variety of seating options. Some styles require you to set up chairs, while others use bench-style seating.
Try:  School Outfitters carries several styles of round cafeteria tables, including round bench cafeteria tables.

Fliptop cafeteria table

A fliptop cafeteria table allows you to flip the top into a vertical position, reducing the space needed for storage. The base of the plate connecting the table to the stand has a locking mechanism for safety.
Try:  View pictures and review specifications for fliptop cafeteria tables at Global Equipment Company.

Locking casters

Most cafeteria tables offer some form of mobility, and the majority of styles utilizes locking casters to provide it.
Try:  Visit Caster City to see examples of locking casters. The website offers up-close photos of a caster in a locked and unlocked position.

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