A conference room credenza is a low storage cabinet that runs along the wall of a meeting room, usually behind or beside the conference table. It does the quiet work that keeps a boardroom sharp: it hides the AV gear, the cables, the spare chairs of supplies, and it gives you a surface to set out coffee, water, or materials during a meeting. The best ones are sized to the table and built in the same wood, so the room reads as one composed space rather than a table with storage added as an afterthought.
This guide covers what a conference room credenza is for, how to size it to the table, how to configure storage, and what it should be made of. For the broader category, see the office sideboards & credenzas buyer’s guide; if the terminology is tripping you up, credenza vs. sideboard vs. buffet sorts it out.
What a conference room credenza is for
Three jobs come up in almost every boardroom:
- Hide the technology. A closed credenza holds the video conferencing gear, cables, and power so the room stays clean. Cutouts and grommets route wiring out of sight.
- Store the room’s supplies. Notepads, markers, spare cables, AV remotes, and the clutter that otherwise lives on the table.
- Serve. The top is a staging surface for coffee, water, and catering during a long meeting, off the table where people are working.
The boardroom rule
Keep the table clear and put everything else in the credenza. A clean conference table is what a client notices; the credenza is what makes it possible.
How to size a conference room credenza
Size it to the table and the wall, not to a standard. Two measurements matter:
| Conference table length | Suggested credenza length | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8 ft | 5–6 ft | Centered on the table, leave the table’s footprint clear |
| 10–12 ft | 6–7 ft | A longer run balances the room and adds storage |
| 14 ft+ | 7–8 ft+ | Scale up; very long walls can take two credenzas or a built-to-length run |
Height runs low, about 28 to 30 inches, so the top works as a serving surface and the piece stays under wall art or a mounted screen. Depth of 18 to 20 inches holds AV gear and files comfortably. Because Fargo Woodworks builds to order, a conference room credenza can be made to the exact length of the wall and the table it serves.
Open, closed, or mixed?
For a conference room, closed storage usually wins, because the point is to hide the gear and supplies. A run of doors keeps everything out of sight. If the room displays awards or a few books, a mixed configuration, closed below with a short open section, gives you a little display without turning the credenza into a bookshelf. Add ventilation and cable cutouts wherever AV equipment lives so nothing overheats and no cables show.
Match it to the conference table
This is where a custom credenza earns its keep. Because every piece is handcrafted in the same shop, a conference room credenza can be built in the same wood and the same finish as the conference table it sits behind, so the two read as a set. The same goes for the rest of the room, the reception desk, the executive desks, the shelving, all matched. See the custom office furniture guide for how a whole office comes together in one wood and finish.
What a good conference room credenza is made of
Most are veneer or laminate over particleboard, and in a room where people set down hot coffee and heavy binders, that surface wears fast: chipped edges, a swollen top, doors that stop closing square. A solid hardwood credenza takes the daily contact, and the top can be refinished years on instead of replaced. Fargo Woodworks builds credenzas by hand in Fargo, North Dakota from solid American hardwood, in walnut, white oak, red oak, and maple, several paired with hand-welded steel.
Fargo Woodworks conference room credenzas
Every Fargo Woodworks credenza is handcrafted to order in Fargo, North Dakota from solid American hardwood, and ships nationwide. A selection is below.
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The Timberline Sideboard
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The Hartford Sideboard
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The Cassian Sideboard
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The Cascade Sideboard
From: $2,500.00
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Frequently asked questions
What is a conference room credenza?
A low storage cabinet that runs along the wall of a meeting room, usually behind or beside the conference table. It hides AV gear, cables, and supplies, and its top serves as a staging surface for coffee or materials during a meeting.
How big should a conference room credenza be?
Size it to the table and the wall. As a starting point: about 5–6 ft for an 8 ft table, 6–7 ft for a 10–12 ft table, and 7–8 ft or more for larger rooms. Height runs low, around 28–30 inches; depth around 18–20 inches to hold AV gear and files.
Should a conference room credenza match the conference table?
Ideally, yes. Building the credenza in the same wood and finish as the conference table makes the room read as one composed space. Because Fargo Woodworks builds to order, the two can be matched exactly.
Can a credenza hold video conferencing equipment?
Yes. A closed conference room credenza is a common home for AV gear, with ventilation and cable cutouts so equipment stays cool and wiring stays hidden. Specify these when ordering.
Open or closed storage for a conference room credenza?
Closed usually wins, because the goal is to hide gear and supplies. A mixed configuration — closed below with a short open section — works if you want a little display without turning it into a bookshelf.
Does Fargo Woodworks build custom conference room credenzas?
Yes. Credenzas are built to order in Fargo, North Dakota from solid American hardwood, sized to your table and wall and finished to match the rest of the room. Nationwide shipping; white-glove delivery available on request.
Built to last. Designed with intent. — Fargo Woodworks, Fargo, North Dakota.
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