Do conference room chairs affect the acoustics of the room?

Yes — chair upholstery contributes to a room's acoustic character. Hard chairs (plastic or mesh) in a hard-surfaced room create an echo-y, reverberant environment that makes conversation harder to follow and fatiguing to listen to in long meetings. Fabric-upholstered chairs absorb mid and high-frequency sound, reducing echo and creating a more acoustically comfortable environment. In rooms with lots of glass, concrete, or hard flooring, soft fabric conference chairs provide a meaningful acoustic benefit beyond their physical comfort. FindOfficeFurniture.com has fabric and mesh conference chair options — call 888-719-4960 for the best deals.