How much clearance does a conference chair need from the table edge when occupied?

A seated person in a conference chair typically extends 16"–20" from the table edge (from the table edge to the back of the backrest when the person is comfortably seated). Add 6"–10" for the backrest to extend behind the seatback, putting the total chair depth at 22"–30" from table edge when occupied. So if you have a 10' wide room with a 4'-wide table in the center, you have (3' - seat depth) on each side — that's only 6" to 8" behind a seated person, which is below the recommended 36" minimum passageway. Always check room dimensions against table width plus chair depth times 2 before purchasing. FindOfficeFurniture.com can help you plan properly — call 888-719-4960.