Does conference table top thickness indicate quality?

Partially — a thicker top (1.25"–2") generally indicates a higher-quality core and better surface support, but thickness alone doesn't guarantee quality. A 1.25" HPL top with a particleboard core is better than a 3/4" top, but not as good as a 1.5" top with an MDF or plywood core. Look for tops with matching hardwood or PVC edge banding rather than thin foil wrap at the edges, which chips quickly. FindOfficeFurniture.com carries tables with proper commercial-grade top construction — call 888-719-4960.