Arcadia elevates the classic meeting table with Conduit, an unassuming yet sophisticated collection that celebrates the beauty and warmth of wood.
The defining characteristic in its design is a solid wood edge that highlights the natural grain variation inherent in hardwood, including Ash, Maple and Walnut – all standard across the series. A soft radius and rounded corners effortlessly integrate the edge with the table’s cylindrical legs, which are intentionally placed as far apart as possible to ensure a light-scale appearance while allowing for abundant leg room.
To meet the needs of wide-ranging applications, Conduit is offered in modestly-scaled or more generous sizes, in 29-inch and 42-inch table heights. Table tops are available in veneer or laminate selections in a variety of standard colors or custom finishes, while legs are constructed from durable veneer-wrapped steel in corresponding hues.
Table lengths of 84 inches and greater come standard with a structural support on the underside that also serves as housing for optional electrical units. Several technology choices for top-surface placement are available on all sizes, in addition to through-the-leg and felt sleeve wire management.
Conduit is Arcadia’s first solo collaboration with Ramsey Madsen, who together with Jim Contois previously designed several meeting table collections between the Arcadia and Encore brands. Madsen’s attention to detail and pre-design research is illustrated in the table’s artisan-like quality that’s defined by craftsmanship and care.
“Working with Arcadia is always a fun process because their goal is to create products that have universal appeal, but always with a fresh perspective,” says Madsen. “The challenge here was to distinguish the standard meeting table and in the end, we achieved that by bringing out the raw beauty in the most basic of elements.”
Whether it’s a formal conference room or casual collaborative area, Conduit ensures there’s always room for everyone and while it may seem simple, its depth is evident throughout every detail.