The Violet Wood & Metal Racetrack Conference Table

Default Dimensions - Can be modified down to the inch
Total Height: 30"

Materials:
- 1.5"-thick solid wood tabletop made from locally recovered lumber
- 3"-thick solid wood tabletop made from locally recovered lumber
- 3" x 1" iron tube (wider tube available upon request
- Embedded tabletop outlets available for purchase

Finishes:
- Urban lumber finished with satin hard-wax oil
- Low-carbon steel finished with powder coating
- See Care Instructions on Materials page for more information on wood and metal finishes.

Additional:
- Once we've received your deposit we will, upon request, provide a design rendering of your Violet Conference Table in order to clarify dimensions, design and orientation.
- Email us at furniture@parkmanwoodworks.com for additional questions about product specifications.

White glove delivery within Southern California ranges from $150 to $350 for most items, based upon the distance from our workshop at:

641 Gibbons St., Los Angeles, CA 90031

National shipping ranges from $400 to $600 for most items under 150 pounds. National shipping is partial white-glove, meaning the shipper will help arrange the furniture items into your space, but will require assistance from you or another person who is on-site.

Conference rooms reveal company values faster than mission statements. This wooden conference table establishes the kind of professional environment where ideas circulate freely because the space itself removes unnecessary hierarchy.

The racetrack meeting table silhouette extends horizontally with gently curved ends that soften the geometry without compromising the clean lines. That elongated oval creates visual flow around the entire perimeter, allowing every seat to feel equally positioned rather than ranked by proximity to power. The proportions work equally well in executive boardrooms where decisions get made and creative studios where concepts get developed.

The rectangular steel loop legs anchor the modern conference table through architectural precision. Powder-coated in matte white, black or any color you'd prefer, those frames create visual lightness beneath the substantial wood top. The open understructure maximizes legroom while maintaining the clean sightlines that make large spaces feel coherent rather than cluttered. The steel construction provides the stability required for furniture that handles daily professional use without telegraphing its structural engineering.

The solid hardwood top showcases natural grain patterns developed over decades of California growth. Each long boardroom table begins with lumber rescued from trees that fell naturally around Los Angeles, carrying character marks that reveal actual history rather than manufactured age. The smooth satin finish protects the wood while highlighting those variations that make each piece distinct.

Integrated flush-mounted power and data ports handle the technological requirements of contemporary work without interrupting the visual clarity of the surface. Those discrete access points eliminate the cable chaos that typically clutters conference tables, keeping the focus on the work rather than the infrastructure supporting it.

The rounded edges add tactile softness that contrasts with the geometric precision of the steel base. That detail transforms what could read as austere minimalism into approachable modernism, creating spaces where people feel comfortable contributing rather than performing.

Our Los Angeles workshop approaches each custom conference table as an individual commission, selecting boards that harmonize in tone and grain while maintaining structural integrity for furniture built to last decades. The precision required to integrate technology seamlessly into solid wood while preserving clean lines separates craft-based work from production furniture.

This piece adapts to environments where both aesthetic and function drive decisions. The combination of natural wood warmth and architectural steel works in spaces ranging from tech startups to established firms, because good design transcends industry-specific trends. The biophilic aesthetic pairs naturally with contemporary offices that incorporate living walls and natural light.

The racetrack shape accommodates groups from eight to twelve depending on chair selection and spacing requirements. The generous surface area handles presentation materials and working sessions without forcing participants to compete for territory.

This table was named for Violet Trefusis, who conducted her affair with Vita Sackville-West with shocking openness in early 20th century British society. While their peers maintained appearances through discretion, Trefusis rejected the rigid moral conventions that governed upper-class life. Her relationship became the inspiration for Virginia Woolf's Orlando, a revolutionary exploration of identity that challenged gender boundaries. She dedicated her life to artistic expression and personal freedom, continually refusing the prescribed paths expected of women in her position.

Freedom sometimes means refusing the prescribed path even when conformity offers easier passage.

Specifications:

Solid hardwood top with natural satin finish

Matte powder-coated steel loop base

Racetrack configuration with rounded ends

Integrated flush-mounted power and available data ports 

Modern architectural minimalist design  

Locally sourced, naturally fallen timber

Handcrafted in Los Angeles Made to order