Every shape of breakout table the Impulse range makes: straight, square, round, semi-circle and trapezium tops, on box frame, post or arrowhead legs, plus the Impulse Black Series tables for darker schemes. These are the tables that turn a spare corner into somewhere people actually eat lunch, and because the shapes share heights and finishes you can mix them across a breakout and canteen space without it looking bitty.
Choosing a breakout table
Shape follows the room. Round and square Impulse tables suit groups of two to four and leave walkways clear, semi-circle tables sit flat against a wall where floor space is tight, and trapezium tables are the quiet hero: push two together for a hexagon, or run several into a big collaborative ring, then pull them apart again for lunch. If tables will be moved daily, post legs are lighter to shift; box frame legs feel sturdier for fixed layouts.
Height matters more than people expect. Standard table height works with most cafe and bistro seating, while taller tables paired with stools give a canteen a more casual, standing friendly zone. The Impulse Black Series, including the slimline straight table, is worth a look if your scheme runs to black frames and darker tops.
Furnishing the rest of the space
A breakout area needs seating that stacks or tucks away: stacking chairs are the practical choice for canteens that double as meeting space, and folding and flip-top tables let you clear the floor entirely. For softer corners, add coffee and occasional tables, and browse canteen and restaurant furniture for heavier duty dining setups.
Breakout tables in Belfast and across Northern Ireland
We supply and install breakout furniture for offices, schools and canteens across Northern Ireland: Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Antrim, Bangor, Newry and up to Derry. Delivery and installation are part of the job, tables arrive built and levelled, and we take every scrap of packaging away with us.
Canteen refits usually have to happen fast, often over a weekend so the space is back in use on Monday morning. Tell us your dates and we will plan around them. If you are unsure how many tables the room takes, send a floor plan or ring +44 (0)2890 770019 and we will lay it out for you.