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ICB20002

Cardboard Exhibition Table and Stool Set

Available in a wide range of custom configurations & material selection.
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Ships flat for easy event logistics
Large printable surfaces for booth branding
Requires adhesive for final stool assembly

About this product

The ICB20002 is a six-piece temporary furniture set designed for trade shows, pop-up shops, and promotional events. Cut from thick rigid board, it provides a functional writing desk and a matching stool that ship flat and assemble quickly on-site.

Because it relies on interlocking slots and V-cut folds, the design offers excellent stability for short-term use while providing large, uninterrupted surfaces for custom branding.

Common uses

Trade show booths
Pop-up retail counters
Event registration desks
Product sampling stations

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Event and Promotional Furniture Roles

Trade Show Booths and Exhibitions

Provides a lightweight, fully brandable registration desk or consultation table that avoids the high shipping costs of traditional event furniture.

Pop-Up Retail Counters

Serves as a temporary checkout or display surface that can be easily recycled or discarded at the end of a short-term lease.

Event Registration and Ticketing

Creates a dedicated, branded station for greeting attendees, organizing badges, and managing check-ins at conferences or festivals.

Product Sampling Stations

Offers a stable, printed surface for handing out samples, literature, or promotional items in high-traffic retail or event environments.

Where Flat-Pack Furniture Fits

Event Marketing and Trade Shows

Event teams benefit from furniture that packs flat onto standard pallets, reducing drayage fees and simplifying booth setup.

Multi-City Promotional Tours

For multi-city tours, these sets can be produced in volume, shipped flat to each location, and assembled locally by brand ambassadors.

Temporary Retail Activations

Brands testing a new physical location or mall kiosk can deploy this furniture quickly without investing in permanent millwork or heavy fixtures.

When to Consider Alternative Event Structures

Permanent Retail Fixtures

If the furniture needs to survive months of heavy daily use or floor mopping, permanent wood or metal fixtures are a safer investment than paper-based rigid board.

Heavy Product Displays

If you need to display heavy industrial goods, a reinforced pallet display or a table with a center support strut may be required to prevent the span from sagging.

Material and Assembly Planning

Rigid Board Selection for Furniture

This set is designed for thick, rigid materials like 16mm honeycomb board or Inverted Corrugated Board (ICB). The material must be strong enough to support human seating and allow for clean V-cut folding.

On-Site Assembly and Stool Adhesive

While the table locks together using friction and slots, the stool's top seat requires adhesive (such as double-sided tape or liquid glue) to attach securely to the sub-seat. Plan for this during event setup.

Artwork Registration Across V-Cuts

The table base is formed from a single large panel that folds into a U-shape. Artwork must be carefully registered across the V-cut fold lines to ensure continuous branding.

Edge Finishing and Wear Protection

Decide whether exposed honeycomb edges fit the brand aesthetic or if edge-banding is needed for a cleaner look and better moisture resistance on the floor-facing edges.

Adjusting the Furniture Footprint

Table Span and Center Support

The overall width of the table and the height of the stool can be adjusted. However, widening the table too far may require adding a center support to prevent the top from bowing under weight.

Slot Width and Material Caliper

The interlocking slots are precisely cut to match the thickness of the board. If you change from a 16mm board to a 10mm board, the slot widths must be recalculated to prevent loose, wobbly joints.

Rear Riser Height

The backstop extension on the desk can be raised or lowered to hide cables, retain promotional items, or provide a larger forward-facing branding panel.

Packing details

CNC Routing and V-Cut Production

Manufacturing this set requires a CNC flatbed router equipped with a V-cut tool to create the clean 90-degree folds on the thick table base.

Additional notes

Floor moisture and base wear

Because the base rests directly on the floor, paper-based rigid boards can wick moisture from wet event floors or cleaning equipment. Consider edge-banding or plastic base channels for multi-day events.

Rear riser and item retention

The table top includes a built-in rear extension that acts as a backstop, preventing pens or promotional materials from rolling off the back of the desk.

FAQs

Does this furniture set require tools to build?

It does not require hardware or tools, but the stool does require adhesive (like heavy-duty double-sided tape or glue) to secure the top seat panel to the base.

How is the table held together?

The table base folds into a U-shape using V-cuts, and the table top slides horizontally into receiving slots on the side walls, locking the structure at 90-degree angles.

Can the stool safely hold a person?

When cut from the correct high-strength rigid board (like 16mm honeycomb) and properly glued, the cross-lap leg design is intended for seating. However, maximum weight ratings should always be validated with a physical prototype.

Can I use standard corrugated cardboard for this?

Standard corrugated board is not suitable. It will crush under seating weight and does not support the V-cut folding method required for the table base.

How does the set ship?

All six components ship Knocked Down (KD) in a flat configuration, making it very efficient for palletized freight to event venues.

Can the table be made wider?

The span can be increased, but widening it too much may cause the table top to sag under load unless a central support column is added to the design.

What kind of printing works on this furniture?

Thick rigid boards like honeycomb or ICB are typically printed using direct-to-board UV flatbed presses, allowing for full-color, edge-to-edge branding across the table and stool.

Can the furniture be reused for multiple events?

Yes, if handled carefully during breakdown and transit. However, the stool's glued top seat means the stool cannot be fully flat-packed again without breaking the adhesive bond.