Lecterns and Podiums

Command the room and deliver your message with confidence using professional presentation furniture from NextGen Furniture. Whether outfitting a university lecture hall, a corporate conference room, or a place of worship, the right lectern or sound lectern ensures you're ready to speak with clarity.

Why Choose NextGen Furniture Lecterns

Our lecterns range from simple tabletop units to full-featured sound lecterns built for large auditoriums. A tabletop lectern gives speakers a compact, portable option that sets on an existing table or surface, ideal for meetings, classrooms, and smaller conferences where a full floor lectern isn't needed. For bigger venues, our sound lecterns add built-in amplification, wireless microphones, and multimedia inputs so speakers can be heard clearly across a full auditorium.

Key Features to Consider

Size and Venue Fit

Match your lectern to your room. A tabletop lectern suits smaller meetings and classrooms. A full floor lectern works well in conference and training rooms. For large auditoriums holding thousands of attendees, a sound lectern with a built-in amplifier and multiple microphone inputs is built for the job.

Material and Finish

Our lecterns come in finishes including Mahogany, Ribbonwood, and Mahogany-on-Walnut veneer, built over durable thermal-fused laminate or melamine surfaces designed to resist scratches from daily use.

Storage and Surface

Look for a lectern with a paper or book stop to keep notes and materials in place while presenting, plus shelf storage to keep AV equipment, water, or extra materials close at hand but out of view.

Mobility

Many of our lecterns include locking casters for smooth, controlled movement between rooms, or ship with an optional caster kit if mobility isn't needed at first.

Sound and Multimedia

For larger venues, our sound lecterns include built-in amplifiers ranging from 30 to 75 watts, wireless and wired microphone options, and input jacks for media players and recording equipment, so your setup is ready for events of any size.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a podium, a lectern, and a pulpit?

Technically, a podium is a raised platform you stand on, while a lectern is a stand you stand behind to hold notes. A pulpit is a raised stand used specifically in a church for preaching. In everyday use, people often use "podium" and "lectern" interchangeably to mean the same reading stand.

Do I need a sound lectern or a standard lectern?

If your venue already has a sound system, or you're speaking in a smaller room, a standard tabletop or full floor lectern is usually enough. For large auditoriums or spaces without existing audio, a sound lectern with a built-in amplifier and microphone options ensures you're heard clearly.

How do I choose the right lectern for my venue?

Consider your room size and audience count. Our lecterns range from compact tabletop units for small meetings to 75-watt sound lecterns built for audiences in the thousands.

Complete Your Presentation Setup

Pair your lectern with our Flat Panel TV Carts to position screens where your audience needs them, or our Presentation Carts for extra support with projectors and laptops.