Shop our wide selection of trade show display accessories to enhance your booth and make a lasting impression. Find everything you need for counters, flags, literature stands, monitor stands, table covers, display cases, and more!
What Are Trade Show Accessories?
Trade show accessories are the components that complete a booth environment beyond the primary display. A backwall or banner stand creates the backdrop, but the accessories determine how functional and engaging the space is for visitors. Portable counters provide a staffed reception point and storage underneath. Monitor stands add video and interactive content. Lights keep non-backlit displays visible in darker halls. Table covers brand the draped tables that most exhibitors bring to every show. Together, these elements close the gap between a display and a complete booth. If you are looking for banner stands, those are available as a separate category and work well alongside any of the accessories here.
Displayit accessories are designed to work alongside the full range of Displayit booth and banner stand systems. Most printed accessories use the same dye-sublimation printing process as the main display lines, with G7 Certified color accuracy and production handled in-house in Buford, GA.
Trade Show Accessory Categories
| Category | What It Does | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Portable Counters | Freestanding counters that provide a branded reception surface, secure storage underneath, and a natural focal point for attendee interaction. Available in backlit and non-backlit versions across multiple shapes and sizes. | Any booth where staff needs a dedicated interaction point, product demo surface, or literature storage. Pairs well with both 10x10 and 10x20 displays. |
| Table Covers | Full-color dye-sublimation printed fabric covers for standard 4ft, 6ft, and 8ft folding tables. Available in throw, fitted, and stretch fabric styles. Machine washable. | Exhibitors using a standard folding table who want to brand the surface rather than leave it bare. Available from $195. |
| Monitor Stands | Freestanding monitor stands in wheeled, tripod, sawhorse, and round-base configurations. Adjustable height to position screens at eye level for demos and presentations. | Exhibitors running video content, product demos, or interactive presentations who need a freestanding display solution separate from their main booth structure. |
| Hanging Banners | Overhead hanging displays that extend brand visibility above booth height. Visible from across the hall floor before attendees reach your space. | Exhibitors in large halls where above-eye-level visibility matters, or those who want to maximize their footprint without using additional floor space. |
| Lights | Add-on LED spotlights and light bars that attach to display frames to illuminate graphics from the front. An alternative to a full backlit display upgrade. | Exhibitors with non-backlit fabric displays who want to improve visibility in dimly lit hall environments without investing in a full backlit display replacement. |
| Tabletop Displays | Compact tension fabric displays designed to sit on a table or counter surface. Available in arch and flat configurations with full-color printed graphics. | Exhibitors with small table footprints, registration desks, or secondary surfaces where a floor-standing display is not practical. |
| Tents | Custom-printed 10x10 canopy tents with optional printed sidewalls, backwalls, and flags for outdoor events and pop-up activations. | Exhibitors at outdoor events, farmers markets, festivals, and sporting events who need weather protection alongside branded display coverage. |
| Towers & Cubes | Freestanding branded tower and cube structures that add three-dimensional elements to a booth environment. Fabric graphics wrap the exterior surfaces. | Exhibitors who want to add height and visual dimension to a booth without a full island display configuration. |
| Transport Cases | Hard-sided wheeled shipping cases and soft carry bags designed to protect display hardware during transport and storage between shows. | Exhibitors who ship displays as freight or checked luggage and need reliable protection for frames and hardware across multiple events per year. |
| Display Add-Ons | Shelves, literature holders, and other modular attachments that integrate directly with existing display frames to add functionality without replacing hardware. | Exhibitors who want to extend the capability of a display they already own by adding product shelving or literature distribution to the existing structure. |
How to Build a Complete Trade Show Booth
Most exhibitors start with a primary display, either a 10x10 booth, a 10x20 booth, or a banner stand, and then add accessories based on how they plan to use the space. Banner stands in particular pair well with a portable counter and a tabletop display to create a compact but complete presence without committing to a full booth kit. The most common additions across all display types are a counter and a table cover, which together handle the two most universal booth needs: a staffed interaction point and a branded table surface.
From there, the right accessories depend on your booth activities. If you are running demos or showing video, a monitor stand or a display with an integrated monitor mount is the next logical addition. If your primary display is non-backlit and the venue tends to be dark, a set of add-on lights will do more for your visibility than most other upgrades. If you exhibit outdoors or at mixed indoor-outdoor events, a tent brings your brand above the table level and provides weather protection.
For exhibitors building out a 10x10 or 10x20 booth from scratch, the most efficient approach is to start with a multi-frame kit that includes a counter and monitor mount, then add a table cover and any supplemental lighting needed for the venue. This avoids sourcing components separately and ensures everything ships in coordinated cases.
Displayit Trade Show Accessories at a Glance
- Categories: Portable counters, table covers, monitor stands, hanging banners, lights, tabletop displays, tents, towers and cubes, transport cases, and display add-ons
- Printing: Full-color dye-sublimation on all printed accessories, G7 Certified, produced in-house in Buford, GA
- Compatibility: Accessories designed to work alongside Displayit booth and banner stand product lines
- Replacement Graphics: Available for most printed accessories via the accessory graphics collection
- Assembly: Tool-free across most accessory categories
Frequently Asked Questions
What trade show accessories do I need?
The two most universally useful accessories are a portable counter and a table cover. A counter gives your staff a dedicated interaction point with storage underneath. A table cover brands the draped table that most exhibitors bring regardless of booth size. Beyond those, the right additions depend on your booth activities: monitor stands for video content, lights for non-backlit displays in dark halls, and transport cases if you ship your display as freight.
Will Displayit accessories work with my existing display from another brand?
Many accessories such as monitor stands, table covers, lights, and transport cases are universal and work alongside any display setup. Items that attach directly to display frames, such as display add-ons and shelving, are designed for specific Displayit frame systems. Check individual product pages for compatibility details or contact us if you have a specific pairing question.
What is the difference between a portable counter and a table cover?
A portable counter is a freestanding structure that ships as its own unit with a branded graphic panel and storage space underneath. It replaces a table entirely. A table cover is a printed fabric cover that goes over a standard folding table you already have. Counters offer a more polished, purpose-built look; table covers are lower cost and more practical when a standard folding table is already part of your booth setup.
Can I add lights to my existing non-backlit display?
Yes. Displayit offers add-on LED lights that attach to standard display frames to illuminate fabric graphics from the front. This is a practical alternative to replacing a non-backlit display with a full backlit system, particularly for exhibitors who attend events with inconsistent lighting conditions. See the lights category for available options.
Can I order replacement graphics for my trade show accessories?
Yes. Replacement graphics are available for most printed accessories including portable counters and table covers. This allows you to update branding or messaging without replacing the hardware. Order through the accessory graphics collection.
How fast will my trade show accessories ship?
Most printed accessories ship within 4 to 7 business days after artwork is approved for custom printed items. The timeline begins at art approval, not at order placement. Non-printed hardware items may ship faster, often next day. Rush production is available on select items. Contact us before ordering if you are working against a specific event deadline.
What size table cover do I need?
Table covers are available for 4ft, 6ft, and 8ft standard folding tables, plus a 6ft-to-8ft adjustable throw that fits both sizes. Three styles are available: Throw (loose drape), Fitted (structured box shape), and Flex (stretch fabric). All are full-color dye-sublimation printed and machine washable. See the table covers page for the full range.
Can I use a tent for an indoor trade show?
Displayit tents are primarily designed for outdoor events, pop-up activations, farmers markets, festivals, and sporting events where weather protection is needed. For indoor trade show environments, a standard booth display with a counter and accessories is the more practical configuration. If you need both indoor and outdoor solutions, contact us and we can help identify the right combination.