Conference Tables
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Iron
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Conference Tables
Wood
1830s British Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany
1960s Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
1980s American Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Romanian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Art Glass
1980s Italian Futurist Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Conference Tables
Mahogany, Cork
Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Conference Tables
Pine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Satinwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Lucite
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Conference Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Zebra Wood, Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Brass
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
1990s Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood, Burl
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Conference Tables
Brass, Copper, Pewter
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Iron
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1990s American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century American Georgian Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Bronze
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
Late 20th Century English Conference Tables
Oak
1920s American Gothic Revival Vintage Conference Tables
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
20th Century American Spanish Colonial Conference Tables
Walnut
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Travertine
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birch
Vintage, New and Antique Conference Tables
Vintage, new and antique conference tables are key to designing functional offices, setting the tone through shape and materials.
The evolution of floor plans and office furniture such as desks or office chairs shows how the workplace has changed over the years. One trend in the 20th century was the open floor plan, which was pioneered by Frank Lloyd Wright. The profoundly influential architect’s design for the 1936 office building for SC Johnson Wax was an early example. Soon, major American furniture manufacturers would take aim at creating furnishings for the workplace.
In 1942, Herman Miller, anticipating a postwar economic boom, began making office furniture for the first time, while at Knoll, a special office-focused division created by Florence Knoll in the mid-1940s designed office spaces for the likes of GM and CBS.
Open-floor-plan offices became mainstream by the mid-century as a way to reflect a company’s values. Working in an open space meant that employees were equal and the design was aimed at improving communication and cooperation. The conference table was key to this vision. Businesses with an open floor plan needed a place for meetings and this ensured that the conference table and conference room became staples of the modern office.
A round conference table is egalitarian and informal, getting people to participate and share ideas. A rectangular conference table is more structured, allowing executives to sit at the end of the table to conduct the meeting.
The style and color of the table are also important. A bold color can make participants feel more creative; a unique shape can evoke innovation and modernity. Creatives often invest in eye-catching furniture to express their company’s individuality.
A variety of conference tables can be found on 1stDibs, from postmodern conference tables for forward-looking businesses to new and custom options to make a conference room stand out.