Conference Tables
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Formica, Wood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Conference Tables
Wood
2010s German Bauhaus Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Conference Tables
Glass
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
1970s Slovenian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Maple, Oak, Walnut, Fir
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Maple, Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Oak
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Conference Tables
Walnut
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Iron
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Conference Tables
Bronze
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Conference Tables
Bronze
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Conference Tables
Bronze
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Leather, Walnut
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Iron
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Iron
1940s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Conference Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
1970s Italian Other Vintage Conference Tables
Silver, Iron
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood, Olive
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Birch, Oak, Plywood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Mahogany, Pine
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Faux Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary French Conference Tables
Resin, Wood, Wenge
Early 19th Century Antique Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Birch, Walnut, Plywood
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Conference Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Belle Époque Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
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.