Conference Tables
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine
2010s Greek Conference Tables
Wood, Glass
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Sandstone, Stone
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Ebony
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
1990s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Conference Tables
Iron
1990s Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood, Burl
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s Indian Modern Conference Tables
Metal
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut, Maple, Oak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Conference Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Conference Tables
Oak
2010s Conference Tables
Laminate, Plywood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood, Cocobolo
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinese Chippendale Conference Tables
Rosewood
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Walnut
1980s Danish Brutalist Vintage Conference Tables
Pine
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Conference Tables
Pine
1970s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Ash
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Formica, Lacquer, Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century British Jacobean Antique Conference Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Ash
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak, Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
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.