Conference Tables
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Conference Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Brass
1990s Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Acrylic, Ash, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Glass, Giltwood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Wood, Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Japanese Conference Tables
Ash, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century Italian Art Deco Conference Tables
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Walnut, Wood, Hardwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Belgian Conference Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Conference Tables
Cast Stone, Concrete
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Oak, Burl
1950s Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Beech
2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Brutalist Conference Tables
Cast Stone, Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Minimalist Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Classical Greek Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Ebony, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Baroque Conference Tables
Wood, Ash, Birch
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood, Oak
1970s American Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Granite, Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Classical Greek Conference Tables
Wood, Hardwood
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Conference Tables
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Conference Tables
Bronze
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Conference Tables
Resin, Fiberglass
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.