8FT Nicos Zogarphos For Zogaphos Large Round Conference Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern conference table designed by Nicos Zographos and made by Zographos. A walnut
Stainless Steel
$13,800
H 29.34 in W 96.07 in D 96.07 in
Guido Faleschini for Mariani Round Table in Cognac Leather 8ft
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This massive round dining table is designed by the creative Italian designer Guido Faleschini for
Metal
$38,500
H 31.5 in W 154.73 in D 53.15 in
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...
Fabric
$13,800
H 101.19 in W 90.16 in D 30.52 in
Ambrogio Tresoldi e Alberto Salvati Wardrobe Cabinet in Purple Blue Wood
By Salvati e Tresoldi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ambrogio Tresoldi and Alberto Salvati, cabinet / wardrobe, lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s Ambrogio Tresoldi and Alberto Salvati began their careers at the Politecnico di Milano under ...
Wood
$5,400
H 64.97 in W 63 in D 16.54 in
Luigi Saccardo 'Topline' Wall Unit in Vibrant Green and Black Color
By Luigi Saccardo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Saccardo, 'Beehive' bookcase from the 'Topline' series, lacquered laminated wood, metal, Italy, circa 1976 Back in the seventies, Topline was a newly introduced collection by ...
Metal
1970s Stacking Corner Cabinet by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Toronto, CA
This cabinet has the head-turning magnetism of a celebrity, and no wonder: it’s by Willy Rizzo (1928 – 2013), a photographer of the mid-century jet set who turned to furniture design...
Laminate, Wood
$14,700 / set
H 26.58 in W 84.26 in D 29.93 in
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Down' Sectional Sofa
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, sectional sofa model 'Down', fabric, lacquered wood, Italy, 1973 This design truly resembles the ethos of the seventies – a bright and bold era...
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
$12,400
H 27.56 in W 110.63 in D 60.63 in
IPE Cavalli Italian Sectional Sofa in Colorful Striped Fabric
By Ipe Cavalli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IPE Cavalli, sectional sofa, fabric, steel, Italy, 1970s This exceptional sectional sofa by IPE Cavalli, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, is a true masterpiece of design and comfo...
Steel
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern daybed features metal sled legs and a sculpted frame. A sleek and comfortable piece that looks great in any setting. The perfect addition to any home, b...
Metal
$15,400
H 28.35 in W 105.52 in D 35.44 in
Post-Modern French Three-Seat Sofa in Brushed Steel & Grey Upholstery 1970s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, brushed steel, fabric, France, 1970s This sofa is a prime example of the 1970s French design movement, which emphasized modernism and industrial materials, particularly (stain...
Steel
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Rare Bar Cabinet
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, bar cabinet, beech, laminated wood, Italy, 1930s A bar cabinet by the Italian artist and designer Ernesto Valabrega from the 1930s. ...
Laminate, Beech
$9,700
H 35.44 in W 129.93 in D 90.56 in
Organically Shaped Post-Modern Sectional Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, leather, Europe, 1980s This sofa is fully executed in a black leather that contributes to a unified look. The construction consists of four elements. The sofa embraces...
Leather
De Coene Showcases in Glass, Steel and Teak
By De Coene Frères
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Coene, showcases, teak, steel, glass, Belgium, 1960s Modernist showcases with lockable doors, accompanied with a steel frame and wooden shelf. The vitrines feature the Brutalist...
Steel
Italian Cocktail Table with Dry Bar Compartment
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cocktail table, lacquered wood, glass, Italy, 1960s. This cocktail table is a very fresh and clean design made in the 1960s in Italy. It has a compartment underneath for storing boo...
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Diego Mattu for 1P 'Malù' Modular Sofa in Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Diego Mattu for 1P, 'Malù' modular sofa, fabric, ABS plastic, Italy, 1969 Diego Mattu's Malù creation introduces exceptionally cozy sofa produced by the Italian company 1P. These mo...
Fabric, Plastic
Mid-Century Oversized Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round mid-century modern club chairs set on strong metal bases. Soft velvet like fabric accents the heavy metal base. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Metal, Aluminum
Roger Tallon for Erco 'Spot' Wall Light
By Roger Tallon, Erco
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Tallon for Erco, 'Spot' wall light, iron, lacquered metal, metal, plastic, France, 1970s. These wall lamps are icons made by Erco and designed by the French designer Roger Tal...
Metal
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.
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