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Sublime Bookmatch Olivewood Extension Dining Table by Arthur Umanoff, c 1975
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent dining table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready.
An excep...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Olive, Hardwood
H 29.5 in W 108 in D 38 in
French Travertine Dining Table or Conference Table, circa 1980
Located in Labrit, Landes
Conference table or dining table in travertine, French, circa 1980
Can also be used as a conference table
Measures of the table top: 31.5 in (80 cm) at the ends 47.24 in. (120 cm) in...
Category
1980s French Used Conference Tables
Materials
Travertine
1950s Oak & Glass Kidney Biomorphic Coffee Table, Noguchi Style
By Hisamitsu Noguchi
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This iconic original glass kidney table is packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Just look at the gorgeous details on this beauty! Vintage 1950s, Mid-C...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Paul McCobb Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent wood table by Paul McCobb. Good vintage condition and coloring. Excellent lines and design. Can be used as a dining table or conference table.
Category
1950s American Used Conference Tables
Materials
Wood
1970s Brass Cylinders Lucite Glass Cocktail Table by Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elegant cocktail table features 3/4"-thick square glass top with rounded corners supported by lucite legs with brushed-brass caps and trim, circa 1970s. Legs are 3" in diameter.
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Brass
Low Mirrored Tables by Giovanni Ausenda
By Giovanni Ausenda
Located in London, GB
Elegant 1970s Italian design featuring mirrored glass tops and sleek stainless steel bases. A bold, modernist pair by Giovanni Ausenda for NY Form. Price is for the pair
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Roche Bobois Attributed Pink and Grey Marble Dining Table, circa 1980s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly stylish grey and pink veined dining table attributed to Roche Bobois, circa 1980s, featuring a large oval top with gorgeous and exotic veining sitting on top of an oval...
Category
1980s French Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Marble
H 28.25 in W 78.25 in D 39.25 in
Round Dining Table, Conference Table designed by Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Knoll executive round conference, dining table. Stunning and very rare round dining or conference table by Florence Knoll has a versatile diameter of 158 cm. It has a solid woo...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Danish Standing Desk made by a Cabinet Maker
Located in London, GB
1960s Danish Rosewood Desk made by a Cabinet Maker. This Standing Desk has the name of opera singer Frans Lasson stamped on the reverse, who probably specified the dimensions. Intere...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Hardwood
1930s Frits Henningsen Pair of Sofa tables
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
This pair of tables by Frits Henninsgen from the 1930/40/50s has always fascinated me. Normally, tables either have veneered or solid wood surfaces. These tables have both. And stran...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Adjustable Conference Dining Black LC6 Table With Original Thick Glass
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage LC6 Adjustable Conference Table Or Dining Table Or Desk With Black Steel Frame And Original Floating 3/4 Inch Thick Glass.
The LC6 Table Was Designed By Le Corbusier In Colla...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 33.5 in D 88.6 in
Milo Baughman - Thayer Coggin Extra Large Parsons Burl Dining Table w/ 2 Leaves
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin extendable dining table with gorgeous burled wood grain, and with two removable inserts. Notice the luxurious and dramatic effect of the...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Burl
H 28.5 in W 66 in D 39 in
Fiam Italia Large Glass Dining/Conference Table w/ 2 Wave-Shaped Glass Bases
By FIAM
Located in Pasadena, TX
Large glass top, Modern, all-transparent design conference or dining table attributed to Fiam Italia. It features a sturdy, thick ¾” glass top with 1 ½” beveled ends and a pair of mo...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Glass
Breathtaking Olivewood Extension Dining Table by Milo Baughman, circa 1975
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent dining table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Olive
H 29.5 in W 110 in D 39 in
Antique French Country Farm Dining Table Farmhouse Trestle Base Honey Oak c.1920
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique French Farmhouse Honey Oak Dining Table with Trestle Base~~94.5" Wide~~c. 1900-1920s
This table has "the look"~~one of our most often requested items~~sturdy trestl...
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1920s French Renaissance Revival Used Conference Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.5 in W 94.5 in D 32.25 in
Contemporary Glass Top Chrome Dining or Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The chrome supports square shaped with T shaped tops and bases. With a long clear glass top. Useful as a Dining or Writing table.
Dimensions: L. 72", W. 36", H. 29 1/2'
Condition...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Chrome
Tecno Conference Table for Centro Progetti
By Tecno Design Centre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Centro Progetti Tecno", conference table model 'T335', lacquered wood, aluminum, Italy, 1975-1978 Large conference table with a black lacquered wooden top that has an incredibly sof...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century French Iron and Marble Conference Table with Leaf Supports
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your conference or dining space with this striking antique French table, crafted circa 1960. The substantial rectangular top is carved from richly veined rouge marble, displa...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Used Conference Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
Custom Monumental Quarter Sawn Oak Conference Dining Table Studio Made
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A custom monumental studio made conference/dining table. Designed and hand made by Tate Pray of Poem Furniture in Charlottesville Va circa late 2010s. The top consisting of solid qua...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Torino Conference Table by BoConcept
By BoConcept
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Torino Conference Table by BoConcept, the perfect addition to any luxury boardroom. Crafted with sleek lines and a modern design, this conference table exudes sophist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Wood
Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar – Double Pedestal Dining or Conference Table
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar – Double Pedestal Dining or Conference Table
A striking 120" long table designed by Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar, ideal for dining or executive setting...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th CENTURY DESKTOP Style Directoire
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
19th CENTURY DESKTOP
Style: Directoire
Characteristics:
Leather-covered top
Brass feet
Brass lock entrance
One central drawer
4 drawers
Dimensions:
Length: 133 cm
Depth: 69 cm
Height...
Category
Early 1900s Used Conference Tables
Materials
Wood
Eames Aluminum Group Dining Table for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nice sized medium ebony toned dining table with satin black edge having black pedestals attached to cast aluminum star bases with adjustable foot pads. Retains the labels designed ...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish cabinetmaker.: Walnut or nutwood Art Deco desk. 1920–30s
Located in London, GB
Walnut or nutwood Art Deco desk, front with two doors and drawer and back with six compartments. 1920–30s. H. 77. L. 140. W. 78 cm
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Used Conference Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Antique English ROUND Dining Table Farmhouse Pad Feet Oak 60" Round c. 1930s-40s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Oak Farmhouse ROUND Dining Table with Pad Feet~~ 60" Round~~c. 1930s-40s
Hard to find ROUND pad footed dining table
29.75" tall x 60" wide x 60" length
...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Renaissance Revival Used Conference Tables
Materials
Oak
Dining Table Made In Rosewood By Vejle Furniture From 1960s
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
This dining table epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship synonymous with Danish design from the 1960s. Crafted from luxurious rosewood, renowned for its rich hues and distinctive...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Modern Christian Cornelius for Coalesse Akira Rectangle Mobile Conference Table
By Coalesse, Steelcase
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Elegant Akira mobile collaborative and conference table or work table, designed by Christian Cornelius for Coalesse and Steelcase.
Akira is a high-performance multi-purpose table for...
Category
2010s American Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.5 in W 72 in D 36 in
Boat-shaped "T58" Conference- or Dining Table by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Hellouw, NL
Osvaldo Borsani’s approach blends modernist ideals with industrial precision. This “T 58” conference table, designed for Tecno in the 1950s, highlights his ability to balance form an...
Category
1950s Italian Used Conference Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 137.8 in D 54.34 in
Antique French Country Farm Dining Table Farmhouse Double Baluster Oak c.1900-20
Located in Tyler, TX
HANDSOME Antique French Farmhouse Monastery Dining Table Honey Oak with Square Double Baluster Trestle Base~~87" Wide
This table has "the look"~~one of our most often requested item...
Category
Early 1900s French French Provincial Used Conference Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30 in W 87 in D 33 in
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Extendable Dining Table, c 1950s, Signed
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A circa 1950s Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern extendable dining table crafted with contrasting Mahogany and geometric fruitwood inlay on top of fluted and tapered legs ending with ...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Used Conference Tables
Materials
Brass
Knoll 54" Round table in Ebony
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in South Charleston, WV
Iconic large table by Knoll, designed by Eero Saarinen. 54" diameter and easily seats 8 persons but 6 will feel very spacious. 28.5" tall. This table has the original cast iron bases...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Italian Square Onyx & Blush Marble Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning marble dining from Italy, circa 1980's. It features a large 38 x 40 top that seats 4 comfortably. Beautiful natural onyx top. Traditional column base in a blush colored ma...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Marble, Onyx
Extra Large extendable walnut root conference table by Tobia Scarpa, 1980s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Extra large dining or conference table by Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto.
This very rare dining table is the biggest one we've ever had.
The quality and the beauty of the wood needs no e...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 133.86 in D 70.87 in
Monumental Table in Walnut with Decorative Inlay
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Conference table, walnut, brass, Europe, 1940s
This exquisite conference table, a monumental 23 feet (7.2 meters) in length, is a masterful example of fine woodworking. Crafted from...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Oval Table in Teak
By Eugenio Gerli, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, dining or conference table, model T102, teak, enameled aluminum, lacquered wood, Italy, 1964.
The designers Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Art Deco 5 mt Huge Conference or Dinner Table, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
This Art Deco Table was produced in Italy in the 1950s.
It is completely made of walnut and solid walnut. The profiles are in black lacquer.
It was created in the 1950s to be used a...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Used Conference Tables
Materials
Walnut
1960’s Scandinavian Modern Gudme Mobelfabrik Teak Expanding Dining Table
By Gudme Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Scandinavian Modern Gudme Mobelfabrik of Denmark teak expanding dining or conference table with 2 leaves. This piece has been attributed based upon archived resea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Teak
Large vintage conference table / dining table by Lübke from the 70s. The table h
By Lübke
Located in Breda, NB
Large vintage conference table / dining table by Lübke from the 70s. The table has only minor signs of use. See the photos for this.
Dimensions:
Length: 282 cm
Depth: 142 cm
Height:...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.14 in W 111.03 in D 55.91 in
Lewis Butler for Knoll Early Table Model 352
By Knoll, Lewis Butler for Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lewis Butler for Knoll Early Conference or Game Table. Unique Birch Stretcher adds a unique twist to this seldom seen Table. This Table came from the original owner who was Florenc...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Antique French Country Farm Dining Table Farmhouse Double Baluster Oak C.1900-20
Located in Tyler, TX
HANDSOME Antique French Farmhouse Oak Dining Table with Double Baluster Trestle Base~~90" Wide~~c. 1900-1920s
This table has "the look". One of our most often requested items. Stur...
Category
Early 1900s French French Provincial Used Conference Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30 in W 90 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Italian Wooden Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid-Century Italian Wooden Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.16 in W 55.32 in D 20.87 in
1910 Heinrich Wenck Hardwood Partners Desk With Drawers, Doors & Keys
By Erik Wørts
Located in London, GB
Circa. 1910 Heinrich Wenck Mahogany Partners Desk With Drawers, Doors & Keys. Solid table top. Heinrich Wenck was throughout most of his career employed as an architect at the Danish...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 31.5 in W 68.12 in D 45.67 in
Pierre Chapo Console Table Model B03 in Elm, France, 1970
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Pierre Chapo Console Table Model B03 in Elm, France, 1980
The B03 console table, designed by French cabinetmaker Pierre Chapo in the early 1980s, is a stylish piece crafted entirely...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Elm
Eames for Herman Miller Table Post Modern Look
By Ettore Sottsass, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A post modern take on a classic design. Eames Aluminum group dining or conference table with an 80's take. Stunning cork laminate top with almond edge banding makes this table very d...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Writing Table or Desk by Leon Rosen for Pace in Brass & Glass
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning simple and elegant modern design by Leon Rosen and produced by Pace in the 1970's. It features heavy thick 3/4 inch clear glass construction with brass brackets in a demi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 54 in D 28 in
Elegant French 19' Century Oval Extending Large Walnut Dining Table
Located in Rome, IT
A large late 19th century, French oval extending walnut dining table with paneled frieze and gilt bronze decoration , legs ending in capes and casters. Available 3 extensions.
Measu...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Conference Tables
Materials
Walnut
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller 6' Conference Dining Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in South Charleston, WV
71.75 x 41.75 x 27 7/8". Table was designed by Charles and Ray Eames in the early 1960s for Herman Miller, This model produced 1980. Laminate combed oak top. Signed to underside. Fea...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Conference or Dining Table in Walnut and Steel
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tenco, conference or dining table, model 'T58', walnut, steel, metal, Italy, design 1961, production 1962
This large table, designed by the iconic Italian desig...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 28.35 in W 86.42 in D 46.86 in
Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Charles & Ray Eames Ash Conference Dining Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Portland, OR
This is an authentic & iconic table designed by Charles and Ray Eames and was first produced by Merman Miller in 1964.
The 6 ft long table having a blond ash top and raised on black ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 29.5 in W 72 in D 36 in
1960s Danish Hardwood Desk made by a Cabinet Maker
Located in London, GB
1960s Danish Rosewood Desk made by a Cabinet Maker. This desk displays exceptional craftsmanship and exceptionally dark variegated rosewood. The drawer construction shows that the de...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Large Italian Dining or Conference Table in Walnut and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining or conference table, walnut, cognac leather, Italy, 1960s
This furniture piece's versatility is due to its substantial size, making it an optimal option for various functions...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 28.94 in W 97.84 in D 97.84 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Torcello Table in Walnut Wood by Stildomus 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Stildomus
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Torcello table in walnut wood designed in 1964 by Tobia and Afra Scarpa, produced by Stildomus in 1970s
Literature: G. Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano 1950-2000 per l'arred...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Walnut
1960s Danish Cabinetmaker's Freestanding Classical Director's Desk in Hardwood
Located in London, GB
1960s Danish Cabinetmaker's Freestanding Classical Director's Desk in Rosewood. Front with eight profiled drawers and two pull-out writing leaves. Reverse side with shelf, two drawer...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 29.14 in W 65.75 in D 33.47 in
Post Modern Italian Oval Top Pedestal Base Crystal Alabaster Marble Dining Table
By Stone International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare marble table made of Alabaster-Crystal, with a thick, very durable and perfectly polished resign coating on the top and base. This large and super cool table easily seats 8 to...
Category
1970s European Post-Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
H 28.75 in W 83 in D 45 in
Italian Post-Modern Polished Beige or Cream Marble Pedestal Dining Table C.I.M
By Stone International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in Italy in the late 1970s or early 1980s, a simple design, but stunning in its large scale, warmth and functionality, a large pedestal base, cream or beige, marble dining table...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Marble
H 28.5 in W 78.75 in D 42 in
Modern Contemporary Italian Dining Table "METRA" by Makio Hasuike for Seccose
By Seccose
Located in Philadelphia, PA
For your consideration a beautiful sculptural dining table designed by Makio Hasuike for Seccose, Italy, circa 1980s. The name is METRA and is built with a super light yet super-stro...
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 29 in W 78 in D 36 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model 311 Extendable Dining Table, 1950s
By Soborg Mobler, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully refinished Model 311 teak extendable dining table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbler, designed in 1956, comes with a single leaf and is stamped...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Teak
Carlo Scarpa for Simon 'Gritti' Large Table in Mahogany
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Scarpa for Simon, 'Gritti' table, stained mahogany, leatherette, Italy, 1973.
Made in 1973, this grand table is the result of Carlo Scarpa's architectural sensibility construc...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Used Conference Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
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Used Conference Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of used conference tables is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique used conference tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Used conference tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern used conference tables are consistently popular styles. Not every interior allows for large used conference tables, so small used conference tables measuring 1 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used conference tables over the years, but those made by Florence Knoll, Knoll and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Used Conference Tables?
Prices for used conference tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used conference tables begin at $1 and can go as high as $325,332, while the average can fetch as much as $6,000.
Finding the Right Conference Tables for You
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.
Questions About Used Conference Tables
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A sideboard table is generally used for storing cutlery, napkins and other dining supplies. Sideboards have much in common with credenzas and buffet tables but they are distinct from both of those other kinds of case pieces. Shop a range of antique and vintage sideboards and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
- What was a drum table used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A drum table, also referred to as a rent table, is a circular table with labeled drawers. It was traditionally used by landlords to keep account of rent money with the labels displaying the days of the weeks. Due to their unique shape, drum tables are a favorite among home decor enthusiasts. Shop a selection of drum tables on 1stDibs.
- What are side tables used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Nesting tables typically consist of several different sizes of tables designed to fit underneath one another — they were initially intended to save space in the drawing room. The tables were pulled out as needed and used for playing chess, needlepoint and engaging in other leisurely activities. Shop a collection of nesting tables on 1stDibs from top sellers worldwide.
- What are bistro tables used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bistro tables are small round tables used for serving small meals, like breakfast or afternoon tea. Bistro tables are versatile, and are great for smaller areas such as a porch or back patio. You can shop antique and contemporary bistro tables from a variety of sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are end tables used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
End tables typically hold lamps, coasters and other items to keep them within easy reach from the sofa or chair they are next to.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023You can use a number of things in place of an end table. Place a stool, chest, trunk, barrel or crate beside your sofa or chair, or use a bar cart or freestanding tray to rest a lamp and other objects on. If there is a wall nearby, you can even install a floating shelf within arm’s reach. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A table used for drafting can simply be called a drafting table. Other names for drafting tables are artist's table, drawing table and architect's table. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Professional pool players play on tournament billiards tables. This type of billiard table usually has a 50-inch by 100-inch playing surface and is the type of pool table invented when the modern-day version of the game first debuted in the early 20th century. For home use, most people purchase standard pool tables that measure 44 inches by 88 inches. Find a wide range of pool tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, many architects still use drafting tables. Although much of architectural design involves computer-aided drafting, many professionals still prefer to draw by hand. Artists may also purchase drafting tables for producing illustrations and sketches. Find a collection of drafting tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Epoxy resins are the type of resins used for wood tables. They are used to make high-gloss coatings for wooden surfaces. Shop a range of antique and vintage wood tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Console tables are ideal for narrow spaces like hallways and entries.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best wood to use in designing a farmhouse style table is a matter of preference — farmhouse tables are frequently made of white oak, hickory or cypress. Largely defined by its geography, functionality and simplicity, the farmhouse style, both in the United States and abroad, is much emulated today — often as an amalgam of other rustically rooted ones, such as cottage, French country and industrial. Find a collection of antique and vintage farmhouse tables and other furniture designed in the farmhouse style on 1stDibs.
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