With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the leather top conference table you’re looking for. A leather top conference table — often made from
animal skin,
leather and
wood — can elevate any home. There are 139 variations of the antique or vintage leather top conference table you’re looking for, while we also have 23 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the leather top conference table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A leather top conference table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
mid-century modern,
modern and
Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one leather top conference table that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Knoll,
De Sede and
Mario Ferrarini produced versions that are worth a look.
A leather top conference table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,500, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $226,046.
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.