Friso Kramer Conference Tables

Dutch, 1922-2019

Through both his bold furniture designs and his teaching and administrative positions within the architecture and design industries, the solution-oriented Friso Kramer helped elevate industrial design to a venerated place in the modernist canon.

While the mid-century years saw no shortage of function-minded modernists, Kramer may have been the most extreme of them. “If form does not contribute to the function, it has no right to exist,” the Dutch designer once said. Born in Amsterdam in 1922 to the pioneering architect Piet Kramer, Friso studied architecture, industrial design, electrical engineering and interior design. He cut his teeth in the studios of architect Jan Piet Kloos and interior designer Frans Paulussen, then, in 1948, went to work as a designer at the steel furniture manufacturer De Cirkel (part of the Ahrend group), where he would design some of his best-known work.

The 1953 Revolt chair, which is among his most celebrated seating and a darling of Dutch mid-century modernism, embodied Kramer’s function-first design; its skeletal, industrial form provides for maximum comfort and ergonomic support with minimal material. He joined forces with Wim Rietveld, son of celebrated Dutch modernist Gerrit Rietveld, for the 1958 Result chair, which married elements of the Revolt with forms from Rietveld’s Pyramid series. Kramer found numerous ways to riff on and perfect his brand of minimalism: The 1960 Resort and Repose armchairs demonstrate how he slightly tweaked the skeletal frames for different postures and uses.

In 1963, Kramer left Ahrend to found Total Design Studio with Wim Crouwel, Benno Wissing and Paul and Dick Schwartz. The firm grouped graphic, industrial and spatial design under one roof with the shared belief in functionalism. Though Total Design Studio is still in business today, Kramer left the company to return to Ahrend in 1971, serving as art director until 1983. Following Kramer’s death in 2019, Ahrend teamed up with Danish design brand HAY to relaunch the Result and Revolt chairs.

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Creator: Friso Kramer

Rare Petrol Blue Octagon Xxl "Reform" Conference Table by Friso Kramer Ahrend

$8,500

Rare Petrol Blue Octagon Xxl "Reform" Conference Table by Friso Kramer Ahrend

By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Rare Petrol Blue version of the largest model Reform table made by Ahrend De Cirkel. Dutch industrial designer and pioneer of functional design Friso Kramer made this Reform table in 1955 to match with his award winning Revolt chair, a chair he designed in 1953 that is now standing next to Jean Prouve's work in Les Musee Arts...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Conference Tables

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Aluminum, Metal

Wim Rietveld & Friso Kramer 'Reply' Drafting Table for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1958

$1,450

H 45 in W 43 in D 34 in

Wim Rietveld & Friso Kramer 'Reply' Drafting Table for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1958

By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The 'Reply' drafting table features a wood laminate top mounted on a Gray powder-coated metal frame base. Adjustment knobs at two points along the frame control the angle of the top,...

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1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Friso Kramer Conference Tables

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Metal

Large Round Octagon Shape Single Pedestal Travertine Dining Conference Table

$9,500

H 30 in W 55 in D 50 in

Large Round Octagon Shape Single Pedestal Travertine Dining Conference Table

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large Round Octagon Shape Single Pedestal Travertine Dining Conference Table

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Friso Kramer Conference Tables

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Marble, Travertine

Mid-Century Friso Kramer "Reform" Industrial Dining or Work Table

$550 / item

H 29.5 in W 49.75 in D 29.5 in

Mid-Century Friso Kramer "Reform" Industrial Dining or Work Table

By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sleek, Mid-Century, Reform table designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend Circle in 1955. Industrial enameled gray metal frame with faux teak wood Formica top...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Friso Kramer Conference Tables

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Metal

Friso Kramer Reform Table Small Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963

$1,198

H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in

Friso Kramer Reform Table Small Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963

By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Nice small and rare sized industrial 'Reform' table designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1955. This dining table was a part of the Reform table program that was designed by Friso Kramer in 1955. The Reform series contained a lot of variety of tables in different sizes and editions to the client’s needs. One thing was always the same, the structure of the base, applied in several different sized and shaped tables. This base was a folded metal frame which was light but also very strong. The tops varied from hardcore, linoleum, Formica and wood. Whatever the client wanted. This has a rectangular shaped top, finished with white formica and an aluminum edge. The table has a grey painted frame in good condition with normal wear and losses. This table comes from TH Delft...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Conference Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

Wim Rietveld & Friso Kramer 'Reply' Drafting Table for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1958

$1,250

H 60 in W 39.5 in D 29 in

Wim Rietveld & Friso Kramer 'Reply' Drafting Table for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1958

By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The 'Reply' drafting table features a wood top mounted on a gray-painted metal A-frame base. The top adjusts at two separate pivot points using a specialized hinging mechanism, and t...

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1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Friso Kramer Conference Tables

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Metal, Enamel

72" Desk or Conference Table by Lehigh Leopold

$1,995

H 28.75 in W 71.63 in D 35.63 in

72" Desk or Conference Table by Lehigh Leopold

By Lehigh Leopold

Located in South Charleston, WV

71 5/8 x 35 5/8 x 28.75". Lehigh Leopold circa 1970. May be used as a conference table or executive desk. An exceptional piece of furniture, over engineered and industrial strengt...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Conference Tables

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Aluminum, Steel

Friso Kramer Round Coffee Table Ahrend, 1962

$988

H 18.12 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Friso Kramer Round Coffee Table Ahrend, 1962

By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Super rare coffee table designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. This table from technical university Eindhoven, stamped on the bottom 1964. With original tags from TH Eindhove...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Conference Tables

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Metal

Friso Kramer Revolt folding table Ahrend Netherlands 1955

$2,025

H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in

Friso Kramer Revolt folding table Ahrend Netherlands 1955

By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This ultra-rare folding table by Friso Kramer, designed in 1955 for Ahrend de Cirkel in Holland, is a true collector’s piece from his renowned *Reform* table program. The Reform seri...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Conference Tables

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Metal

Rosewood and Chrome Conference Table

$8,300

H 30.25 in W 90 in D 45 in

Rosewood and Chrome Conference Table

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern rosewood and chrome conference table with cylindrical chromed steel legs. Industrial table. Can also be used as a dining table.

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Conference Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Design Rare Glass Conference Table by Kropáček & Koželka, 1960s

$693

H 22.45 in Dm 27.56 in

Design Rare Glass Conference Table by Kropáček & Koželka, 1960s

By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1960s - Design: Kropácek, Koželka - Original and very good condition - 15 mm thick glass with facets - Published in literature - Rare and not seen variant.

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1960s Vintage Friso Kramer Conference Tables

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Glass, Wood

Rare Art Deco Dining or Conference Table in the Shape of an Octagonal Diamond

$8,987

H 31.5 in W 63 in D 47.25 in

Rare Art Deco Dining or Conference Table in the Shape of an Octagonal Diamond

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful Belgium Art Deco octagonal dining table or desk and writing table. Made in the 1920s for a prominent Jewish family from Antwerp working in the diamond industry. Antwerp, Be...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Friso Kramer Conference Tables

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Metal

XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959

$1,673

H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 35.44 in

XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959

By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Wim Rietveld & Friso Kramer Drafting Table for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959 **The Netherlands** A rare and highly sought-after Dutch modernist drafting table designed by Wim Rietvel...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Conference Tables

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Steel

Previously Available Items

Friso Kramer Reform Conference or Dining Table

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H 29.75 in W 94.75 in D 39.5 in

Friso Kramer Reform Conference or Dining Table

By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare executive conference table with dark grey linoleum top, aluminum edging and black enameled frame. The edges were angled by Friso to acc...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Conference Tables

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Aluminum, Metal

Friso Kramer REFORM Conference or Dining Table

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H 29.62 in W 78.75 in D 39.37 in

Friso Kramer REFORM Conference or Dining Table

By Friso Kramer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Extra Large REFORM table by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. Light Grey Enameled Sheet Metal Frame with Grey Linoleum Top and Aluminum Edging.

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Conference Tables

Friso Kramer conference tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Friso Kramer conference tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Friso Kramer conference tables, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original conference tables by Friso Kramer were created in the mid-century modern style in netherlands during the 1950s. Prices for Friso Kramer conference tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $8,500 and can go as high as $8,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,500.

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