Conference Tables
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Brutalist Conference Tables
Steel
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood, Olive
1980s French Vintage Conference Tables
Travertine
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1980s French French Provincial Vintage Conference Tables
Travertine
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s Belgian Minimalist Conference Tables
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Art Glass
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Conference Tables
Composition
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Birch, Walnut, Plywood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Zinc
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
2010s Turkish Rustic Conference Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1950s American Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s American Industrial Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century Italian Conference Tables
Nutwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Copper, Nickel
20th Century French Gothic Conference Tables
Oak, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
20th Century Finnish International Style Conference Tables
Plywood
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1850s English Antique Conference Tables
Oak
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Conference Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birch
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Oak
1860s Early Victorian Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Brass
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Alabaster, Marble
1980s American Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine
1990s Modern Conference Tables
Brass
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.