Conference Tables
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Chestnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Chestnut, Ceramic
2010s Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Chestnut
1980s French Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Marble
1930s French Renaissance Revival Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
1920s French Renaissance Revival Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Brutalist Conference Tables
Steel
1920s French Renaissance Revival Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Iron
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
1980s Danish Brutalist Vintage Conference Tables
Pine
1950s French Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Lacquer, Ceramic
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Birch, Plywood, Walnut
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Lacquer
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Plywood, Birch
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Modern Conference Tables
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Alabaster, Marble
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
1980s French Vintage Conference Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
1920s American Gothic Revival Vintage Conference Tables
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Iron
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Oak
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Maple
Late 20th Century Dutch Conference Tables
Oak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Elm
1970s Czech Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s American Brutalist Conference Tables
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Conference Tables
Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
2010s French Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary North American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Conference Tables
Walnut
1990s American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Oak
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Marble
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Olive, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Art Glass
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.