Conference Tables
21st Century and Contemporary French Conference Tables
Resin, Wood, Wenge
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Birch, Plywood, Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Brutalist Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Gold Plate, Metal, Aluminum
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood, Olive
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Rustic Conference Tables
Metal
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Beech
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Italian Industrial Vintage Conference Tables
Chestnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Oak
2010s Dutch Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Alabaster, Marble
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century American Regency Revival Conference Tables
Fruitwood
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Oak
2010s English Organic Modern Conference Tables
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Silver Plate, Brass
Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Conference Tables
Pine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Conference Tables
Metal, Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Wood, Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze, Steel
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1830s British Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood, Cocobolo
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Conference Tables
Oak
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Argentine Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Bronze
2010s American Renaissance Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
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.