Conference Tables
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Iron
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Conference Tables
Metal, Chrome
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze, Steel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Rustic Conference Tables
Metal
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
1830s British Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Argentine Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Conference Tables
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century English Conference Tables
Oak
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood, Cocobolo
2010s Conference Tables
Laminate, Plywood
2010s Conference Tables
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Dutch Modern Conference Tables
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Dutch Rustic Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Conference Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Iron
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Silver Plate, Brass
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Wood, Beech
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Conference Tables
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
1980s Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Georgian Conference Tables
Brass
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut, Maple, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Ash
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Wood, 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.