Conference Tables
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
Mid-19th Century German Antique Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Mexican Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood, Beech, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Brass
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Wood, Beech
1960s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
2010s French Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Walnut, Wood, Hardwood
2010s English Organic Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
1950s Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
1970s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Conference Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Provincial Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Finnish Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Oak
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Conference Tables
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Driftwood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Beech
1980s American Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Zebra Wood, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Baroque Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal, Chrome, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s British Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
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.