Conference Tables
2010s English Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
2010s German Bauhaus Conference Tables
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
2010s British Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Conference Tables
Oak
18th Century French Antique Conference Tables
Pine
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Conference Tables
Wrought Iron
1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Zebra Wood, Lacquer
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
1970s Czech Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1820s French Biedermeier Antique Conference Tables
Iron
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1880s Italian Modern Antique Conference Tables
Granite
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s British Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s Australian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Granite, Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze
1980s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Brass, Steel
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood
2010s English Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
19th Century Gothic Antique Conference Tables
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Conference Tables
Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Conference Tables
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Quartz, Marble, Brass
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Plastic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1930s French Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Elm, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Cherry
2010s English 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.