Conference Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Mahogany
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Glass, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Iron
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Iron
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Modern Conference Tables
Copper
20th Century Organic Modern Conference Tables
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Formica, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Chestnut, Rosewood
1990s American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Wood
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Conference Tables
Wood, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Goatskin, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Conference Tables
Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut, Lacquer
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Walnut, Cedar, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Brass
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Rustic Conference Tables
Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood, Walnut
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Birch
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Conference Tables
Oak
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Silver Leaf
20th Century American Neoclassical Conference Tables
Rosewood
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century American Regency Conference Tables
Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Brass, Steel
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s English Organic Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Metal, Brass
2010s American American Craftsman 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.