Conference Tables
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Opaline Glass, Fiberglass, Wood, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Beech
20th Century Italian Art Deco Conference Tables
Acrylic
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
1920s American Gothic Revival Vintage Conference Tables
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Iron
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood, Beech, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Aluminum
1980s Italian Futurist Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Wood, Beech
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Glass, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Formica, Wood, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
1950s Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1980s American Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Aluminum
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Corian
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Aluminum
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Driftwood
20th Century Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Beech
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Oak, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal, Chrome, Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Ebony, Walnut
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Lacquer, Burl, Walnut, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Iron
1890s Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Conference Tables
Iron
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Opaline Glass, Fiberglass, Wood, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Birch, Oak, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Walnut, Plywood, Birch
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Plastic, Wood
1960s Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
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.