Conference Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Carrara Marble, Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Iron
20th Century American Regency Revival Conference Tables
Fruitwood
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Concrete
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Chrome
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Wood, Beech
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
2010s Romanian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak
2010s Romanian Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Conference Tables
Metal, Chrome
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Burl, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Concrete
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze, Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Conference Tables
Pine
20th Century American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Conference Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Rustic Conference Tables
Oak
1980s French Vintage Conference Tables
Travertine
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Porcelain, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century French Country Conference Tables
Fruitwood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Satinwood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century English Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birch
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.