Conference Tables
1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1970s Czech Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Cherry
1980s French Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Conference Tables
Wrought Iron
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Travertine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Conference Tables
Bentwood
2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Conference Tables
Beech
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak
1970s Czech Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Ash, Beech, Elm, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Formica, Wood
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
Mid-19th Century Balkan Rustic Antique Conference Tables
Wrought Iron
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century French Rustic Conference Tables
Pine
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Baroque Conference Tables
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Marble, Stone, Brass
Early 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Mahogany
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Fiberglass, Wood, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood, Maple, Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Beech
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Conference Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Conference Tables
Oak
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.