Conference Tables
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Conference Tables
Laminate, Plywood
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Conference Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birch
2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Iron
2010s American Conference Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Walnut, Plywood, Birch
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Wood, Beech
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Conference Tables
Oak
2010s Greek Conference Tables
Wood, Glass
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
1980s Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Wood
2010s Indian Modern Conference Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Conference Tables
Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
1990s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century American Georgian Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Rustic Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Ash
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Plastic
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Ebony
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Conference Tables
Iron
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Iron
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine
1990s Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood, Burl
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany, Burl
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Marble
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Zebra Wood, Wood
1920s American Gothic Revival Vintage Conference Tables
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Turkish Modern Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
2010s Modern Conference Tables
Wood
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.