Conference Tables
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Steel
2010s European Modern Conference Tables
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Conference Tables
Concrete, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Metal
Early 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Conference Tables
Marble
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Fiberglass, Wood, Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Conference Tables
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s European Modern Conference Tables
Beech
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood, Maple, Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Conference Tables
Concrete, Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Goatskin, Zebra Wood
1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Conference Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Beech
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Conference Tables
Felt, Chestnut, Oak, Cherry
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
Early 1900s Swedish Art Deco Antique Conference Tables
Fir
Mid-20th Century American Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Breccia Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Lacquer
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Conference Tables
Glass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Burl
1970s Czech Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Chrome
Early 20th Century American American Classical Conference Tables
Oak
1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century American Empire Conference Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Ash, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Granite
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
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.