Conference Tables
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s American Industrial Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birch
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Conference Tables
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Lucite
Mid-20th Century French Empire Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Brass, Nickel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Wood, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
2010s Dutch Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Burl, Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass
1950s French Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Rustic Conference Tables
Pine
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Rustic Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Oak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut, Teak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Conference Tables
Oak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Pine
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Brass, Wrought Iron
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1960s Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Mahogany
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Early 1900s Antique Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mission Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Walnut
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.