Conference Tables
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Sandstone, Stone
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s American Industrial Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
2010s Modern Conference Tables
Brass, Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
1980s Vintage Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Conference Tables
Marble, Bronze
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Australian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Granite, Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s Greek Conference Tables
Wood, Glass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Laminate, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish George I Conference Tables
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Upholstery, Burl
2010s American Industrial Conference Tables
Concrete, Steel
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak, Walnut
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Metal
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Driftwood
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood, Burl
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Lacquer
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Stone
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.