Conference Tables
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Laminate
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Dutch Modern Conference Tables
Oak
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Conference Tables
Mahogany, Cork
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
19th Century English Antique Conference Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
2010s European Other Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Goatskin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Conference Tables
Brass, Iron
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Walnut, Wood, Lacquer
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Beech
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Carrara Marble, Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel, Nickel, Iron
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
2010s Modern Conference Tables
Brass, Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Rustic Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1960s Vintage Conference Tables
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Wood, Beech
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak, Walnut
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
1960s Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Goatskin, Lucite, Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Mission Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Ash, Elm
1960s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Conference Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Breccia Marble
Late 20th Century American Conference Tables
Granite
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.