Conference Tables
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
Early 20th Century English Conference Tables
Mahogany
2010s American Industrial Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Conference Tables
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Oak
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
Early 19th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Conference Tables
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome, Steel
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Acrylic, Ash, Oak, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s Modern Conference Tables
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Conference Tables
Oak
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Conference Tables
Leather
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Mexican Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Birch
1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Metal, Chrome
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Indian Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century French Rustic Conference Tables
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish George I Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood, Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Brass
2010s Greek Conference Tables
Wood, Glass
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Iron
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
2010s English Organic Modern Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Brass
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.