Conference Tables
2010s American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Conference Tables
Brass
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s European Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s American Industrial Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Conference Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1850s Austrian French Provincial Antique Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Conference Tables
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Lacquer, Oak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Early 18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Conference Tables
Metal, Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Sandstone, Stone
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Oak
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s French Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze, Steel
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Conference Tables
Nutwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Australian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Granite, Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze
2010s American Industrial Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
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.