Conference Tables
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Pine
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s European Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
18th Century and Earlier English Chippendale Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1930s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Nutwood
1970s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Travertine
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s American Industrial Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Sandstone, Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Blown Glass, Cedar, Reclaimed Wood, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Turkish Rustic Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Conference Tables
Resin, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Conference Tables
Marble, Bronze
1960s French Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Georgian Conference Tables
Brass
1660s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Conference Tables
Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
1950s Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
2010s Modern Conference Tables
Bronze, Brass
2010s Australian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Granite, Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze
2010s Greek Conference Tables
Wood, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Gold Plate, Metal, Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Brass
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Iron
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Birch, Plywood, Oak
1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Conference Tables
Oak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
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.