Conference Tables
2010s European Modern Conference Tables
Beech
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Driftwood
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Iron
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Conference Tables
Resin, Fiberglass
1660s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Conference Tables
Hardwood
1960s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Conference Tables
Granite
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
1970s Italian Other Vintage Conference Tables
Silver, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Lacquer
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Art Deco Conference Tables
Lacquer, Paint
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Marble, Aluminum
2010s Spanish Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
2010s Conference Tables
Ash
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Steel
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1850s Austrian French Provincial Antique Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Conference Tables
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Stone
19th Century Italian Antique Conference Tables
Faux Bamboo, Wood
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
1970s Italian Belle Époque Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Stone
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Poplar
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1980s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Birdseye Maple
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Chrome
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century Italian Conference Tables
Brass, Nickel
1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
2010s Dutch Modern Conference Tables
Oak
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.