Conference Tables
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Steel
2010s American Renaissance Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Conference Tables
Wood
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass, Chrome
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
2010s Mexican Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
2010s European Modern Conference Tables
Beech
20th Century Art Deco Conference Tables
Lacquer, Paint
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
1970s Italian Other Vintage Conference Tables
Silver, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Glass, Giltwood
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century Danish Rococo Antique Conference Tables
Hardwood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
1970s Italian Belle Époque Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Olive
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
1960s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s American American Classical Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Spanish Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Leather
2010s American Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Travertine
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Gold Plate, Metal
2010s Italian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Chestnut, Rosewood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Concrete, Steel
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Goatskin
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
1980s French Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
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.