Conference Tables
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century American Empire Conference Tables
Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Goatskin, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Goatskin, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Marble
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Silver Plate, Brass
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s British Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1960s Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Bronze
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Burl, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinese Chippendale Conference Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Poplar
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Finnish Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Oak
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
1890s Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Conference Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary European Industrial Conference Tables
Metal, Brass
2010s British Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
2010s Finnish Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Oak
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Iron
2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Marble
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Zebra Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Conference Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Iron
18th Century French Antique Conference Tables
Pine
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Conference Tables
Walnut
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
2010s British Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal, Chrome, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Iron
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.