Conference Tables
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Poplar
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1980s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Birdseye Maple
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Brass, Iron
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Wood, Resin, Epoxy Resin, Elm
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Brass, Chrome
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Glass, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary English Conference Tables
Mahogany
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Teak
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
Early 1900s Swedish Art Deco Antique Conference Tables
Fir
20th Century Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Lacquer
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Ash
2010s Danish Conference Tables
Marble
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Dutch Modern Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Concrete, Steel
Late 20th Century American Greek Revival Conference Tables
Glass, Laminate, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Travertine
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Oak
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Oak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Conference Tables
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Conference Tables
Nutwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Conference Tables
Walnut, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Conference Tables
Marble, Aluminum
Early 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Granite, Stainless Steel
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century American Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Bronze
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Bronze, Steel
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Gold Plate, Metal
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
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.