Conference Tables
1980s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Ash
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Plastic, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Concrete, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
20th Century French Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Conference Tables
Steel, Iron
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1660s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Conference Tables
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Marble, Aluminum
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Conference Tables
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Ebony, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Quartz, Marble, Brass
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Iron
1970s Czech Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Australian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Granite, Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
2010s Australian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Granite, Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Modern Conference Tables
Composition, Metal, Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Zebra Wood, Lacquer
2010s English Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1980s French Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century Conference Tables
Steel
18th Century French Antique Conference Tables
Pine
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Concrete
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
1820s French Biedermeier Antique Conference Tables
Iron
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Oak
2010s Danish Conference Tables
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Gothic Antique Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Brass
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Conference Tables
Wood, Mahogany
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.