Conference Tables
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Conference Tables
Nutwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Brass, Chrome
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Teak
1960s American Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Oak
2010s American Industrial Conference Tables
Concrete, Steel
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Lucite
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Indian Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Birch, Plywood, Walnut
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Stone
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Concrete
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Rosewood, Ebony
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Marble, Aluminum
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century English Conference Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Stone
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Goatskin, Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Modern Conference Tables
Copper
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Baroque Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Australian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Granite, Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Bronze, Steel
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Granite, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Conference Tables
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Iron
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin
2010s Turkish Rustic Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood
2010s American Conference Tables
Marble, Metal
Early 1900s Swedish Art Deco Antique Conference Tables
Fir
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.