Conference Tables
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Conference Tables
Walnut, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Iron
1980s American Vintage Conference Tables
Granite, Brass, Steel
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birch
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Lacquer
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1850s English Antique Conference Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Statuary Marble
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Conference Tables
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze, Other
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mission Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Iron
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Chestnut, Rosewood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Iron
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Turkish Rustic Conference Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
2010s American American Classical Conference Tables
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
18th Century and Earlier English Chippendale Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Conference Tables
Glass, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Lucite
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Bronze, Zinc
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Mahogany
1970s Italian Belle Époque Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Steel
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.