Conference Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Brass
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
Early 1900s Swedish Art Deco Antique Conference Tables
Fir
2010s Conference Tables
Ash
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Laminate, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s American Industrial Conference Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Granite, Stainless Steel
2010s Australian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Granite, Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Olive
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Greek Revival Conference Tables
Glass, Laminate, Wood, Paint
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Glass, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Nickel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Leather
20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Conference Tables
Hardwood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Chrome
20th Century Italian Conference Tables
Brass, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Acrylic, Ash, Oak, Walnut
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1960s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Belgian Minimalist Conference Tables
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Maple, Birch, Walnut
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Bronze, Zinc
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Steel
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Glass, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Belgian Minimalist Conference Tables
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Conference Tables
Concrete, Aluminum
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.