Conference Tables
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1980s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Birdseye Maple
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Brass
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Metal
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Brass, Nickel
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s American Country Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood
2010s European Modern Conference Tables
Beech
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Conference Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Iron
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
Early 19th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Bronze, Zinc
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Conference Tables
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut, Cork
Late 20th Century American Conference Tables
Granite
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Bronze
1960s Vintage Conference Tables
Ceramic
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Birch
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Lacquer, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel, Chrome, Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Lucite
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1960s Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Blown Glass, Cedar, Reclaimed Wood, Wood
Late 20th Century American Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Birch
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Conference Tables
Nutwood
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1980s American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Danish Conference Tables
Marble
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.