Conference Tables
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinese Chippendale Conference Tables
Rosewood
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Statuary Marble
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Conference Tables
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Aluminum
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Formica, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
2010s Modern Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Formica, Wood, Beech
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood
2010s English Organic Modern Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Conference Tables
Marble, Aluminum
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary English Conference Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Conference Tables
Iron
1940s American Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Zebra Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Laminate
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1930s Czech Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Oak
1980s French Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
1980s American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Oak
Early 2000s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1890s Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Conference Tables
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
19th Century English Antique Conference Tables
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel, Chrome, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Concrete, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Conference Tables
Concrete, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Concrete, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Ash
1970s Italian Other Vintage Conference Tables
Silver, Iron
1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
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.