Conference Tables
2010s Danish Conference Tables
Marble
1980s American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Pine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Lacquer
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Birch
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Bronze
Early 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Enamel, Steel
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1850s English Antique Conference Tables
Oak
1930s Czech Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s American Industrial Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Quartz
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Chrome
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Oak
2010s Indian Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Conference Tables
Brass
1880s Italian Modern Antique Conference Tables
Granite
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
1970s American Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Conference Tables
Chrome
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
1850s Austrian French Provincial Antique Conference Tables
Walnut
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.