Conference Tables
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Birdseye Maple
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century American Neoclassical Conference Tables
Rosewood
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Chrome
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Wood, Beech
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Italian International Style Conference Tables
Metal
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s Brazilian Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood, Wood, Hardwood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Goatskin, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
2010s American Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome, Steel
1940s American Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Quartz
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Metal
Late 20th Century American Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Enamel, Steel
Mid-19th Century Balkan Rustic Antique Conference Tables
Wrought Iron
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Iron
Late 20th Century American Conference Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s American Conference Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
20th Century Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1980s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Granite
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.