Conference Tables
1960s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Brazilian Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood, Wood, Hardwood
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Zinc
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Early 2000s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Zebra Wood
1850s Austrian French Provincial Antique Conference Tables
Walnut
1980s American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Danish Conference Tables
Marble
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Australian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Granite, Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Metal, Brass
18th Century and Earlier English Chippendale Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Walnut, Cedar, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Goatskin, Wood
2010s American Industrial Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Granite
Mid-20th Century Italian Conference Tables
Nutwood
2010s Indian Other Conference Tables
Metal
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Marble
1960s French Space Age Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
19th Century English Regency Antique Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern 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.