Conference Tables
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Ash
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Conference Tables
Steel, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Gold Plate, Metal, Aluminum
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Birch, Oak, Plywood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
20th Century American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Conference Tables
Steel, Iron
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Marble
1990s American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Copper
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s American Renaissance Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Brutalist Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Conference Tables
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Conference Tables
Resin, Wood, Wenge
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Goatskin
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Lucite
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood, Olive
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century Italian Conference Tables
Brass, Nickel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
2010s American Brutalist Conference Tables
Concrete
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Oak, Burl
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Concrete
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Conference Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Maple
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
1990s Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Metal
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.