Conference Tables
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Leather, Epoxy Resin, Wood, Rosewood, Lacquer
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary French Conference Tables
Resin, Wood, Wenge
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Conference Tables
Steel, Iron
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Marble
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Brass
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Conference Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Baroque Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Argentine Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Bronze
20th Century American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Conference Tables
Steel, Iron
20th Century American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Iron
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel, Nickel, Iron
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
1790s British Sheraton Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Brass
2010s English Organic Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Marble, Onyx
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Marble
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birch
2010s American Renaissance Conference Tables
Walnut
1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary English William IV Conference Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak, Plywood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Regency Revival Conference Tables
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Conference Tables
Glass
20th Century Danish Art Deco Conference Tables
Hardwood
Late 18th Century French Antique Conference Tables
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Mahogany
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood, Olive
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Burl
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
1660s North American Mid-Century Modern Antique Conference Tables
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Conference Tables
Oak
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.