Conference Tables
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Goatskin, Lucite, Wood
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birch
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass, Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
1980s American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Birch
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Brass, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Oak, Teak
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Mahogany
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Late 18th Century French Antique Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Conference Tables
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Conference Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Walnut
2010s American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Crystal, Steel
20th Century Art Deco Conference Tables
Softwood, Pine
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century Dutch Conference Tables
Oak
1980s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Birdseye Maple
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1930s American Machine Age Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
Early 2000s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Goatskin
18th Century and Earlier English Chippendale Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany
1970s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Marble
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Metal
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century Indonesian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
1960s French Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze, Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
19th Century English Regency Antique Conference Tables
Brass
1980s American Industrial Vintage Conference Tables
20th Century American Art Deco Conference Tables
Gold Leaf
19th Century European Regency Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Maple
Late 20th Century American Conference Tables
Granite
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century American Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Rosewood, Ebony
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome, Steel
1960s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1940s American Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Conference Tables
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Nutwood
1990s German Post-Modern Conference Tables
Chrome, Other
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.