Conference Tables
20th Century Danish Art Deco Conference Tables
Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Concrete
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Goatskin
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Conference Tables
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Marble, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Burl
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Oak
Late 18th Century French Antique Conference Tables
Wood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary French Conference Tables
Wood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Dutch Modern Conference Tables
Oak
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Teak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Iron
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Faux Leather, Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s German Bauhaus Conference Tables
Steel
Early 20th Century Dutch Rustic Conference Tables
Oak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Argentine Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Lucite
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Birch, Walnut
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Country Conference Tables
Fruitwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Burl
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Steel
Early 20th Century Vietnamese Art Deco Conference Tables
Rosewood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Leather, Epoxy Resin, Wood, Rosewood, Lacquer
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1990s Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Metal
2010s American Renaissance Conference Tables
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Mahogany, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood, Yew
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
20th Century American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 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.