Conference Tables
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
Early 18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Conference Tables
Metal, Wrought Iron
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Industrial Conference Tables
Metal, Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Other
Early 20th Century Vietnamese Art Deco Conference Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1990s Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass, Bronze
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Dutch Conference Tables
Oak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Brass, Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
1790s British Sheraton Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English William IV Conference Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass, Chrome
1960s Mexican Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Cocobolo
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Birch, Walnut, Plywood
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s English Organic Modern Conference Tables
Elm
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood, Olive
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
20th Century American Regency Revival Conference Tables
Fruitwood
1880s French Black Forest Antique Conference Tables
Oak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
19th Century Unknown Jacobean Antique Conference Tables
Oak
1920s American Gothic Revival Vintage Conference Tables
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Iron
1950s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Conference Tables
Slate, Brass, Copper
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Oak
2010s American Country Conference Tables
Walnut
1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
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.