Conference Tables
Late 20th Century Conference Tables
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1960s Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
1960s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Conference Tables
Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
1990s American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s Czech Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Aluminum
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Goatskin, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Aluminum
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Plastic, Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Lucite
1980s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Brass, Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Pine
1980s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Brass, Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Travertine
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Greek Revival Conference Tables
Glass, Laminate, Wood, Paint
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Silver Plate, Brass
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Marble, Stone, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Burl
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Zebra Wood, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Birdseye Maple
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Marble
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Ash, Elm
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
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.