Conference Tables
2010s Finnish Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Conference Tables
Cast Stone, Concrete
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s British Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
2010s Finnish Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Oak
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Oak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Walnut, Plywood, Birch
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s British Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s English Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Birch, Oak, Plywood
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s British Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
1970s American Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Granite, Steel, Chrome
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Brass
1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Conference Tables
Composition, Metal, Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Marble, Aluminum
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Lucite
1880s Italian Modern Antique Conference Tables
Granite
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s British Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood
1980s French Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Conference Tables
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, 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.