Conference Tables
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Goatskin
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Iron
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
20th Century Danish Art Deco Conference Tables
Hardwood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Brass
2010s American Industrial Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood
2010s Dutch Conference Tables
Oak
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Rustic Conference Tables
Oak
1950s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass, Bronze
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
1950s American Streamlined Moderne Vintage Conference Tables
Steel, Stainless Steel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Ash
20th Century American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Ash
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood, Olive
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Goatskin, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Concrete
Mid-20th Century Italian Conference Tables
Chrome
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Marble
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s American Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Mexican Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
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.