Conference Tables
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1970s American Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Granite, Steel, Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Silver Plate, Brass
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinese Chippendale Conference Tables
Rosewood
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass, Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Elm
20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass, Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Leather, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Corian
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Modern Conference Tables
Copper
2010s Finnish Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Oak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Goatskin
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
Early 20th Century American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Conference Tables
Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Lucite
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Olive, Hardwood
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Rustic Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
2010s Cypriot Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
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.