Conference Tables
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Acrylic
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Mahogany, Ebony, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Conference Tables
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century Art Deco Conference Tables
Lacquer, Paint
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Aluminum
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Finnish Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
1950s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
Early 20th Century American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Brass
2010s North American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut, Maple, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s American Country Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary European Industrial Conference Tables
Metal, Brass
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Brass
1980s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s French Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Plywood, Oak, Birch
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Mahogany
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.