Conference Tables
21st Century and Contemporary European Industrial Conference Tables
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Ash
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wrought Iron
1920s French Renaissance Revival Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Travertine
Early 20th Century Dutch Rustic Conference Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Birch, Walnut, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
2010s Turkish Rustic Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Copper
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Marble, Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood, Olive
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Conference Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Wood
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
2010s Dutch Conference Tables
Oak
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Lucite
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Conference Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1970s American Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary French Conference Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Mahogany, Ebony, Satinwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Zebra Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Bronze
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
1950s American Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
1950s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Conference Tables
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Brass, Iron
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Conference Tables
Glass
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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.





