Conference Tables
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Plastic
1980s Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Sandstone, Stone
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Conference Tables
Brass, Copper, Pewter
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wrought Iron
2010s Indian Modern Conference Tables
Metal
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut, Maple, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Conference Tables
Iron
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome, Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Bronze
1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Beech
1980s Danish Brutalist Vintage Conference Tables
Pine
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany, Burl
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Metal, Steel
1990s Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood, Burl
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Oak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Conference Tables
Metal, Chrome
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Walnut
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Formica, Lacquer, Glass, Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Conference Tables
Pine
2010s Modern Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Iron
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood, Cocobolo
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Conference Tables
Oak
2010s French Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Stainless Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary English Conference Tables
Wood, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
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.