Conference Tables
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
1660s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Conference Tables
Iron
2010s Dutch Modern Conference Tables
Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Leather, Epoxy Resin, Wood, Rosewood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Mahogany
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Acrylic, Ash, Oak, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Concrete
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Ash
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
20th Century Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Conference Tables
Cast Stone, Concrete
2010s Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Cherry
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Marble
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Wood, Beech
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Beech
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Iron
2010s Turkish Modern Conference Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Ebony, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Beech
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s British Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s Mexican Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Goatskin, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Goatskin, Wood
2010s British Modern Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Burl, Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
1660s North American Mid-Century Modern Antique Conference Tables
Beech
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Bronze
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birdseye Maple, 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.