Conference Tables
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Stainless Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Formica, Wood
20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Conference Tables
Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Lacquer
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Bronze, Steel
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Metal, Steel
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Iron
1950s American Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Conference Tables
Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Conference Tables
Concrete, Aluminum
2010s American American Classical Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak, Plywood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze, Other
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Conference Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Wood
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinese Chippendale Conference Tables
Rosewood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Chrome
2010s English Organic Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Pine
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
2010s American American Classical Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Belgian Minimalist Conference Tables
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary North American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Conference Tables
Concrete, Aluminum
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Rosewood, Ebony
20th Century Organic Modern Conference Tables
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
1980s Italian Futurist Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Modern Conference Tables
Copper
Mid-20th Century French Country Conference Tables
Fruitwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Conference Tables
Chrome
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Oak
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
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.