Conference Tables
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1930s French Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Teak
1950s American Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal, Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Finnish Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Concrete
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Grasscloth, Linen, Raffia
1980s Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1930s British Bauhaus Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Metal
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Lacquer
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s Spanish Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Maple, Oak, Walnut, Fir
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Belgian Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Granite, Steel, Chrome
2010s Spanish Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Driftwood
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Stone
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Satinwood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Conference Tables
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Conference Tables
Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Stainless Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine
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.