Conference Tables
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Modern Conference Tables
Copper
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
2010s American Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood
2010s American American Classical Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Finnish Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Laminate
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s American Industrial Conference Tables
Concrete, Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Rustic Conference Tables
Metal
1890s Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Conference Tables
Iron
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s American American Classical Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Modern Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Conference Tables
Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Formica, Wood
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Silver Plate, Brass
2010s Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Rosewood, Ebony
20th Century American Spanish Colonial Conference Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Marble
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1960s French Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Conference Tables
Glass
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
2010s Belgian Minimalist Conference Tables
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel
1970s American Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Granite, Steel, Chrome
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Oak
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble
2010s English Organic Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Burl, Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome, Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Pine
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.