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Conference Tables For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1940s
Vega Dining Table, Customizable Metal and Dimensions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glamorous and elegant, the Vega dining table artfully mixes metals and shapes. The zinc encased in epoxy resin tabletop features a bronze edge and is pa...
Category
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Bronze, Zinc
Solid Walnut Table on Modern Black Patina Steel Base by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our Solid Walnut Table on Modern Blackened Steel Base combines elements of minimalism and rustic, industrial design. The distinct grain of urban timber, locally harvested in Birming...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Materials
Steel
Maurits Round Marquetry Table in Reclaimed Oak with Metal Legs by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Inspired by the work of Escher, with Maurits we want to prove that a table doesn’t have to be antique to be an impressive testimony of craftsmanship. The marquetry table top in reclaimed Oak contains 222 rhombi cut from old Italian wine barrels. The iron legs compose a delicate inverse coronation. Handmade by master craftsmen in Tuscany, Italy.
Standard base materials: black powder-coated iron and brass.
Standard sizes:
diameter 160 cm / 5'3" (suits 8...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Udukuri Epoxy Resin Table in Magenta by Jo Nagasaka for Established & Sons
Located in London, GB
Jo Nagasaka’s Udukuri is named after the Japanese hand-carving technique used on the Douglas Fir tabletop, which is then covered with bright epoxy resin, to create a strikingly diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Ash
Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75
Located in Geneve, CH
Port Saint Laurent Refined Contemporary marble dining table 130/75
Angelo is the essence of a round table in natural stone, a sculptural shape in...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Marble
Stunning Large Table by Le Opere e i Giorni
Located in New York, NY
Large table made by contemporary studio Le Opere e i Giorni. Edition seven of ten. The wood top has a glass cutout which allows the sculptural legs to be seen. The organic legs...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
AT10, Walnut Dining Table with Blackened Steel Base and Bronze Accents
Located in Newburgh, NY
The AT10 is a handmade solid walnut dining table with a blackened steel base and bronze accents. It’s perfect for the dining room, and its bold clean lines translate to any scale, al...
Category
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Ban Walnut & Steel Dining Table by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
Introducing the Ban Walnut Table, a luxurious centerpiece that exudes elegance and sophistication in contemporary dining. Crafted with utmost care and precision, this masterpiece from Autonomous Furniture showcases the natural beauty of solid Black Walnut, gracefully taking center stage and exuding timeless charm.
Expertly designed by Kirk Van Ludwig, this table is the epitome of modern luxury. Its 3/8" curved hot rolled steel legs create a perfect balance between visual appeal and functionality, seamlessly elevating the surface for a truly sophisticated aesthetic.
With versatility in mind, this contemporary dining table effortlessly complements any interior style. Whether for an intimate dinner or a grand gathering, the Ban Walnut Table is tailored to impress, measuring 87" L x 40" W x 29" H, offering ample space for unforgettable dining experiences.
Crafted from sustainably sourced Black Walnut with an oil and wax finish, the table ensures utmost quality. Additionally, a Whitened Maple version among other finishes are available for those seeking a different wood species.
Elevate your home with the striking Ban Walnut Table by Autonomous Furniture. Experience luxury and sophistication at its finest, as your dining experience becomes one of refinement and allure. Invest in this timeless piece, and let your furniture become the focal point of conversation.
- Co-ordinating Ban Console Table and Ban Dining Bench pair...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
James de Wulf Concrete Tall Workbench Dining Table, 132 x 42
Located in Paia, HI
The James de Wulf custom Tall Workbench and Dining Table features a 1" concrete top, supported by a frame of powder coated steel. The surface is finishe...
Category
2010s American Industrial Conference Tables
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Contemporary Blackened Stainless Steel and Birch Dining Table by Scott Gordon
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
The Accidental dining table, an original design offered exclusively by Vermontica, is a contemporary minimalist blackened stainless steel and birch plywood dining table designed and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Conference Tables
Materials
Steel
G-Table Cosmos by Zieta, Granite Top 'Customizable'
By Zieta, Oskar Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"G-Table Cosmos" contemporary dining table by Zieta Prozessdesign
Base: Stainless steel, deep blue finish
Top: Granite
Measures: 75 x 230 x 120 cm.
Several finishes available...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Granite, Stainless Steel
Diamond Table (95") in White Oak and Polished Aluminum by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
The Diamond Table’s slight angles focus guests around a middle point that can accommodate a centrepiece. The traditional rectangular approach to seating guests is deconstructed to en...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Filippo Feroldi Brass Table 280 Glass Top Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st Century Filippo Feroldi Brass Table 280 Back-coloured Glass Top Various Colors
Designed by Filippo Feroldi for Purho and Colleoni Arte, Holo 280 is a table with generous dimensi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Brass
Massive One Piece Slab Live Edge Walnut Wood Dining Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
LIVE EDGE WALNUT CONFERENCE TABLE
This table is made of natural walnut slabs.
Some Walnut slabs have a lot of natural beauty as it’s one side has a large curve. This is one of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
Fabulous Parquet De Versailles Oval Dining Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful oval Parquet de Versailles oval dining table with beautiful iron base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conference Tables
Anja Dining Table in Cerused, Rift-Sawn White Oak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom dining table is made from solid, rift-sawn white oak with a "cerused" finish and a painted base. Shown here in 84" x 42" x 30", however this table can be built in any siz...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Materials
Oak
21st Century Lorsky Table, Resin and Elm Veneer, Carved Wood Base, Made in Italy
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
Lorsky is a table inspired by the Art Deco aesthetics of the 1920s and 1930s. The carved wooden base represents two sculptures of a warrior woman by Boris Lovet Lorski, one of the mo...
Category
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Materials
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Elm, Wood
Ban Wood & Steel Dining Table by Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
The Ban table uses whitewashed Western maple, influenced by Scandinavian design, set on 3/8" curved hot rolled steel legs. The table is grounded both visuall...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
21st Century Giunchi Table in white Marble Calacatta and Cedar, Made in Italy
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
This enchanting cedar table is a tribute to the natural lightness of reed. The bold and luminous ellipsoidal top in white Calacatta marble is gracefully supported by the reed-shaped ...
Category
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Materials
Statuary Marble
Moore Dining Table, Customizable Metal, Resin and Wood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The elegant Moore dining table is a striking addition to any space. The Oval shaped zinc encased in epoxy resin tabletop is non-porous, making it the id...
Category
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Metal
Elsa Dining Table in Lacquered Oak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom dining table is made from oak with white lacquered top and base.
It is seen here in 120" x 42" x 30" H, however it can be built in any size.
Because each table is benc...
Category
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Oak
Massive Wood Table - Solid Wood Table - Custom Live Edge Light Ash Wood Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
LIVE EDGE ASH WOOD DINING TABLE
This table is made of natural ash slabs.
Some Ash slabs have a lot of natural beauty as it’s one side has a large curve. This is one of them!
We'...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
Torino Conference Table by BoConcept
By BoConcept
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Torino Conference Table by BoConcept, the perfect addition to any luxury boardroom. Crafted with sleek lines and a modern design, this conference table exudes sophist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Dining Table Contemporary Epoxy Resin Luxury Walnut Tables
Located in København N, DK
Slabs of old walnut with amazing texture and sharp shapes. With their cracks and holes. It has a story for you.
Just stop and sit down and take a deep breath. That was a very hard ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Materials
Steel
Konstantin Grcic, Laminated Aluminium Wood Legs 360 Large B Table
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Top in bevel edged extruded aluminium. Surface laminated in oak effect. Natural ash wooden legs.
Measures: 120 D x 360 W x 73.5 H cm.
Reddot design award best of de best 2011.
...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mammouth Contemporary Table
Located in London, GB
The product is completely handmade in Italy with recovered solid wood. The piece once assembled is burned and finished by hand to make it durable over time.
Solid wood comes from...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Metal
Tubby Tube Long Conference Table with Aluminum Frame by Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clear, no-nonsense lines and a sturdy steel frame. Faye Toogood has an eye for removing clutter, and her sculpted designs celebrate the rural past even as they partake of the urban contemporary and look towards the future. You can see this trademark fusion of traditional and contemporary in the way the sheer lines of the tabletop (18 mm thin, of Oregon pine, black or navy blue stained ash) seem to float above the subtly rounded black steel or raw aluminum frames. The Tubby Tube...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Steel
Custom Wooden Walnut Round Dining Table - Live Edge Black Walnut Round Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
This wooden round table is made from high-quality Turkish walnut wood, known for its warm color and beautiful textures.
You can use it as a dining table, a focal point in your livi...
Category
2010s Turkish Rustic Conference Tables
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Walnut Dining Table Large Live Edge Dining Room Luxury Table
Located in København N, DK
The Miracle Places
The table used 3 slabs of old walnut. Many parts were rotten before cleaning. We tried to leave everything possible. This table also has a story.
Sometimes we go...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Materials
Steel
Nola Dining Table with Walnut and Bronze - Customizable Wood, Metal and Resin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The striking and beautiful Nola dining table is our take on the live-edge style table. The table features a hand-picked solid slab of black walnut flanked by Bronze encased in Epoxy ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Bronze
Wood Pedestal Dining Table with Carved Base and Wood Top with Carved Edge
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Harmon dining table is an elegant and styled piece - it can be used in both a dining room or conference room. Wood top and base with Classic detailing and smartly finished in nat...
Category
2010s American American Classical Conference Tables
Materials
Oak
G-Table Cosmos by Zieta, Oak Top 'Customizable'
By Zieta, Oskar Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"G-Table Cosmos" contemporary dining table by Zieta Prozessdesign
Base: Stainless steel, deep blue finish
Top: Solid oak
Measures: 75 x 230 x 120 cm.
Several finishes availab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Granite, Stainless Steel
Rectangular Walnut Plank Top Metal Base Dining Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant and rustic at the same time, this wrought iron dining table base with walnut top can be used a dining table, a desk, or a confer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Conference Tables
Materials
Iron
Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75
Located in Geneve, CH
Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75
Dimensions: 180 x 75 cm
Materials: Travertino Rosso.
Angelo is the essence of a round table in natural stone, a scul...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Marble
21st Century Taurus Table, Solid Macrocarpa wood, Resin, Hebanon, Made in Italy
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
Taurus is the first design of the Matariki capsule, a collection of three extraordinary tables in solid Macrocarpa wood and resin: from New Zealand a new wood for Hebanon projects.
Identity
Matariki in the Maori language indicates both the Pleiades (stars of the constellation Taurus) and the beginning of a new season, a new year.
Literally Matariki means reflection, hope, connection with the environment but also a gathering of people.
We were therefore inspired by the geometry and meanings of the Taurus constellation...
Category
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Materials
Steel
Clean Lined Modern Dining or Conference Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Modern Dining Table, American, circa 1940's. It comes with it's two original leaves. With both leaves installed it measures...
Category
1940s American Vintage Conference Tables
Materials
Walnut
Dali Dining Table with Top in Two Parts Lacquered Burl Elm High Gloss
Located in Paris, FR
Table Dali with top in two parts lacquered burl elm high glossy,
base in fiberglass weighted painted color bronze.
Other finishing dimensions and customized please request us.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Dining Table POV 467, Solid Oak or Walnut, 280
By TON a.s., Kaschkasch
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining Table POV 467 signed by TON & Kashkash studio
Top shape:
Oval, rectangular, or round rectangular
Top size:
220cm, 240cm, 260cm, 280cm or 300cm
Wood types:
Solid oak or Amer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Black Walnut Dining Table, Custom Made by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This modern dining table is made from vintage, book-matched, black walnut sister flitches with beautiful figuring and flame.
Because each table is bench-made in our own Los Angeles...
Category
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Walnut
21st Century Lorsky Table, Glass Top, Carved Inlay Wood, Deco, Made in Italy
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
Lorsky is a table inspired by the Art Deco aesthetics of the 1920s and 1930s. The carved wooden base represents two sculptures of a warrior woman by Boris Lovet Lorski, one of the mo...
Category
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Materials
Glass, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Contemporary Dining Table POV 467, Solid Oak or Walnut, 280
By TON a.s., Kaschkasch
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining table POV 466 signed by TON & Kashkash studio
Top shape:
Oval, rectangular, or round rectangular
Top size:
220cm, 240cm, 260cm, 280cm or 300cm
Wood types:
Solid oak or Amer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Italy Design by Ghidini 1961 Marble Bronze Finish Metal Rectangular Dining Table
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a Elisa Giovannoni design table. With the massive dimensions and the softness of the fittings, the materials are enhanced in their characteristics creating a sculptural effec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Conference Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Martha Harvest Table in Reclaimed Pine, Made to Order by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This harvest table made from reclaimed pine is seen here in 110" x 42", however it can be ordered in any size.
Because each table is bench-made in our own Los Angeles workshop you c...
Category
2010s American Country Conference Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
21st Century Foresta Table, Myrtle Burl, White Maple, Cedar Legs, Made in Italy
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
"We all have forests in our minds. Endless, unexplored forests." Designer Stefano Trapani chose a simple form for this superb table so that the natural beauty of myrtle and cedar wood takes center stage. Conveying a timeless allure, the design features a main frame of fine myrtle burl supported by cylindrical cedar legs arranged in groups of three and two.
Features
Table with inlaid top in yellow myrtle and Arctic maple. Lebanese cedar feet with champagne-colored etched steel details. Size: 160X154X79H. Other sizes and materials available on request.
Bespoke
Customization is our specialty. We are open to the design and creation of fully customized pieces. Please get in touch with us for any custom inquiries.
Designer - Stefano Trapani
Graduated in architecture in Italy, Stefano Trapani began his first work experience in Paris in 2001 working on various projects including interior design, villas, flats and hotels. The architect has designed a collection of designer furniture still on display in a Home Gallery in Paris and created a chandelier for Plumbum that will be presented at the next Brussels Design Market 2021. In his creative universe, the architect harmoniously links interior architecture, decoration, design and fashion, where Italian culture is combined with French eclecticism...
Category
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Materials
Steel
Calla Dining Table in Walnut, Custom Made by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom walnut dining table is seen here in 120" x 42", however it can be ordered in any size. The tabletop comes apart from the legs wh...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Materials
Walnut
G-Table by Zieta, Powder-Coated Top and Base 'Umbra Grey'
By Oskar Zieta, Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"G-Table BC" contemporary dining table by Zieta Prozessdesign
Base: powder-coated carbon steel (RAL ref)
Top: powder-coated carbon steel (RAL ref)
Measures: 75 x 220 x110 cm.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Round Natural Plaster "Menhir" Table 250cm by Isabelle Beaumont
Located in Ranst, BE
Contemporary Belgian design, handmade natural plaster table with a textured and earthy character.
Indoor use (price outdoor +10%)
Inspired by the menhir shape; An upright, elongate...
Category
2010s Belgian Minimalist Conference Tables
Materials
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Dining Table POV 465, Solid Oak or Walnut, 220
By Kaschkasch, TON a.s.
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining table POV 466 signed by TON & Kashkash studio
Top shape:
Oval, rectangular, or round rectangular
Measures: Top size:
220cm, 240cm, 260cm, 280cm or 300cm
Wood types:
Solid o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Kluskens Wonderwood Table
By Kluskens
Located in Nederweert, NL
The round 'Wonderwood' dining table is a completely solid table in dark stained oak with a matt lacquered finish. The color is almost black, but in daylight a brown wenge shade is still visible. The color is therefore very deep and almost black. This gives the table a very high-quality appearance. This table fits in many interiors: from modern to classic. The equally solid, conical foot is weighted, which guarantees stability. The rejuvenated table top has a slightly rounded edge that slopes inwards. This round oak table is available from Ø100 cm to Ø200 cm in any desired size, where the cone-shaped foot subtly changes with the size of the table top, so that it remains nicely in proportion. This beautiful, timeless...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Dining Table POV 467, Solid Oak or Walnut, 300
By TON a.s., Kaschkasch
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining table POV 467 signed by TON & Kashkash studio
Top shape:
Oval, rectangular, or round rectangular
Top size:
220cm, 240cm, 260cm, 280cm or 300cm
Wood types:
Solid oak or Amer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Contemporary Dining Table POV 466, Solid Oak or Walnut, 260
By TON a.s., Kaschkasch
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining table POV 466 signed by TON & Kashkash studio
Top shape:
Oval, rectangular, or round rectangular
Measures: Top size:
220cm, 240cm, 260cm, 280cm or 300cm
Wood types:
Solid o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
G-Table BC by Zieta, Brushed Stainless Steel 'Customizable'
By Zieta, Oskar Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"G-Table BC" contemporary dining table by Zieta
Base: brushed stainless steel
Top: concrete
Measures: 75 x 220 x110 cm.
Several finishes available:
- material for the base (carbon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Steel
G-Table by Zieta, Brushed Inox Base and Concrete Top
By Zieta, Oskar Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"G-Table BC" contemporary dining table by Zieta Prozessdesign
Base: brushed stainless steel (inox)
Top: concrete (picture of the sample attached)
Measures: 75 x 220 x110 cm.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Concrete, Stainless Steel
Winery Table in Vintage Oak, Custom Made by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This giant trestle table is made in vintage, 4" thick white oak. The top separates into two halves by pulling out four large dowels the base is a separate piece. As seen the table me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Materials
Oak
Walnut Lolita Dining Table, Customizable Wood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Classic and elegant Lolita dining table features a solid black walnut tabletop and base. Other wood and stain options available.
Standard size options, 10-12 week lead time (price varies by size...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Walnut
Lolita Dining Table, Customizable Metal, Resin and Wood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Seemingly simple from afar, upon closer look, the Lolita dining table reveals singular traits. The stacked tabletop adds dimension, while offering ...
Category
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Metal
Roots Contemporary Dining Table in Wood
Located in London, GB
The Roots Table was designed to showcase the effect of burning the wood. When treating the wood, Studio Effe gradually ended the burning process as they got closer to the bottom. Giv...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Wood
Tubby Tube Long Conference Table with Black Steel Frame by Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clear, no-nonsense lines and a sturdy steel frame. Faye Toogood has an eye for removing clutter, and her sculpted designs celebrate the rural past even as they partake of the urban contemporary and look towards the future. You can see this trademark fusion of traditional and contemporary in the way the sheer lines of the table top (18 mm thin, of Oregon pine, Black or Navy Blue stained ash) seem to float above the subtly rounded black steel or raw aluminum frames. The Tubby Tube...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Steel
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.