Conference Tables
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century American Georgian Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Maple
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
1980s British Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Maple, Birch, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
2010s Dutch Modern Conference Tables
Oak
2010s Dutch Modern Conference Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birch
20th Century Italian Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Conference Tables
Laminate, Plywood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood, Oak
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
20th Century Italian Art Deco Conference Tables
Acrylic
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass, Bronze
1920s American Gothic Revival Vintage Conference Tables
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Conference Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Conference Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Lacquer, Burl, Walnut, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
1990s Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Bronze
1950s Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Oak, Burl
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.