Conference Tables
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
20th Century American Georgian Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Conference Tables
Brass
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Lucite
2010s Belgian Minimalist Conference Tables
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Conference Tables
Concrete, Aluminum
2010s American Country Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Granite, Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Birdseye Maple
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Conference Tables
Marble, Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Grasscloth, Linen, Raffia
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
1930s French Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Conference Tables
Concrete, Aluminum
2010s North American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Walnut
1950s Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Conference Tables
Concrete, Aluminum
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Conference Tables
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Dutch Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinese Chippendale Conference Tables
Rosewood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Leather, Walnut
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century Conference Tables
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Brass, Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Nickel, Stainless Steel
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Goatskin, Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
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.