Conference Tables
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Rosewood, Ebony
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Brass
20th Century Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
1980s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Birdseye Maple
1950s French Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Stainless Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Conference Tables
Concrete, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Conference Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
2010s French Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Conference Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Upholstery, Burl
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Oak
1930s French Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
2010s American Country Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s French Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Lacquer
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century Organic Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Lacquer
1970s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Pine
1930s British Bauhaus Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak, Plywood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome, Brass, Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal, Brass
20th Century American Spanish Colonial Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Travertine
1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Conference Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Belgian Minimalist Conference Tables
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Conference Tables
Wood, Teak
19th Century Italian Antique Conference Tables
Faux Bamboo, Wood
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.