Conference Tables
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1990s Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Ash, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Oak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Elm
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Conference Tables
Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Lacquer, Wenge
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut, Cork
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Goatskin
2010s European Other Conference Tables
Wood
2010s French Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Lacquer
19th Century European Regency Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut, Burl
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary North American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Pine
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Lucite
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
1980s American Industrial Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
2010s American American Classical Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
2010s American Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Brass
Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1960s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Brass, Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
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.