Conference Tables
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Conference Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century American Conference Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome, Aluminum
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Ash
20th Century Art Deco Conference Tables
Lacquer, Paint
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Conference Tables
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany, Burl
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Industrial Conference Tables
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Conference Tables
Bentwood
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Japanese Conference Tables
Ash, Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Dutch Modern Conference Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birch, Walnut, Maple
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Zebra Wood, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Conference Tables
Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
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 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
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.