Conference Tables
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Rustic Conference Tables
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut, Pine
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Conference Tables
Beech
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinese Chippendale Conference Tables
Rosewood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Conference Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century Chippendale Conference Tables
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Dutch Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Conference Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Conference Tables
Bronze
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Maple
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Brass, Wrought Iron
20th Century Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel, Iron, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Quartz, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Birch, Walnut, Plywood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Burl, Walnut
Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish George I Conference Tables
Steel
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Iron
2010s Brazilian Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood, Wood, Hardwood
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Pine
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Australian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Granite, Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze
1930s British Bauhaus Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Other
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Aluminum
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.