Conference Tables
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood, Olive
1970s Slovenian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Alabaster, Marble
1970s Italian Other Vintage Conference Tables
Silver, Iron
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Faux Leather, Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Ash
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Crystal
1970s Italian Belle Époque Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Belle Époque Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s American Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Carrara Marble, Steel
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Iron
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze, Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Cherry
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Plastic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Leather, Epoxy Resin, Wood, Rosewood, Lacquer
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Driftwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Oak, Burl
1970s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble
1970s American Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Granite, Steel, Chrome
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Plastic, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s Czech Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Goatskin, Wood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Lucite
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s Czech Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Ash, Beech, Elm, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Burl
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut, Burl
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Pine
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Marble, Stone, Brass
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Birdseye Maple
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Laminate, Ash
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood, Olive
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1970s Czech Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass, 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.