Conference Tables
1980s French French Provincial Vintage Conference Tables
Travertine
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Turkish Rustic Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Conference Tables
Composition
1950s American Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood, Burl
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Chrome
2010s American Industrial Conference Tables
Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century French Gothic Conference Tables
Oak, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Alabaster, Marble
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
1980s American Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1990s Modern Conference Tables
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
1970s Slovenian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Conference Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Conference Tables
Glass
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Birch, Plywood, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Birch, Oak, Plywood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Steel
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.