Conference Tables
Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Regency Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Mahogany, Ebony, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Walnut, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood, Yew
19th Century European Regency Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Antique Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Rosewood, Ebony
1980s French Vintage Conference Tables
Travertine
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Conference Tables
Composition
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
1940s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Conference Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Conference Tables
Walnut
1980s American Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Conference Tables
Oak
Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century English Regency Conference Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany
19th Century American Regency Antique Conference Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century English Regency Conference Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century English Regency Conference Tables
Mahogany
1820s English Regency Antique Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Regency Conference Tables
Brass
1970s American Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Conference Tables
Brass
1810s English Regency Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany
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.