Conference Tables
1860s Early Victorian Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Chrome
1850s Victorian Antique Conference Tables
Walnut
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Glass, Giltwood
1990s Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Bronze
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Brass
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
Early 2000s Philippine Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Brass, Chrome
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Brass, Wrought Iron
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Conference Tables
Glass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood, Olive
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Alabaster, Marble
20th Century French Louis XVI Conference Tables
Gold Leaf
20th Century American Regency Revival Conference Tables
Fruitwood
Early 2000s American Conference Tables
Fabric, Brocade, Bamboo, Glass
20th Century Argentine Louis XVI Conference Tables
Ormolu
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rattan
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Olive, Burl
20th Century English Victorian Conference Tables
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Brass
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Bronze
1930s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Travertine, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
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.