Conference Tables
1980s French Vintage Conference Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Brass
20th Century American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Iron
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Metal, Steel
2010s Greek Conference Tables
Wood, Glass
20th Century Art Deco Conference Tables
Lacquer, Paint
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Ash
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Glass, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Conference Tables
Resin, Fiberglass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Grasscloth, Linen, Raffia
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel, Brass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Danish Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Lacquer
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Goatskin, Lucite, Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Marble
19th Century English Regency Antique Conference Tables
Brass
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome, Steel
1940s American Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Conference Tables
Goatskin, Gesso, 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.