Conference Tables
1920s American Gothic Revival Vintage Conference Tables
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass, Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Marble, Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Conference Tables
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Brass
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Bronze, Zinc
20th Century American Art Deco Conference Tables
Gold Leaf
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze, Pewter
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Art Glass
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Conference Tables
Composition
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Alabaster, Marble
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine
2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Bronze, Steel
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Conference Tables
Marble, Bronze
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Brass, Bronze
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Marble, Brass, Bronze
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.