Conference Tables
1950s American Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Walnut, Plywood, Birch
2010s British Modern Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Parchment Paper
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Goatskin
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Goatskin
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Conference Tables
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Goatskin
1980s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Birdseye Maple
Early 2000s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1790s British Sheraton Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Goatskin
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Alabaster, Marble
1980s French Vintage Conference Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Ash
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood, Olive
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s American Renaissance Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Goatskin
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Goatskin
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Marble, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Bamboo
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1920s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birch
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.