Modern Conference Tables
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
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Svea Dining Table Made from White Oak (custom)
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This oak dining table is seen here in 102" x 42" with a 1 1/2" top and 2" legs, however it can be ordered in any size.
Because each table is bench-made in our own Los Angeles worksh...
Category
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Oak
Contemporary dining table anodized silver aluminium top, wooden trestle legs
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Table B, which inaugurated the Extrusions Collection in 2009, can reach up to five metres using a simple profile of extruded aluminium. Its apparent simplicity covers a complex t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Utopia Desk, Cream Oak and Polished Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The utopia desk is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of symmetry and ideal forms.
The imposing design combines cream oak and polished brass. As a futuristic project, two brass blades stylize the cream oak top, curving it with an Avant Garde detail. Surprisingly, a pencil drawer is hidden in one brass blade. At the base, the open shape of two blocks suggests a passage between two identical metal arches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Brass
Elsa Dining Table in Lacquered Oak
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom dining table is made from oak with white lacquered top and base.
It is seen here in 120" x 42" x 30" H, however it can be built in any size.
Because each table is benc...
Category
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Oak
Alma Dining Table in Oak, Made to Order by Petersen Antiques
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom dining table made from quarter sawn oak expands from 102" x 42" to 138" in length using two 18" leaves. Because each table is bench-made in our own Los Angeles workshop y...
Category
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Oak
Custom Oak Dining Table
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This modern oak trestle table has the option to be made collapsible. It is seen here in 90" x 40" however it can be built in any size.
Because each table is bench-made in our own L...
Category
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Oak
Lia Dining Table Made from Teak (indoor or outdoor)
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to withstand any climate, this teak dining table can be used either indoors or outdoors. Seen here in 120" x 42" however it can be ordered in any size.
Because each table i...
Category
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Teak
Sola Racetrack Table in Oak, Made to Order by Petersen Antiques
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ebonized racetrack table, designed in collaboration with Jake Alexander Arnold, is seen here in 120" x 42" however it can be built in any size.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Oak
Large Mahogany Rectangular Pedestal Conference Table by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a made-to-order mahogany conference table made in the Leighton Hall shop. It features a field of cathedral mahogany with an Ogee-shaped solid mahogany edge. It has three "box...
Category
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Epoxy and Walnut Dining Table
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Beautiful conjugation between the true nature and form of walnut slabs with the solid and transparent epoxy resin.
Blacked iron legs which give structure to the table and highlight the colors and forms of the tabletop.
This contemporary table, reflects the capacity of the epoxy resin in encapsulating the life and story of these fifty year old walnut slabs.
These dining table is very well dimensioned sitting 10/12 people comfortably. Table designed and manufacture by América Móvel.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Metal
Modern Walnut & Chrome Boat Shape Dining Conference Table by Jens Risom for Howe
By Jens Risom
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous modern boat shaped dining table or conference table by Jens Risom for Howe Furniture. Comprised of walnut veneer and chrome cylinder legs. Gorgeous age and use appropriate c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Chrome
Custom Large Mahogany Rectangular Conference Table by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a made-to-order mahogany conference table made in the Leighton Hall shop. It features a field of cathedral mahogany with a contrasting mahogany border and a solid mahogany ed...
Category
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Rosewood Coffee Table from Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This rosewood coffee table was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970’s. It features a very attractive design, the tabletop is placed between rounded and pointed four legs wit...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large Modern Dining Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
This large modern dining table is a whimsical take on our popular Gabietta table. The wenge wood top has an oil finish and is visually striking and durabl...
Category
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Wenge
Walnut Dining Table, Custom Made by Petersen Antiques
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This walnut dining table is seen here in 98" x 40", however it can be built in any size
Because each table is bench-made in our own Los Angeles workshop you can influence all aspect...
Category
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Walnut
Buzzi Trihex Dining/Conference Table by Buzzi Space
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New take on the meeting table: functional yet elegant.? The original round table has been rethought in its simplicity.?
?Tuning the outlines and bringing in soft edges results in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Oak
Hiroyuki Toyoda Large Italian White Table from the Series "Bisanzio", 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
Hiroyuki Toyoda large white table from the series "Byzantium", 1980
Large meeting table made by designer Hiroyuki Toyoda
Production Simon-Ultramo...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Carrocel Custom Modern Round Dining Conference Table
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
This unique dining table is modern in design, sporting a circular top positioned on a base of twisted multi-layered set of boxes. The top and base are coated in contrasting light and...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Wood
Directional Custom Collection Vintage Modern Inlaid Dining Table
By Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique inlaid metal and wood dining table from the Directional Custom Collection. Tabletop is banded with alternating wood grain patterns...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Coffee Table by J.Šmídek and M.Požár for ÚP Závody, 1970s
By Up Závody
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This walnut coffee table was designed by Czechoslovak architects Jaroslav Šmídek and Mojmír Požár. It was made by the famous company, ÚP Závody in the former Czechoslovakia in the 19...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Metal
Black Walnut Dining Table, Custom Made by Petersen Antiques
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This modern dining table is made from vintage, book-matched, black walnut sister flitches with beautiful figuring and flame.
Because each table is bench-made in our own Los Angeles...
Category
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Walnut
Deriva Steel and Crystal Dining Table
By Dum Dum
Located in Roma, IT
The dining table "Deriva" (Italian word for "Yaw") comes from the image of the icebergs floating lonely in waters. Broken shapes that make what's on and around the table the real foc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Andrianna Shamaris Live Edge Teak Wood Single Slab Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive two inch single teak slab dining table with beautiful natural eroded ends. Set on a modern steel base.
Own an Andrianna Shamaris original.
Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader...
Category
20th Century Indonesian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
Stunning Large Table by Le Opere e i Giorni
Located in New York, NY
Large table made by contemporary studio Le Opere e i Giorni. Edition seven of ten. The wood top has a glass cutout which allows the sculptural legs to be seen. The organic legs...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
Expandable Oak Dining Table, Made to Order by Petersen Antiques
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom dining table made from quarter sawn oak expands from 96" x 42" to 120" in length using two 12" leaves. Because each table is bench-made in our own London workshop you can...
Category
2010s English Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Oak
Custom Column Meeting Table Made from Solid Wood with Metal Base
Located in Vancouver, B.C.
The Column table is a modern round meeting table that proves there's beauty in simplicity.
Its clean geometric lines happen to be highly functio...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Custom Radius Meeting Table Made with a Solid Wood Top and Tambour Wrapped Base
Located in Vancouver, B.C.
The Radius meeting table is a signature wood table that anchors a meeting room with purpose. Seating in a circle puts everyone in clear view, fostering pa...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Custom Bower Meeting Table Made from Solid Wood with Metal Base
Located in Vancouver, B.C.
Two things that make a great meeting table are versatility and style. This modern meeting table has both in spades: efficient and flexible seating around a beautiful sculptural pedes...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Custom "Campfire" Conference Table Made from Solid Wood with Metal Accents
Located in Vancouver, B.C.
The base of the campfire conference table is our way of bringing summer nights at a campsite to the office. The table’s sturdy criss-cross base is a modern sculpture of the kindling ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Custom "Workshop" Conference Table with a Solid Wood Top and Metal Base
Located in Vancouver, B.C.
The Workshop Conference Table is a utilitarian table that has the flexibility to be used in a variety of professional settings. It’s casual enough fo...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Custom "A-Frame" Conference Table Made from Solid Wood and Metal Details
Located in Vancouver, B.C.
The A-Frame conference table has all of the characters of a handmade piece of furniture but with a refinement you can only find from skilled craftsmanship. The table’s Dual purpose m...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Custom "Taper" Conference Table with Solid Wood Top and Metal Base
Located in Vancouver, B.C.
The Taper Conference Table is a functional piece of furniture designed for the modern office environment. The table’s sturdy tapered legs and sleek North American hardwood top give i...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Custom "Hilux" Conference Table Made from Solid Wood with Metal Accents
Located in Vancouver, B.C.
Set the tone of professionalism in your office with the Hilux Conference Table. No other material gives the look and feel of sophistication like solid North American hardwood. The ta...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Custom "Radius" Conference Table with Solid Wood Top and Tambour Wood Base
Located in Vancouver, B.C.
The radius conference table is a furniture piece that will set the tone of professionalism and style in your office. Solid wood has been trusted for generations as a durable and prestigious construction material. The table’s tambour wood...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Modern conference tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern conference tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage conference tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern conference tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original conference tables, popular names associated with this style include Marcel Breuer, Carlo Scarpa, Directional, and Gavina. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for conference tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $415 and tops out at $14,900 while the average work can sell for $4,500.
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