Conference Tables
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Brutalist Conference Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Art Glass
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood, Cocobolo
1970s American Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Granite, Steel, Chrome
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Conference Tables
Composition
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood, Olive
2010s Turkish Rustic Conference Tables
Walnut
1950s American Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood, Burl
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Chrome
2010s American Industrial Conference Tables
Steel
1930s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Nutwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Belgian Minimalist Conference Tables
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Copper, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
20th Century French Gothic Conference Tables
Oak, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome, Aluminum
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century Finnish International Style Conference Tables
Plywood
1850s English Antique Conference Tables
Oak
1860s Early Victorian Antique Conference Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
1980s American Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Conference Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
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.