Conference Tables
2010s Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Chestnut, Ceramic
2010s Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Chestnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1930s French Renaissance Revival Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
1980s French Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Marble
1920s French Renaissance Revival Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Brutalist Conference Tables
Steel
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Iron
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Lacquer, Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Birch, Plywood, Walnut
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Plywood, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1920s French Renaissance Revival Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
2010s Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Chestnut
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Alabaster, Marble
2010s Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Cherry
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Marble
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Conference Tables
Oak
1980s French Vintage Conference Tables
Travertine
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood
1920s American Gothic Revival Vintage Conference Tables
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
2010s American Brutalist Conference Tables
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Steel
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Conference Tables
Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Walnut, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Brass
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Olive, Hardwood
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Brass
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Marble, Bronze
1990s American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Conference Tables
Steel, Iron
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.