Conference Tables
1980s Italian Futurist Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Ash
2010s European Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Regency Revival Conference Tables
Fruitwood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Japanese Conference Tables
Ash, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
1980s American Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Ash
2010s Finnish Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Oak
1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal, Chrome, Brass
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Conference Tables
Wood, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Beech
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Ash
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Conference Tables
Oak
2010s Dutch Modern Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Conference Tables
Ash
Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Conference Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Conference Tables
Pine
20th Century Art Deco Conference Tables
Lacquer, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s French Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Marble
2010s Dutch Modern Conference Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Glass, Giltwood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Ebony
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
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.