Conference Tables
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Concrete
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Conference Tables
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Conference Tables
Glass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome, Aluminum
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Concrete
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Concrete
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
1660s North American Mid-Century Modern Antique Conference Tables
Beech
20th Century Italian Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
20th Century Italian Art Deco Conference Tables
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Iron
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Iron
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Corian
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Lucite
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Conference Tables
Concrete, Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Marble, Aluminum
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Lucite
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Chrome
2010s British Conference Tables
Glass, Cut Glass, Acrylic
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Concrete
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
2010s British Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Quartz
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Concrete
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Lucite
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel, Chrome, Stainless Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Conference Tables
Concrete, Aluminum
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Organic Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s American Brutalist Conference Tables
Concrete
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.