Conference Tables
1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Granite, Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Aluminum
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Japanese Conference Tables
Wood, Ash
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
2010s American American Classical Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
1980s Vintage Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Conference Tables
Epoxy Resin, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Conference Tables
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Conference Tables
Concrete, Steel
2010s Mexican Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Conference Tables
Concrete, Aluminum
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
1950s Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birch
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Lucite
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Steel, Chrome, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1930s Dutch Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
1930s Dutch Vintage Conference Tables
Oak
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Conference Tables
Glass, Walnut
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel, Iron, Nickel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century Danish Rococo Antique Conference Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Conference Tables
Wood
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Brass, Nickel
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.










