Conference Tables
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Aluminum
19th Century Unknown Jacobean Antique Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Conference Tables
Steel, Iron
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Corian
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Iron
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Oak
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Lacquer, Ceramic
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood, Ebony
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Oak, Burl
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Plastic
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Oak
2010s Argentine Modern Conference Tables
Stone, Bronze
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
2010s American Renaissance Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Marble
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Brutalist Conference Tables
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood, Burl
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Maple, Oak, Walnut
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Chrome
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
2010s English Organic Modern Conference Tables
Elm
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Marble
20th Century American Georgian Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Modern Conference Tables
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Glass, Lucite
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Birch, Walnut, Plywood
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Oak, Walnut
1880s French Black Forest Antique Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century Danish Art Deco Conference Tables
Hardwood
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Stone
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Gold Plate, Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary French 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.





