Conference Tables
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Metal, Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s European Other Conference Tables
Wood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1980s Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
2010s North American Modern Conference Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Conference Tables
Mahogany, Cork
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood
Late 18th Century French Antique Conference Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Conference Tables
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Pine
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Greek Modern Conference Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood
2010s German Bauhaus Conference Tables
Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Hardwood, Olive
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Satinwood, Ebony, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Conference Tables
Steel, Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
20th Century Organic Modern Conference Tables
Elm
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables
Birch, Oak, Plywood
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
Early 18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Conference Tables
Metal, Wrought Iron
2010s American Brutalist Conference Tables
Concrete
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary French Conference Tables
Resin, Wood, Wenge
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Olive, Hardwood
2010s Italian Classical Roman Conference Tables
Concrete
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Other
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.





