Conference Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Conference Tables
Glass
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Brass
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Iron
1930s French Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Conference Tables
Rosewood, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum, Chrome
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Rosewood
2010s English Organic Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
19th Century Italian Antique Conference Tables
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1950s American Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
2010s Dutch Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Conference Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Glass, Wood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Chrome
2010s Belgian Minimalist Conference Tables
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone, Stainless Steel
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Pine
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Steel
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Modern Conference Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Laminate
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Metal, Brass
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birch
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
1880s Italian Modern Antique Conference Tables
Granite
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Conference Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Conference Tables
Aluminum, Steel
2010s French Art Deco Conference Tables
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
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.





