Conference Tables
1940s American Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut
1980s Danish Brutalist Vintage Conference Tables
Pine
2010s German Modern Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Conference Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary North American Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Brass
1970s American Vintage Conference Tables
Aluminum
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables
Steel
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Conference Tables
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Oak
2010s North American American Craftsman Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
1660s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Conference Tables
Hardwood
2010s Italian Conference Tables
Aluminum
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Wood, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
2010s Conference Tables
Oak
2010s American Country Conference Tables
Reclaimed Wood
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Lacquer, Wenge
2010s Mexican Modern Conference Tables
Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Burl
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Teak, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
1970s Czech Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century Art Deco Conference Tables
Lacquer, Paint
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Conference Tables
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Conference Tables
Bronze
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Teak, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Upholstery, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary American Conference Tables
Iron
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Conference Tables
Walnut, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Conference Tables
Concrete, Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Lacquer
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Conference Tables
Lacquer
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Travertine
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Travertine
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Marble, Quartz, Brass
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Conference Tables
Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Conference Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Marble
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
2010s American Modern Conference Tables
Bronze, Steel
1950s French Vintage Conference Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Zebra Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Marble
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Goatskin, Lucite, Wood
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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.





