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Live Edge White Oak Table Pewter Inlays Hand Cast Black Steel Pedestal Base
Live Edge White Oak Table Pewter Inlays Hand Cast Black Steel Pedestal Base

Live Edge White Oak Table Pewter Inlays Hand Cast Black Steel Pedestal Base

By Alabama Sawyer

Located in Birmingham, AL

Our Live Edge White Oak Table features the beautiful "live edge" curving contour of a tree's natural profile. Urban timber, locally harvested in Birmingham, AL, is book-matched and ...

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2010s American American Craftsman Conference Tables

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Oak

Pierre Cardin Black Lacquer & Brass Pedestal Dining Room/ Conference Table, 1989
Pierre Cardin Black Lacquer & Brass Pedestal Dining Room/ Conference Table, 1989

Pierre Cardin Black Lacquer & Brass Pedestal Dining Room/ Conference Table, 1989

By Pierre Cardin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pierre Cardin black lacquer & brass pedestal dining room/ conference table, 1989 Black Lacquer & Brass Column Pedestal table base with Beveled 72" x 42" Beveled glass top, Signed in...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Brass

Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75
Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

Located in Geneve, CH

Grafite Refined Contemporary marble dining table 180/75 Dimensions: 180 x 75 cm Materials: Grafite Angelo is the essence of a round table in natural sto...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Marble

Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Table 210/75
Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Table 210/75

Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Table 210/75

Located in Geneve, CH

Grafite Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Table 210/75 Dimensions: 210 x 135 x 75 cm Materials: Grafite. Angelo is the essence of a round table in natural stone, a sculptural shape i...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Marble

Expandable Dining Table by Pierre Guariche & A.R.P
Expandable Dining Table by Pierre Guariche & A.R.P

Expandable Dining Table by Pierre Guariche & A.R.P

By Pierre Guariche

Located in New York, NY

Expandable dining table by Pierre Guariche & Atelier de Recherche Plastique Table with ash extension by Pierre Guariche for Les Huchers Minvielle, 1955. Revarnished tray in perfe...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables

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Metal

Modern Dining Table Large Rustic Walnut Wood Table Handmade Tables
Modern Dining Table Large Rustic Walnut Wood Table Handmade Tables

Modern Dining Table Large Rustic Walnut Wood Table Handmade Tables

Located in København N, DK

Indivisible conference table Eternal. Ancient. Indivisible. Such things have inspired people since the beginning of time. Sky and stars. Oceans. The mountains. Space. Unexplored dis...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Conference Tables

Materials

Steel

Table in Marble and Wood Art Deco, France 1920, '6 People'
Table in Marble and Wood Art Deco, France 1920, '6 People'

Table in Marble and Wood Art Deco, France 1920, '6 People'

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our Argentina galleries are shipped directly to your address via air freight. • Simplified Customs Management: We handle the processing of export permits and the payment of customs duties. You will receive your purchase without additional paperwork or surprise costs. • High-Security Packaging: Following FedEx international standards, each piece is protected in custom-made wooden crates, designed to withstand 1-meter impacts and ensure the integrity of the object during transit. • Note for shipments to the USA: To comply with shipping company regulations and ensure delivery at the destination, a valid tax ID (EIN, SSN, or ITIN) is required. • Domestic US Shipping: For those pieces available in our United States storage, logistics are managed through 1stdibs. Personalized Restorations Our team of expert artisans offers restoration services tailored to your aesthetic preferences and design needs: • Cabinetry and Polishing: We perform polishing work on woods, allowing for transitions from light to dark tones (including deep black finishes). • Upholstery: We reupholster chairs and armchairs with fabrics or leathers of your choice, guaranteeing a high-quality finish. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to their original state. o Chroming or silver-plating services for bronze objects. Personalized Quotes: We would be delighted to advise you and provide a quote for any intervention according to your personal taste. Dining Table Art Deco Year: 1920 Country: French Wood Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated dining table. You want to live in the golden years, this is the dining table that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles since 1982. If you are looking for chairs to match...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables

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Marble

Dining Room Table, '6/8 People', Attributed to Marc Léo de Nicolas du Plantier
Dining Room Table, '6/8 People', Attributed to Marc Léo de Nicolas du Plantier

Dining Room Table, '6/8 People', Attributed to Marc Léo de Nicolas du Plantier

By Marc du Plantier

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables

Materials

Bronze

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Table 210/75
Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Table 210/75

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Table 210/75

Located in Geneve, CH

Travertino Rosso Refined Contemporary Marble Oval Table 210/75 Dimensions: 210 x 135 x 75 cm Materials: Travertino Rosso. Angelo is the essence of a round table in natural stone, a ...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables

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Marble

Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Dining Table
Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Dining Table

Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Dining Table

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Dining Table The legs joined by a bronze mounted stretcher. Four leaves. Measures: Height 30 inches / 76cm Width 5...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Conference Tables

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Bronze, Ormolu

Table De Conférence De Rainer Daumiller Pour Hirtshals Savværk Møbler, 1980
Table De Conférence De Rainer Daumiller Pour Hirtshals Savværk Møbler, 1980

Table De Conférence De Rainer Daumiller Pour Hirtshals Savværk Møbler, 1980

By Rainer Daumiller

Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR

Important pine conference table by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savværk møbler in the 1980s. The table consists of 2 rectangular tables and 2 half-moon consoles. The table comes fr...

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1980s Danish Brutalist Vintage Conference Tables

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Pine

Grafite Contemporary Oval Marble Dining Table 290/75
Grafite Contemporary Oval Marble Dining Table 290/75

Grafite Contemporary Oval Marble Dining Table 290/75

Located in Geneve, CH

Grafite contemporary oval marble dining table 290/75 For 12 people Dimensions: W 290 x D 160 x H 75 cm. Materials: Grafite. The collection consists of a round/oval dining or confere...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Marble

Herman Miller Mid Century Conference Table
Herman Miller Mid Century Conference Table

Herman Miller Mid Century Conference Table

By Herman Miller

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Herman Miller Mid Century Conference Table This conference table measures: 72 wide x 42 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches Good Vintage Condition - Sta...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Metal

Granite Top Conference Table
Granite Top Conference Table

Granite Top Conference Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Superb Granite top conference table raised on two cylindrical bronze veneered legs. Iron support (not seen) structure. CW4699

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1880s Italian Modern Antique Conference Tables

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Granite

Kynos Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75
Kynos Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

Kynos Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75

Located in Geneve, CH

Kynos Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 180/75 Dimensions: 180 x 75 cm Materials: Kynos Marble Angelo is the essence of a round table in natural ston...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Marble

Table 1950 in Glass, Wood and Bronze, Italian
Table 1950 in Glass, Wood and Bronze, Italian

Table 1950 in Glass, Wood and Bronze, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables

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Bronze

Large Elliptical Table in Solid Rosewood and Mahogany Feather Design, Italy 1960
Large Elliptical Table in Solid Rosewood and Mahogany Feather Design, Italy 1960

Large Elliptical Table in Solid Rosewood and Mahogany Feather Design, Italy 1960

By Ennio Fazioli, MIM Roma

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Large elliptical table, probably made on commission; 4 curved and shaped supports in solid mahogany support the oval top with a triumph of selected solid rosewood in the center framed by a sloping band composed of 7 mahogany profiles of about 1 cm each. Excellent quality of materials excellent cabinetry. The design refers to the lines of Ennio Fazzioli design and partner of MIM in Rome. Italy 1960s 320...

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1960s Italian Vintage Conference Tables

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Rosewood

Dining Room Table 1960°, '4/6 People', France, Material, Wood, Bronze Ferrules
Dining Room Table 1960°, '4/6 People', France, Material, Wood, Bronze Ferrules

Dining Room Table 1960°, '4/6 People', France, Material, Wood, Bronze Ferrules

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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1960s French Space Age Vintage Conference Tables

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Table 1920 in Glass and Bronze '10 People', France
Art Deco Table 1920 in Glass and Bronze '10 People', France

Art Deco Table 1920 in Glass and Bronze '10 People', France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Conference Tables

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Bronze

19th C English oak conference table, desk or dinner table
19th C English oak conference table, desk or dinner table

19th C English oak conference table, desk or dinner table

Located in Delft, NL

19th C English oak conference table, desk or dinner table English conference table, desk or dinner table, made of oak from the 19th century, ca 1880-1890 with a green leather top wi...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Conference Tables

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Oak

Modern Walnut & Chrome Boat Shape Dining Conference Table by Jens Risom for Howe
Modern Walnut & Chrome Boat Shape Dining Conference Table by Jens Risom for Howe

Modern Walnut & Chrome Boat Shape Dining Conference Table by Jens Risom for Howe

By Jens Risom

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous modern boat shaped dining table or conference table by Jens Risom for Howe Furniture. Comprised of walnut veneer and chrome cylinder legs. Gorgeous age and use appropriate condition with a couple of minor dings in work surface and a small nick on one corner. Please see photos, circa 1970s-1980s. MY, OH MY!!!! This table will almost take your breath away!! Just stunning!! This modern boat shaped table by the iconic Jens Risom for Howe Furniture will certainly make your dining experience much more prestigious and demand attention when in conference! The table is comprised of sultry walnut veneer and four chrome cylinder shaped legs that are inserted into the tabletop. The metal framework below the legs is easily removeable for shipping and appropriate tool is included. It’s a unique, simple, yet stunning design that only Jens Risom could create. It will couple nicely with any style dining chairs or conference room seating. Howe Furniture was founded in 1928 in Connecticut by Harald Howe. Inspired by the early Bauhaus movement, and the principle of form following function, Howe started making just about any furniture that was simple and flexible. Tables, wooden hat racks...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Conference Tables

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Chrome

Kyknos Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 250/75
Kyknos Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 250/75

Kyknos Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 250/75

Located in Geneve, CH

Kyknos refined contemporary marble dining table 250/75 Dimensions: 250 x 160 x 75 cm Materials: Kyknos marble. Angelo is the essence of a round table in natural stone, a sculptural ...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Marble

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 250/75
Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 250/75

Picasso Green Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 250/75

Located in Geneve, CH

Picasso Green refined contemporary marble dining table 250/75 Dimensions: 250 x 160 x 75 cm Materials: Picasso Green marble. Angelo is the essence of a round table in natural stone,...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Marble

James de Wulf Concrete 3-Piece Locking Round Table, 120"
James de Wulf Concrete 3-Piece Locking Round Table, 120"

James de Wulf Concrete 3-Piece Locking Round Table, 120"

By James de Wulf

Located in Paia, HI

The update to our classic locking round table of epic proportions. This custom, brutally giant table is made for superhero assemblage, supervillain congregation, and the most lavish ...

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2010s North American Modern Conference Tables

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Concrete

Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75
Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75

Located in Geneve, CH

Rosso Lepanto Refined Contemporary Marble Dining Table 130/75 Dimensions: 130 x 75 cm Materials: Rosso Lepanto Angelo is the essence of a round table in...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables

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Marble

Large walnut table circa 1960
Large walnut table circa 1960

Large walnut table circa 1960

Located in Mouscron, WHT

large walnut table circa 1960 the feet disassemble for transport

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables

Materials

Walnut

Teso Glass Table Designed by Renzo Piano in 1985 for Fontana Arte
Teso Glass Table Designed by Renzo Piano in 1985 for Fontana Arte

Teso Glass Table Designed by Renzo Piano in 1985 for Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte, Renzo Piano

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Renzo Piano made his design debut with a coordinated line of furnishing systems for Fontana Arte, using only one material: Glass, symbol of the company’s production history. Availabl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Conference Tables

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Glass

Iconoclast Modern Hardwood Dining Table by Izm Design
Iconoclast Modern Hardwood Dining Table by Izm Design

Iconoclast Modern Hardwood Dining Table by Izm Design

By Izm Design

Located in Edmonton, Alberta

The Iconoclast dining table is made of 100% solid, hardwood and features a unique pedestal base. This piece commands attention and is the perfect centre piece for any open plan dinin...

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2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables

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Hardwood

Vintage Florence Knoll Table with a Red Tiger Maple Top
Vintage Florence Knoll Table with a Red Tiger Maple Top

Vintage Florence Knoll Table with a Red Tiger Maple Top

By Florence Knoll

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage Florence Knoll Red Tiger Maple Top Table 102" x 54".  A Mid-Century Modern table designed by Florence Knoll, which could be used as a conference table or as a desk. It featu...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

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Steel

Florence Knoll  Oak and Re-Chromed Steel Base Dining or Conference Table
Florence Knoll  Oak and Re-Chromed Steel Base Dining or Conference Table

Florence Knoll Oak and Re-Chromed Steel Base Dining or Conference Table

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Florence Knoll-designed oak dining table. This table features a 7' foot long top and a newly re-chromed steel base. This table was also sold as a conference table. The top was recently refinished along with the base being re-plated in chrome. This appears to be an original Knoll table...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Large Formal Style Silver Gilt and Glass Top Pedestal Base Dining Table
Large Formal Style Silver Gilt and Glass Top Pedestal Base Dining Table

Large Formal Style Silver Gilt and Glass Top Pedestal Base Dining Table

By Florentine

Located in New York, NY

Phenomenal Hollywood Regency style dining table having two fluted squared pedestal column bases , which support the large rectangular white glass top. The table features a silver gil...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Conference Tables

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Glass, Giltwood

Magnolia Conference Table in Blackened Ash with Chamfered Knife Edge
Magnolia Conference Table in Blackened Ash with Chamfered Knife Edge

Magnolia Conference Table in Blackened Ash with Chamfered Knife Edge

By Carter Ellis

Located in Chattanooga, TN

We love the way the grain shouts when you blacken Ash so we modified our Magnolia Dining Table to highlight it. A mix of Modern and Japanese design the Magnolia Conference Table features blackened-ash, a modern trestle...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Japanese Conference Tables

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Wood, Ash

Rectangle Dining Table with Solid Walnut Top and X Base, Customizable
Rectangle Dining Table with Solid Walnut Top and X Base, Customizable

Rectangle Dining Table with Solid Walnut Top and X Base, Customizable

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Solid walnut top finished with clear lacquer top coat. Lacquered base. Designed to be unfussy, easy to clean, easy to sit at, and beautiful to look at. Measurements: Overall: 72”W x...

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2010s American Modern Conference Tables

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Lacquer, Walnut

Sublime Bookmatch Olivewood Extension Dining Table by Arthur Umanoff, c 1975
Sublime Bookmatch Olivewood Extension Dining Table by Arthur Umanoff, c 1975

Sublime Bookmatch Olivewood Extension Dining Table by Arthur Umanoff, c 1975

This magnificent dining table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. An excep...

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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Conference Tables

Materials

Olive, Hardwood

Haslev Wood and Tile Coffee Table by Otto Detlefsen, 1960s
Haslev Wood and Tile Coffee Table by Otto Detlefsen, 1960s

Haslev Wood and Tile Coffee Table by Otto Detlefsen, 1960s

By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare Danish Mid Century coffee table manufactured by Haslev Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. The table features an impressive hand painted ceramic tile top signed by Otto Detlefsen, form...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables

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Ceramic, Wood

21st Century Giorgione 180, Red Concrete Dining Table, 100% Handcrafted in Italy
21st Century Giorgione 180, Red Concrete Dining Table, 100% Handcrafted in Italy

21st Century Giorgione 180, Red Concrete Dining Table, 100% Handcrafted in Italy

By Giorgio La Corte

Located in Rome, Lazio

Elementary, functional, customizable. Giorgione is a sculptural piece that brings to mind the architectural style of the beginning of the last century, fitting perfectly in any envir...

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2010s Italian Modern Conference Tables

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Concrete

Modern Grey Wooden Pedestal Dining Table With Copper Accents
Modern Grey Wooden Pedestal Dining Table With Copper Accents

Modern Grey Wooden Pedestal Dining Table With Copper Accents

By WARM, Corinna Warm

Located in Santa Monica, CA

The modern design of the Ease dining table features a geometric and angular aesthetic. Beautifully handcrafted from grey stained hand selected wood, accentuated with warm, luxurious brushed copper or contrast veneer chamfered corners. The detailing follows through to the pedestal base on a copper plinth...

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2010s American Modern Conference Tables

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Copper

Saporiti Italia Executive Desk
Saporiti Italia Executive Desk

Saporiti Italia Executive Desk

By Saporiti

Located in Denton, TX

Saporiti Italia Exotic Burl wood & leather executive desk. A combination of straight and curved lines with Burl wood base and top accented with brown leather edge and work surface. C...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

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Metal

Fiam Italia Large Glass Dining/Conference Table w/ 2 Wave-Shaped Glass Bases
Fiam Italia Large Glass Dining/Conference Table w/ 2 Wave-Shaped Glass Bases

Fiam Italia Large Glass Dining/Conference Table w/ 2 Wave-Shaped Glass Bases

By FIAM

Located in Pasadena, TX

Large glass top, Modern, all-transparent design conference or dining table attributed to Fiam Italia. It features a sturdy, thick ¾” glass top with 1 ½” beveled ends and a pair of mo...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Conference Tables

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Glass

Tribal Blackened Oak and Steel Table by Autonomous Furniture
Tribal Blackened Oak and Steel Table by Autonomous Furniture

Tribal Blackened Oak and Steel Table by Autonomous Furniture

By Kirk Van Ludwig, Autonomous Furniture

Located in Victoria, BC

The Tribal Table uses large scale hot-rolled steel, the concept, albeit not literal, is for the front of the table to represent the bow of a ship, and the back legs the rudder. These 3/8” thick hot-rolled steel legs are not symmetrical but rather slightly offset to deliver tension between the fore and aft ends. Designer Kirk Van Ludwig chooses metal plate that has natural patina during the rolling process, showing hints of mill scale and deep colour revealing depth and story, inspired by massive ocean freightliners. The Tribal tabletop in torched and fumed oak uses ancient Japanese shou-sugi-ban technique with a proprietary finish developed at Autonomous Furniture for a lifelong finish. The Tribal table is equally suitable as a dramatic dining table or elevated home office desk. Modern blackened wood and raw steel table...

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2010s Canadian Modern Conference Tables

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Ash, Oak, Walnut

Aluminum Base Parsons Dining Table with Black Formica Leaves
Aluminum Base Parsons Dining Table with Black Formica Leaves

Aluminum Base Parsons Dining Table with Black Formica Leaves

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

Nice quality aluminum base parsons table, with plate glass top, and two black formica refractory style leaves. The table measures 65"- L without the leaves, each leaf is 24"- L. The table frame is 2.5" W. Table suitable for use as a dining table, or a receptionist desk...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Conference Tables

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Aluminum

Grand Live Edge Ash Wood Conference Table with a Charcoal Epoxy River
Grand Live Edge Ash Wood Conference Table with a Charcoal Epoxy River

Grand Live Edge Ash Wood Conference Table with a Charcoal Epoxy River

Located in İnegöl, TR

Creator: Tinella Wood Materials: Solid Blonde Ash Wood; Premium Grade Charcoal Epoxy Resin Dimensions: 110" Length x 44" Width (comfortably seats 12-14) Style: Conference Table, Live Edge, Organic Modern, Boardroom Table, Minimalist Origin: Handcrafted in Turkey A piece of functional art with a commanding presence, this grand live edge conference table...

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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Conference Tables

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Epoxy Resin, Resin, Acrylic, Wood, Ash

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.