Center Tables
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Center Tables
Wood, Art Glass
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1960s European Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Iron
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Formica, Wood, Beech
1930s American Sheraton Vintage Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble
Early 1900s Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century English Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass, Chrome
1990s Empire Center Tables
Stone, Iron
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Crystal, Steel, Chrome
1970s Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Resin, Wood
1930s American Industrial Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century French Center Tables
Iron
1910s German Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Center Tables
Bone, Wood, Ebony
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Copper
20th Century French Center Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Center Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 20th Century English Georgian Center Tables
Satinwood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Beech
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Rustic Center Tables
Mahogany
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
Late 20th Century Italian International Style Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Center Tables
Birdseye Maple, Elm, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Wood
1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Center Tables
Wood
20th Century European Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
20th Century English Center Tables
Marble
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak, Rattan
20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Agate, Marble, Silver
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Center Tables
Bone, Ebony, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Maple, Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Late 20th Century Center Tables
Hardwood
1970s French Provincial Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Lucite
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Antique and Vintage Center Tables
An alluring sitting area doesn’t have to be in the exact center of the room, but an antique or vintage center table is a great tool to partition off such an area.
By definition, a center table is a piece of furniture that is placed in the center of a room. Initially these appeared in the foyer or entryway before making their way into the living room. While one might keep seating furniture such as sofas against the walls to avoid limiting movement and closing off space, a center table in the living room can fill this central space without restricting the flow of the room.
One of the purposes of a center table is to anchor the rest of the furniture. It draws the eye to a specific area and invites guests to sit down. When thinking about how you’ll arrange your furniture, a good rule of thumb is to set tables an arm’s length away from seating. For instance, place a coffee table about 18 inches from a sofa so that it is within reach but not too close. In more modern layouts, tables are sometimes placed to the side to leave a large open area for foot traffic.
Because of its central position, a center table is one of the first things people will notice when entering a room. It’s important to consider how a center table can add to a room, as it’s a crucial element for defining the feel and theme of a room. Some center tables are mainly for decor, while others can be a great place to sit around over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Center tables are perfect for displaying decorative objects, floral arrangements, books or a cluster of prized antique vases given the prominent position of your table and the attention it will get.
The clean lines and organic forms that we typically associate with mid-century modern center tables means that they will bring a dose of sophistication to a space, and examples from the era can be found in square and round shapes. Wood tables were popular with furniture makers of the period, but versions in glass and marble are also widely available. Because Art Deco designers frequently incorporated ornamental embellishments such as exotic animal hides and veneers in their seating, case pieces and other furniture, your Art Deco center table will likely make a strong statement in any room. Alternatively, if you’re searching for something small and unassuming, Regency tables could be an option for your space.
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