Center Tables
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Granite, Stainless Steel
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Center Tables
Faux Bamboo, Glass, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Granite, Steel
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Center Tables
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Fruitwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
1960s English Georgian Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1940s Austrian Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1950s European Vintage Center Tables
Pine
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Stone
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Fiberglass
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1930s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
1940s French Other Vintage Center Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Center Tables
Fiberglass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Concrete, Metal
Mid-20th Century American Center Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century European Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Elm
1960s French Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1940s Italian Louis Philippe Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1940s Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Glass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Leather
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Amethyst, Brass
1930s Dutch Bauhaus Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1960s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Center Tables
Belgian Black Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass
Mid-20th Century American Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Center Tables
Walnut, Mahogany
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Laminate, Wood, Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass, Chrome
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1970s American International Style Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
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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