Center Tables
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Ceramic
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1980s American Other Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Leather, Hardwood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Enamel, Iron
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Regency Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1980s Israeli Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Glass
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Scagliola
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Plywood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Center Tables
Bronze, Copper, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Steel
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Mirror, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1930s Vintage Center Tables
Birch
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Lacquer, Alligator
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Center Tables
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Marble
1980s Italian Minimalist Vintage Center Tables
Gold Plate, Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1980s French Regency Vintage Center Tables
Slate, Brass, Wrought Iron
1950s Italian Country Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1950s Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Hardwood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Hardwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Slate, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Formica, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone
1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Granite
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Driftwood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Walnut
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Brass
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Brass, Steel
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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