Center Tables
1940s Austrian Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1940s Italian Louis Philippe Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Scagliola
Early 1900s English Antique Center Tables
Other
1940s Sheraton Vintage Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1940s American Vintage Center Tables
Rattan
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Ceramic
Early 1900s Antique Center Tables
Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1940s French Vintage Center Tables
Fruitwood
1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1940s American Classical Vintage Center Tables
Pine
Early 1900s Russian Neoclassical Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Mirror, Wood
1940s Swedish Vintage Center Tables
Birch
Early 1900s Swiss Rustic Antique Center Tables
Cherry
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Iron
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Early 1900s English Rustic Antique Center Tables
Pine
1940s French Vintage Center Tables
Leather, Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Mirror, Wood
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Center Tables
Satinwood, Mahogany
Early 1900s English Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Other
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
1940s Vintage Center Tables
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Giltwood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Center Tables
Other
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1940s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1940s Moroccan Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Oak
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Brass
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1940s Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Lacquer, Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1940s Belgian Louis XV Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Early 1900s Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Center Tables
Other
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique 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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