Center Tables
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Beech, Mahogany
Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Center Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Other Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Beech
1950s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Center Tables
Onyx, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Limestone
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Fruitwood
17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Cherry
18th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Giltwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1950s American Victorian Vintage Center Tables
Rattan
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
Mid-18th Century English Antique Center Tables
Oak
1950s Louis XV Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Iron
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1780s Georgian Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Center Tables
Wood
18th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1950s Italian Rococo Revival Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1680s Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1950s Vintage Center Tables
Iron
1950s European Vintage Center Tables
Pine
1790s American Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Late 18th Century French Rustic Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood, Glass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Laminate
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Onyx
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
17th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood, Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1710s English Antique Center Tables
Brass
1710s Italian Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Leather, Walnut
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Rosewood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood
1950s European Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
1650s Dutch Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
18th Century and Earlier British Regency Antique Center Tables
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak, Pine
1790s Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood, Glass
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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