Center Tables
1980s Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1920s French Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1980s Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Lacquer, Alligator
1920s French Victorian Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
1980s Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Glass
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1920s French Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Birch
1920s Moorish Vintage Center Tables
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Concrete, Cut Steel
1980s German Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1980s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Other
1920s English Chippendale Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1920s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Onyx, Marble
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Lucite
1920s American Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1920s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1920s Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
1920s Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rattan, Mahogany
1980s American American Craftsman Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Ash, Walnut
1920s American Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1980s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1980s English Neoclassical Revival Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Steel
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
1980s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
1920s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1980s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wrought Iron
1980s Spanish Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1980s American Biedermeier Vintage Center Tables
Olive
1980s Austrian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Iron
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1920s Italian Biedermeier Vintage Center Tables
Maple
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone, 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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