Center Tables
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Metal
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Pine
1940s European Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Center Tables
Glass, Wood
20th Century American American Craftsman Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Country Center Tables
Metal
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble
20th Century English Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Center Tables
Beech
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Center Tables
Marble
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
20th Century German Industrial Center Tables
Travertine, Metal
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century French Center Tables
Rattan
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Elm
1960s Vintage Center Tables
Wicker
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Center Tables
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Center Tables
Alabaster, Bronze
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century Italian Center Tables
Wood
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 1900s Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Organic Modern Center Tables
Wood
1980s French Vintage Center Tables
Metal
20th Century English Center Tables
Wood
1970s French Vintage Center Tables
Slate
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Ceramic, Wood
1980s Italian Other Vintage Center Tables
Glass
1970s American Tribal Vintage Center Tables
Rattan
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
20th Century Anglo-Japanese Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Ceramic, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
20th Century American Art Deco Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Oak
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Brass, Bronze
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Slate
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Formica, Wood
20th Century French Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1950s European Vintage Center Tables
Marble
20th Century American Center Tables
Metal
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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