Center Tables
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Brass
1970s French Space Age Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1980s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Goatskin, Wood, Parchment Paper
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Fiberglass, Lacquer
1970s Brazilian Folk Art Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Cast Stone, Granite, Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
1980s Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Elm
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Plastic
1980s French Vintage Center Tables
Smoked Glass, Walnut
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble
Late 20th Century Center Tables
Brass
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1980s British Chippendale Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century American American Classical Center Tables
Brass
1980s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Straw, Smoked Glass
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1980s French Vintage Center Tables
Slate
Late 20th Century Modern Center Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century Empire Center Tables
Cherry
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Center Tables
Travertine, Wrought Iron
1970s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Center Tables
Bronze
1990s Empire Center Tables
Stone, Iron
1990s Italian Center Tables
Glass
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century Rustic Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Empire Center Tables
Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Hardwood, Glass
Late 20th Century French Center Tables
Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Copper
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Cherry
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian International Style Center Tables
Steel
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century Center Tables
Pine
1970s French Provincial Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Bohemian Vintage Center Tables
Rattan
Late 20th Century Center Tables
Hardwood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine, Brass
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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