Center Tables
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Limestone
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Center Tables
Brass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum, Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Regency Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Early 1900s Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone, Marble
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Smoked Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Elm
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Beech
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century Irish Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Onyx, Aluminum
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Crystal, Travertine, Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Plastic
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Concrete, Pyrite, Iron
1850s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Crystal, Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1830s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, 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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