Center Tables
1960s European Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1950s European Vintage Center Tables
Pine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
1970s European Bohemian Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Victorian Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Center Tables
Glass, Mirror, Wood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Metal
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel, Chrome
20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Javanese Center Tables
Teak
1990s American Regency Center Tables
Travertine
Early 20th Century English Regency Center Tables
Mahogany, Walnut, Burl
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Silver Leaf
1970s Spanish Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Plywood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Travertine, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Center Tables
Rattan, Formica
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century American Craftsman Center Tables
Glass
1910s Edwardian Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Onyx
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Steel, Brass
20th Century European Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Early 1900s British William IV Antique Center Tables
Hardwood, Ebony, Satinwood, Walnut, Rosewood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Smoked Glass
1940s Vintage Center Tables
Stone
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Iron
20th Century Rustic Center Tables
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1970s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1970s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1920s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo
20th Century British Campaign Center Tables
Brass
1970s French Space Age Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century North American Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
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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