Center Tables
Late 20th Century American Empire Center Tables
Brass
1970s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century American Empire Center Tables
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Philippine Other Center Tables
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Italian Empire Center Tables
Mahogany
1980s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Walnut
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1990s American Futurist Center Tables
Aluminum
Late 20th Century European Folk Art Center Tables
Shell, Glass, Wood
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Plaster
1990s Belgian Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century American Center Tables
Bronze
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Straw, Smoked Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century Center Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Lucite
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Goatskin, Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century French Modern Center Tables
Oak
1990s American Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century French Modern Center Tables
Wrought Iron
1990s Center Tables
Mirror, Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Crystal, Marble, Steel
1970s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Pine
1970s Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Resin, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany, Yew
1980s Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1970s Mexican Other Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Chrome
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Regency Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Sandstone
1980s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1970s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Slate
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Center Tables
Composition
Late 20th Century Unknown George III Center Tables
Brass
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Granite, Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1980s Bohemian Vintage Center Tables
Wicker, Smoked Glass
Late 20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Wrought Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Pine
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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