Center Tables
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone, Marble
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Cedar
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Metal, Brass
1970s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Center Tables
Steel
20th Century Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1950s English Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Early 1900s French Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century American Regency Center Tables
Brass
1980s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
1960s Dutch Bauhaus Vintage Center Tables
Birch
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1980s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Center Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
1980s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Organic Modern Center Tables
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Center Tables
Stone
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Iron
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Bronze
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1940s American Country Vintage Center Tables
Wood
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Malachite, Ormolu
1980s Victorian Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Beech
1970s European Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Iron
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Center Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Marble
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Elm
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Italian Minimalist Center Tables
Marble, Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Iron
1970s French Vintage Center Tables
Pine
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble
Late 20th Century Mexican Center Tables
Stone
20th Century English Regency Center Tables
Leather, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Mahogany
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Center Tables
Glass, Lacquer
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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