Center Tables
1970s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Imbuia
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Iron
1970s French Space Age Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Art Glass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Velvet, Glass, Walnut
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Siena Marble
1940s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1970s Brazilian Folk Art Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1940s English Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1950s Italian Rococo Vintage Center Tables
Paint, Lacquer, Giltwood, Wood, Glass
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Plastic
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Burl
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Laminate, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Plaster, Cherry, Giltwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1930s American Sheraton Vintage Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Straw, Smoked Glass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Hickory, Beads
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Beech, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Fruitwood
1960s Brazilian International Style Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Other Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Bronze, Wrought Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Center Tables
Wood, Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Maple, Rosewood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Iron
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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