Center Tables
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century European Center Tables
Walnut
1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Plaster, Cherry, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Center Tables
Mahogany
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1980s British Chippendale Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
1980s French Vintage Center Tables
Slate
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Cast Stone, Granite, Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Beech, Mahogany
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Copper, Iron
1960s Brazilian International Style Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Burl
1950s Italian Other Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
1930s American Industrial Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Center Tables
Oak
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Hickory, Beads
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Mirror, Wood
1940s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Crystal, Steel, Chrome
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Ceramic, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1930s European Vintage Center Tables
Iron
1940s European Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century English Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Slate
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Center Tables
Wood, Art Glass
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Center Tables
Fruitwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Beech
1940s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak, Rattan
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Center Tables
Onyx, Brass
1980s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Center Tables
Wood
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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