Center Tables
1960s Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Center Tables
Fruitwood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1910s American Industrial Vintage Center Tables
Vitrolite
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1940s English Vintage Center Tables
Cane, Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Mahogany, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Center Tables
Birdseye Maple, Elm, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood, Glass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
1940s French Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Center Tables
Marble
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Center Tables
Brass
1910s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Paint
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood, Glass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Onyx
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Nutwood
1960s French Vintage Center Tables
Elm
1960s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1930s English Regency Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Center Tables
Aluminum, Copper, Steel, Chrome
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone
1950s French Empire Vintage Center Tables
Onyx
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Center Tables
Walnut
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Rosewood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
1940s French Vintage Center Tables
Leather, Oak
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Center Tables
Leather, Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Rosewood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Syrian Tibetan Center Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Formica, Wood, Beech
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Center Tables
Mirror, Wood
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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