Center Tables
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1980s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Center Tables
Reed, Paint
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1980s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Glass
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1980s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Center Tables
Onyx
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
1970s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine, Steel, Chrome, Metal
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Laminate, Wood, Pine
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Composition
Late 20th Century Modern Center Tables
Hardwood, Zebra Wood
1990s North American Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Mahogany
1970s Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
1990s American Neoclassical Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Precious Stone
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century French Provincial Center Tables
Marble, Iron, Metal
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Center Tables
Serpentine
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo, Glass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Amethyst, Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone, Marble
1970s Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Iron
1980s American Other Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Elm
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Concrete, Steel, Chrome
1980s Spanish Empire Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze, Brass
1990s Italian Center Tables
Smoked Glass
1970s Bohemian Vintage Center Tables
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
1980s Israeli Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Terracotta
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century French Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1970s American International Style Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Enamel, Iron
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1990s Indian Center Tables
Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
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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