Center Tables
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
19th Century French Regency Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Slate, Schist, Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Maple, Rosewood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
20th Century American Regency Center Tables
Leather, Hardwood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Onyx
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Precious Stone
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Smoked Glass, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Aluminum
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
Early 2000s Regency Center Tables
Brass
1830s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Chrome
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Laminate
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Zinc
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Gold, Steel
1790s American Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood, Glass
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Copper, Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
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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