Center Tables
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
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stained Glass, Wood
1960s French Vintage Center Tables
Elm
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Center Tables
Glass, Walnut
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Copper
Mid-20th Century American Charles X Center Tables
Brass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood, Glass
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Seagrass, Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo, Glass
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American George III Center Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Formica, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
1960s Danish Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Rattan
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
1950s French Directoire Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood
1920s Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Iron
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Animal Skin, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Center Tables
Glass, Giltwood
1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Center Tables
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
1960s English Georgian Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Metal
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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