Center Tables
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Precious Stone
Mid-20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Mahogany
1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Laminate
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Formica, Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Bronze
1960s French Vintage Center Tables
Elm
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wrought Iron
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Concrete, Steel, Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Zinc
1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Glass
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Slate
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Lucite
1970s French Provincial Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1970s American Tribal Vintage Center Tables
Rattan
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Ceramic, Wood
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1960s American Adirondack Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Driftwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Iron
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Chrome
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1950s Vintage Center Tables
Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Iron
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1950s European Vintage Center Tables
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Maple, Rosewood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Copper, Iron
1960s Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Center Tables
Fruitwood
1970s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Rosewood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
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
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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