Center Tables
1970s Belgian Vintage Center Tables
Agate, Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Tin
Late 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1970s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1970s American Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Goatskin, Glass
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Lacquer
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century British Other Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century American Craftsman Center Tables
Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Burl
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Driftwood
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Center Tables
Wicker, Rattan
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Iron
Late 20th Century American Shaker Center Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century Center Tables
Mirror
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Fruitwood, Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo, Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Center Tables
Serpentine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Marble, Stone
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Mirror
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Marble
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Marble
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Marble
1970s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Marble
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Paint, Wood
1980s Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1980s Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Lucite, Glass
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Bamboo, Formica
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Spanish Baroque Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, 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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