Center Tables
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Bronze
1970s American International Style Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rattan, Mahogany
1980s Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Glass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Walnut, Glass
1990s Philippine Empire Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century American Center Tables
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
1990s Italian Center Tables
Murano Glass, Sommerso
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Laminate, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Murano Glass
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Plaster
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Granite, Bronze, Steel
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Agate
Late 20th Century French Center Tables
Ormolu
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Lacquer, Alligator
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Marble
1990s Belgian Japonisme Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Goatskin
1980s Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Glass
1970s Spanish Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Onyx, Brass
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Marble
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Mirror
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Bamboo, Mirror
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Oak
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century Unknown Center Tables
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1990s Neoclassical Center Tables
Brass
1970s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Center Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century North American Center Tables
Glass, Resin
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Marble
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century British Center Tables
Iron
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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