Center Tables
1970s American Tribal Vintage Center Tables
Rattan
Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Walnut, Parchment Paper
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
Early 1700s Italian Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 1700s English William and Mary Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century Dutch Rustic Antique Center Tables
Oak
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Mirror, Plexiglass, Fruitwood
18th Century George III Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Wood, Paint
1970s Spanish Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo
Mid-18th Century English George I Antique Center Tables
Oak
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
17th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1690s Spanish Antique Center Tables
Metal
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Center Tables
Marble, Porphyry
1970s French Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Teak
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Elm
1970s French Vintage Center Tables
Slate
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel, Chrome
1970s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Slate
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Center Tables
Walnut
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
1970s American Vintage Center Tables
Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Metal
18th Century Austrian Antique Center Tables
Oak, Pine
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
18th Century English Chippendale Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1970s European Bohemian Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1970s Spanish Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Travertine, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1970s French Space Age Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Brass
1650s Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Chestnut
1970s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
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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