Center Tables
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1990s American Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble
1940s European Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1990s American Regency Center Tables
Travertine
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1940s Vintage Center Tables
Stone
1990s American Modern Center Tables
Steel
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1940s American Country Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1940s Sheraton Vintage Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1990s American Regency Center Tables
Marble
1940s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1940s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum, Steel
1940s English Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1940s European Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1990s Federal Center Tables
Mahogany
1940s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Bronze, Wrought Iron
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Hickory, Beads
1990s Italian Center Tables
Glass
1940s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1990s Empire Center Tables
Stone, Iron
1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1940s English Vintage Center Tables
Cane, Mahogany
1940s French Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1940s Italian Louis Philippe Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Stone
1990s Belgian Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel, Chrome
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Nutwood
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1940s French Vintage Center Tables
Leather, Oak
1990s American Futurist Center Tables
Aluminum
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
1990s American Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Oak
1990s Center Tables
Mirror, Wood
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1940s Austrian Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1940s French Other Vintage Center Tables
Iron
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Iron, Wrought Iron
1940s American Vintage Center Tables
Rattan
1940s Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1990s North American Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Mahogany
1990s Danish Center Tables
Metal
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Mirror, Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Ceramic
1990s American Modern Center Tables
Mahogany
1990s Italian Center Tables
Smoked Glass
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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