Center Tables
1940s Vintage Center Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Limestone
Mid-20th Century Center Tables
Stone, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Cut Glass, Palisander
20th Century French Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
1930s French Vintage Center Tables
Granite, Iron, Bronze
20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1980s Italian Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Italian Regency Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Glass, Plaster
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Birch
1950s Finnish Vintage Center Tables
Elm
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Center Tables
Oak
1960s French Vintage Center Tables
Rattan
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1960s European Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Cedar
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Brass
1940s Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1960s English George II Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Rosewood
20th Century Art Deco Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Center Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Walnut, Parchment Paper
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Macassar, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Metal
Early 20th Century Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Pine
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century Neoclassical 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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