{"id":16760,"date":"2024-03-06T07:00:30","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T07:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/?p=16760"},"modified":"2024-03-06T09:50:47","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T09:50:47","slug":"5-tips-on-how-to-use-mid-century-modern-side-tables-and-center-tables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/5-tips-on-how-to-use-mid-century-modern-side-tables-and-center-tables\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips On How To Use Mid-Century Modern Side Tables And Center Tables"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>We have talked about sideboards, consoles, and even rugs, here at<strong> Mid-Century Furniture<\/strong>. But a house is much more than that, and there are two special pieces that can be super versatile and be used to multiple different ends. Today we are sharing with you 5 tips on how to use <em><strong>mid-century modern side tables<\/strong><\/em>, as well as <strong>center tables<\/strong> that, contrary to popular belief, are not to be used only in front of your sofa\u2026 But we\u2019ll get there. Let\u2019s share some knowledge!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Side Tables As Support<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-16761\" src=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_1-1-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_1-1-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_1-1-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_1-1-768x1087.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_1-1-640x906.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_1-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/products\/casegoods\/miller-center-table?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=get-price&amp;utm_campaign=product&amp;utm_term=dmorais&amp;utm_content=mcf-5waystostyleamidcenturymodernsidetableandcentertable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/barstoolsfurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/get-price-blog.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Probably one of the most classic uses of side tables is using it as a support to your sofa or armchair. Side tables were pretty much invented to be used as a place to store those everyday objects we need whenever we\u2019re relaxing in our living rooms: a book, a magazine, a nice plant vase or even just the remote. But seeing as it is a piece that you see all the time, make sure to choose a versatile side table that goes well with multiple styles. The one in the photo is <a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/products\/casegoods\/miller-center-table?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article-text&amp;utm_campaign=product&amp;utm_term=dmorais&amp;utm_content=mcf-5waystostyleamidcenturymodernsidetableandcentertable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Miller (opens in a new tab)\" title=\"\">Miller<\/a> by <a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article-text&amp;utm_campaign=brandawareness&amp;utm_term=dmorais&amp;utm_content=mcf-5waystostyleamidcenturymodernsidetableandcentertable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Essential Home (opens in a new tab)\" title=\"\">Essential Home<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Them As Additional Stools<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"632\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-16762\" src=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_2-632x1024.jpg\" alt=\"5 Tips On How To Use Mid-Century Modern Side Tables And Center Tables_2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_2-632x1024.jpg 632w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_2-185x300.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_2-768x1244.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_2-640x1037.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/products\/casegoods\/botti-side-table?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=get-price&amp;utm_campaign=product&amp;utm_term=dmorais&amp;utm_content=mcf-5waystostyleamidcenturymodernsidetableandcentertable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/barstoolsfurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/get-price-blog.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are multiple side tables that can be used as additional seating places. <a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/products\/casegoods\/botti-side-table?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article-text&amp;utm_campaign=product&amp;utm_term=dmorais&amp;utm_content=mcf-5waystostyleamidcenturymodernsidetableandcentertable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Botti side table (opens in a new tab)\" title=\"\">Botti side table<\/a> by Essential Home \u2013 which can be seen in the photo above \u2013 is a perfect example of that. Its minimalist style makes it a great side table, as well as a stylish art-deco inspired stool.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Them As Decorative Pieces<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"754\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-16763\" src=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_3-754x1024.jpg\" alt=\"5 Tips On How To Use Mid-Century Modern Side Tables And Center Tables_3\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_3-754x1024.jpg 754w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_3-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_3-768x1043.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_3-640x869.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_3.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/products\/casegoods\/vinicius-side-table?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=get-price&amp;utm_campaign=product&amp;utm_term=dmorais&amp;utm_content=mcf-5waystostyleamidcenturymodernsidetableandcentertable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/barstoolsfurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/get-price-blog.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Some side tables are so well designed and thought that they can resemble true art pieces. That is the case with <a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/products\/casegoods\/vinicius-side-table?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article-text&amp;utm_campaign=product&amp;utm_term=dmorais&amp;utm_content=mcf-5waystostyleamidcenturymodernsidetableandcentertable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Vinicius side table (opens in a new tab)\" title=\"\">Vinicius side table<\/a>, a wonderful marble piece with a gold plated detail in the middle. Truly worth putting on display!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">They Can Be Great Bar\/Coffee Tables<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-16764\" src=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_4-747x1024.jpg\" alt=\"5 Tips On How To Use Mid-Century Modern Side Tables And Center Tables_4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_4-747x1024.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_4-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_4-768x1053.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_4-640x878.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_4.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/products\/casegoods\/konstantin-side-table?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=get-price&amp;utm_campaign=product&amp;utm_term=dmorais&amp;utm_content=mcf-5waystostyleamidcenturymodernsidetableandcentertable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/barstoolsfurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/get-price-blog.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Yes, you have read it right. The right side table can make a great bar table when paired with the right settees or lounge chairs. In the example above, <a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/products\/casegoods\/konstantin-side-table?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article-text&amp;utm_campaign=product&amp;utm_term=dmorais&amp;utm_content=mcf-5waystostyleamidcenturymodernsidetableandcentertable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Konstantin side table (opens in a new tab)\" title=\"\">Konstantin side table<\/a> is showing us how stunning this effect can look in your new mid-century inspired bar!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Classic Center Table<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"546\" class=\"wp-image-16765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_5.jpg\" alt=\"5 Tips On How To Use Mid-Century Modern Side Tables And Center Tables_5\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_5-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_5-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-Tips-On-How-To-Use-Mid-Century-Modern-Side-Tables-And-Center-Tables_5-640x437.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/products\/casegoods\/craig-center-table?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=get-price&amp;utm_campaign=product&amp;utm_term=dmorais&amp;utm_content=mcf-5waystostyleamidcenturymodernsidetableandcentertable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/barstoolsfurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/get-price-blog.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Although they may be used in different settings, there is no denying it that a center table is mostly used as a coffee table in most mid-century home interiors. <a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/products\/casegoods\/craig-center-table?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article-text&amp;utm_campaign=product&amp;utm_term=dmorais&amp;utm_content=mcf-5waystostyleamidcenturymodernsidetableandcentertable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Craig center table (opens in a new tab)\" title=\"\">Craig center table<\/a>, pictured above, serves this purpose in the most graceful way.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">READ MORE\u2026<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/mid-century-modern-casegoods-to-upgrade-your-home-for-the-winter\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=see-also&amp;utm_campaign=inspiration&amp;utm_term=dmorais&amp;utm_content=mcf-5waystostyleamidcenturymodernsidetableandcentertable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"MID-CENTURY MODERN CASEGOODS TO UPGRADE YOUR HOME FOR THE WINTER (opens in a new tab)\" title=\"\">MID-CENTURY MODERN CASEGOODS TO UPGRADE YOUR HOME FOR THE WINTER<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/5-home-decor-trends-that-stand-the-test-of-time\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=see-also&amp;utm_campaign=inspiration&amp;utm_term=dmorais&amp;utm_content=mcf-5waystostyleamidcenturymodernsidetableandcentertable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"5 HOME DECOR TRENDS THAT STAND THE TEST OF TIME (opens in a new tab)\" title=\"\">5 HOME DECOR TRENDS THAT STAND THE TEST OF TIME<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/8-breathtaking-mid-century-modern-living-rooms\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=see-also&amp;utm_campaign=inspiration&amp;utm_term=dmorais&amp;utm_content=mcf-5waystostyleamidcenturymodernsidetableandcentertable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"8 BREATHTAKING MID-CENTURY MODERN LIVING ROOMS (opens in a new tab)\" title=\"\">8 BREATHTAKING MID-CENTURY MODERN LIVING ROOMS<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>WE HOPE YOU LIKED OUR ARTICLE ON MID-CENTURY MODERN SIDE TABLES. 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