Center Tables
2010s Polish Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
2010s French Post-Modern Center Tables
Quartz, Steel
19th Century American Country Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Hickory
19th Century French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Malachite, Bronze
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Stone
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Marble, Onyx, Other
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Onyx
2010s Argentine Modern Center Tables
Wood
1970s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Slate
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Stone
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Center Tables
Brass, Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
2010s Polish Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Center Tables
Brass
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
2010s Swedish Minimalist Center Tables
Fiberglass
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
19th Century American Country Antique Center Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Siena Marble
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Slate, Stone
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Slate
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Straw, Smoked Glass
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Center Tables
Wood
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Hickory, Beads
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Slate, Stone
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Fiberglass
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Center Tables
Iron
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Center Tables
Iron
2010s Polish Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s French Post-Modern Center Tables
Wood
20th Century American Adirondack Center Tables
Hickory
2010s French Post-Modern Center Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Other
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Fiberglass
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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