Center Tables
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
2010s Mexican Machine Age Center Tables
Wood, Oak
1980s French Vintage Center Tables
Slate
1830s North American American Empire Antique Center Tables
Maple
20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Glass, Plaster
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
2010s Asian Center Tables
Lacquer
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Teak
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood
Early 2000s English Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
19th Century American Country Antique Center Tables
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Center Tables
Marble, Porphyry
1890s American Antique Center Tables
Twig, Wood, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Center Tables
Limestone
1840s Swedish Karl Johan Antique Center Tables
Birch
1990s American Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Malachite, Bronze
2010s Center Tables
Metal, Gold, Brass, Gold Leaf
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Mahogany
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Hickory
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble
2010s Japanese Center Tables
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Iron
1820s French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Center Tables
Wood, Maple
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Serpentine
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Coating
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Oak
1970s American Tribal Vintage Center Tables
Rattan
1970s European Bohemian Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1990s American Regency Center Tables
Travertine
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Ash, Glass
Mid-20th Century Center Tables
Rattan, Formica
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 1900s British William IV Antique Center Tables
Hardwood, Ebony, Satinwood, Walnut, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Center Tables
Limestone
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
17th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Wood
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
20th Century American Organic Modern Center Tables
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Metal
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
20th Century Chinese Export Center Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
1960s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Center Tables
Wood
1990s American Regency Center Tables
Marble
2010s Unknown Modern Center Tables
Marble, Metal, Iron
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Center Tables
Teak
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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