Center Tables
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
1990s American Neoclassical Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Birch
20th Century Italian Regency Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
2010s Canadian Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Center Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Center Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Center Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Plywood
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Metal
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Center Tables
Wood, Maple
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
1980s French Vintage Center Tables
Metal
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Javanese Center Tables
Teak
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
1840s Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Metal, Steel
20th Century Italian Center Tables
Wood
20th Century English Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Metal, Steel
20th Century French Center Tables
Marble
20th Century American Center Tables
Metal
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
1970s Spanish Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century American Craftsman Center Tables
Glass
1960s American Vintage Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Bronze
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Center Tables
Bamboo
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
20th Century Anglo-Japanese Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Center Tables
Glass, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Antique Center Tables
Wood
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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