Center Tables
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century North American Queen Anne Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
2010s Ukrainian Modern Center Tables
Ash
19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Marble
1870s Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Crystal
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Center Tables
Ash
Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s Polish Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Granite, Stainless Steel
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Lava, Stone, Marble
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Amboyna
Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Center Tables
Oak
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Iron, Sheet Metal
1870s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Wood
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Chinese Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Teak
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Modern Center Tables
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Concrete
Mid-19th Century Italian Other Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Plywood
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Giltwood
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Oak
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Seagrass, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Center Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century Unknown George III Center Tables
Brass
2010s Mexican Minimalist Center Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble, Metal
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1980s American Other Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Clay, Resin, Wood, Paper
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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