Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century Danish Victorian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Marble, Metal, Brass
1890s Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Center Tables
Pine
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Crystal, Marble
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Cement
1890s French Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Center Tables
Wood
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Elm, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Center Tables
Walnut
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Pine
Late 20th Century American Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Ebony, Oak, Walnut
19th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Rosewood, Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Birch
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Polyester
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Indian Center Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Gold Leaf
2010s Brazilian Center Tables
Art Glass, Walnut
1840s French Antique Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Carrara Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Marble, Travertine, Onyx, Stainless Steel, Brass
2010s Mexican Machine Age Center Tables
Wood, Oak
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Mexican American Classical Center Tables
Oak
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry, Softwood
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Metal, Brass
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Marble, Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Metal, Brass
1870s Italian Empire Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Polyester, Glass
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
2010s American Art Deco Center Tables
Metal
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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