Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Oak
1930s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century Regency Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Birch
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Early 19th Century Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Indian Art Deco Center Tables
Multi-gemstone, Brass
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry, Maple, Walnut, Softwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Smoked Glass, Nutwood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Aluminum, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Center Tables
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
1910s Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Center Tables
Walnut
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Center Tables
Travertine, Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Oak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble
1980s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Center Tables
Oak
19th Century Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Late 20th Century Regency Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Reed, Wood, Glass
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Oak
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Oak, Amboyna
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Beech
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
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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