Center Tables
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Crystal, Marble
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Center Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century American Center Tables
Wood
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Elm, Walnut
2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Center Tables
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Steel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Pine
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Rosewood, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Ebony, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Center Tables
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Onyx
Early 20th Century Indian Center Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Teak
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Marble, Metal, Brass, Gold Plate
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Metal, Brass
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Metal, Brass
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Crystal, Metal
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Birch
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1870s Italian Empire Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Teak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary British Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Mirror
1930s American Late Victorian Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Birch
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
1930s Italian Vintage 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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