Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Resin
19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Art Deco Center Tables
Marble, Iron
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Center Tables
Mahogany
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1840s Swedish Karl Johan Antique Center Tables
Birch
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Center Tables
Stone, Slate, Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Oak
2010s German Modern Center Tables
Oak, Walnut, Maple, Mahogany
1980s Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Renaissance Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Center Tables
Metal, Gold, Brass, Gold Leaf
19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
20th Century American American Craftsman Center Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Mahogany
2010s Dutch Other Center Tables
Stone, Steel, Stainless Steel
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Malachite, Bronze
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Anglo-Japanese Center Tables
Wood
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Metal
20th Century Center Tables
Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Pine
Mid-20th Century Country Center Tables
Metal
19th Century French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Malachite, Bronze
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Center Tables
Ebony, Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine, Marble
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Center Tables
Rattan
1890s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century English Regency Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Dutch Center Tables
Oak
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Marble, Onyx, Other
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Center Tables
Marble
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
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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