Center Tables
1830s North American American Empire Antique Center Tables
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Travertine, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Brass
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century English British Colonial Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 2000s Vietnamese Louis XVI Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Center Tables
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 1700s Italian Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Bronze
Early 1700s English William and Mary Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Center Tables
Granite
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Center Tables
Birch
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Metal
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
Early 19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Iron
Late 20th Century Napoleon III Center Tables
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary American Center Tables
Rattan, Laminate
20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
19th Century French Other Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
Late 18th Century Dutch Rustic Antique Center Tables
Oak
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Mirror, Plexiglass, Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Regency Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Center Tables
Pine
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass, Chrome
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 2000s English Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Plywood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Siena Marble
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary South American Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary South American Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
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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