Center Tables
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone, Marble, Lava
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Fiberglass
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Brass
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Pearwood, Burl
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Center Tables
Travertine, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Driftwood, Glass
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Scagliola, Giltwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
2010s Polish Post-Modern Center Tables
Marble, Steel
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Concrete
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Glass, Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Glass
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Pine
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Satinwood, Walnut
2010s Italian Center Tables
Limestone
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Rattan
1960s Danish Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s American American Craftsman Center Tables
Bronze
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Center Tables
Faux Bamboo, Glass, Wood
1980s Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Leather, Oak
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century American Eastlake Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century European Victorian Antique Center Tables
Other
1990s Indian Center Tables
Marble
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
1810s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Indian Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Giltwood
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
2010s Ukrainian Modern Center Tables
Clay, Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
2010s Ukrainian Modern Center Tables
Steel
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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