Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Center Tables
Glass, Teak
2010s Italian Minimalist Center Tables
Beech, Oak, Plywood
2010s Center Tables
Lacquer
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Dutch Modern Center Tables
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Center Tables
Stone, Granite, Marble
2010s Indian Organic Modern Center Tables
Bone, Wood
2010s Italian Minimalist Center Tables
Plywood, Birch, Oak
2010s Balkan Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s American Center Tables
Ash
2010s Balkan Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Balkan Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Dutch Modern Center Tables
Resin
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Center Tables
Resin, Acrylic
2010s British Louis XV Center Tables
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble
2010s British Center Tables
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s British Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s American Center Tables
Coral
20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Glass, Plaster
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Center Tables
Oak
2010s French Center Tables
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Center Tables
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Center Tables
Iron
2010s Canadian Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Dutch Modern Center Tables
Resin
2010s Canadian Art Deco Center Tables
Marble, Metal, Silver Leaf
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble, Carrara Marble, Siena Marble, Brass
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s Indian Organic Modern Center Tables
Bone, Wood
2010s Unknown Organic Modern Center Tables
Bone, Wood
2010s Canadian Center Tables
Beech, Oak
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Blown Glass
Early 1900s Italian Country Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Concrete
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Center Tables
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire 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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