Center Tables
2010s Russian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine, Brass
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Fiberglass
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Space Age Center Tables
Marble, Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Center Tables
Fiberglass
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Composition
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Concrete
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Center Tables
Agate, Belgian Black Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
2010s English Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Fiberglass, Poplar, Plywood
2010s Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Wood
1970s Bohemian Vintage Center Tables
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
Late 19th Century Egyptian Antique Center Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
1970s American International Style Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Polyester, Glass
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Polyester, Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Steel
20th Century North American Organic Modern Center Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Dutch Center Tables
Clay
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Nickel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bone, Antler, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Center Tables
Resin, Acrylic
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Center Tables
Copper, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s British Minimalist Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Steel
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Polyester, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Copper
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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