Center Tables
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Center Tables
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Center Tables
Copper
Early 20th Century Chinese Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Center Tables
Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century European Other Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Brass
2010s American Center Tables
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Polyester, Glass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Goatskin, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Copper
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Onyx
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Polyester
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Center Tables
Wood, Paint
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Polyester
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Iron, Sheet Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Steel
2010s Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Iron, Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Plexiglass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Bamboo, Formica
2010s Turkish Art Deco Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Steel, Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Shell
Mid-20th Century Italian Center Tables
Silver
2010s North American Regency Center Tables
Paint
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Polyester
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass, Chrome
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Polyester
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Grasscloth, Seagrass
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Polyester
1940s Vintage Center Tables
Travertine, Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Other Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1980s Vintage Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Polyester
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Polyester
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Organic Modern Center Tables
Brass
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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