Center Tables
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Concrete
20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Glass, Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Futurist Center Tables
Brass
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
2010s American Center Tables
Epoxy Resin
1880s Italian Antique Center Tables
Alabaster
20th Century American Organic Modern Center Tables
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Center Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary European Brutalist Center Tables
Cement
21st Century and Contemporary European Brutalist Center Tables
Cement
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Fiberglass, Lacquer
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Polyester
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Center Tables
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble
1960s Vintage Center Tables
Onyx, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Marble, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Steel
20th Century American Organic Modern Center Tables
Leather, Rattan, Glass
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
2010s Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Iron
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
2010s Cypriot Space Age Center Tables
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Space Age Center Tables
Marble, Metal
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Laminate
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Art Glass
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
2010s Center Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Wrought Iron
2010s Panamanian Center Tables
Metal
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Center Tables
Other
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Fiberglass
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
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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