Center Tables
18th Century and Earlier British Regency Antique Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Travertine
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Glass, Ebony
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Center Tables
Oak
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Birch
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Pine
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Cowhide, Mahogany
1970s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Pine
2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Center Tables
Metal
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Upholstery, Cherry, Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany, Yew
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Organic Modern Center Tables
Oak, Cedar
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s French Post-Modern Center Tables
Glass, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
1820s Italian Charles X Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Center Tables
Leather, Wood
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Oak, Wood, Hardwood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo, Glass
2010s French Post-Modern Center Tables
Marble
1860s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s American Organic Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Center Tables
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
2010s French Post-Modern Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Italian Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak, Pine
1870s Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century American Eastlake Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century European Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Center Tables
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
1950s European Vintage Center Tables
Pine
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Center Tables
Marble
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Formica, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
2010s German Modern Center Tables
Concrete
Mid-19th Century Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1970s Mexican Other Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Center Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Center Tables
Walnut
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco 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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