Center Tables
1950s Italian Rococo Vintage Center Tables
Paint, Lacquer, Giltwood, Wood, Glass
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Iron
1980s French Vintage Center Tables
Smoked Glass, Walnut
19th Century European Jacobean Antique Center Tables
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Oak, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Laminate, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany, Oak
19th Century French Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American American Classical Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Marble, Metal
1840s Antique Center Tables
Wood
16th Century Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Straw, Smoked Glass
2010s Brazilian International Style Center Tables
Wood
1830s British William IV Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Ash, Wood
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
1980s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Glass, Walnut
19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Modern Center Tables
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Center Tables
Wood, Paint
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Other
1860s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century European Chinoiserie Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s American Center Tables
Metal
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Wood
19th Century British William IV Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century German Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
1880s Syrian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Lacquer, Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 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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