Center Tables
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1860s Italian Antique Center Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut, Terrazzo
Early 20th Century American Empire Center Tables
Mahogany, Rosewood
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1880s French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
1650s French Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
20th Century Unknown Greco Roman Center Tables
Composition
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Center Tables
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Center Tables
Rosewood, Padouk
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Center Tables
Resin, Pine
1790s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Center Tables
Elm
1960s American Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
1890s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1980s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s Lebanese Native American Center Tables
Steel
Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1950s European Vintage Center Tables
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Rosewood, Satinwood
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
19th Century British Regency Antique Center Tables
Oak, Burl
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
19th Century English Adam Style Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Center Tables
1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Center Tables
Giltwood, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Center Tables
Acrylic, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Boxwood, Fruitwood, Walnut
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Limestone
19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Brass
1890s Italian Directoire Antique Center Tables
Porphyry
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Plastic, Walnut
Mid-19th Century British Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Elm, Walnut
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Pine
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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