Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Crystal, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Steel
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Textile, Glass, Hardwood
20th Century Unknown Empire Center Tables
Mirror
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Center Tables
Metal
20th Century English Center Tables
Marble
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
1940s French Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Crystal, Marble, Brass, Gold Leaf
1920s English Chinese Chippendale Vintage Center Tables
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Oak, Walnut
2010s Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Teak
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Center Tables
Metal
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Slate, Schist, Metal, Brass
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Center Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Center Tables
Metal
2010s American American Craftsman Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Brazilian Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Walnut
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s Brazilian Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble, Other
2010s Center Tables
Oak
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Silver
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Gold, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Brazilian Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Maple, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Marble, Onyx, Brass, Gold Leaf, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Center Tables
Metal
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Chrome
Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Slate
2010s Brazilian Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Center Tables
Fruitwood
20th Century English Regency Center Tables
Leather, Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Teak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
1910s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Center Tables
Bentwood
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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