Center Tables
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Center Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century English Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century European Folk Art Center Tables
Shell, Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Rosewood
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Center Tables
Maple, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century Center Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Minimalist Center Tables
Laminate, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Straw, Smoked Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century French Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Argentine Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Other
Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Laminate, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Polish Post-Modern Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Rustic Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Maple, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century French Modern Center Tables
Oak
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Nutwood, Burl
2010s Argentine Modern Center Tables
Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Marble, Granite, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood, Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Seagrass, Pine
Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Cherry
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Center Tables
Glass, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Fabric, Wood, Glass
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1880s Swiss Black Forest Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Satinwood
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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