Center Tables
20th Century American Organic Modern Center Tables
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Canadian Center Tables
Bronze
1940s European Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Center Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Bronze
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Bronze, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s European Organic Modern Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass, Gold Leaf
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Bronze, Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Brass, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Metal, Sheet Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Center Tables
Bronze, Steel
2010s Canadian Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Bronze
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Onyx, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Center Tables
Aluminum
1670s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century Louis XIV Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Center Tables
Agate, Belgian Black Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century European Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Bronze
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass, Gold
2010s Canadian Center Tables
Bronze
1980s American Other Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1980s Israeli Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Center Tables
Bronze, Copper, Steel
1970s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Bronze, Steel
1980s Italian Minimalist Vintage Center Tables
Gold Plate, Bronze
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Center Tables
Bronze
2010s American Organic Modern Center Tables
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Center Tables
Copper, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Bronze
2010s British Space Age Center Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century European Center Tables
Brass, Bronze
Early 1900s Russian Neoclassical Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
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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