Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Center Tables
Zebra Hide, Walnut
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Metal
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Brazilian International Style Center Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Chestnut
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1990s American Organic Modern Center Tables
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Mid-18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1820s French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century French Center Tables
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Center Tables
Travertine, Brass
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Center Tables
Steel
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Wood, Poplar, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Wood
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Other Center Tables
Wood
18th Century French Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Amboyna
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Cherry
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Center Tables
Burl
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Brass
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1930s English Regency Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Italian Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Glass, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Burl
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Concrete, Pyrite, Iron
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Pine
19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1830s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Center Tables
Limestone
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
2010s Dutch Modern Center Tables
Resin
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Italian Art Deco 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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