Center Tables
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Center Tables
Wood, Maple
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Smoked Glass, Teak
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Pine
Early 19th Century Maltese Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Malachite, Ormolu
1930s American Late Victorian Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Center Tables
Bronze, Stainless Steel, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Center Tables
Wood, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century British Elizabethan Antique Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Copper
Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Antique Center Tables
Birch
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry
2010s Dutch Modern Center Tables
Resin
Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Glass, Walnut
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
Early 19th Century Antique Center Tables
Wood, Giltwood
Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Kingwood, Mahogany
Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Center Tables
Wood, Paint
2010s Asian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Oak
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
Late 20th Century Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Elm, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Center Tables
Wood
1840s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Olive, Rosewood, Walnut, Holly
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Center Tables
Limestone
Mid-20th Century Belgian Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Wrought Iron
20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Giltwood
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Marble, Carrara Marble
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
1860s Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Brass, Iron
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine, Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Center Tables
Gold Leaf
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Center Tables
Iron
Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American George III Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Malachite, Ormolu
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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