Center Tables
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Maple
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Center Tables
Bronze
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century British Adirondack Antique Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bronze
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1980s French Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Center Tables
Wood, Sycamore
1860s Antique Center Tables
Wood
1830s English George IV Antique Center Tables
Giltwood, Amboyna
1980s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Goatskin, Wood, Parchment Paper
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Center Tables
Wood, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Smoked Glass, Walnut
Late 20th Century Modern Center Tables
Stone, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
1970s American Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century French Other Center Tables
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Malachite, Ormolu
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Laminate, Wood
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Birch, Plywood
20th Century Italian Center Tables
Marble, Iron
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Early 1700s Italian Romantic Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Center Tables
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Elm, Rosewood
1980s French Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Resin, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Giltwood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Metal
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Marble
19th Century English William IV Antique Center Tables
Elm
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine, Marble
Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Brass
1920s English Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
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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