Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Center Tables
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Center Tables
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Marble, Travertine, Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Oak, Walnut, Wood, Ash, Maple
2010s Brazilian Center Tables
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Travertine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Straw, Smoked Glass
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Cedar
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Coating
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Slate, Stone
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Slate
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Wood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Center Tables
Wood, Macassar
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Slate, Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Center Tables
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Center Tables
Wood
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s Mexican Brutalist Center Tables
Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble
Early 2000s Modern Center Tables
Crystal, Bronze
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s Indian Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
2010s Indian Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s Indian Art Deco Center Tables
Multi-gemstone, Brass
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1970s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Metal
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Oak
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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