Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Center Tables
Cement
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Lava, Brass
1970s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Pine
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Marble, Bronze
1980s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Beech
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Concrete, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Steel
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Agate, Marble, Silver
1980s Dutch Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Modern Center Tables
Glass, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Center Tables
Brass
2010s Lebanese Modern Center Tables
Marble, Steel
2010s Modern Center Tables
Glass, Bentwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Onyx
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Bronze, Aluminum
2010s Thai Modern Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Asian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Bentwood
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Marble, Aluminum
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Onyx, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Brass, Cut Steel
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Brass, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Glass
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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