Center Tables
Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Oak
Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Center Tables
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Kingwood, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
1840s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Olive, Rosewood, Walnut, Holly
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Malachite, Ormolu
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Empire Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Asian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Bentwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Wood
2010s Brazilian Brutalist Center Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine, Marble
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Pine
20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Copper
1820s French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Resin, Wood
20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Center Tables
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Crystal, Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo, Glass
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Malachite, Ormolu
Late 20th Century American George III Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Malachite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Northern Irish Georgian Center Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Center Tables
Stone, Brass
Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Center Tables
Glass, Wood
2010s Mexican Brutalist Center Tables
Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Laminate, Wood
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Center Tables
Stone, Concrete, Travertine
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1880s English Chippendale Antique Center Tables
Other
Early 20th Century American Center Tables
Iron
1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Travertine, Wrought Iron
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Wood, Paint
19th Century English William IV Antique Center Tables
Elm
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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