Center Tables
1970s European Bohemian Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
2010s Ukrainian Center Tables
Straw, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Cast Stone, Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Mexican Black Forest Center Tables
Oak
1860s Italian Country Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Center Tables
Glass, Mirror, Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel, Chrome
20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Victorian Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Javanese Center Tables
Teak
1990s American Regency Center Tables
Travertine
Early 20th Century English Regency Center Tables
Mahogany, Walnut, Burl
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Beech, Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1890s Victorian Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Center Tables
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Hardwood, Oak
18th Century English Chippendale Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Oak
1970s Spanish Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Plywood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Slate
19th Century English William IV Antique Center Tables
Canvas
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Bronze
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Travertine, Brass
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Coating
2010s Modern Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel, Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Center Tables
Rattan, Formica
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Mexican Post-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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