Center Tables
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
2010s Indian De Stijl Center Tables
Iron
2010s American Minimalist Center Tables
Concrete
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Oak
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Pine
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Mahogany, Walnut, Oak
20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Copper
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Early 19th Century French Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown George II Center Tables
Mahogany
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Slate, Schist, Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Center Tables
Aluminum, Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Glass, Ebony
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
19th Century Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
2010s American Regency Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Wood, Walnut, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Parchment Paper
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Center Tables
Bronze
1790s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mirror, Smoked Glass
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Center Tables
Ceramic, Oak
20th Century Italian Center Tables
Pine
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Center Tables
Marble
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Malachite, Ormolu
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Iron
1840s Antique Center Tables
Cherry
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Center Tables
Walnut
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Silver
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Iron
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Unknown Regency Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Malachite, Silver
Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Brazilian Brutalist Center Tables
Hardwood
2010s Indian Greco Roman Center Tables
Aluminum
20th Century French Art Deco Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Center Tables
Marble, Bronze, Iron
Late 19th Century Spanish Gothic Revival 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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