Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Center Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Iron
1860s Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s American Georgian Center Tables
Mahogany
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
1960s American Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Iron
20th Century European Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Brass, Bronze, Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s German Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century American Craftsman Center Tables
Glass
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Brass
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1890s Victorian Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
1890s Victorian Antique Center Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
Early 1900s British William IV Antique Center Tables
Hardwood, Ebony, Satinwood, Walnut, Rosewood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Center Tables
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Center Tables
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Regency Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum, Steel
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Ash, Glass
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Beech, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s German Modern Center Tables
Oak, Ash
Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Wood
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
1920s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Early 1900s Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century European Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
1880s Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Center Tables
Stone, Brass
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Center Tables
Stone, Marble
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Center Tables
Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Polyester
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Brass
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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