Center Tables
20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Center Tables
Carrara Marble
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Malachite, Ormolu
17th Century Spanish Louis XIII Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Center Tables
Oak, Walnut
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Resin
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum, Steel
20th Century English Country Center Tables
Pine
1940s French Vintage Center Tables
Iron, Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Wood, Paint
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Center Tables
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Copper
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Porcelain, Amboyna
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
1830s English William IV Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Marble
1910s American Industrial Vintage Center Tables
Vitrolite
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Travertine, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Center Tables
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
1870s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Brass, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary European Center Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century Center Tables
Elm
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century European Antique Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Center Tables
Faux Leather, Mahogany
1920s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel
1970s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble
2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Wood, Glass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Indian Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Granite
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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