Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Center Tables
Slate
1810s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Bronze
2010s American Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
1960s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Iron
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Plexiglass, Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Marble, Metal, Copper
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1940s Unknown Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Center Tables
Walnut
1970s American Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1970s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
1920s English Gothic Revival Vintage Center Tables
Oak
20th Century European George II Center Tables
Satinwood
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Center Tables
Birch
2010s Mexican Brutalist Center Tables
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Futurist Center Tables
Marble, Metal
Late 19th Century European Jacobean Antique Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble
2010s German Modern Center Tables
Glass
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1930s English Regency Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Glass, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Ash, Maple, Walnut
1920s Chippendale Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Regency Center Tables
Rosewood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Empire Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble
1860s English Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Center Tables
Steel
2010s German Modern Center Tables
Glass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century English William IV Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Burl
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Center Tables
Glass, Walnut
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Cast Stone
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Chrome
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble
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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