Center Tables
Early 20th Century American Center Tables
Iron
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Marble
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Wood, Maple, Walnut
20th Century European Other Center Tables
Marble
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century European Antique Center Tables
Marble
1920s English Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century French Country Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s South African Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century American Chippendale Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Center Tables
Stone
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century American Empire Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Center Tables
Stone, Granite, Marble
Late 20th Century American Georgian Center Tables
Mahogany, Leather
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Center Tables
Cherry
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Marble
20th Century European Louis XV Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mid-19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Oak
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1860s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Center Tables
Zebra Hide, Walnut
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Birch
1990s American Regency Center Tables
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern 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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