Center Tables
20th Century Italian Center Tables
Pine
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Center Tables
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Regency Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Center Tables
Wood
1960s American Victorian Vintage Center Tables
Foil
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Metal
19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
Early 2000s American Modern Center Tables
Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Goatskin, Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Center Tables
Wood, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Center Tables
Steel
Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Plywood
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Center Tables
Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century Country Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Center Tables
Maple
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Oak, Lacquer
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Precious Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble
Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
1790s Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Pine
2010s Balkan Modern Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Pine
Early 19th Century French Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Concrete
1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Onyx
2010s Brazilian International Style Center Tables
Wood
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Oak
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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