Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century European Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Empire Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Wood
1990s American Regency Center Tables
Giltwood
19th Century Chinese Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass, Chrome
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Elm, Walnut
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Plywood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Giltwood
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s Balkan Modern Center Tables
Marble
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Birch
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rattan, Teak
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Center Tables
Stone
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Center Tables
Wood
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Oak
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Center Tables
Stone, Granite, Marble
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Leather, Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Olive
2010s American Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
1930s Swedish Vintage Center Tables
Macassar, Oak
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Center Tables
Zebra Hide, Walnut
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables
Quartz, Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Center Tables
Ash
20th Century European George II Center Tables
Satinwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century European Louis XV Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
1970s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Plexiglass, Wood
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Oak
Early 2000s Vietnamese Egyptian Revival Center Tables
Walnut
1850s Irish Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut, Burl
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Malachite, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Wood
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wrought Iron
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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