Center Tables
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Center Tables
Oak
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Oak
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Cane, Glass, Wood
1940s European Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1940s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Center Tables
Bronze
1930s Swedish Vintage Center Tables
Macassar, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Ash, Oak, Walnut
Mid-18th Century Swiss Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Modern Center Tables
Glass, Bentwood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Metal, Bronze
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Breccia Marble, Porphyry
2010s Unknown Modern Center Tables
Ash, Bentwood, Glass
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Malachite
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Marble
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Elm
1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble
19th Century English William IV Antique Center Tables
Other
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Wood
1980s American Biedermeier Vintage Center Tables
Olive
1790s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Center Tables
Cypress
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Marble
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1860s British Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Slate, Schist, Metal, Brass
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Chrome
1950s Vintage Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Center Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Fiberglass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Copper, Chrome
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1930s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Poplar
Late 20th Century Philippine Other Center Tables
Hardwood
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Marble
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Cedar
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Center Tables
Plastic
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
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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