Center Tables
19th Century Maltese Antique Center Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Center Tables
Malachite
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Spruce
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Stainless Steel
Mid-19th Century British Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Chrome
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
1960s French Vintage Center Tables
Elm
1980s French Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1980s Vintage Center Tables
Granite
1960s French Vintage Center Tables
Elm
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1980s Louis XV Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Ceramic, Teak
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Center Tables
Iron
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Wood, Pine, Paint
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Crystal, Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s African Modern Center Tables
Ash
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Metal
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Palmwood, Shagreen Stingray
2010s American Center Tables
Steel, Bronze, Stainless Steel
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
1980s African Vintage Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Center Tables
Steel
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Center Tables
Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century and Earlier British Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Driftwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bronze
1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Granite
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Oak, Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble, Other
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Bronze
2010s American Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
1830s English George IV Antique Center Tables
Giltwood, Amboyna
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Pine
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
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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