Center Tables
Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Pine
20th Century American Organic Modern Center Tables
Grasscloth, Raffia, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Center Tables
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Center Tables
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Oak
Early 1800s English Antique Center Tables
Wood, Mahogany, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary French Center Tables
Steel
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Malachite
Mid-20th Century Grand Tour Center Tables
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble, Stone, Griotte Marble, Sie...
Late 19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Bone, Wood
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century British Antique Center Tables
Iron
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Center Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1820s Restauration Antique Center Tables
Silver, Copper, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Crystal
1880s Swedish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
1940s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Center Tables
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Breccia Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Smoked Glass, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Center Tables
Wood, Macassar
Early 20th Century Thai Center Tables
Teak
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood, Giltwood
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1920s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Palmwood, Shagreen Stingray
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Center Tables
Wood
2010s American Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
2010s American American Craftsman Center Tables
Steel, Pewter
Mid-19th Century English George IV Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Center Tables
Steel, Cut Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Iron
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Unknown Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Copper
Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
1870s Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Belle Époque Center Tables
Bronze
Early 17th Century Italian Bauhaus Antique Center Tables
Steel
1830s Chinese Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Brass, Ormolu
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Bronze
1960s American Vintage Center Tables
Metal
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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