Center Tables
19th Century English William IV Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble
1960s American Victorian Vintage Center Tables
Foil
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Center Tables
Carrara Marble
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Satinwood, Walnut
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Brass
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
16th Century English Elizabethan Antique Center Tables
Oak
Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
1790s Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Pine
Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Modern Center Tables
Steel, Chrome
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Brazilian International Style Center Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Center Tables
Maple
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Boxwood, Ebony, Rosewood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Oak
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Center Tables
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Center Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Japanese Japonisme Center Tables
Copper
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
1970s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Oak, Lacquer
1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
2010s Indian De Stijl Center Tables
Iron
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Cedar
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Wood, Poplar, Oak, Hardwood
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Wood, Oak
Early 2000s Vietnamese Egyptian Revival Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Victorian Antique Center Tables
Other
Early 1800s English Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 2000s Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Center Tables
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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