Center Tables
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
1880s English Chippendale Antique Center Tables
Other
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Straw
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Tortoise Shell, Faux Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Empire Center Tables
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Carrara Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rattan, Glass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1870s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
1880s Dutch Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Late 19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Brass
1990s Empire Center Tables
Stone, Iron
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry
2010s Organic Modern Center Tables
Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Center Tables
Steel
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Brass
1870s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Organic Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
1820s Italian Charles X Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Goatskin
1830s Danish Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
1960s American Vintage Center Tables
Resin, Gesso
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Center Tables
Aluminum, Steel
20th Century American Rustic Center Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
1830s Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry
Late 20th Century American American Classical Center Tables
Brass
2010s Post-Modern Center Tables
Glass, Bentwood
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Leather, Plastic
1940s French Vintage Center Tables
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Chrome, Stainless Steel, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Center Tables
Mahogany, Walnut
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood, Glass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Amethyst, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1940s Mexican Industrial Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Elm
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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