Center Tables
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Elm
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Birch
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Oak
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass, Chrome
1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Travertine, Wrought Iron
19th Century British Regency Antique Center Tables
Oak, Burl
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Gold Leaf, Brass
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Metal
20th Century British Regency Center Tables
Rosewood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Ebony, Mahogany, Walnut, Satin
Late 19th Century American Directoire Antique Center Tables
Bone, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Oak
15th Century and Earlier European Empire Antique Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
19th Century English Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Marble
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Irish Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century French Modern Center Tables
Oak
19th Century British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Fruitwood
19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Spruce, Cherry
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Center Tables
Iron
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
1920s Vintage Center Tables
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Ash
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Slate, Bronze
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Malachite
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bronze
1850s Irish Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut, Burl
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Oak, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Wood
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Metal
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Concrete, Steel, Chrome
2010s Unknown Modern Center Tables
Glass, Bentwood, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Marble
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Iron
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
1830s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
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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