Center Tables
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Smoked Glass, Walnut
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1830s Scottish Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Burl, Oak
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
Early 1800s English Antique Center Tables
Wood, Mahogany, Maple
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
20th Century European Louis XV Center Tables
Bronze
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Wood, Maple, Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Center Tables
Oak
2010s American American Craftsman Center Tables
Steel, Pewter
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Stone
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Giltwood
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
2010s Chinese Modern Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Center Tables
Brass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Birdseye Maple, Maple, Burl
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Center Tables
Ebony, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Pine
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Walnut
20th Century American Organic Modern Center Tables
Iron
Early 20th Century American Regency Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Center Tables
Steel, Cut Steel
2010s Indian Greco Roman Center Tables
Aluminum
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
2010s American American Craftsman Center Tables
Steel, Pewter
2010s Pakistani Modern Center Tables
Glass, Bentwood, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Palmwood, Shagreen Stingray
20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Center Tables
Carrara Marble
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Center Tables
Stone
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Concrete
1860s Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Dutch Center Tables
Oak
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
Early 17th Century Italian Bauhaus Antique Center Tables
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Walnut
19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
16th Century English Elizabethan Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
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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