Center Tables
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
1960s French Vintage Center Tables
Marble
2010s French Neoclassical Center Tables
Limestone
1990s Italian Other Center Tables
Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Pine
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Stone, Marble
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Center Tables
Wood, Cedar, Pine
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Granite, Metal, Chrome
2010s Unknown Modern Center Tables
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Ebony, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Center Tables
Gold Leaf
Mid-18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Tortoise Shell
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
1920s British Jacobean Vintage Center Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine, Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Other
Late 19th Century Danish Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Beech, Mahogany
1910s British Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century French Center Tables
Oak
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Rustic Center Tables
Hardwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak, Wenge
2010s Organic Modern Center Tables
Ash, Bentwood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Center Tables
Cherry, Ebony
Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Center Tables
Wood, Paint
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Center Tables
Marble, Iron
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
18th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Center Tables
Wood
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Other
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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