Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Birdseye Maple, Wood
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Iron
2010s Modern Center Tables
Glass, Bentwood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Other
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
2010s American Regency Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble, Other
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Center Tables
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Mother-of-Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
2010s American American Classical Center Tables
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Pine
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
1850s European Scandinavian Modern Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
2010s Organic Modern Center Tables
Ash, Bentwood, Lacquer
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Glass
20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Tortoise Shell
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Amboyna
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Center Tables
Marble, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Center Tables
Crystal
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Walnut, Laminate, Beech
2010s Greek Organic Modern Center Tables
Cast Stone
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine, Marble
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Walnut
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry
19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Center Tables
Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Center Tables
Leather, Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s American American Craftsman Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century French Brutalist Center Tables
Bronze
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
19th Century Empire Antique Center Tables
Stone
Late 20th Century American Empire Center Tables
Mahogany
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Crystal, Sheet Metal
1860s Antique Center Tables
Ivory, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Primitive Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Composition
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s Unknown Modern Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Spruce
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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