Center Tables
17th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Beech
Late 18th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Wood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Iron
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Mid-18th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
17th Century Dutch Antique Center Tables
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Metal
18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Alabaster, Marble
18th Century Antique Center Tables
Wood
Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Oak
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Late 18th Century French Antique Center Tables
Oak
1680s Antique Center Tables
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
Early 17th Century Italian Bauhaus Antique Center Tables
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Stone
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
18th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Imbuia
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
18th Century Portuguese Rustic Antique Center Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Siena Marble
Early 18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
Early 18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Imbuia
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Iron
1690s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Center Tables
Bamboo
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Stone
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1950s Italian Rococo Vintage Center Tables
Paint, Lacquer, Giltwood, Wood, Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
16th Century Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Laminate, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Beech, Mahogany
Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial 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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