Center Tables
Late 18th Century French Antique Center Tables
Oak
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Elm
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Wood
17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
18th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Stone
17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
18th Century Portuguese Rustic Antique Center Tables
Wood
1980s Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Marble
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
Early 18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Early 18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
1690s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Center Tables
Bamboo
1980s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Goatskin, Wood, Parchment Paper
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Fiberglass, Lacquer
1980s French Vintage Center Tables
Smoked Glass, Walnut
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
1980s Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
16th Century Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1980s British Chippendale Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1980s French Vintage Center Tables
Slate
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
1980s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Cast Stone, Granite, Marble
Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Center Tables
Brass
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Marble
17th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Metal
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Limestone
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
1980s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
1980s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Center Tables
Cane, Glass, Wood
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Slate, Schist, Metal, Brass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Cherry
17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Cherry
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Center Tables
Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1790s American Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
18th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Giltwood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
18th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1980s Bohemian Vintage Center Tables
Faux Bamboo, Wood
1980s European Adam Style Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1680s Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century French Rustic Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
1980s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Marble, Metal, Copper
17th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1710s Italian Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Leather, Walnut
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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