Center Tables
19th Century European Chinoiserie Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Dutch Modern Center Tables
Resin
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Copper
1880s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Oak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone, Marble
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Breccia Marble, Porphyry
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
20th Century English Center Tables
Marble
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Tulipwood, Walnut, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Concrete, Steel, Chrome
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Scagliola
2010s Lebanese Center Tables
Onyx, Marble
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Malachite, Marble, Porphyry
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Metal, Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Fiberglass, Poplar, Plywood
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stained Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Bronze, Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Crystal, Marble, Steel
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Birch
Mid-20th Century Center Tables
Leather, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Brass
1830s Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Rococo Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Sandstone
19th Century Regency Antique Center Tables
Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Porphyry
2010s English Modern Center Tables
Glass, Plexiglass, Birch
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Center Tables
Steel, Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1810s English George IV Antique Center Tables
Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Pine
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Pearwood, Burl
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Steel
2010s British Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble
1980s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Center Tables
Wood
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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