Center Tables
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Center Tables
Walnut
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Chrome, Stainless Steel, Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Palmwood, Shagreen Stingray
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany, Rosewood
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Center Tables
Oak
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Palmwood, Shagreen Stingray
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 2000s English Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Center Tables
Oak
Mid-18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Center Tables
Walnut
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Oak
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Swiss Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Pine
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Center Tables
Birdseye Maple, Walnut, Ebony
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s German Art Deco Center Tables
Chrome
20th Century Swedish Art Deco Center Tables
Pewter
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut, Lacquer
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Pine
17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Center Tables
Mahogany
1990s American Art Deco Center Tables
Marble
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Burl
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Art Deco Center Tables
Wrought Iron
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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