Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Wood
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Gold Leaf
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Oak, Walnut
2010s Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Oak, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Slate, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Oak, Teak
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Center Tables
Oak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak, Wenge
2010s Ukrainian Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Walnut, Glass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Elm, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood, Glass
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Copper
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Beech, Rosewood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Slate
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Marble
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Brass
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak, Maple
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Cherry, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Steel
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Iron
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Hardwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
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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