Center Tables
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood, Lacquer
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Wrought Iron
1820s English George IV Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
2010s American American Craftsman Center Tables
Steel, Pewter
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Palmwood, Shagreen Stingray
1970s North American Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
19th Century French Directoire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Iron
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Center Tables
Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bronze
2010s American Center Tables
Wood, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Plexiglass
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Late 20th Century French Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Minimalist Center Tables
Plywood, Beech, Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
19th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Polystyrene
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Birch
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Brass, Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
2010s Italian Minimalist Center Tables
Plywood, Birch, Oak
1790s English Hepplewhite Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Pearwood
1830s English William IV Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
1790s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
1840s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Goatskin
19th Century English George IV Antique Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Center Tables
Rock Crystal, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1830s English George IV Antique Center Tables
Giltwood, Amboyna
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Wood, 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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