Center Tables
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Center Tables
Bone, Beech, Rosewood, Walnut, Paint
Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Center Tables
Wood
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Alabaster, Marble
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century British Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, Glass
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Center Tables
Elm
18th Century Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s American Center Tables
Metal, Steel
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Stone, Marble
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
17th Century Dutch Antique Center Tables
Oak
1840s Italian Greco Roman Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
20th Century American Organic Modern Center Tables
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Plastic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Brass
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Hardwood, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1990s American Neoclassical Center Tables
Wood, Glass
Early 20th Century European Rococo Revival Center Tables
Walnut
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1990s American Regency Center Tables
Marble
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Center Tables
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Center Tables
Other
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Marble
20th Century English Regency Center Tables
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Limestone, Travertine, Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
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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