Center Tables
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Smoked Glass, Teak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
20th Century English Georgian Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Center Tables
Elm
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
1890s Dutch Black Forest Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Center Tables
Glass, Mirror, Wood
1850s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Stone
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Hardwood
Early 20th Century American George III Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1980s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1940s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1830s English William IV Antique Center Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Ormolu, Brass
1890s English Antique Center Tables
Brass
1980s Georgian Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1860s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany, Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Irish Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Palmwood, Shagreen Stingray
1870s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Cedar
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Other
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Kingwood, Mahogany
1820s German Georgian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1880s Victorian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1960s French Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Plaster, Paint
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Travertine
Early 20th Century North American Regency Center Tables
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Center Tables
Wood
2010s American Minimalist Center Tables
Concrete
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century American Eastlake Antique Center Tables
Marble
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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