Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Center Tables
Bronze, Stainless Steel, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Center Tables
Slate, Copper, Pewter
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Elm
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Shaker Center Tables
Steel
Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Elm
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Malachite, Brass
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1960s Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Oak, Wood, Birdseye Maple
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Oak, Wood, Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone
Late 19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s Greek Space Age Center Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Marble
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Ceramic
1830s Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Iron
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Giltwood
Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Paint
1860s British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Center Tables
Wood, Acrylic
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Onyx, Brass
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass, Chrome
1960s American Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Fiberglass
Mid-18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Center Tables
Bamboo, Elm, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Center Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
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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