Center Tables
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Empire Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Giltwood
1810s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rattan, Teak
2010s American Organic Modern Center Tables
Ash
2010s Spanish French Provincial Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Center Tables
Walnut
1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Mexican Brutalist Center Tables
Wood, Oak
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Center Tables
Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Siena Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Center Tables
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Center Tables
Other
19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
19th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Belle Époque Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Center Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Olive
Mid-19th Century Brazilian Spanish Colonial Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Center Tables
Nutwood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1920s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Early 2000s American Modern Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Center Tables
Rosewood, Satinwood, Burl
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Spruce, Cherry
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
20th Century Swedish Art Deco Center Tables
Pewter
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s German Modern Center Tables
Glass
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Center Tables
Glass
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Center Tables
Stone, Granite, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Palmwood, Shagreen Stingray
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1870s Russian Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Center Tables
Mahogany, Rosewood
2010s Philippine Modern Center Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique 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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