Center Tables
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Chrome
19th Century English French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Iron
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s American Minimalist Center Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Lapis Lazuli, Metal
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Straw
19th Century American Country Antique Center Tables
Wood
20th Century English Country Center Tables
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Marble, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Philippine Georgian Center Tables
Wood
1910s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Paint
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Stone
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
20th Century French Provincial Center Tables
Walnut
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1830s Chinese Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Fruitwood
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Cedar
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Stone
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble, Other
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Crystal, Marble, Steel
1960s American Adirondack Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1790s English George III Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1820s Restauration Antique Center Tables
Silver, Copper, Bronze
1840s Indian Regency Antique Center Tables
Padouk
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Carrara Marble
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone
Mid-20th Century Spanish Rococo Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Wood, Poplar, Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Giltwood
1860s British Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Birch
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Center Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Oak
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Antique Center Tables
Leather, Rosewood
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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