Center Tables
20th Century Italian Center Tables
Glass, Walnut
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bronze
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Center Tables
Oak
2010s Asian Organic Modern Center Tables
Glass, Resin, Epoxy Resin, Ash, Bentwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Chestnut
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Center Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Cherry
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Stone
Late 20th Century Philippine Georgian Center Tables
Wood
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Oak, Walnut
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Marble
1890s Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Slate
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s American American Craftsman Center Tables
Steel, Pewter
1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Cedar
20th Century Spanish Baroque Center Tables
Wrought Iron
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Burl
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Pine
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1830s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Amboyna
20th Century North American Center Tables
Brass, Iron
Early 19th Century Italian Regency Antique Center Tables
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Belgian Black Marbl...
Early 19th Century Swiss Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Pine
19th Century Italian Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble, Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Marble
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Agate
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
19th Century European Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Brass
19th Century British William IV Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Siena Marble, Statuary 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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