Center Tables
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Limestone
Mid-19th Century British Antique Center Tables
Iron
1970s Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Burl, Lacquer
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Carrara Marble
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Maple, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century Italian Baroque Center Tables
Bronze
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Greek Revival Center Tables
Concrete
18th Century German Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Bronze
Early 17th Century Italian Bauhaus Antique Center Tables
Steel
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Chrome
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Center Tables
Pine, Mahogany, Beech
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Regency Revival Antique Center Tables
Brass
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Hardwood, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Center Tables
Wood
1890s French Gothic Revival Antique Center Tables
Maple
2010s German Organic Modern Center Tables
Brass
1810s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
1980s French Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
1940s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Belgian Modern Center Tables
Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
1880s French Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Oak
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Malachite, Bronze
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Empire Revival Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Chinese Export Center Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Malachite, Ormolu
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Brass
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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