Center Tables
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Driftwood
Early 20th Century French Center Tables
Cherry
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Center Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century Spanish Baroque Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Crystal, Steel
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
19th Century American Chippendale Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Marble
1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Bone, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany, Yew
2010s English Organic Modern Center Tables
Oak, Burl
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s British Center Tables
Natural Fiber, Lacquer
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Metal
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Parchment Paper, Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Crystal, Metal
19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1940s Other Vintage Center Tables
Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1940s French Vintage Center Tables
Leather, Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Wood
20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Wood
1960s American Vintage Center Tables
Resin, Gesso
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
2010s Polish Post-Modern Center Tables
Marble, Steel
1830s English William IV Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Wood, Walnut, Hardwood
1860s Antique Center Tables
Ivory, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
1860s Belgian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Brass, Ormolu
Early 20th Century European Baroque Center Tables
Walnut, Pine, Hardwood
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Center Tables
Rosewood, Padouk
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Oak, Walnut
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Chrome
20th Century American George III Center Tables
Giltwood, Wood, Burl
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Center Tables
Brass
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
18th Century Swiss Antique Center Tables
Beech, Pine
19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Rosewood, Satinwood
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
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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