Center Tables
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Center Tables
Softwood
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Bronze, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese American Classical Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Glass, Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Steel
2010s Unknown Modern Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Marble
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1960s French Vintage Center Tables
Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Concrete
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Crystal, Steel
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
1990s American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Paint
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1940s American Georgian Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Wood, Poplar, Hardwood
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel, Nickel
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1820s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Other
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Iron
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Center Tables
Walnut
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1860s English Antique Center Tables
Boxwood, Kingwood, Satinwood, Amboyna
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Concrete
20th Century Colombian Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Horn, Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Center Tables
Birdseye Maple, Walnut, Ebony
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Antique Center Tables
Birch
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1860s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Slate, Schist, Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Bronze
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Mahogany, Walnut
1920s French Victorian Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
20th Century American George III Center Tables
Giltwood, Wood, Burl
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century British Antique Center Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Center Tables
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Center Tables
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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