Center Tables
1870s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Craftsman Center Tables
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Oak
18th Century German Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-19th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Center Tables
Padouk, Teak
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
19th Century Maltese Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century British Elizabethan Antique Center Tables
Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Brass
1850s Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany, Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mission Center Tables
Wicker, Oak
20th Century American Industrial Center Tables
Wood, Glass
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Wood, Walnut, Hardwood
Early 19th Century Bajan British Colonial Antique Center Tables
Brass
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Oak
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Brass, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Other Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Copper, Wrought Iron
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1940s Italian Renaissance Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1940s Vintage Center Tables
Travertine, Wrought Iron
19th Century British Regency Antique Center Tables
Oak, Burl
Early 20th Century Louis XIV Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
1940s Mexican Industrial Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
1810s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century British Antique Center Tables
Gold Leaf
1870s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s South African Modern Center Tables
Brass
18th Century English George III Antique Center Tables
Oak
20th Century French Center Tables
Brass, Ormolu
Late 20th Century American Regency Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
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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