Center Tables
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Center Tables
Serpentine
Early 2000s English Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Metal, Bronze, Steel
2010s Belgian Modern Center Tables
Wood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Center Tables
Rosewood, Satinwood, Burl
19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Ebony
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
1970s American International Style Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1860s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1860s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Center Tables
Pine
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Sycamore
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Center Tables
Bentwood
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Wood, Plywood
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1980s French Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Dutch Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Brass
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Marble, Metal, Bronze
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Granite
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
1960s French Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Center Tables
Limestone
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Center Tables
Ebony, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Marble
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Minimalist Center Tables
Laminate, Oak
1970s American Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Center Tables
Stone
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Center Tables
Wood, Paint
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1920s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Marble
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood, Giltwood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
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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