Center Tables
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Glass, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Copper
Late 19th Century Country Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Regency Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Oak
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1960s German Space Age Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s Chinese Minimalist Center Tables
Marble
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Wood, Oak
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone, Concrete
Early 20th Century American Georgian Center Tables
Brass
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble, Travertine, Quartz
19th Century British William IV Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1890s Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Chrome
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Oak
20th Century Grand Tour Center Tables
Siena Marble, Carrara Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Marble, Multi-gemsto...
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
1930s Baroque Vintage Center Tables
Satinwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
20th Century American Rustic Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Iron
19th Century Northern Irish Antique Center Tables
Yew
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble
18th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Regency Center Tables
Wood, Burl
Early 1900s Italian Country Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Swedish Center Tables
Pine
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Brass, Stainless Steel
20th Century Art Deco Center Tables
Resin, Walnut
20th Century American Neoclassical Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables
Wood
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
20th Century Italian Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
Late 20th Century American George III Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco 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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