Center Tables
20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Center Tables
Limestone
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Center Tables
Iron
1920s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Center Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood, Ebony
1970s Mexican Other Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1850s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Paper
Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Faux Leather, Walnut
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century English George IV Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Iron
20th Century Grand Tour Center Tables
Siena Marble, Carrara Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Marble, Multi-gemsto...
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Wood, Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
2010s American American Classical Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Oak
Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Queen Anne Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Stone, Marble
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Center Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood, Ebony
19th Century British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Center Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Rattan
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Wood, Oak
20th Century Art Deco Center Tables
Resin, Walnut
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Boxwood, Ebony, Rosewood
1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Soapstone
Late 20th Century American George III Center Tables
Brass
1990s North American Renaissance Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Glass, Walnut
1840s French Restauration Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Rustic Center Tables
Wood
18th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s American Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Colombian Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Horn, Wood
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Quartz, Travertine, Marble
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Wood, Paint
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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