Center Tables
Early 2000s Vietnamese Louis XVI Center Tables
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary American Center Tables
Granite
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Center Tables
Walnut
2010s German Modern Center Tables
Glass
2010s Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Oak
Early 2000s English Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary South American Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary South American Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
2010s Polish Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s French Post-Modern Center Tables
Quartz, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
Early 2000s American Chippendale Center Tables
Walnut
Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Center Tables
Wood, Paint
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Polyester
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Fiberglass
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Metal
1950s Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s German Modern Center Tables
Metal
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Futurist Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Art Glass, Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Center Tables
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary North American Center Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s German Modern Center Tables
Oak, Walnut, Maple, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s Center Tables
Metal, Gold, Brass, Gold Leaf
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s Dutch Other Center Tables
Stone, Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine, Marble
2010s Japanese Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Straw, Hardwood
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Stone
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Marble, Onyx, Other
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
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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