Center Tables
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1950s American Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Concrete, Travertine, Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Edwardian Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Center Tables
Wood, Maple
1950s Vintage Center Tables
Malachite
Early 20th Century English Center Tables
Mahogany
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Onyx
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
19th Century British Regency Antique Center Tables
Oak, Burl
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Center Tables
Serpentine
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Walnut, Glass
19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Center Tables
Leather, Wood
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
2010s German Art Deco Center Tables
Chrome
1970s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Lucite, Glass
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Wood, Plywood
1940s Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1970s American Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Brass
1980s Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Lucite
2010s North American Modern Center Tables
Beech
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
20th Century European Biedermeier Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
2010s American Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables
Metal
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Other Center Tables
Marble
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Wood
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
1990s American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Paint
2010s American Regency Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Center Tables
Iron
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Oak
Early 1800s Irish George III Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Center Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Chestnut
Mid-19th Century French Regency Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Center Tables
Slate, Copper, Pewter
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
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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