Center Tables
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
2010s American Minimalist Center Tables
Aluminum
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
20th Century Asian Ming Center Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Center Tables
Rock Crystal, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Center Tables
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Regency Antique Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Brass
Early 1800s Irish George III Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Center Tables
Aluminum
1980s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Goatskin, Wood, Parchment Paper
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Center Tables
Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Swedish Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Steel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
2010s Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Bronze, Steel
1880s English Adam Style Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
18th Century George III Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1830s English George IV Antique Center Tables
Giltwood, Amboyna
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1970s French Provincial Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Jacaranda
Early 20th Century European Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Center Tables
Oak
Early 1700s Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pearwood
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Center Tables
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Futurist Center Tables
Marble, Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Elm
20th Century Asian Organic Modern Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century French Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Center Tables
Oak
2010s North American Modern Center Tables
Beech, Maple
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Art Glass
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Wood
1970s Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Burl, Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
20th Century American American Classical Center Tables
Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo, Glass
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Oak, Lacquer
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1980s Georgian Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Ash, Burl
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Brass, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Center Tables
Oak
2010s Philippine Modern Center Tables
Steel
Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Walnut
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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