Center Tables
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Center Tables
Serpentine
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Pine
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Center Tables
Elm
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Center Tables
Mahogany, Rosewood
19th Century Antique Center Tables
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
2010s British Center Tables
Nickel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
2010s English Organic Modern Center Tables
Oak, Burl
2010s Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
2010s Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
1960s Vintage Center Tables
Onyx, Brass
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Center Tables
Wood, Paint
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Hardwood, Katalox, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
1970s American Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Stone
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Bronze, Wrought Iron
1940s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Metal
20th Century Colombian Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Center Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Center Tables
Steel
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Center Tables
Pine, Mahogany, Beech
Late 20th Century American Empire Center Tables
Brass
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Travertine, Marble
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s American Country Center Tables
Hickory, Sycamore, Beech, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass
Late 19th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Center Tables
Wood, Maple
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Center Tables
Bentwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
20th Century American Industrial Center Tables
Wood, Glass
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Georgian Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Plywood
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
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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