Center Tables
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Birdseye Maple, Rosewood
19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Wood, Mahogany
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Goatskin
2010s Italian Center Tables
Steel
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Straw, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Travertine, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
19th Century British Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Center Tables
Walnut
1960s French Vintage Center Tables
Elm
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Stone
1960s Vintage Center Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Marble
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Oak
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Center Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
19th Century English Elizabethan Antique Center Tables
Oak
20th Century American American Craftsman Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
1930s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Poplar
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Center Tables
Mahogany, Rosewood
1920s Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1930s Unknown American Classical Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Center Tables
Rosewood, Ebony
Mid-20th Century American Regency Center Tables
Metal
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
Early 2000s English Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Greek Revival Center Tables
Marble
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1980s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
20th Century Modern Center Tables
Steel, Chrome
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Birch, Boxwood, Elm, Mahogany, Rosewood, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Center Tables
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Center Tables
Petrified Wood
Early 20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1960s American Vintage Center Tables
Bronze, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Bronze, Wrought Iron
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Center Tables
Brass
1930s French Rustic Vintage Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Organic Modern Center Tables
Oak, Cedar
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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