Center Tables
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Plywood
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
1990s American Art Deco Center Tables
Marble
2010s German Organic Modern Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Center Tables
Limestone
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Concrete
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel, Nickel
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s North American Modern Center Tables
Beech, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Granite
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Copper
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Fiberglass
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Maple
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Center Tables
Hardwood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Belgian Post-Modern Center Tables
Stone, Marble
18th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Wood, Porcelain, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone, Brass
1810s Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Gold Leaf
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Ebony
1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Burl
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wrought Iron
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Metal
Early 20th Century Swedish Karl Johan Center Tables
Birch
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Chestnut
20th Century French Center Tables
Sycamore
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Regency Revival Antique Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Rattan
Late 17th Century Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Center Tables
Ivory, Ebony
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Metal
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
2010s American Minimalist Center Tables
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Center Tables
Pine
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
1810s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts 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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