Center Tables
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Walnut
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bronze
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Resin
19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Marble, Iron
2010s French Post-Modern Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Center Tables
Hardwood
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Agate
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Brass, Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Brass
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
Early 2000s French Art Deco Center Tables
Steel
Mid-19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Wood
20th Century English Georgian Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Wood, Oak
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
1980s American Biedermeier Vintage Center Tables
Olive
1920s American Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1740s English George II Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Raffia, Glass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1970s British Vintage Center Tables
Gold Leaf
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
20th Century French Center Tables
Marble, Brass
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Malachite, Ormolu
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
2010s American Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
1820s French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Wood, Walnut, Burl
1970s North American Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Center Tables
Brass
Late 18th Century Portuguese Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Concrete, Marble, Iron
19th Century William IV Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s American Center Tables
Cane, Reed, Glass, Birch
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel, Chrome
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone, Brass
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century Philippine Other Center Tables
Hardwood
2010s American Georgian Center Tables
Mahogany
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Satinwood, Walnut
19th Century British Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1960s French Vintage Center Tables
Elm
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Aluminum, Iron
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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