Center Tables
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Late 20th Century Center Tables
Pine
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1990s Post-Modern Center Tables
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Brass
1970s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Metal, Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak, Wenge
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Lucite
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Plywood
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Ebony, Maple, Tulipwood
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Center Tables
Steel
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Pine
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s British Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Center Tables
Steel
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century German Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1920s Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Chinese Modern Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Fruitwood
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Dutch Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s Belgian Modern Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1990s Unknown Bohemian Center Tables
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Early 19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Dutch Other Center Tables
Fruitwood, Mahogany
19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Onyx, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
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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