Center Tables
19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
20th Century European Biedermeier Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
1940s Vintage Center Tables
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Japanese Tribal Center Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Chrome
18th Century and Earlier British Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Louis XV Center Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Center Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mirror, Wood
20th Century Colombian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Bone
Late 18th Century Dutch Rustic Antique Center Tables
Oak
1940s English Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1860s Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century Minimalist Center Tables
Onyx
1950s Vintage Center Tables
Malachite
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century Swedish Karl Johan Center Tables
Burl, Birch
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s Korean Post-Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Stone
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
1980s French Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Center Tables
Composition
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Marble
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Organic Modern Center Tables
Oak, Cedar
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Steel
Mid-19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Brass
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum, Chrome
1790s Italian Directoire Antique Center Tables
Porphyry
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Oak, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Bronze
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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