Center Tables
Mid-19th Century French George IV Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Concrete, Steel, Chrome
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 18th Century Danish Empire Antique Center Tables
Metal
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s Italian Other Center Tables
Wood
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century Italian Regency Center Tables
Brass, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1960s Vintage Center Tables
Onyx, Brass
19th Century Georgian Antique Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Burl
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Leather, Suede, Wood
1840s German Rococo Antique Center Tables
Brass, Copper, Lead
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass
1850s Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Plaster, Fruitwood
1810s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century French Restauration Antique Center Tables
Marble
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Center Tables
Brass
1950s French Vintage Center Tables
Leather, Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Center Tables
Oak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Center Tables
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Center Tables
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Brass
1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Center Tables
Copper
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Center Tables
Steel
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
1930s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Poplar
1790s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Chrome
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Brass, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Maple
Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s American Minimalist Center Tables
Crystal, Bronze
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Ebony, Oak, Padouk, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Other Center Tables
Marble
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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