Center Tables
19th Century British Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1990s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables
Maple
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Center Tables
Stone
Late 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal, Steel
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
2010s Balkan Modern Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Indian Antique Center Tables
Iron, Gold Leaf
1990s American Modern Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century European Industrial Center Tables
Steel
1980s European Adam Style Vintage Center Tables
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Wood, Walnut, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Slate
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Agate
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Katalox, Walnut, Hardwood, Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal, Steel
2010s Center Tables
Brass
1810s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
20th Century English British Colonial Center Tables
Burlap, Ebony, Sycamore, Walnut
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century English Center Tables
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Center Tables
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Brass, Metal, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Center Tables
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Fruitwood
1970s Italian Bohemian Vintage Center Tables
Rattan
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Center Tables
Iron
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Early 1900s Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s English Grand Tour Center Tables
Marble
1950s American Vintage Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Center Tables
Copper
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Early 20th Century French Center Tables
Marble
1890s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
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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