Center Tables
2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Center Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Metal, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Teak, Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Giltwood
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Metal
20th Century English British Colonial Center Tables
Burlap, Ebony, Sycamore, Walnut
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Iron
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood, Glass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone
Early 1900s English Rustic Antique Center Tables
Pine
19th Century Indian Antique Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron, Silver Leaf
Early 1900s English Sheraton Antique Center Tables
Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
19th Century English George IV Antique Center Tables
Giltwood, Amboyna
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Pewter
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Straw
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Lucite, Oak
Late 18th Century Portuguese Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
2010s American Center Tables
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak, Rattan
20th Century Swedish Art Deco Center Tables
Birch, Wood
19th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
2010s French Post-Modern Center Tables
Glass, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1980s Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Nickel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s American Georgian Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Center Tables
Bamboo
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Grasscloth, Seagrass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Glass, Maple, Lacquer
19th Century British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Granite, Chrome
20th Century Italian Baroque Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
1960s English Georgian Vintage Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Onyx, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Wood, Parchment Paper
Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s French Post-Modern Center Tables
Wood
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Organic Modern Center Tables
Brass
Early 1900s Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble, 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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