Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1860s Italian Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
20th Century Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Center Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Center Tables
Brass
2010s American Country Center Tables
Hickory, Sycamore, Beech, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Giltwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Center Tables
Wood
1840s German Rococo Antique Center Tables
Brass, Copper, Lead
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Center Tables
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Center Tables
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Steel
Early 20th Century French Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine
Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Craftsman Center Tables
Oak
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Mid-19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century European Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Enamel
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Center Tables
Maple
19th Century European Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Marble
1920s Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Iron
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Stone
2010s British Center Tables
Glass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Lucite
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Stone, Slate
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Lucite
Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Center Tables
Elm
1920s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Center Tables
Copper
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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