Center Tables
1990s Belgian Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel, Chrome
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century American Antique Center Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Art Glass
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Brass
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Center Tables
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Raffia, Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Lucite
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s South African Modern Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1880s Italian Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century British Regency Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
1980s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Center Tables
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century English Regency Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Center Tables
Petrified Wood
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
1960s Albanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Laminate, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wrought Iron
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
1970s French Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1960s American Vintage Center Tables
Onyx, Iron
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
Mid-19th Century American Antique Center Tables
Pine
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Ash, Burl
1980s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Chestnut
20th Century European Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Brass, Bronze, Steel
20th Century Italian Regency Center Tables
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Amboyna
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 1700s Italian Romantic Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo, Glass
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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