Center Tables
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Center Tables
Oak, Walnut
1820s Scandinavian Antique Center Tables
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Center Tables
Travertine
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Rattan, Glass, Bamboo
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Malachite, Marble, Belgian Black Marble
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Brass
1950s Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s American Center Tables
Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Elm
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Metal, Bronze, Steel
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Resin
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Regency Center Tables
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
20th Century English Neoclassical Center Tables
Brass
1930s French Vintage Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1880s French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s American Georgian Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Wood
1860s Italian Antique Center Tables
Giltwood
Early 20th Century English Center Tables
Brass
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry, Ebony, Giltwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Formica, Cherry
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century British Georgian Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Empire Center Tables
Mirror
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Enamel
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Maple, Rosewood, Walnut, Burl
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
1870s English Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Oak
Mid-17th Century French Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Malachite, Ormolu
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Agate
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Bronze, Steel
20th Century Center Tables
Wood
Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Brazilian Center Tables
Hardwood
20th Century Center Tables
Marble
1810s English Regency Antique 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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