Center Tables
20th Century American Neoclassical Center Tables
Wood
1960s German Space Age Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
Early 1900s Italian Country Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century Art Deco Center Tables
Resin, Walnut
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1860s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American George III Center Tables
Brass
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Oak
19th Century French Gothic Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1820s European Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Iron
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Glass, Mirror
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Northern Irish Antique Center Tables
Yew
Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Biedermeier Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables
Wood
Early 1900s Russian Neoclassical Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Center Tables
Slate, Copper, Pewter
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Oak
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Maple, Padouk
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel, Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Soapstone
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
Late 19th Century European Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Metal
Late 18th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Steel, Iron
1960s Finnish Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Iron, Brass
1980s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
1890s Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Restauration Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century French Center Tables
Marble
20th Century British Regency Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Center Tables
Wood, Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, 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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