Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Center Tables
Wood, Maple
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Statuary Marble, Onyx, Marble, Brass
19th Century Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s American American Craftsman Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass, Chrome
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wenge
1920s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Macassar, Oak
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Ebony, Maple, Tulipwood
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Center Tables
Wood, Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Wood, Oak
2010s American Center Tables
Steel, Bronze, Stainless Steel
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Wood, Glass, Walnut
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Metal
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Cherry, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Lacquer, Walnut
1960s American Vintage Center Tables
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Oak, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Rustic Center Tables
Hardwood
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
1970s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Center Tables
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Oak, Reclaimed Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Center Tables
Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Glass, Walnut
1930s American Late Victorian Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Center Tables
Pine
2010s Center Tables
Other
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 2000s Vietnamese Egyptian Revival Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century Center Tables
Brass
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Granite, Metal, Chrome
19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Plywood
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Wrought Iron
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century Danish Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Beech, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Belgian Modern Center Tables
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Center Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Stone, Marble
2010s Queen Anne Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s American Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Oak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
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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