Center Tables
1990s North American Renaissance Center Tables
Marble
18th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French Victorian Antique Center Tables
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Brass
1850s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Paper
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
20th Century Colombian Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Horn, Wood
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Center Tables
Cypress
Late 20th Century American Regency Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
1920s Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1820s European Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Plywood
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Regency Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 1900s Russian Neoclassical Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Copper
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
20th Century Italian Renaissance Center Tables
Wood
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Cherry, Sycamore
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Oak
Early 1900s Italian Country Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Center Tables
Fruitwood
Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Statuary Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Brass
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Bronze, Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Mahogany
1930s Baroque Vintage Center Tables
Satinwood, Walnut
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
Mid-18th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Metal
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Brutalist Center Tables
Quartz, Bronze
Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Oak
1890s Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Cherry, Oak
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Center Tables
Lacquer
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
19th Century Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
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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