Center Tables
Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1950s French Empire Vintage Center Tables
Onyx
16th Century Antique Center Tables
Oak
Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Center Tables
Oak
Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Center Tables
Pine
17th Century German Baroque Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Oak
1950s European Vintage Center Tables
Pine
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Seagrass, Pine
1650s English Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stained Glass, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1620s French Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
17th Century Belgian Antique Center Tables
Oak, Walnut
18th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Wood
1950s French Directoire Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood
17th Century French Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Walnut
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Elm, Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1750s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Bronze
18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Concrete, Metal
1730s English Queen Anne Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1670s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 1700s Italian Romantic Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1780s German Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Softwood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1790s French Antique Center Tables
Oak
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
18th Century British Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Wrought Iron
Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century English Antique Center Tables
Elm
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Silver
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
18th Century European Other Antique Center Tables
Metal
Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Boxwood, Rosewood, Wood
1790s English Hepplewhite Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1950s North American Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Giltwood
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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