Center Tables
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany, Yew
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Amboyna
1620s French Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Giltwood, Scagliola
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Silver Plate
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Onyx
1990s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Center Tables
Burl
Early 18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Cork
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century American Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Oak
Early 1900s Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble
2010s Turkish Art Deco Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Steel, Chrome
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Iron
2010s Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Granite, Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood, Walnut
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
2010s French Art Deco Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1880s Danish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century Renaissance Center Tables
Marble
1750s Swiss Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Slate
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Center Tables
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Center Tables
Zebra Wood
Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Walnut
1880s Swedish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
20th Century French Art Deco Center Tables
Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Steel, Iron
20th Century Italian Renaissance Center Tables
Walnut
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Center Tables
Bronze
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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