Center Tables
2010s Danish Modern Center Tables
Oak
19th Century English Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Nutwood, Burl
2010s British Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Lacquer, Walnut
1980s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
20th Century Modern Center Tables
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s German Modern Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
Late 20th Century French Modern Center Tables
Oak
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Pearwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Kingwood, Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Fiberglass
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Pakistani Modern Center Tables
Glass, Bentwood, Ash
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1970s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Lucite, Glass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1970s Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Burl, Lacquer
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s European Modern Center Tables
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Wood, Poplar, Hardwood
1990s American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Paint
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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