Center Tables
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
1980s German Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1830s English George IV Antique Center Tables
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Other Center Tables
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Center Tables
Marble, Metal, Bronze
1980s Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Goatskin, Glass
Mid-19th Century French Restauration Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Marble
1880s French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rattan, Mahogany
1830s Italian Country Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Center Tables
Stone
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Regency Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Driftwood
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s American Center Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Center Tables
Metal
Early 1900s Swiss Rustic Antique Center Tables
Cherry
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Carbon Fiber
19th Century Bajan Antique Center Tables
Late 20th Century French Provincial Center Tables
Marble, Iron, Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Center Tables
Gold Plate, Bronze
20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Copper
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
Late 18th Century Dutch Rustic Antique Center Tables
Oak
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Elm, Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone, Marble
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Lucite
1870s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s German Modern Center Tables
Glass
1980s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Center Tables
Stainless Steel
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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