Center Tables
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Lucite
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Sycamore
20th Century Italian Center Tables
Marble, Iron
2010s German Modern Center Tables
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
1870s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century American Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Brass
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century European Empire Revival Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Iron
1850s Italian Antique Center Tables
Cherry
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
18th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Center Tables
Bronze
1920s American Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1960s Vintage Center Tables
Onyx, Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
1960s Mexican Other Vintage Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Austrian Antique Center Tables
Maple
20th Century Swedish Art Deco Center Tables
Birch, Wood
1980s Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
1960s American Space Age Vintage Center Tables
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Plaster, Cherry, Giltwood, Scagliola
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Center Tables
Grasscloth, Rattan
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1950s French Vintage Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Travertine, Brass
1940s American Vintage Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo, Glass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1870s English Arts and Crafts Antique Center Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Regency Center Tables
Brass
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mirror, Wood
20th Century German Industrial Center Tables
Travertine, Metal
2010s Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
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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