Center Tables
1930s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Poplar
1710s English Antique Center Tables
Brass
2010s French Organic Modern Center Tables
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
1960s French Vintage Center Tables
Elm
Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1830s English Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Swedish Baroque Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Leather, Wood
1940s French Baroque Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Iron
Late 19th Century Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble, Limestone
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel, Chrome
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1970s Arts and Crafts Vintage Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Marble
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Wood
1890s Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Oak
20th Century Center Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
1940s Other Vintage Center Tables
Glass
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Restauration Antique Center Tables
Marble
16th Century Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1940s American Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Silver Leaf
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
2010s Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Bone, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Hollywood Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
1810s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Elm, Giltwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1940s Austrian Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Nickel
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Canadian Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wrought Iron
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Teak
1970s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Pine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Granite, Stainless Steel
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Giltwood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
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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