Center Tables
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Ebony, Kingwood
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany, Rosewood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble, Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Maple
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Center Tables
Elm
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Ash, Maple, Walnut
1960s Brazilian Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Austrian Center Tables
20th Century European Other Center Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1920s French Vintage Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Walnut, Maple
1820s French Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Granite
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Composition
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Center Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
Early 18th Century British George I Antique Center Tables
Oak
1860s British Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1880s English Antique Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Formica, Walnut
19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Center Tables
Other
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1960s American Vintage Center Tables
Bronze, Iron
Early 19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak, Pine
Late 19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Center Tables
Giltwood, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Grasscloth
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Granite, Iron
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Center Tables
Maple
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Center Tables
Ash, Wood
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
1860s Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
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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