Center Tables
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Austrian Romantic Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century European Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
1810s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Center Tables
Ebony, Macassar
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Iron
1810s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Center Tables
Iron
Early 19th Century Welsh Georgian Antique Center Tables
Pine, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Steel
Early 20th Century Chinese Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century German Antique Center Tables
Oak
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
2010s Center Tables
Metal, Gold, Brass, Gold Leaf
19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Glass, Paint, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1990s American Futurist Center Tables
Aluminum
Mid-19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
Early 20th Century French Center Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Laminate, Walnut
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Iron
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Onyx, Bronze
1860s Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Birch, Boxwood, Elm, Mahogany, Rosewood, Burl
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone, Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Center Tables
Wood
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1960s American Space Age Vintage Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
1970s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Lucite, Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Slate
20th Century English Art Deco Center Tables
Yew
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1960s French Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Aluminum, Steel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Marble, Onyx, Other
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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