Center Tables
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Bronze
1940s French Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Iron
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s Portuguese Industrial Center Tables
Metal
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble, Other
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut, Laminate
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Oak
20th Century American Campaign Center Tables
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century American Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Center Tables
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Thai Center Tables
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Concrete, Steel, Chrome
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Marble
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Lucite, Ceramic
Mid-19th Century Baltic Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Center Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Crystal, Brass
1880s French Empire Antique Center Tables
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
1830s English Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Brass
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
1890s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rattan, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Composition
Mid-17th Century French Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Minimalist Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Copper
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 2000s Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century Unknown Empire Center Tables
Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Marble
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Center Tables
Wood
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Walnut
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Center Tables
Elm
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Oak
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Granite
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
20th Century American American Classical Center Tables
Hardwood
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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