Center Tables
1840s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
1890s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Other Center Tables
Marble
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1820s French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Art Deco Center Tables
Marble
2010s Brazilian Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Gold, Brass
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Limestone
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Brass, Metal, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal
1960s American Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century American Center Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Onyx
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Center Tables
Fiberglass
1680s Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Center Tables
Oak
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Wood
1960s German Space Age Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
20th Century English Center Tables
Marble
Mid-17th Century French Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century English Belle Époque Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Spanish Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Granite, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Center Tables
Ash, Wood
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
17th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Lucite
1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Center Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Oak
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Art Glass
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Rustic Center Tables
Pine
1820s English George IV Antique Center Tables
Brass
Early 1900s English Rustic Antique Center Tables
Pine
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Metal, Brass
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Birdseye Maple, Giltwood
18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Asian Center Tables
Marble
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry, Ebony, Giltwood
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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