Center Tables
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry, Ebony, Giltwood
1970s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1950s English Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Teak
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s American Center Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Birch, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Wood
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century European Center Tables
Walnut
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
2010s Italian Rococo Center Tables
Gold Leaf
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century French Center Tables
Ebony, Macassar
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Formica, Cherry
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s British Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Brass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Iron
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century American Center Tables
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1980s Vintage Center Tables
Malachite
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Bronze
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1840s European Antique Center Tables
Burl, Amboyna
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Straw, Smoked Glass, Wood
20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Marble
1790s American Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Concrete
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass
1870s Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1940s French Vintage Center Tables
Fruitwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Pewter
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century French Center Tables
Rattan
1930s French Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Metal, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
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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