Center Tables
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
20th Century American American Classical Center Tables
Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Wood, Satinwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone, Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century British George IV Antique Center Tables
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Wood
1970s Brazilian Folk Art Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Cedar
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Steel
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Marble
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Pine
1860s English Antique Center Tables
Boxwood, Kingwood, Satinwood, Amboyna
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Resin
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Plastic
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Ceramic, Teak
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Crystal, Steel
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Art Glass
1960s French Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Early 1900s European Antique Center Tables
Marble
1880s French Greek Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
19th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Cement, Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
19th Century British Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s Italian Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Plywood
1890s Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Plexiglass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Balkan Modern Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1970s French Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Bronze
1810s Bajan British Colonial Antique Center Tables
Brass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood, Glass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Plastic
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Marble
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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