Center Tables
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Lava, Stone, Marble
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s Spanish Center Tables
Marble, Iron
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Birch
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel, Chrome
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s Philippine Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s Philippine Modern Center Tables
Stone, Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Satinwood, Walnut
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Maple, Rosewood, Walnut, Burl
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
2010s Argentine Center Tables
Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Birdseye Maple, Maple, Burl
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Center Tables
Other
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Giltwood
1830s Welsh Country Antique Center Tables
Pine
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Cherry
17th Century Belgian Antique Center Tables
Oak, Walnut
19th Century Regency Antique Center Tables
Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Porphyry
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany, Yew
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Center Tables
Glass, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Marble, Granite, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Center Tables
Wood
17th Century French Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Paint, Wood
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Canadian Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Shell, Epoxy Resin, Walnut
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s German Organic Modern Center Tables
Bog Wood
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Cane, Wood
2010s Indian Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
2010s Mexican Minimalist Center Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Spanish Center Tables
Marble, Iron
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Marble, Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble
18th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Pine
1650s English Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Center Tables
Cedar
1950s French Directoire Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, 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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