Center Tables
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
2010s German Modern Center Tables
Metal
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Lucite
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s Canadian Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Center Tables
Marble
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Center Tables
Steel
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Center Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Stone
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Center Tables
Steel
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Giltwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Mahogany
1810s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Oak
1970s French Provincial Vintage Center Tables
Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Iron
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1960s American Vintage Center Tables
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
19th Century European William IV Antique Center Tables
Other
Late 20th Century French Center Tables
Brass
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Birch, Boxwood, Elm, Mahogany, Rosewood, Burl
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Center Tables
Oak
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Burl
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Metal, Wrought Iron, Tôle
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Art Glass
Early 1900s European Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Balkan Modern Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Other
19th Century American Chippendale Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Center Tables
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak, Rattan
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
1730s German Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Bronze
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
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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