Center Tables
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Slate
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Beech
2010s Dutch Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Ebony, Oak, Padouk, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Steel
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Center Tables
Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s Center Tables
Bronze
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Wood
2010s American Organic Modern Center Tables
Brass, Bronze, Steel
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Steel
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Beech
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Crystal, Steel, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
2010s American Organic Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s American Center Tables
Glass
2010s Center Tables
Cement
2010s Brazilian International Style Center Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
Early 2000s Italian Center Tables
Marble
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Stone, Steel
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Brass
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Center Tables
Glass, Plastic
2010s American Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Center Tables
Mahogany
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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