Center Tables
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Wood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Center Tables
Travertine, Brass
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Leather, Wood
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century American Center Tables
Iron
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Steel
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Maple
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Center Tables
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Center Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
2010s French Post-Modern Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Granite
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Directoire Center Tables
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Brass, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Center Tables
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Crystal, Brass
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Center Tables
Marble
1860s English Gothic Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
1680s Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Leather, Suede, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Rosewood
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Onyx, Bronze
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Lacquer
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stained Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Brass
1970s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
20th Century Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century American Center Tables
Rattan, Glass
1820s French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Lucite, Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Giltwood
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Marble, Stone
2010s Portuguese Brutalist 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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