Center Tables
1810s English George IV Antique Center Tables
Brass
2010s Chinese Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Wood
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Stone
1920s French Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Animal Skin, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
2010s Ukrainian Modern Center Tables
Ash
2010s Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Sandstone
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s Italian Center Tables
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Center Tables
Steel, Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Early 1900s European Antique Center Tables
Pine
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
2010s Mexican Bauhaus Center Tables
Oak
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Scagliola, Giltwood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Travertine
2010s Ukrainian Modern Center Tables
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Oak
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Center Tables
Birch, Boxwood, Elm, Mahogany, Rosewood, Burl
1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Center Tables
Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s Ukrainian Modern Center Tables
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Pearwood, Burl
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
2010s Indian Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Hardwood, Oak
2010s Ukrainian Modern Center Tables
Clay, Wood
2010s Ukrainian Modern Center Tables
Ash
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Polish Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s Ukrainian Modern Center Tables
Ash
2010s Mexican Other Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
2010s Indian Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stained Glass, Wood
19th Century Dutch Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Stone
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s Ukrainian Modern Center Tables
Ash
2010s Italian Center Tables
Marble
17th Century German Baroque Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Oak
2010s German Organic Modern Center Tables
Bog Wood
19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Marble
1980s Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
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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