Center Tables
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Wood, Oak
1960s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
2010s Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Lucite, Oak
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak, Ebony
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Ebony, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Tortoise Shell
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Giltwood
1920s Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Other Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Italian Center Tables
Onyx
1950s Canadian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
20th Century European Other Center Tables
Marble
Late 18th Century French Antique Center Tables
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
20th Century English Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Center Tables
Teak
1930s Dutch Bauhaus Vintage Center Tables
Steel
Early 20th Century English Regency Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Formica, Hardwood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Center Tables
Oak, Ash
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Center Tables
Elm
1890s Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone, Brass
1940s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood
1930s European Vintage Center Tables
Iron
Mid-17th Century French Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo
19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Wicker
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Metal, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown American Classical Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Wood, Glass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Elm, Rosewood
1820s Restauration Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Copper, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
1650s Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Chestnut
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Center Tables
Wood, Petrified Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rattan, Teak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
1890s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
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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