Center Tables
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Rosewood, Satinwood, Teak
20th Century Louis XV Center Tables
Marble
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Sandstone
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century European Baroque Revival Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Center Tables
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Center Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
1930s French Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Center Tables
Oak
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
1890s French Chinoiserie Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1880s French Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1840s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Center Tables
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Center Tables
Softwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Center Tables
Aluminum
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
2010s Portuguese Belle Époque Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Copper
20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Wood
1850s Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Center Tables
Bronze, Copper, Steel
20th Century English Center Tables
Marble
Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Center Tables
Malachite
1840s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Center Tables
Pine
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Marble
2010s German Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Marble
18th Century English Antique Center Tables
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century French Center Tables
Bamboo, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Dutch Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Ebony, Oak, Padouk, Walnut
1940s French Vintage Center Tables
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
1960s Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Plastic, Walnut
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Porphyry
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Stone, Marble
2010s Ukrainian Modern Center Tables
Ash
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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