Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Regency Center Tables
Metal
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble, Other
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Other
Early 19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
19th Century British William IV Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Marble
2010s French Post-Modern Center Tables
Quartz, Steel
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Wood
19th Century American Country Antique Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Mid-18th Century English George I Antique Center Tables
Oak
Early 19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Center Tables
Pine
1890s French Gothic Revival Antique Center Tables
Maple
Early 1900s European Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century English Empire Center Tables
Leather, Walnut
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Fiberglass, Wood
Early 2000s American Chippendale Center Tables
Walnut
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1690s Spanish Antique Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Center Tables
Marble, Porphyry
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Fiberglass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
19th Century English William IV Antique Center Tables
Yew
Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Center Tables
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Metal
1960s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood, Glass
1970s French Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1890s American Antique Center Tables
Twig, Wood, Hardwood
18th Century George III Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Metal
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Pine
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Center Tables
Brass
1950s Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1980s Italian Other Vintage Center Tables
Glass
20th Century American Rustic Center Tables
Wood
2010s German Modern Center Tables
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Futurist Center Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Art Glass, Resin
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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