Center Tables
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry, Spruce
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Brass
2010s American Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
2010s American American Craftsman Center Tables
Steel, Pewter
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Brutalist Center Tables
Quartz, Bronze
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Cherry, Oak
19th Century Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Rococo Center Tables
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Metal
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
Early 20th Century Louis XIV Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Brass
20th Century American Organic Modern Center Tables
Grasscloth, Raffia, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s French Neoclassical Center Tables
Limestone
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Travertine, Stainless Steel
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Slate
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Maple
2010s Queen Anne Center Tables
Mahogany
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
1980s Vintage Center Tables
Malachite
2010s Japanese Japonisme Center Tables
Copper
Late 20th Century American Greek Revival Center Tables
Cast Stone
Mid-20th Century American George III Center Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Modern Center Tables
Glass, Bentwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo, Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Oak, Reclaimed Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Gold Leaf
2010s Modern Center Tables
Glass, Bentwood
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1870s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
2010s Center Tables
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Birdseye Maple
2010s American Center Tables
Steel, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Biedermeier Center Tables
Wood
1960s Mexican Other Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Steel
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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