Center Tables
20th Century Chinese Center Tables
Bamboo, Wood
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Ormolu
1850s Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Canadian Center Tables
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel, Chrome
2010s Italian Rococo Center Tables
Gold Leaf
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Rosewood
2010s German Post-Modern Center Tables
Limestone
1750s German Baroque Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Yew
1940s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Center Tables
Elm
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown American Classical Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century European Center Tables
Marble
2010s Center Tables
Metal, Gold, Brass, Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century English Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1850s Italian Antique Center Tables
Marble
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood, Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone, Bronze
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Dutch Antique Center Tables
Satinwood, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Agate, Brass
1980s Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Glass
19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Scagliola, Walnut
Mid-17th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Antique Center Tables
Marble
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Italian Other Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Plastic, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Lacquer
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Brazilian Brutalist Center Tables
Hardwood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone, Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Other Center Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Asian Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
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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