Center Tables
19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Center Tables
Ivory, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Oak
1810s English Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Driftwood
19th Century Irish Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s Pakistani Organic Modern Center Tables
Ash, Bentwood
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
20th Century French Other Center Tables
Metal, Chrome
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Center Tables
Wood
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Glass, Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Glass
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Center Tables
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Statuary Marble, Travertine, Brass
Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Ash, Maple, Walnut
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
1830s Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
2010s North American Modern Center Tables
Beech, Maple
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
18th Century Swiss Baroque Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Gold Leaf
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Chestnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Brass
1830s English Palladian Antique Center Tables
Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Regency Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1870s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Burl
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Carrara Marble
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Lacquer
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Mahogany, Burl
1960s European Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century Regency Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1860s British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Cherry, Sycamore
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
Early 19th Century Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Plywood, Hardwood
2010s Greek Minimalist Center Tables
Cast Stone
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Center Tables
Wood
1860s Italian Renaissance Revival 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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