Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Brass
1880s French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Abalone
1970s American Vintage Center Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Lucite
Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
17th Century English Jacobean Antique Center Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Rattan, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century American Eastlake Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Empire Center Tables
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Burl
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century Regency Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Center Tables
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Center Tables
Aluminum
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Ash, Maple, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Center Tables
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Crystal, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Lava, Silver Plate
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Oak, Lacquer
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Center Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century Philippine Georgian Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble
1860s Swedish Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Wood, Paint
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Center Tables
Mahogany
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1990s Post-Modern Center Tables
Lacquer
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
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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