Center Tables
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu, Bronze
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
19th Century Irish Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Directoire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Iron
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Center Tables
Oak
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Center Tables
Wood, Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass, Chrome
20th Century Center Tables
Walnut
1810s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Late 19th Century European Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Copper
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Carrara Marble
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
20th Century French Other Center Tables
Metal, Chrome
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
Late 19th Century Country Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Center Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Rattan, Bamboo
2010s Center Tables
Metal
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1980s Louis XV Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Glass, Mirror
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Onyx
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Onyx
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
20th Century Swedish Art Deco Center Tables
Pewter
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Minimalist Center Tables
Beech, Plywood, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Center Tables
Ceramic, Oak
2010s Center Tables
Other
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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