Center Tables
Early 20th Century French Rococo Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Metal
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Ceramic
1880s English Chippendale Antique Center Tables
Other
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Biedermeier Center Tables
Wood
19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Center Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Center Tables
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century American George III Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble
1880s French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Antique Center Tables
Pine
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Center Tables
Oak
19th Century Swedish Antique Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood, Glass
20th Century Regency Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Travertine, Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze, Pewter
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Steel
18th Century French Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Resin, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine, Marble
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Rattan
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Plywood, Hardwood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Lucite
1920s English Gothic Revival Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s Center Tables
Other
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
19th Century Irish Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry, Spruce
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Center Tables
Wood
1890s Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
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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