Center Tables
20th Century Minimalist Center Tables
Onyx
20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Center Tables
Carrara Marble
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Center Tables
Brass
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Center Tables
Marble
1960s German Space Age Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Slate, Schist, Metal, Brass
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1860s Swedish Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Wood, Paint
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Center Tables
Leather, Plastic
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Onyx
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Center Tables
Aluminum
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1930s Slovak Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century Regency Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Marble, Bronze
20th Century American Organic Modern Center Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Iron
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
1980s French Vintage Center Tables
Smoked Glass, Walnut
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
16th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Oak
1810s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
1820s American American Classical Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold
2010s American Georgian Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Danish Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Beech, Mahogany
2010s Italian Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century Adirondack Center Tables
Driftwood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century American Empire Center Tables
Brass
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Glass, Mirror
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Stone, Crystal, Iron
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1830s English George IV Antique Center Tables
Giltwood, Amboyna
Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
1970s Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Center Tables
Limestone
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Macassar, Oak
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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