Center Tables
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Agate
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine, Marble
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Birch, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Glass, Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Center Tables
Wood, Macassar
Mid-19th Century French George IV Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
1970s Spanish Greek Revival Vintage Center Tables
Iron
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Cane, Rattan, Reed
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
1860s Italian Country Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Plywood, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Formica, Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
2010s Center Tables
Other
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Metal
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century English George II Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1850s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Paper
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Center Tables
Pine
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Art Deco Center Tables
Resin, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Teak
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1820s American American Classical Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Victorian Antique Center Tables
Other
1860s Swedish Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Center Tables
Limestone
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Stone, Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Stone, Crystal, Iron
1790s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
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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