Center Tables
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Glass
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Metal
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Lacquer, Alligator
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Lacquer, Satinwood
20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Center Tables
Marble
1930s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Blown Glass
1860s Belgian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Scagliola
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Center Tables
Brass
1680s Belgian Baroque Antique Center Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century Regency Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Regency Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Crystal, Brass
1830s English George IV Antique Center Tables
Giltwood, Amboyna
20th Century English Regency Center Tables
Metal
2010s British Center Tables
Nickel
1870s English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Teak, Maple
1830s Indian Antique Center Tables
Padouk
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s American Center Tables
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Hollywood Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1970s English Vintage Center Tables
Elm
Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Center Tables
Glass, Oak, Pine, Beads
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Center Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Oak
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Ormolu, Bronze
1810s Irish Regency Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1840s English Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Crystal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid-19th Century English Antique Center Tables
Amboyna, Wood
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Marble
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Ash, Burl
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Malachite
19th Century English George IV Antique Center Tables
Giltwood, Amboyna
19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century British Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood, Giltwood
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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