Center Tables
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
Early 19th Century Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Center Tables
Fruitwood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
1890s Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Elm
2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Center Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century Center Tables
Cherry
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Center Tables
Glass, Teak
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Center Tables
Travertine, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Center Tables
Wood, Maple
20th Century French Provincial Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Center Tables
Cherry
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Rosewood, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Raffia, Glass
Mid-19th Century Italian Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Mid-18th Century Swiss Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo, Glass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Ceramic, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine, Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo, Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Center Tables
Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Walnut
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Crystal
20th Century English Regency Revival Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Giltwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Iron
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Scagliola
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s American Georgian Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Regency Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Rattan, Imbuia
2010s French Post-Modern Center Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables
Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Center Tables
Cherry, Ebony
1910s Vintage Center Tables
Wood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Wood, Oak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Pine
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
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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