Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century English William IV Antique Center Tables
Elm
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Slate
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Center Tables
Walnut
2010s American Center Tables
Wood, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Center Tables
Scagliola
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Marble
1890s Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
1940s English Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Travertine, Marble
Early 19th Century Maltese Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
2010s American Regency Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Lacquer, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
1860s Italian Country Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1860s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Ceramic
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Oak, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Shaker Center Tables
Steel
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
2010s Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Center Tables
Bronze, Stainless Steel, Iron
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Center Tables
Glass, Teak
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century Irish Regency Antique Center Tables
Marble
1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Center Tables
Wood
Mid-18th Century Swiss Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century Italian Regency Center Tables
Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s Italian Center Tables
Steel
1830s English George IV Antique Center Tables
Giltwood, Amboyna
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Center Tables
Travertine, Wrought Iron
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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