Center Tables
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Rattan
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine, Marble
Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Center Tables
Limestone
19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
Late 20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Bronze
1980s Vintage Center Tables
Malachite
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Burl
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Formica, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Slate
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Rattan, Bamboo
1920s English Gothic Revival Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Carrara Marble
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry, Spruce
2010s Italian Center Tables
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Onyx
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Pine
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Center Tables
Other
Mid-19th Century Italian Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Wood, Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
1970s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
1990s American Organic Modern Center Tables
Steel
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Glass
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Center Tables
Wood, Sycamore
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Center Tables
Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Center Tables
Amethyst, Quartz, Marble, Ormolu
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood, Lacquer
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
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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