Center Tables
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
2010s Asian Organic Modern Center Tables
Glass, Resin, Epoxy Resin, Ash, Bentwood
2010s German Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s German Modern Center Tables
Beech, Lacquer, Ash
2010s Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Hardwood, Lacquer
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1950s English Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Walnut
2010s Italian Other Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Statuary Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Organic Modern Center Tables
Cast Stone
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Center Tables
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Leather, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Beech
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Hardwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Center Tables
Wood
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Marble, Tôle
2010s Italian Minimalist Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Center Tables
Marble, Tôle
2010s American Center Tables
Metal, Steel
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Center Tables
Resin, Walnut, Wood, Epoxy Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Ash, Epoxy Resin, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Agate, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Center Tables
Resin, Walnut, Wood, Epoxy Resin
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Marble
2010s Center Tables
Oak
2010s German Modern Center Tables
Metal
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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