Center Tables
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Lava, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Center Tables
Steel
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Elm, Walnut
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
Early 20th Century Center Tables
Oak
1860s British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
19th Century Irish Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
20th Century American Organic Modern Center Tables
Iron
Late 20th Century American Empire Center Tables
Brass
2010s Renaissance Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century American American Colonial Antique Center Tables
Oak
20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Copper
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Terrazzo, Walnut
1870s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Hardwood, Oak
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Wood
1980s Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Center Tables
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Late 19th Century Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
1940s English Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Hardwood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Aluminum
1870s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Glass, Plaster
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
1860s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Formica, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
19th Century British William IV Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Wood
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Steel
18th Century George III Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Granite, Metal, Chrome
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Stone
1980s Spanish Empire Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
Late 19th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Stone, Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Center Tables
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Center Tables
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry, Spruce
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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