Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Center Tables
Wood
1860s Swedish Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Wood, Paint
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century American Regency Center Tables
Wood, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Travertine, Marble
2010s Asian Modern Center Tables
Glass, Bentwood
20th Century American Rustic Center Tables
Wood
1980s American Regency Vintage Center Tables
Ebony, Burl
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Spruce, Fruitwood
Early 19th Century British Antique Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo, Glass
1940s English Regency Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Center Tables
Fruitwood
1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Center Tables
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Center Tables
Bentwood
1980s Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
2010s American Georgian Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Shaker Center Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Stone, Travertine, Marble
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century British Adirondack Antique Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Metal
19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Oak
1810s Bajan Anglo-Indian Antique Center Tables
Brass
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Cherry, Softwood
15th Century and Earlier European Empire Antique Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Center Tables
Wood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Macassar, Oak
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
Early 20th Century Belgian Center Tables
Oak
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Glass, Wood, Walnut
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Center Tables
Marble
18th Century Spanish Antique Center Tables
Walnut
18th Century Swiss Baroque Antique Center Tables
Hardwood
2010s Modern Center Tables
Glass, Bentwood
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Center Tables
Glass, Teak
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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