Center Tables
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary European Center Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Rustic Center Tables
Hickory
1830s English Regency Antique Center Tables
Amboyna
19th Century English George IV Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble, Iron
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak, Teak
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Granite, Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Metal
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1650s French Baroque Antique Center Tables
Oak
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Center Tables
Stainless Steel
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s Lebanese Native American Center Tables
Steel
Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel, Brass
19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Rosewood, Satinwood
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Fruitwood
19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
19th Century English Adam Style Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century British Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Leather, Walnut
1960s Vintage Center Tables
1820s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Wicker
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Onyx, Bronze
20th Century American Eastlake Center Tables
Rosewood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Wood, Satinwood
Early 1800s Irish George III Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Cut Glass, Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
2010s British Center Tables
Steel
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Maple
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
20th Century French Empire Revival Center Tables
Marble, Iron
19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Maple
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble, Iron
19th Century British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century Italian Antique Center Tables
Wood
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Center Tables
Silver Leaf
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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