Center Tables
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Crystal, Brass
1980s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Aluminum
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Lacquer
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Brass, Ormolu
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Leather, Suede, Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Oak, Lacquer
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Center Tables
Oak, Ash
20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Tortoise Shell
1980s Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood, Glass
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Stainless Steel
1970s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Concrete
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Resin, Wood
Early 2000s Modern Center Tables
Crystal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Center Tables
Cast Stone
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Walnut
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Granite, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Center Tables
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Steel
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
2010s German Modern Center Tables
Oak, Ash
2010s Egyptian Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
2010s French Modern Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Stone
Mid-19th Century British Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Brass, Ormolu
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Center Tables
Glass, Lacquer
Early 2000s French Modern Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s British Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Travertine
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Bronze
2010s Indian Modern Center Tables
Oak
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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