Center Tables
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Oak
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
20th Century Asian Organic Modern Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble
1980s American American Craftsman Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Ash, Walnut
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Center Tables
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Ash, Maple, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
2010s American Minimalist Center Tables
Aluminum
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Center Tables
Steel
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wrought Iron
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Center Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Onyx, Marble, Stainless Steel, Brass
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Oak
Mid-19th Century Brazilian Spanish Colonial Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
2010s French Organic Modern Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Oak, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Center Tables
Hardwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
1970s Mexican Other Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Oak, Paint, Walnut
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Glass, Mirror
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Hardwood, Oak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Center Tables
Marble, Slate
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Laminate, Wood
Late 19th Century American Antique Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century Asian Organic Modern Center Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Center Tables
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Metal
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Concrete, Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Center Tables
Wood, Maple
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Brass
Mid-19th Century English George IV Antique Center Tables
Rosewood
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Empire Center Tables
Marble
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Center Tables
Oak, Burl
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Center Tables
Bentwood
1730s German Baroque Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables
Marble
1980s French Vintage Center Tables
Crystal
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Teak
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Resin, Wood
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century Austrian Regency Antique Center Tables
Porcelain, Giltwood
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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