Center Tables
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1940s French Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Center Tables
Oak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1830s Scottish Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak, Burl
1990s Unknown Bohemian Center Tables
Wood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Cane, Glass, Wood
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Burl
19th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Walnut
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Glass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Cherry, Oak
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Marble
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Marble
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Center Tables
Brass
19th Century Georgian Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Resin, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century Center Tables
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Center Tables
Silver
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Late 20th Century American Regency Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Center Tables
Marble
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Center Tables
Wood, Pine, Paint
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Travertine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Oak
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1860s Antique Center Tables
Wood
1980s Vintage Center Tables
Malachite
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
20th Century Italian Center Tables
Marble, Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
Early 20th Century George II Center Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Center Tables
Wood, Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Iron
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Center Tables
Wood, Mahogany
1830s Italian Country Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wrought Iron
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Wood, Ash
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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