Center Tables
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass
2010s American Georgian Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Center Tables
Brass
2010s Italian Minimalist Center Tables
Beech, Glass, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Oak
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Plastic
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Wood, Oak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Moorish Center Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Wood
20th Century Unknown Regency Center Tables
Mahogany
1960s French Vintage Center Tables
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century Unknown George II Center Tables
Mahogany
20th Century French French Provincial Center Tables
Cast Stone, Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
1860s British Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Center Tables
Mirror, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wrought Iron
2010s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Travertine, Bronze
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Bronze
1980s Modern Vintage Center Tables
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Late 20th Century French Minimalist Center Tables
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
1910s American Industrial Vintage Center Tables
Vitrolite
1820s American American Classical Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Velvet, Glass, Walnut
2010s German Modern Center Tables
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Iron
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Center Tables
Stone, Travertine, Marble
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Steel
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Center Tables
Fruitwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Early 1900s Italian Country Antique Center Tables
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Empire Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Center Tables
Marble, Chrome, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
1930s American Late Victorian Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
1810s Bajan Anglo-Indian Antique Center Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Onyx, Travertine, Marble
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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