Center Tables
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Wood
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Chrome
Late 20th Century French Minimalist Center Tables
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century Modern Center Tables
Stone, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Center Tables
Wood, Glass, Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
1930s American Late Victorian Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Plastic
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century English Center Tables
Mahogany
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Marble
Late 19th Century Italian International Style Antique Center Tables
Marble
Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Marble
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Bamboo, Glass
2010s Japanese Japonisme Center Tables
Copper
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Center Tables
Oak
1880s French Victorian Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
20th Century Neoclassical Center Tables
Carrara Marble
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Center Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Hardwood
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Center Tables
Bronze, Brass
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
19th Century French Antique Center Tables
Pine
2010s Italian Modern Center Tables
Lava, Silver Plate
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Center Tables
Steel
2010s Pakistani Organic Modern Center Tables
Ash, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Center Tables
Maple
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Center Tables
Wood, Ash
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Bronze, Steel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Center Tables
Wood
2010s Portuguese Center Tables
Metal, Brass
1980s American American Craftsman Vintage Center Tables
Glass, Ash, Walnut
1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Center Tables
Wood
20th Century American Center Tables
Iron
Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Cane, Glass, Wood
1820s French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Center Tables
Bronze, Stainless Steel, Iron
1980s French Modern Vintage Center Tables
Glass
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
2010s American Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
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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