Center Tables
Late 19th Century Country Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal, Brass, Chrome
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Center Tables
Metal
2010s American Center Tables
Wood, Lacquer
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Center Tables
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Brass, Nickel
19th Century Antique Center Tables
Ash
1860s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Center Tables
Walnut
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Center Tables
Palmwood, Shagreen Stingray
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Center Tables
Pine
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Wrought Iron
2010s Turkish Minimalist Center Tables
Stone, Travertine
1980s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Goatskin, Wood, Parchment Paper
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Center Tables
Marble, Brass
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Center Tables
Mahogany
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Center Tables
Hardwood, Katalox, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Center Tables
Giltwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
19th Century French Charles X Antique Center Tables
Marble
1850s English Gothic Revival Antique Center Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Center Tables
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Center Tables
Oak
1940s French Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Steel
1980s Georgian Vintage Center Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Center Tables
Bronze
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Burl
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Center Tables
Resin, Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Center Tables
Cherry, Oak
17th Century English Jacobean Antique Center Tables
Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Stone
1990s Unknown Bohemian Center Tables
Wood
1870s French Louis XV Antique Center Tables
Ormolu
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Chrome
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Center Tables
Brass
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Center Tables
Cane, Glass, Wood
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Center Tables
Walnut
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Center Tables
Oak
19th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Antique Center Tables
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Walnut
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Center Tables
Glass
1860s Antique Center Tables
Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Center Tables
Marble, Ormolu
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Birch
1980s Vintage Center Tables
Malachite
19th Century English Victorian Antique Center Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Center Tables
Wood, Glass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Center Tables
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Glass, Hardwood
20th Century Italian Center Tables
Marble, Iron
19th Century Georgian Antique Center Tables
Leather, Mahogany
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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